Children aged 6 months to 2 not in daycare can be left for up to 160 hours/month; free at city facilities up to ¥48,000/month
Children's Universal Attendance Program / Fuchu City
Children's Universal Attendance ProgramFuchu City6 months to under 3
Residents can leave children not in daycare for free
Fee for Fuchu City residentsFreeLimit of ¥2,400 per day and ¥48,000 per month
- The city adds 150 hours to the national 10 hours per month, up to 160 hours
This program lets you leave children from 6 months to under 3 years old who do not attend daycare, kindergarten, a certified center for early childhood education and care, etc., regardless of whether the parents work. Fuchu City adds its own 150 hours to the nationwide 10 hours per month, allowing up to 160 hours per month (up to 10 hours at facilities outside the city). The fee is free for Fuchu City residents (with a limit of ¥2,400 per day and ¥48,000 per month). For people from outside the city, it is ¥300 per hour.
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 registered as residents of Fuchu City, from 6 months to under 3 years old, who do not attend daycare, kindergarten, a certified center for early childhood education and care, etc. (including children at unlicensed childcare facilities other than company-led daycare)
Notes
Actual costs such as meals and snacks may apply. When using a facility outside the city, pay the fee on the day. Use it via the "Tsuen Portal".