Temporary childcare at daycare centers (up to 4 hours, ¥2,000 for ages 0–1 and ¥1,500 for age 2 and over)
Temporary Childcare / Musashimurayama City
Temporary ChildcareMusashimurayama CityInfants and young children not attending daycare
Temporary childcare at daycare centers from ¥1,500 for 4 hours
Up to 4 hours
Over 4 hours
Fees differ for ages 0–1 and age 2 and over (meals included)
Daycare centers temporarily care for infants and young children in emergencies such as a parent's illness, childbirth, weddings, or funerals, when you want to lighten the load of childcare, or when you work short hours about 2 days a week. The fee is ¥2,000 for ages 0–1 and ¥1,500 for age 2 and over for up to 4 hours, and ¥4,000 for ages 0–1 and ¥3,000 for age 2 and over for over 4 hours, including meal costs and similar. Apply directly to the facility at least 7 days before use (same-day requests accepted in emergencies).
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
Infants and young children with an address in Musashimurayama City who do not attend a daycare center
When to apply
Apply directly to the facility at least 7 days before the day you want. Same-day requests are accepted in emergencies.
Notes
Facilities are Tsumiki Hoikuen (9:00–17:00, 042-563-3842), Murayama Nakato Hoikuen "Sakura" (042-562-3141) and "Shirakaba" (042-520-7151) (up to 8 hours between 7:00 and 19:00), and Tsumugi Hoikuen (042-560-0088).For hours and fees at Tsumugi Hoikuen, contact the center directly.Depending on availability at the daycare center, your child may not be accepted.Meal costs and similar are included in the fee.