Attend up to 10 hours a month regardless of work; effectively ¥0 for Itabashi City residents
Childcare Access for All Children (Infant Attendance Support Program) / Itabashi City
Childcare Access for All Children (Infant Attendance Support Program)Itabashi City6 months to under 3 years
Attend up to 10 hours a month even if you are not working
Fee for Itabashi City residentsEffectively ¥0Normally ¥300 per hour
- Up to 10 hours per child per month
- Children not attending daycare, kindergarten, etc.
Regardless of whether parents work, you can leave your child at a childcare facility by the hour. The limit is up to 10 hours per child per month. The fee is ¥300 per hour, but for Itabashi City residents the city pays it, so it is effectively ¥0. Eligible children are from 6 months old to under 3 (up to 2 days before their 3rd birthday); children currently attending licensed daycare, kindergarten, nintei kodomo-en, community-based childcare facilities, or company-led childcare facilities are not eligible. You can also use facilities outside the city. Participating facilities for FY2026 (April 2026–March 2027) have already been decided.
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 6 months to under 3 not enrolled at licensed daycare, kindergarten, etc.