Kindergarten extended care subsidized up to ¥16,300 a month, and kindergarten-type temporary care for ages up to 2 up to ¥42,000 a month
Subsidy for Extended Care and Temporary Childcare (Kindergarten Type II) at Private Kindergartens / Hamura City
Subsidy for Extended Care and Temporary Childcare (Kindergarten Type II) at Private KindergartensHamura CityTaxable householdsNeed for childcare
Subsidy for kindergarten extended care and similar
Extended care (children who have just turned 3)
Kindergarten type II (ages 0–2)
Extended care is capped at ¥450 per day
When a child in the class for children who have just turned 3, whose need for childcare has been confirmed by the city, uses kindergarten extended care, taxable households receive a subsidy of up to ¥16,300 a month (¥450 per day). When a child aged 0–2 whose need for childcare has been confirmed by the city uses kindergarten temporary care (kindergarten type II), taxable households receive a subsidy of up to ¥42,000 a month. From September 2025, the first child is also eligible. For extended care of children with facility usage benefit certification (Type 2/3), there is also the national facility usage benefit, capped at ¥11,300 a month (¥450 per day) according to the city's FY2026 guide.
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How much of the extended-care fee each month?
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 (taxable households) of children whose need for childcare has been confirmed by the city — children in the class for children who have just turned 3 using extended care, or children aged 0–2 using temporary care (kindergarten type II)
When to apply
Submit the application form, the claim forms for the first and second halves, and employment certificates and similar for all parents by mail or to the Child-Rearing Support Division, Childcare and Kindergarten Section (City Hall West Building, 2nd floor, counter 4). The subsidy covers from the month after you submit the documents.
Notes
The application form for extended care in the class for children who have just turned 3 is enclosed for enrolled children. If you newly want the subsidy, ask the city.The subsidy is paid twice a year: the first half (April–August) in late September and the second half (September–March) around late April.If you have already submitted employment certificates or similar, you do not need to submit them again.Contact: Child-Rearing Support Division, Childcare and Kindergarten Section (042-555-1111, extension 231).