144 hours a year (288 hours for multiples and others) subsidized up to ¥2,500 an hour (¥3,500 at night)
Babysitter Use Support Program / Ota City
Babysitter Use Support ProgramOta CityPreschool children (children with disabilities until 12)
Sitter costs subsidized up to ¥2,500 an hour
7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
10 p.m. – 7 a.m.
144 hours a year (288 hours for multiples, children with disabilities and single parents)
When you need a babysitter because of unexpected circumstances, the city subsidizes the cost. Regular children can use up to 144 hours a year, and multiples, children with disabilities and single-parent households up to 288 hours a year. You can receive a subsidy of up to ¥2,500 per hour in the daytime and up to ¥3,500 at night. From use on October 1, 2026, care of up to 2 siblings aged 1 or older at the same time by one sitter is also covered if requirements are met (a special exception to staffing standards).
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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
Preschool children (from age 0 until the end of the fiscal year in which they turn 6); children with disabilities until the end of the fiscal year in which they turn 12
Notes
Children covered: parents of preschool children (from age 0 until the end of the fiscal year in which they turn 6).For children with disabilities, parents of children until the end of the fiscal year in which they turn 12.Only children with disabilities have an extended age; multiples and single-parent households have extended hours (288 hours per fiscal year).Normally up to 144 hours per child per fiscal year; for multiples, children with disabilities and single-parent households, up to 288 hours per child per fiscal year.Subsidy rates: up to ¥2,500 per hour from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., up to ¥3,500 per hour from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.Requirement: living with the child and registered as a resident of the city on the day of use.