Temporary childcare at 7 daycare centers in the city for work, medical visits, childbirth, and similar (¥2,500 for 4 hours or more)
Temporary Childcare / Higashimurayama City
Temporary ChildcareHigashimurayama City3 months old to before elementary school
Temporary childcare at 7 daycare centers in the city, from ¥1,500
Under 4 hours
4 hours or more
Waived for households on public assistance and tax-exempt households
When childcare at home is temporarily difficult because of work, medical visits, or hospitalization for illness or childbirth, 7 daycare centers in the city care for children during the day. It is for children from 3 months old to before elementary school, and prior registration at the participating daycare center is required. The fee is ¥1,500 for under 4 hours and ¥2,500 for 4 hours or more (lunch and snacks included); it is waived for households on public assistance and tax-exempt households.
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 from 3 months old to before elementary school (excluding children attending childcare facilities)
Notes
Childcare hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For the same reason, in principle up to 15 days a month (total across multiple centers).Participating centers: Daiyon, Hachikokuyama, Tsubomi, Kumegawa, Wakuwaku, Honcho, and Aoba Sakura Hoikuen.