From pregnancy to under age 1, 40 hours at ¥800 an hour (free for tax-exempt households)
Prenatal and Postnatal Housework and Childcare Support Program / Nakano City
Prenatal and Postnatal Housework and Childcare Support ProgramNakano CityPregnancy to under age 1
Housework and childcare helpers at ¥800 an hour
For households paying resident tax, per hour¥800Free for tax-exempt and public assistance households
- Up to 40 hours (80 hours with an older sibling under 3)
- You can apply after submitting the pregnancy notification
From pregnancy until the child turns 1, helpers visit your home and help with housework and childcare. You can use up to 40 hours, or up to 80 hours for households with an older sibling under 3 at the time of applying to the city. The fee is ¥800 per hour for households paying resident tax, and free for households exempt from resident tax and households receiving public assistance. It uses tickets; 1 ticket is 1 hour. You can apply after submitting the pregnancy notification. If the start is delayed by preterm birth or a hospital stay, the period of use is 1 year from the discharge date.
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
Households living in Nakano City that are pregnant or raising a child under 1
Notes
The program was revised on April 1, 2026.The hours available are 40. Households with an older sibling under 3 at the time of applying to the city get80 hours.1 ticket is 1 hour. Apply at the counter of the Sukoyaka Welfare Center or online.