Suginami CityChildren & family
Suginami City Free Nursery Fees & Unlicensed Nursery Subsidy
保育料（無償化・助成制度）
In short: Suginami makes licensed nursery fees (incl. meals) free and subsidises certified/unlicensed nursery fees (up to ¥80,000 a month for taxable 0–2).
Validity: Current per Suginami City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.suginami.tokyo.jp/poyonavi/hoikuryou/index.html
- Exact caps per age/tax group — see page.
Who qualifies
Not yet verified from an official source.
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Ages 0–5. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Registered as a resident of Suginami City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Residence status is not stated on the official page — ask the office.
Where to apply
- Apply to Suginami City (see the official page for the counter and online options). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- Licensed / community nurseries: fees and meal fees free (extended hours and actual costs like transport, diapers, photos excluded). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- Facilities meeting Tokyo standards: subsidy up to ¥80,000/month (0–2, taxable households); other caps such as ¥38,000 apply by age/tax status. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、保育料（無償化・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 "保育料（無償化・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.