Temporary childcare: ¥1,000 for under 4 hours, ¥2,000 for 4 hours or more
Temporary Childcare Program / Tama City
Temporary Childcare ProgramTama CityAge 1 to before elementary school
Temporary childcare, ¥1,000 for under 4 hours
Under 4 hours
4 hours or more
Daycare centers temporarily care for children from age 1 to before elementary school who are not enrolled in daycare or similar. In principle up to 8 hours between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays; the fee is ¥1,000 for under 4 hours and ¥2,000 for 4 hours or more. For extended hours or Saturday use, contact the participating childcare facility directly.
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 Tama City from age 1 to before elementary school who are not enrolled in daycare or similar
Notes
The refresh temporary childcare program is a separate program.