Fees at Tokyo-certified and company-led daycare subsidized up to ¥80,000/month (ages 0–2, taxable households)

The city subsidizes part of the daycare fees for parents whose children attend Tokyo-certified daycare or company-led daycare programs. Facilities outside the city are also covered. From the October 2026 portion, the limit is ¥80,000/month for ages 0–2 in taxable households (brackets C to D24), ¥34,300/month for ages 0–2 in tax-exempt households (brackets A and B), and ¥36,700/month for age 3 and over. Ages 0–2 in brackets A and B and age 3 and over receive it together with the national free-of-charge benefit (¥45,700 for ages 0–2, ¥40,300 for ages 3–5). The city lowered its limits by the amount the national benefit increased in October, and explains that the combined limit of the benefit and subsidy does not change. The lower of the basic daycare fee paid (including meal costs, excluding extended-hours fees, etc.) and the limit is paid. The conditions are a reason needing childcare, living in the city on the first day of the month, and a monthly or annual contract of 120 hours or more per month. Temporary childcare is not covered, and payment is 3 times a year.