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Nursery School Enrollment Application
💡 The Bottom Line
You can enroll your child if childcare is necessary due to work or other reasons. Applications for April enrollment take place in the autumn of the previous year.
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👤 Who
Parents/guardians of children aged 0-5 who need childcare due to work, illness, etc.
📋 What
Application for admission to a childcare facility (licensed nursery school, certified child center, small-scale childcare facility, etc.)
⏰ When
Applications for April admission are in October-November of the previous year (occasional applications are accepted year-round)
📍 Where
Children's Division on the 2nd floor of the City Hall (submission of application documents)
❗ Why
To provide childcare for infants and toddlers when childcare at home is difficult due to employment, etc.
📝 How
Submit the Benefit Certification Application and Nursery School Admission Application. Attachments such as an Employment Certificate are required
⏱ A few days to prepare application documents, about 30 minutes for counter procedures
📖 Easy Explanation
What is a Nursery School (Childcare Facility)?
It is a facility that provides childcare on behalf of parents or guardians who are unable to care for their children during the day due to work, illness, or other reasons.
Application Method
Applications are accepted at the Children's Division of the City Hall or designated counters. There are enrollments from April (general enrollment) and enrollments in the middle of the school year (occasional enrollment). Applications for April enrollment are accepted around autumn of the previous year. Please check the schedule in the public relations magazine or on the website.
Required Documents
- Education and Childcare Benefit Certification Application
- Document proving the need for childcare (e.g., Employment Certificate) You must prepare and submit these documents.
✅ Checklist
- RequiredObtain from the City Hall Childcare Division, Administrative Centers, or the website
- RequiredIf employed, ask your employer to fill it out. If self-employed, use a tax return, etc.
- RequiredUsed to confirm enrollment status
- RequiredMy Numbers are required for all family members
- RequiredUsed to calculate childcare fees. Obtain the previous year's certificate at the City Hall Tax Division
- OptionalOften included in the application document set
👥 Who Qualifies
- Parents or guardians who need childcare for their children due to work, etc.
❓ FAQ
Are there any conditions for entering a nursery school?
You must have a reason that requires childcare (e.g., work, pregnancy, illness, nursing care). You apply after receiving 'Certification of the Need for Childcare'. Families with full-time homemakers can consider using the education part of a certified child center.
When should I apply?
If you wish to enroll from April of the following year, you must apply around October to November of the previous year (applications for mid-year enrollment are accepted occasionally). You may not be able to enter your preferred facility if it is full.
How much are the childcare fees?
Children aged 3 and over are eligible for free childcare fees (Free Early Childhood Education and Care). Fees for children aged 0-2 are calculated based on the household's municipal tax amount. School lunch fees and extended childcare fees are charged separately.
Can I apply for a nursery school while on childcare leave?
As a general rule, there is no 'need for childcare' during childcare leave, so enrollment may be difficult. However, some municipalities allow you to apply if you plan to return to work, so please consult with the City Hall.
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