Daycare fees at licensed daycare, etc. free from the first child
Free Daycare Fees at Licensed Childcare Facilities, etc. from the First Child / Edogawa City
Free Daycare Fees at Licensed Childcare Facilities, etc. from the First ChildEdogawa CityNo procedure needed
Daycare fees at licensed daycare, etc. free from the first child
Basic daycare feeFreeFrom use in September 2025; from the first child
- Extended-hours fees and costs collected directly by the facility are not covered
From use in September 2025, daycare fees at licensed daycare (city-run and private), nintei kodomo-en (types 2 and 3), and community-based childcare (small-scale childcare, workplace childcare, home-based childcare, in-home childcare) became free from the first child. All children who are Edogawa City residents using eligible facilities and services are covered, and no procedure is needed for the free program.
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 of Edogawa City residents using licensed daycare, nintei kodomo-en (types 2 and 3), or community-based childcare
Notes
Only the basic daycare fee is free. Extended-hours fees and costs collected directly by the facility, such as daily items, stationery, uniforms, diapers, and events, are not covered.For children coming from outside the city to facilities in Edogawa City, daycare fees are decided by the municipality where they live.Tokyo-certified daycare, company-led daycare, and other unlicensed childcare facilities require procedures for their respective subsidies.