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We are looking for coaches for our "School-Based Experience Program," which allows children to participate in experiential activities within the school after school hours.

　In order to prevent childcare workers from leaving their jobs, Fukuoka City is supporting each facility's "work style reform" efforts under the theme of "creating a workplace where employees want to work long-term." This program offers two options: "visit support," in which social insurance labor consultants, experts in labor management, visit each facility individually, and "training support," in which employees attend group training. * Please refer to the implementation report for fiscal year 2024. * Applications for fiscal year 2025 have closed. 1. Project Overview * Visit training type: Social insurance labor consultants will visit the city's childcare facilities (three facilities) that were publicly recruited approximately seven times a year to support their "work style reform" efforts. * Training support type: Group training sessions on the theme of "business improvement" will be held four times a year for the city's publicly recruited childcare facilities (approximately 20 facilities), supporting their voluntary "work style reform" efforts. 2. Target Facilities: Licensed childcare centers, certified kindergartens, and community-based childcare facilities in Fukuoka City. 3. […]

Business Overview This system allows parents to use childcare facilities regularly, about once a week, regardless of employment status or other requirements. The aim is to promote the healthy development of children by providing them with group living experiences. Details regarding eligible ages and other information can be found at the link below. About the "Fukuoka City Type" All-Child Childcare System Approval Standards for Facilities and Operation City approval is required to implement this program. Approval requires meeting the facility and operational standards outlined in the following ordinance: Ordinance Establishing Standards for Facilities and Operation of the Fukuoka City Infant and Child Childcare Support Program (PDF327 KB） 制度の実施方法に関する要綱 　　実施事業者は下記実施要項を遵守する必要があります。 　　福岡市乳児等通園支援事業実施要綱 (PDF183 KB） 運営及び施設改修に関する補助金要綱 　　実施事業者には、事業開始の際の施設改修や運営に際して補助金を交付しております。交付条件や金額等は下記要綱をご確認ください […]

We subsidize part of the operating expenses of private organizations (so-called "children's cafeterias") that not only provide meals to children but also create places for them to play and receive learning support.

In addition to providing meals to children, we also support the efforts of private organizations (so-called "children's cafeterias") that create places for children to play and receive learning support.

A link to the Fukuoka Prefecture page promoting the appeal of childcare

Fukuoka City provides subsidies for the costs of implementing projects to promote the creation of places for young people, especially junior and senior high school students, in the local community.

Notice From April 1, 2022, the application destination for designated physicians for chronic pediatric diseases will be unified, and applications will be made to only one municipality where the medical institution that mainly performs diagnosis is located. For details, please see below. Application procedure for designated medical institutions for chronic pediatric diseases Medical expenses for chronic pediatric diseases can only be subsidized for medical care provided by medical institutions designated by the prefectural governor or other person in charge of the location (designated medical institutions for chronic pediatric diseases). Medical institutions located in Fukuoka City must apply to the Mayor of Fukuoka City to be designated. Please refer to the following Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare notification for details on the handling of self-payment collection at the designated medical institution counter and how to fill out the self-payment upper limit management form. Requirements (Child Welfare Act, Article 19-9, Paragraph 1) In order to be designated as a designated medical institution for chronic pediatric diseases, the following two requirements must be met. (1) It must be a medical institution, etc. that meets the following requirements. (2) It must be a medical institution, etc. that meets the requirements of Article 1 of the Child Welfare Act. […]

Subsidies are provided for "child health management," "staff health management," and "training for childcare workers" to manage the health of children and staff enrolled in unlicensed childcare facilities and to promote the healthy development of children. Subsidy details 1. Child health management - Costs for appointing a contracted doctor - Costs for dental checkups - Costs for urine tests (for children aged 2 and over) 3. Staff health management - Costs for health checkups - Costs for stool tests XNUMX. Training for childcare workers - Costs related to training participation, such as replacement employment costs for staff who have attended training designated by the city Eligible facilities Unlicensed childcare facilities (excluding home-visit childcare businesses) that have submitted an establishment notification or a report of exemption from notification to Fukuoka City Eligible persons Child health management - Infants and young children enrolled under a contract of one month or more that continues almost daily, residing in Fukuoka City Staff health management - Full-time staff working at eligible facilities Training for childcare workers - All staff working at eligible facilities For inquiries and applications, please contact the department in charge below.

　　Based on the Child Welfare Act, any facility providing childcare for even one infant or toddler is required to "notify" Fukuoka City within one month of commencing operations. Furthermore, even if you provide childcare services by visiting infants or toddlers in their homes without obtaining a license, you are required to notify Fukuoka City. Therefore, individual babysitters residing in the city and businesses establishing offices within the city that provide home-visit childcare services must notify the city. *Please contact us in advance if you plan to visit the city hall for consultation or to submit a notification, as the person in charge may be absent. 1. Guidance and Supervision of Unlicensed Childcare Facilities Based on the Child Welfare Act, the city provides guidance and supervision to unlicensed childcare facilities regarding their establishment and operation. Every year, the city requests reports on the operational status from operators of unlicensed childcare facilities and, in principle, conducts an "on-site inspection" once a year. During the "on-site inspection," based on the "Standards for Guidance and Supervision of Unlicensed Childcare Facilities" issued by the national government, the city checks whether the following nine items meet the standards. […]

This is an announcement regarding applications for the Fukuoka City Therapeutic Camp Program for fiscal year 2026.

Project Overview: To support those who require childcare from eight weeks after birth, we will subsidize a portion of the babysitting service fees. Eligibility: Parents residing in Fukuoka City who are registered residents and unable to provide childcare for their infants from eight weeks after birth (57 days from the day after birth) until the day before their six-month birthday. Applications are accepted in two categories, A and B. Both categories can be used simultaneously. Subsidized Period: From eight weeks after birth (57 days from the day after birth) until the day before the six-month birthday. *However, for category B, the subsidy is only valid until the day before enrollment in a licensed daycare center. ■Check your eligible period■ Subsidized Time Slots: Up to 10 hours between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Maximum Usage Time: Those eligible for category A can use the service for a total of 16 hours during the eligible period. […]

Overview The Special Needs Childcare Program aims to promote the growth and development of children with special needs and other children through daily interaction, fostering their growth and development and the cultivation of rich human qualities, thereby improving child welfare. Location In Fukuoka City, Special Needs Childcare (Support Childcare) is implemented at all childcare facilities. Target Children Children who require childcare and special support (mental or physical disabilities, rare diseases, medical care, etc.). Application Process (For Parents) Submission of Application Documents Once the necessary documents listed in 1 and 2 above are complete, please submit them to the childcare facility or the Childcare Support Division of your respective ward office. Decision and Notification Based on the opinions of the Fukuoka City Special Needs Childcare Council, Fukuoka City will determine the support category, and the Childcare Support Division will notify the childcare facility and parents of the decision. Required Documents for Application Parents For Providers Application Process Create the "Support Childcare (Special Needs Childcare) Application Status Form" (Attachment No. 2), and submit it along with the "Support Childcare Application Form" (Form No. 1) completed by the parents, "[...]

Notification of changes to the approval/confirmation of nursery schools, etc. If there are any changes to the approval/confirmation details of nursery schools, etc. (nursery schools, certified childcare centers, community-based childcare businesses), please check the list of documents to be submitted and submit the following documents. *As of April 1, 2021, signatures and seals are no longer required for notifications, so from now on, please write the name of the corporation, facility, and name of the person in charge to the email address below and submit it. Application for tax exemption certificate If you require a certificate of exemption from registration and license tax, real estate acquisition tax, and fixed asset tax, please submit the following documents. *As of April 1, 2021, signatures and seals are no longer required for notifications, so from now on, please write the name of the corporation, facility, and name of the person in charge to the email address below and submit it.

How the Fukuoka City Children's Future Fund is used, contact information, etc.

This is an "Operational Management Guide" for operators of small-scale childcare facilities. Please download and use the forms and reference materials. Clicking will jump to the relevant section. Forms related to food service management, allergy-related forms, hygiene management forms, form examples, reference materials, other food service-related documents, links. We have created a procedure manual that shows how to process the verification of nutritional content in meals provided at childcare centers and small-scale childcare facilities, following actual procedures. For details, please see the page "Nutritional Management of Childcare Center Meals." Related Notifications, etc. Warning regarding the prevention of food-related choking accidents in children.

Application Procedures for Designated Medical Institutions for Chronic Pediatric Diseases The Chronic Pediatric Disease Database (DB) was released on October 1, 2023. Designated physicians and their affiliated medical institutions wishing to use the Chronic Pediatric Disease Database are requested to refer to the following and prepare for DB use. Application for Designated Physician ID and Password *Only for medical institutions wishing to use the Chronic Pediatric Disease Database In order to use the Chronic Pediatric Disease Database, you will need to apply for an ID and password (PW). Those wishing to use it are requested to apply according to the following procedure. Application Period Applications are accepted at any time. Application Method Please prepare the following and apply by email. If applying for Designated Physician ID and PW only "(Medical Institution Name) Application Date YYYYMMDD Chronic Pediatric Disease Designated Physician User Data File" (Excel: 50 KB) File name (example) [Children's Healthy Hospital [...]

In order to become a facility eligible for free early childhood education and care, an application for confirmation must be made to the city or town.

Fukuoka City will subsidize the cost of maternal health checkups for Fukuoka residents after January 1, 2021. However, if the maternal health checkup is taken at a medical institution other than the one commissioned by Fukuoka City, the city will reimburse the cost if certain conditions are met. Please check the "Request for maternal health checkups for Fukuoka residents" and cooperate by taking the maternal health checkup. If the results of the maternal health checkup indicate that support is needed, please send two copies of the "Maternal Health Checkup Information Sheet" and the "Mental Health Checkup" to the health and welfare center of the ward where the mother has her resident registration. Download For inquiries about maternal health checkups, please contact the Health Section of the health and welfare center of the ward listed below.

　Based on a report from the "Fukuoka City Child and Child-rearing Council Educational and Childcare Facility Approval and Verification Specialist Subcommittee," we have decided the following regarding the corporation that will operate the childcare facility scheduled to open in April 4. [Facilities opening in October 4 have been deleted from the list of childcare facilities opening on October 3, 10.] [Results of public solicitation and selection of childcare center establishment and operation applicants] [Childcare facilities scheduled to open]

Starting in fiscal year 3, as a regional child and child-rearing support project based on the Child and Child-rearing Support Act, a portion of the fees for various group activities for young children living in Fukuoka City, which are conducted at facilities that meet the standards set by Fukuoka City, will be subsidized to support parents of children aged 3 or older who use these facilities. Project Overview Eligible Facility Criteria In order for parents to use this project, the facility must meet the criteria to become an eligible facility. Please check the "Eligible Facility Confirmation Flowchart." Facilities that wish to apply to become eligible facilities should contact us regarding the application process, etc.

　We have created a "Pointing Communication Sheet for Nursery Schools" with the aim of providing multilingual child-rearing services and communicating with parents. Overview It allows communication using English translations, illustrations, and symbols (circles and crosses) that correspond to Japanese. We have also created sheets in Korean and Chinese. Please make use of this sheet when explaining things to parents when enrolling your child in nursery school, and when communicating with them about how things are going at the nursery school and at home. ●Pointing Communication Sheet pdf ●Pointing Communication Sheet PPT

Regarding temporary childcare services: If you intend to implement a temporary childcare service as stipulated in Article 6-3, Paragraph 7 of the Child Welfare Act, you will need to notify the city. Please attach the necessary documents to your application and submit it. Regarding documents to be submitted Application form Attached documents Regarding sick child care services: If you intend to implement a sick child care service as stipulated in Article 6-3, Paragraph 13 of the Child Welfare Act, you will need to notify the city. Please attach the necessary documents to your application and submit it. Regarding documents to be submitted Application form Attached documents

The meal plan that is the basis for providing meals at nurseries and small-scale childcare facilities is formulated using the Dietary Intake Standards. Nutritional goals are set based on the growth and development status, nutritional status, and living conditions of the target children, and menus are created to ensure that the nutritional amount is ensured. It is also important to evaluate whether the food is cooked and served as planned. In addition, by understanding the nutritional status, food intake, and amount of leftover food of the children, the degree of achievement of the nutritional amount goal is evaluated, and efforts are made to improve the meal plan thereafter. Nutritional management of the school lunches provided In order to check whether the menu is created to ensure the facility's goals and whether the school lunches are served as planned, it is necessary to calculate the nutritional amount of the menu. The nutritional amount is calculated using nutritional management software or the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan. If neither method can be used, it is possible to evaluate the food composition (average edible amount per person per day). Nutritional management software […]

　Fukuoka City has positioned child-related administration as one of the most important issues for city government, and in order to meet the rapidly increasing demand for childcare, it is promoting the development of childcare centers by building new facilities and expanding and renovating existing facilities. In order to create an environment where people can give birth and raise children with peace of mind, we are recruiting operators and installers of childcare centers to open in April 4 in order to work quickly to develop childcare centers. [Website update information] Posted on November 4, 2 [Application period] Tuesday, November 11, 24 to Friday, January 2, 11, 24:3 p.m. [Opening date] In principle, April 1, 29 [Elementary school districts for which the application is open] Please refer to page 5 of the application guidelines for the elementary school districts for which the application is open [Time to decide on the installation and operator] Around April 4 (planned) [Application guidelines]

Overview: With the launch of the new Child and Childcare Support System in April 2015, you are required to submit an "After-School Child Health Development Program Start Notification" to the city regarding after-school child care programs (after-school child clubs) in accordance with the Child Welfare Act. If you are currently running after-school child care programs as part of a Child Welfare Act program or if you plan to start one in the future, please submit the required documents. Eligible: Those running after-school child care programs as part of a Child Welfare Act program. Notification Method: Bring the required documents and submit them directly to the appropriate office. Notification Deadline: What to Bring: When starting a program; When changing the program content; Notification of Program Changes; Attached Documents: Only those with changes need to be submitted. When discontinuing (suspending) a program; Notification of Program Discontinuation (Suspension); Fee: No fee. Notification Documents: When starting a program; When changing the program content; When discontinuing (suspending) a program; Notification Office: Board of Education, General Affairs Department, After-School Child Development Division. Related Links: […]

This is the explanatory page for "Tayotte," a portal site for information on single-parent families.

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