After-school care is ¥4,000/month, half price from the second child

After-school care (gakudō) is for elementary school children whose parents cannot look after them after school because of work, illness, etc. The fee is ¥4,000 per month. If 2 or more children such as siblings are enrolled, the fee is half price from the second child. Fee reductions or exemptions are available for households receiving public assistance, etc.

From FY2027 (April 2027–March 2028) (April 2027), the fee will change to ¥5,800 per month. The cost of snacks is included in this fee. From the second child it is ¥3,800 per month, ¥2,000 per month for households receiving school expense assistance, and exempt for households receiving public assistance. The enrollment criteria are also being revised: when applications exceed capacity, children with a higher need for supervision, such as younger grades and children with disabilities, will be admitted first. Applications for enrollment from April 2027 are accepted from noon on November 10, 2026 to December 15.