A subsidy of ¥5,300–10,700 a month toward private kindergarten fees and similar, separate from the national benefit
Subsidy to Reduce the Burden on Parents of Children at Private Kindergartens, etc. / Mizuho Town
Subsidy to Reduce the Burden on Parents of Children at Private Kindergartens, etc.Mizuho TownAge 3 to 5
Subsidy for private kindergarten fees and similar
Fees and similar
Extended care (children who have just turned 3)
The amount depends on tax status and birth order
For parents of children aged 3 to 5 attending private kindergartens and similar, the town subsidizes part of the fees and other payments (the specific charges at new-system kindergartens). The cap depends on the resident tax status and the child's birth order, from ¥5,300 to ¥10,700 a month. There are also subsidies of up to ¥16,300 a month (¥450 per day) for extended-care fees for children who have just turned 3 with a need for childcare, and up to ¥42,000 a month for kindergarten-type II temporary care for 2-year-olds. The subsidy is paid twice a year: the first half around mid-September to late October, and the second half around mid- to late May.
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
Parents registered as residents of Mizuho Town with a child aged 3 to 5 enrolled at a private kindergarten or similar who pay the fees
Notes
No kindergarten in the town runs the temporary care program (kindergarten-type II). The national facility usage benefit (¥28,000/month from the October 2026 portion) can be received separately.Nyoirin Kindergarten became a kindergarten-daycare integrated certified center for early childhood education and care in April 2026, and Fukushoji Shoto Kindergarten closed in March 2026.