Children aged 0–5 who could not get into licensed daycare can use babysitters at ¥150 an hour
Babysitter Use Support (provider partnership type / for children on waiting lists) / Shinagawa City
Babysitter Use Support (provider partnership type / for children on waiting lists)Shinagawa CityAges 0–5, not accepted into licensed daycare
Sitter costs for children who could not get into licensed daycare are ¥150 an hour
Out-of-pocket per hour of sitter care¥150Free for ages 3–5 and tax-exempt households with ages 0–2
- Up to 160 hours (short hours) or 220 hours (standard) a month
For households with children aged 0–5 who were not accepted into licensed daycare. As a bridge until they can get into licensed daycare, the city heavily subsidizes private babysitter fees. The parent pays only ¥150 per hour (free for ages 3–5 and tax-exempt ages 0–2). It can be used for up to 160–220 hours a month, and in effect it is an alternative childcare program that lets you leave your child safely while waiting for licensed daycare.
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
Parents of children aged 0–5 who were not accepted into licensed or community-based childcare