Temporary babysitter use subsidized up to ¥2,500 an hour (¥3,500 at night)

This program subsidizes the fee when you temporarily need a babysitter, for urgent matters, poor health, social participation or similar. It started on October 1, 2025. The subsidy limit is ¥2,500 per hour in the daytime (7:00–22:00) and ¥3,500 per hour at night (22:00–7:00), and it covers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The subsidy never exceeds the amount actually paid. The hour limit is 144 hours per child per fiscal year, and 288 hours for multiples, children with disabilities and single-parent households. It covers parents with an address in Shibuya City on the day of use, for preschool children aged 0 to 6, and for children with disabilities aged 0 to 12. Joint care, in which the parent cares for the child together with the babysitter, is also covered. Applications for FY2026 (April 2026–March 2027) are made online or by mail by April 15, 2027.