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Chuo City Diverse Group Activity Use Support (pre-school childcare fees)

中央区多様な集団活動等利用支援事業

In short: Chuo City pays up to ¥20,000 a month toward fees for preschool group-activity facilities not covered by free preschool.Chuo City residents only; the child uses the facility about 4–8 hours a day, 5+ days a week, 39+ weeks a year, enrolled from the 1st of the month.(Source: www.city.chuo.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Current per Chuo City official page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.chuo.lg.jp/a0049/kosodate/kosodate/teatejosei/chuotayouna-hogosya.html

Not yet confirmed — check with the office:
  • Required documents — check the official page.
  • Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.

Who qualifies

  • Chuo City residents only; the child uses the facility about 4–8 hours a day, 5+ days a week, 39+ weeks a year, enrolled from the 1st of the month. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

AgeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
IncomeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
HouseholdNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Child age

Preschool child. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Residence in JapanNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in Tokyo / municipality

Registered as a resident of Chuo City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Work / insurance typeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
DisabilityNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.

Residence status

Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.

Where to apply

  • Apply to Chuo City — see the official page for documents and the application method. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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Deadlines

Not yet verified from an official source.

Documents

Not yet verified from an official source.

Key details

  • Up to ¥20,000 per child per month. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、中央区多様な集団活動等利用支援事業について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。

Hello. I would like to ask about "中央区多様な集団活動等利用支援事業". Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?

すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。

Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.

Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?

Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.