Children aged 6 months to under 3 not in daycare can be left for up to 10 hours a month
Arakawa City Infant Attendance Support Program (Childcare Access for All Children) / Arakawa City
Arakawa City Infant Attendance Support Program (Childcare Access for All Children)Arakawa City6 months to under 3 years
Children not in daycare can be left for up to 10 hours a month
Per childUp to 10 hours a monthFee about ¥300 per hour (varies by facility)
- An interview with the facility is required before use
Children from 6 months old to under 3 who do not attend daycare, etc. can be left by the hour even if their parents do not work. As a guide, the fee is about ¥300 per hour and varies by facility. Up to 10 hours per child per month. It has been carried out since April 1, 2026, and the general-type facility is the city-run Daini Higashi-Nippori Nursery. An interview with the facility is required before use.
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 from 6 months to under 3 not attending daycare, nintei kodomo-en, community-based childcare, or company-led childcare
Notes
Fees vary by facility, so the amount is a guide.Facilities for the spare-capacity type will be posted on the city's official page once decided.