Children aged 6 months to 2 not attending daycare can attend for up to 10 hours a month for free
Higashiyamato City Children's Universal Attendance Program / Higashiyamato City
Higashiyamato City Children's Universal Attendance ProgramHigashiyamato City6 months old to age 2
Children not in daycare can attend for 10 hours a month
At eligible free-of-charge facilities in the cityFreeUp to 10 hours a month (extended use also free)
- Actual costs such as meals are separate
This program lets children from 6 months to age 2 who do not attend daycare, certified centers, etc. attend a facility for up to 10 hours a month, regardless of whether the parents work. Each facility sets the fee, with ¥300 per hour as the standard, but at eligible free-of-charge facilities in the city, the city pays for the 10 hours a month, so it is free. It may also be free at facilities outside the city. Some facilities also offer regular care beyond 10 hours (extended use), and at eligible facilities in the city the extended portion is also free. Actual costs such as meals may be charged separately.
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 living in Higashiyamato City from 6 months to age 2 (until 2 days before the 3rd birthday) who do not use daycare, certified centers, community-based daycare or company-led daycare
Notes
Unused hours from the previous month cannot be carried over. Households on public assistance, tax-exempt households, households with an income-based amount under ¥77,101, etc. also receive fee reductions.Participating facilities (as of September 2026): Higashiyamato Saki Hoikuen, Narahashi Hoikuen, Takagi Hoikuen, Higashiyamato Kodomo-en (extended use available), Mukaihara Hoikuen.