Daycare fees at licensed daycare and similar are ¥0 for everyone, from the first child
Free Daycare Fees at Licensed Daycare, etc. / Nishitokyo City
Free Daycare Fees at Licensed Daycare, etc.Nishitokyo CityNo procedure needed
Licensed daycare fees are ¥0 from the first child
Daycare fees at licensed daycare, etc.¥0Age 0–2 classes from the first child too (from September 2025)
- The age 3–5 classes were already free under the national program
- Extended-hours fees, event fees, etc. are not covered
From September 2025, daycare fees for the age 0–2 classes at licensed daycare, community-based daycare, certified centers (Type 2 and Type 3) and similar became free, including the first child (until August, free from the second child). The age 3–5 classes were already free under the national free-of-charge program. No procedure is needed. Extended-hours fees, daily supplies, event fees, etc. are not covered.
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
Children living in Nishitokyo City in the age 0–2 classes at licensed daycare, community-based daycare, certified centers (Type 2 and Type 3), etc.