"Regular-use childcare" for ongoing care during part-time work and similar. Up to ¥42,000 a month for taxable households with ages 0–2
Hamura City Regular-Use Childcare Program / Hamura City
Hamura City Regular-Use Childcare ProgramHamura CityCertification of the need for childcare
Subsidy for regular-use childcare fees
For taxable households in age 0–2 classesUp to ¥42,000/monthThe city subsidizes the fee (from September 2025)
- The fee is ¥15,400–44,000 depending on monthly hours of use
Daycare centers and similar care for children on an ongoing basis to match short working hours such as part-time work. Apply directly to the facility, for 3 hours or more per session, in 2-month units. The fee is ¥15,400 to ¥44,000 a month depending on the monthly hours of use (including meal costs). Age 3–5 classes, and tax-exempt households and second and later children of taxable households in age 0–2 classes, are covered by national free childcare (meal costs are not covered). For taxable households in age 0–2 classes, the city has subsidized up to ¥42,000 a month since September 2025.
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
Parents of children with a certification of the need for childcare (education and childcare benefit certification or facility usage benefit certification)
When to apply
Apply directly to the facility. Also submit an employment certificate from your workplace and the benefit certification issued by the city. To continue, apply for the next period in the 2nd month.
Notes
Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.To use it, you need the city's "Education and Childcare Benefit Certificate" or "Facility Usage Benefit Certificate." You can apply for certification at any time, but certification starts after the application and is not retroactive.The fee is ¥15,400 for 48–64 hours a month, ¥19,800 for 64–80 hours, ¥24,200 for 80–96 hours, ¥28,600 for 96–112 hours, ¥33,000 for 112–128 hours, and ¥44,000 for 128–160 hours.The free-childcare cap is ¥37,000 a month (¥42,000 a month for ages 0–2). For details, please contact the city.Facilities are Tamamizu Hoikuen, Hamura Tatsunoko Hoikuen, Taiyo no Ko Hoikuen, Matsubokkuri Hoikuen, Fuji Minori Kodomo-en, Asunaro, and Tulip Kodomo no Ie. The ages accepted differ by facility.Fees at Tulip Kodomo no Ie are different, so contact the facility.