¥2,500/hour covered from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Babysitter Use Support Program (Temporary Childcare) / Kita City
Babysitter Use Support Program (Temporary Childcare)Kita CityAges 0-5 (up to 12 for children with disabilities)
Babysitter fees covered up to ¥2,500 per hour
7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Up to 144 hours a year (288 hours for multiple births, children with disabilities, and single parents)
Kita City subsidizes the cost when you temporarily use a babysitter because of sudden everyday circumstances (a sibling's hospital visit, a parent taking a break, etc.). Eligible children are aged 0-5 (up to 12 for children with disabilities). The subsidy is up to ¥2,500 per hour from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and up to ¥3,500 per hour from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., up to 144 hours a year. This is extended to 288 hours a year for multiple births, children with disabilities, and single-parent families. You must use a Tokyo-certified company or a babysitter meeting the certification requirements, and regular or routine childcare use is not covered.
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 aged 0-5 (up to 12 for children with disabilities)
Notes
For children with disabilities, eligibility lasts until the last day of the fiscal year in which they turn 12.The night rate is ¥3,500 per hour from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.