For preschool children, the second child pays half for temporary childcare and sick-child care, and the third and later are free
Fee Reduction Subsidy for Temporary Childcare and Similar for Households with Many Children / Akishima City
Fee Reduction Subsidy for Temporary Childcare and Similar for Households with Many ChildrenAkishima CitySecond and later preschool children
Second child pays half for temporary childcare; third and later are free
Third and later preschool childrenFreeThe second child pays half the fee
- Temporary childcare, sick-child care, kindergarten extended care, and similar
- Use from the approval date to March 31, 2027
Counting the oldest preschool child in the same household as the first child, the second child pays half the fee for temporary childcare and similar, and the third and later children are free. It covers temporary childcare at licensed childcare facilities in the city, short "chokotto" childcare, sick-child care, and kindergarten extended care (for enrolled children). Use from the date your application is approved to March 31, 2027 is covered; there is no retroactive subsidy. Food and drink, extension charges, and similar are not covered.
Nationality and residence status
The official page (checked in October 2026) sets no condition on nationality or residence status that we found. Eligibility follows the official conditions, not the language of this page; many programs require resident registration in the municipality.
Who is eligible
Children living in Akishima City who are the second or later child among preschool children
Notes
A new application is needed again in FY2026.