Babysitter costs subsidized up to ¥2,500 an hour, 20 hours a month and 144 hours a year
- Multiples, children with disabilities and single parents 40 hours a month / 288 hours
When you hire a babysitter temporarily for urgent matters, social participation or similar, Chuo City subsidizes part of the fee. The subsidy limit is ¥2,500 per hour.
You can use up to 20 hours a month per child, and up to 144 hours in the fiscal year. Multiples, children with disabilities and children of single-parent households can use up to 40 hours a month and 288 hours in the fiscal year. It covers preschool children (until the last day of the fiscal year in which they turn 6); for children with disabilities, through 6th grade of elementary school.
Chuo City also has its own "emergency response allowance" as a bridge until you can use the city's child-rearing support services. To use it, you must consult the Child and Family Support Center in advance and have your use confirmed.
In FY2026 (April 2026–March 2027), use from April 1 to March 31, 2027 is covered, and the service can be used from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Applications are accepted for each month of use, and online applications are not available.