¥5,300 a month from the city for children at private kindergartens, regardless of income (separate from Tokyo's subsidy)
Subsidy for Children at Private Kindergartens, etc. / Tachikawa City
Subsidy for Children at Private Kindergartens, etc.Tachikawa CityAge 3–5Private kindergartens and similar
The city and Tokyo subsidize parents at private kindergartens
Tachikawa City portion (flat)
Tokyo portion
The Tokyo portion depends on income and birth order
The city pays a subsidy to parents of children aged 3–5 (including children who have just turned 3) attending private kindergartens, certified centers for early childhood education and care (Type 1 certification), and similar. There are 2 subsidies: Tokyo's parent burden reduction subsidy (¥1,800 to ¥6,200 a month depending on the municipal income-based resident tax amount and birth order), and Tachikawa City's flat subsidy regardless of income (¥5,300 a month). The national facility usage benefit (¥28,000 a month from the October 2026 portion) is separate from these. Apply once a year using the form handed out by the kindergarten; the first half is paid at the end of October and the second half at the end of March.
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 registered as residents of Tachikawa City whose child aged 3 to 5 is enrolled at a private kindergarten or similar (kindergartens outside the city are also allowed) with facility usage benefit certification (or Type 1 certification)
Notes
Tokyo portion: public assistance and Category 2 single-parent households ¥6,200 / tax-exempt households ¥3,200 for the first child, ¥6,200 for the second and later children / income-based tax ¥77,100 or less ¥1,800 (¥6,200 for the third and later children) / ¥211,200 or less ¥1,800 (¥5,600 for the third and later children) / ¥256,300 or less ¥1,800 (¥5,000 for the third and later children) / others ¥1,800.The Tokyo portion may not be paid in full depending on the amount of fees. The city portion is paid in full regardless of the amount of fees.The national facility usage benefit rose from ¥25,700 to ¥28,000 a month from the October 2026 portion.The FY2026 form must be submitted by March 31, 2027.