Reductions, exemptions, and discounts for multiple children in after-school care
Kodomo Club (After-school Care) Reductions and Sibling Discount / Taito City
Kodomo Club (After-school Care) Reductions and Sibling DiscountTaito CityRaising children
After-school care fees exempted or reduced by 50%
Public assistance and tax-exempt households
Households receiving school expense assistance
When 2 or more use it, the older sibling's fee is 50% off
For fees of the after-school care "Kodomo Club," which looks after elementary school children with no parent at home after school, there are reductions and exemptions depending on household finances and use by siblings. Households receiving public assistance and households exempt from resident tax are exempt, and households receiving school expense assistance get a 50% reduction. If 2 or more children in a household use the Kodomo Club, the older sibling's fee is reduced by 50%. Fees are set at ¥4,000 per month for the care fee, a separate ¥1,000 per month for extended care, and ¥2,000 per month for snacks.
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
Elementary school children living in the city with no parent to care for them after school
Notes
Eligibility: elementary school children living in Taito City with no parent to care for them after school. Enrollment at a city-run elementary school is not required; if you live outside the city, consult the Child Care Division.Reductions and exemptions: exempt for public assistance recipients and resident tax-exempt households; 50% off for school expense assistance recipients; 50% off the older sibling's fee when 2 or more children in a household use the Kodomo Club.Fees: care fee ¥4,000 per month, extended care ¥1,000 per month, snacks ¥2,000 per month (planned amounts as of the city's notice updated June 12, 2023).