Temporary childcare is free for up to 144 hours a year, a program that started in September 2026
- Apply in advance and receive electronic coupons
- Actual costs such as meals and snacks are not covered
Fees for using temporary childcare are free for up to 144 hours a year per preschool child. This program started on September 1, 2026.
If you apply in advance, electronic coupons are issued and can be used at the covered programs. Because it started in September, the allowance in the first year, FY2026, is 84 hours. Hours above 144 are paid by you. Actual costs such as meals, snacks and transportation are also not covered.
Coupons are issued for each preschool child and cannot be shared between siblings. They are valid until March 31 of the fiscal year they were issued, and cannot be carried over to the next fiscal year.
They can be used at the following 8 programs: temporary childcare at licensed daycare and similar; temporary childcare at Kosodate Hiroba Appy; spot-use childcare at Minato Hoiku Support; temporary childcare at Minato Kosodate Support House "I-Port"; temporary childcare at Minato Kosodate Ōen Plaza Pokke; temporary childcare at Mitamachi Ships; dispatch-type temporary childcare; and Ikuji Support Komusubi.
To use it from September 1, you had to apply by August 21, 2026. After that, apply at least 2 weeks before the day of use.