Children not attending daycare can be left for free for up to 160 hours a month at facilities in the city
Infant Attendance Support Program (Kodomo Daredemo Tsuen System) / Hamura City
Infant Attendance Support Program (Kodomo Daredemo Tsuen System)Hamura CityChildren not attending daycare or kindergarten
Regular care for children not attending daycare
When residents use facilities in the cityFreeUp to 160 hours a month
- Facilities outside the city up to 10 hours a month (actual cost)
Children who do not attend daycare, kindergarten, or similar are cared for regularly at daycare centers and similar, regardless of whether the parents work. In Hamura City, when residents use facilities in the city, the fee is free for up to 160 hours a month. Facilities outside the city are up to 10 hours a month, at actual cost. Children from 6 months old to under 3 need certification; apply through the "Tsuen Portal." An interview with the facility is required before use.
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 not enrolled at a kindergarten, daycare center, or similar (the eligible age differs by facility; children using regular-use childcare are not eligible)
Notes
Children are accepted at 7 facilities in the city (4 daycare centers and 3 certified centers for early childhood education and care). At centers using vacant places, it cannot be used if there are no vacancies.