Temporary childcare for childcare fatigue, weddings, funerals, and similar. ¥1,500 for up to 4 hours
Temporary Childcare Program / Mizuho Town
Temporary Childcare ProgramMizuho TownChildren living in the town
Temporary childcare at daycare centers is ¥1,500 for up to 4 hours
Up to 4 hours
4–8 hours
In principle up to 3 days a week; fees vary by center
When a child cannot receive enough care at home — because of the parent's childcare fatigue, short-term work, sudden illness, weddings or funerals, or similar — daycare centers and similar in the town provide temporary care. The fee is ¥1,500 for up to 4 hours and ¥3,000 for 4 to 8 hours (varies by center). In principle up to 3 days a week, within 8 hours between 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Apply directly to each daycare center.
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
Children living in the town who cannot receive enough care at home
Notes
Only Ishihata Hoikuen has a dedicated space for temporary childcare. The child-rearing support vouchers from the childcare package can be used for the fee.