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Setagaya City Universal Childcare Access Program

世田谷版こども誰でも通園制度(乳児等通園支援事業)

In short: Setagaya City lets children aged 6 months to 2 years use nursery care hourly regardless of parents' work (around ¥300 per hour).Children from 6 months to 2 years (some slots for 1–2 year olds); from the day before the 3rd birthday only the ward's extra 38 hours a month.(Source: www.city.setagaya.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Current per Setagaya City official page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.setagaya.lg.jp/02243/29576.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

  • Children from 6 months to 2 years (some slots for 1–2 year olds); from the day before the 3rd birthday only the ward's extra 38 hours a 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

6 months – 2 years. [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 Setagaya 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 Setagaya 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

  • About ¥300 per hour (standard national fee; varies by facility). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、世田谷版こども誰でも通園制度(乳児等通園支援事業)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 "世田谷版こども誰でも通園制度(乳児等通園支援事業)". 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.