¥5,000 to ¥20,000/month for children aged 3–5 at early childhood education facilities not covered by the free-of-charge program (forest kindergartens, etc.)
Early Childhood Rearing Cost Subsidy / Kokubunji City
Early Childhood Rearing Cost SubsidyKokubunji CityChildren aged 3 to 5
Subsidy for children at early childhood facilities not covered by the free-of-charge program
Facilities in the community child and child-rearing support program, per monthUp to ¥20,000Basic facilities up to ¥5,000/month
- Must not be receiving other public support
The city subsidizes part of the fees for parents of children aged 3–5 attending early childhood education-like facilities registered with the city (forest kindergartens, schools for foreign nationals, etc.) that are not covered by the free early childhood education and care program. The limit is ¥5,000/month for facilities meeting the city's basic requirements, and ¥20,000/month for facilities covered by the community child and child-rearing support program. The condition is not receiving other public support (such as the free-of-charge benefit); apply twice a year.
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How much of the fee per month?
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
Parents living in Kokubunji City of preschool children past the first March 31 after turning 3 who attend an eligible facility registered with the city
Notes
The basic portion requires use of 3 or more days a week and 12 or more hours a week; the community child and child-rearing support program portion requires 4 to under 8 hours a day, 5 or more days a week, and 39 or more weeks a year.