When a parent cannot look after children at night because of illness, childbirth, or similar, children aged 2 to elementary school are cared for at ¥1,200 per day
Child Short Stay Program / Tachikawa City
Child Short Stay ProgramTachikawa CityAge 2 to elementary schoolReductions available
Short-term care for children when you cannot look after them at night
Fee¥1,200 per dayPlus meals (¥300 per meal for preschool children, ¥400 for elementary school children)
- When a parent is ill, giving birth, hospitalized, or similar
When parents cannot care for their children at night because of illness, childbirth, hospitalization, or similar, a children's home in the city (Shisei Gakuen) cares for them for a short period. The fee is ¥1,200 per day, plus meals at ¥300 per meal for preschool children and ¥400 for elementary school children (¥2,400 + meals for 2 days/1 night). Households exempt from resident tax and households on public assistance receive fee reductions or exemptions. After a preliminary interview and facility visit, it is decided whether you can use it.
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 living in Tachikawa City aged 2 to 12 (elementary school or younger)
Notes
Consult the Child and Family Center, Child and Family Consultation Section.