Fees for ages 0–2 at Tokyo-certified daycare and certificated unlicensed facilities subsidized up to ¥45,700 a month (from October 2026)
- A certification of the need for childcare (Type 3) is required
- Age 3–5 classes are covered only by national free childcare
The city subsidizes daycare fees for children in age 0–2 classes attending Tokyo-certified daycare (ninshō hoikusho) or an unlicensed childcare facility with a certificate showing it meets the guidance and supervision standards, on a monthly contract of 48 hours or more a month. From the October 2026 portion, the cap is ¥45,700 a month, combining user support of ¥5,700 and first-child/multi-child household support of ¥40,000 (¥42,000 up to the September portion). A certification of the need for childcare (Type 3 certification) is required, and children certified for free early childhood education and care (households exempt from resident tax and similar) are not eligible. There is no city subsidy for age 3–5 classes; only national free childcare applies. Applications and payments are made 4 times a year, every 3 months.