¥35,000–¥39,400 a month for private kindergartens + ¥70,000 for the enrollment fee

The city subsidizes kindergarten fees for parents living in Bunkyo City whose children attend a private kindergarten that has not moved to the new Child and Childcare Support System. The total subsidy is ¥35,000 to ¥39,400 a month, depending on income bracket and birth order. From the October 2026 fee, it consists of the national facility use costs of ¥28,000 and the city's parent burden reduction subsidy of ¥7,000–¥11,400 (until the September fee, ¥25,700 and ¥9,300–¥13,700); the total does not change. Even households in brackets with income limits are guaranteed ¥35,000 a month.

The enrollment fee subsidy is up to ¥70,000 per child, with no income limit, once per child. For private kindergartens that have moved to the new system (Yumicho Hongo, Misono and Meisho), the enrollment fee subsidy limit is also ¥70,000.

The subsidy for using extended care is separate. From October 2026 use, as a rule it is ¥490 a day × the number of days used, up to ¥12,300 or ¥17,700 a month (until September use, ¥450 a day × the number of days used, up to ¥11,300 or ¥16,300 a month). You apply online once a fiscal year, and the final deadline is March 5, 2027.