Babysitter costs in the evening, at night and early morning subsidized at ¥2,500–¥3,500 per hour
Hachioji City Babysitter Subsidy (temporary childcare usage support) Program / Hachioji City
Hachioji City Babysitter Subsidy (temporary childcare usage support) ProgramHachioji CityPreschool children
Subsidy for babysitter costs from evening to early morning
5 p.m.–10 p.m.
10 p.m.–7 a.m.
Up to 144 hours a year (288 hours for children with disabilities, single parents and multiple births)
To help with parents' sudden errands and ease the burden of childcare, the city subsidizes fees for using babysitter providers certified by Tokyo from the evening through the night and early morning. The limit is ¥2,500 per hour from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and ¥3,500 per hour from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. the next morning, for up to 144 hours a year (288 hours for children with disabilities, single-parent households and multiple-birth children). Use from September 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 is covered.
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How much per year, based on the hours used?
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
Preschool children registered as residents of Hachioji City and their parents
Notes
Only the "pure payment for childcare services" is covered. Enrollment fees, membership fees, transportation, housework help, cancellation fees, etc. are not covered.Covered hours are from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. the next morning; daytime use is not covered.