¥20,000 a month for early childhood facilities not covered by free childcare (such as international schools)

When a child aged 3 to 5 (before elementary school) without a certification of the need for childcare attends an unlicensed early childhood facility designated by the city, the city subsidizes ¥20,000 a month as part of the fees. There is no income limit, and the amount actually paid is the cap. Eligible facilities include Kids Duo International Mitaka, Musashi International School Tokyo, and Mori no Youchien Harmony; facilities outside the city are also eligible if they meet the city's standards. You must be registered as a resident of Mitaka City on the first day of each month of attendance and pay the fees without delay. Children certified for free early childhood education and care are not eligible. The facility applies on your behalf every 3 months, and the subsidy is paid 4 times a year (in late August, November, February, and May).