Children aged 6 months to 2 years who do not attend daycare can be left for up to 10 hours a month free of charge

This program lets you leave a child who does not attend a daycare center or kindergarten for up to 10 hours a month, regardless of whether the parents work. The fee is free for Meguro City residents, and since April 2026 it has been fully implemented as a national program. It covers children from 6 months of age until 2 days before their 3rd birthday who are not enrolled in a daycare center, kindergarten, certified center for early childhood education and care, community-based childcare, company-led childcare facility or similar. The limit is 10 hours a month per child. Families caring for their children at home can use it regularly on days with errands or to take a break. The list of participating facilities can be found on the city's information page.