Attendance with no work requirement; ¥0 when city residents use city-selected facilities

A program that lets children not attending a childcare facility use childcare facilities by the hour, regardless of whether the parents work. It has been fully implemented since FY2026. When Nakano City residents use facilities in the city selected by the city, the fee is ¥0. When using facilities in the city not selected by the city or facilities outside the city, the fee set by the facility applies. As a rule, use is up to 10 hours a month in total across all facilities. However, when Nakano City residents use city-selected facilities, they can use up to the limit set by each facility. Children enrolled in Tokyo-certified daycare can use up to 10 hours a month. The eligible age is from 6 months of age to the first March 31 after turning 3 when Nakano City residents use city-selected facilities, and otherwise until 2 days before the 3rd birthday.