Meal costs for children aged 3–5 at unlicensed childcare facilities, up to ¥6,000/month (conditions apply)
Meal Cost Subsidy for Children at Unlicensed Childcare Facilities / Nishitokyo City
Meal Cost Subsidy for Children at Unlicensed Childcare FacilitiesNishitokyo CityCertified for the free-of-charge program
Meal costs for ages 3–5 at unlicensed facilities, up to ¥6,000/month
Meal costs for ages 3–5Up to ¥6,000/monthPer child
- Third and later children, or households with an income-based amount under ¥57,700
- Apply twice a year, for the first and second half
For children aged 3–5 certified for the free-of-charge program and attending unlicensed childcare facilities (facilities eligible for the free-of-charge program and company-led daycare facilities), the city subsidizes meal costs up to ¥6,000/month per child. If the meal costs paid are lower, that amount (amounts under ¥100 rounded down). It is for third and later children among preschool children, or households with an annual income equivalent to under ¥3,600,000 (municipal resident tax income-based amount under ¥57,700; under ¥77,101 for single parents, etc.). Apply twice a year, for the first and second half, attaching a copy of the receipt showing meal costs.
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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 aged 3–5 certified for the free-of-charge program using unlicensed childcare facilities or company-led daycare facilities (not using licensed daycare, kindergarten, etc.), who are third or later children or in households with a municipal resident tax income-based amount under ¥57,700