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Minato City Unlicensed Nursery Fee Subsidy (with Certificate)

港区認可外保育施設(証明書交付あり)保育料助成制度

In short: Minato City subsidises unlicensed nursery fees for children with a childcare certification.

Validity: Current per Minato City official page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/hoikusien/r2_ninnkagai.html

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

Who qualifies

Not yet verified from an official source.

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

Ages 0–5. [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 Minato 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 Minato 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

  • Caps include: 0–2 class (taxable households) ¥100,000 or the fee if lower; 3–5 class ¥97,000 or the fee if lower (amounts include national facility-use benefits). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、港区認可外保育施設(証明書交付あり)保育料助成制度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 "港区認可外保育施設(証明書交付あり)保育料助成制度". 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.