Temporary childcare and pick-up/drop-off by paid local volunteers
Family Support Program / Koto City Council of Social Welfare
Family Support ProgramKoto City57 days to elementary grade 3Childcare and pick-up/drop-off
Ask local supporters for childcare and pick-up/drop-off
Weekdays 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Other times, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays
Half price from the second child for siblings at the same time
Koto City residents can ask local paid volunteers (supporters) for temporary childcare or to take children to and from daycare or after-school care. Eligible children are from 57 days old to grade 3 of elementary school; it cannot be used from grade 4. The fee is ¥800 per hour on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and ¥1,000 per hour at other times and on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and during the year-end/New Year period. If you leave siblings at the same time, it is half price from the second child.
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
Koto City residents raising children from 57 days old to elementary grade 3
Notes
Care of sick children is not covered. Activity hours are in principle 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.For children from 57 days to under 4 months, each activity is up to 3 hours.