Information on using Fukuoka City childcare facilities in 2026

Distribution locations are each childcare facility, each ward's child-rearing support department, the Iribe Branch Office, the Seibu Branch Office, and the Information Plaza (1st floor of City Hall).
It can also be downloaded from the website. For details on application, please refer to the pamphlet.

*For applications for use on April 1, 2027, please refer to the " Fukuoka City Childcare Facility Use Guide for Fiscal Year 2027 " page.

Please see below for a list of eligible childcare facilities. Please enter the facility code when applying.

The availability information currently displayed on the Fukuoka Nursery School information board (vacancy map) is for admissions starting April 1, 2027.
Please check below for the availability of childcare facilities for the 2026 academic year (as of October 1, 2026). This information will be updated at the beginning of each month.

[Higashi Ward] Estimated acceptance status of childcare facilities, etc. in October 10 (PDF1 MB）

[Hakata Ward] Estimated acceptance status of childcare facilities, etc. in October 10 (PDF256 KB）

[Chuo Ward] Estimated acceptance status of childcare facilities, etc. in October 10 (PDF191 KB）

[Minami Ward] Estimated acceptance status of childcare facilities, etc. in October 10 (PDF261 KB）

[Jonan Ward] Estimated acceptance status of childcare facilities, etc. in October 10 (PDF233 KB）

[Sawara Ward] Estimated acceptance status of childcare facilities, etc. in October 10 (PDF256 KB）

[Nishi Ward] Estimated acceptance status of childcare facilities, etc. in October 10 (PDF264 KB）

Before applying

In this guide"Childcare facilities, etc."IsLicensed nursery schools, certified childcare centers (childcare functions), home-based childcare services, small-scale childcare services, in-house childcare services (regional quotas), home visit childcare servicesYou read it right!

Depending on the childcare facility,There are various factors such as childcare policies, school lunch menus, the size of childcare space, the size of playgrounds, and the use of parks as alternatives to playgrounds.When applying for use,Be sure to visit all childcare facilities you wish to use with your child in advance.Please attend the interview and receive an explanation of important matters.

Those who need to apply for use

1. Those who wish to use (admit) the facility for the first time in fiscal year 2026
2. Those who applied for use in FY2025 but were not accepted into childcare facilities, etc., and wish to use (enroll) in FY2026 as well.
3. Those who plan to graduate from small-scale childcare facilities, home-based childcare facilities, or in-company childcare facilities at the end of FY2025 and wish to continue using (enrolling in) childcare facilities in FY2026

*Current children who wish to continue using the same facility do not need to apply for use.
  In order to confirm the family situation, etc., a "Current Status Report" will be distributed through each childcare facility, etc., so please submit it.

Nursery school procedure guide

Before you submit your application, you can check the required documents.

Application period and application destination

The submission deadline will vary depending on the desired start date and application method, so be sure to check the "Application period for childcare facility use in fiscal year 2026 (PDF107 KB） "Please Confirm.

Application for use as of April 1, 2026 (Reiwa 8) *Application period has ended.

	Application deadline	Result notification Date of shipment	Submit to
primary Selection	Reiwa 7 February 11 (Friday)	Reiwa 8 Thursday, January 15th	First choice childcare facility etc. or online
secondary Selection	Reiwa 8 Thursday, January 29th	Reiwa 8 February 17 (Tue)	Your first choice of childcare facility Childcare support department of the ward where you live or online
tertiary Selection	Reiwa 8 2/27	Reiwa 8 Wednesday, March 11th

Applications for use after April 11, 2026

Deadline: One month before the desired start date of use (entrance)
Submit to: Childcare Support Division of the ward where your first choice childcare facility is located, or Online application

Applications can be submitted by paper or online.
Applications must be made at least one month before the start date of each service.
However,If the day one month ago falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday, the deadline is the weekday immediately preceding that day..

Apply online

*Online applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on each deadline day.
*Please note that applications submitted after the deadline will not be subject to review or adjustment of usage.

Prenatal application *Only for the first adjustment of application on April 1st

For more details, please check the " Application for Pre-natal Childcare Facilities " page.

Application for those planning to move to Fukuoka City

Even if you are registered as a resident outside of Fukuoka City at the time of application, you can still apply if you plan to move in. However, if your child is accepted into a childcare facility, you must move to Fukuoka City by the day before the start date of use and complete the change of address procedure at the ward's Childcare Support Division.

*Even if you are planning to move to the area, please visit the childcare facility you wish to use in advance, have an interview, and receive an explanation of important matters before applying. If it is difficult to visit in advance for reasons such as living far away, please consult with the childcare facility you wish to use.

*If applying by mail, please contact the recipient in advance and submit all application documents by the deadline (must arrive by this date).

When the number of applications exceeds the capacity

When the number of applications exceeds the capacity, applications are screened and those with the greatest need for childcare are selected first, so you may not be able to use the childcare facility you desire. The need for childcare is determined based on the documents submitted, employment status, household situation, etc.

Please see below for usage adjustment criteria.

*The "List of Facilities Eligible for Additional Points for Childcare Workers, etc." includes the following facilities among those eligible for additional points for childcare workers, etc. in the Fukuoka City Childcare Facility Utilization Adjustment Standards Table for FY2026: ② Kindergartens in the city that are implementing the program to promote acceptance of children under 3 years old, kindergartens or certified children's centers (kindergarten portion) that provide extended childcare at the same level as nurseries, and ③ Company-led childcare facilities in the city. ① Authorized childcare facilities in the city are listed as follows:List of childcare facilities in Fukuoka City for FY2026 (PDF11 MB） Please confirm.

Important points to note when applying for use

• By the application deadline,Information on using Fukuoka City childcare facilities in 2026Please gather the necessary documents listed in the "Application for Use for the Service" (pages 13-15) and submit your application to the designated location.
• If you do not submit the required documents by the deadline, you will not be subject to review or selection.
• The childcare facility you wish to useBe sure to visit in advancePlease apply after the interview and explanation of important matters.You do not necessarily need to apply for all five choices.
• If you decline after your child has been accepted, it may cause inconvenience to the facility and may prevent other children who have applied to the same childcare facility from using the facility. Please carefully consider your preferred childcare facility and apply to the one you intend to use.
• If you submit your application documents by post, we cannot take responsibility for any postal accidents, so we recommend using a postal method that allows you to check the delivery status, such as "registered mail" or "delivery confirmation."

Who can use it?

You can apply if you meet the following [Eligible age for childcare], [Address requirements], and [Reasons for needing childcare].

Age range for childcare

From the day after the birth of a child turns three months old until before starting elementary school

Address Requirements

The child and guardian live in Fukuoka City. (In principle, the child must have a resident registration in Fukuoka City.)

Reasons for the need for childcare

The child's guardian falls under any of the following categories:

• Employed (60 hours or more per month)
• Pregnant or recently given birth (2 months before the due date to 8 weeks after the due date)
  * In the case of multiple pregnancies, certification can be made 14 weeks prior to the expected date of birth.
• Illness, injury, disability, etc.
• Provides full-time care or nursing care (60 hours or more per month) for a family member living with you (including a family member who is hospitalized for a long period of time)
• Restoring from disasters, etc.
• I am looking for work
• Currently attending school (60 hours or more per month)
• At the time of taking childcare leave, you already have a child in childcare and need to continue using childcare
• Other cases similar to those listed above, where the head of the welfare office deems it necessary

Days when childcare facilities can be used

Childcare time

Monday to Saturday: 7am to 6pm

Notes

• In the case of short-term childcare certification, the hours will be within the above range of 8 hours.
  (Available hours vary depending on the childcare facility.)
• At some community-based childcare facilities, childcare hours are eight hours.　　
• Whether or not extended childcare is offered and the hours of operation vary depending on the childcare facility.
• Nighttime daycare centers with childcare hours from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (extended childcare before and after)
  The 2nd Doronko Night Nursery School (Hakata Ward) and Chuo Nursery School (night school) (Chuo Ward).

For information on the operating hours of short-term and extended childcare services at each childcare facility, please refer to the " List of Childcare Facilities in Fukuoka City for Fiscal Year 2026 ".

Opening and closing days

Opening days: Monday to Saturday

Closed on Sundays, national holidays, December 29th to January 12rd

Start date and departure date

Start date (days you can enter): 1st, 11th, and 21st of each month

Dates for leaving: 10th, 20th, and last day of each month (the day before the 1st of the following month)

Notes

If your child starts on the 11th or 21st of each month and leaves on the 10th or 20th, the childcare fee will be prorated.

Education/childcare benefit certification

To use kindergartens, daycare centers, etc., you will need to obtain "Education and Childcare Benefit Certification" based on your educational and childcare needs. Based on your application for Education and Childcare Benefit Certification, Fukuoka City will issue a benefit certification. If you need childcare, you will need to apply for your desired childcare facility at the same time, as the city will coordinate the placement of your child.

Those who receive childcare certification (Category 2 or 3) will be certified for the amount of time they can use childcare (childcare needs) based on their parents' working hours, etc.

There are two categories of childcare needs: "standard childcare hours" and "short-term childcare."

Classification of childcare needs	Childcare available hours
Childcare standard time	Up to 11 hours per day
Childcare for a short time	Maximum 8 hours per day

*For information on the criteria for education and childcare benefit certification, the reasons for the need for childcare, and the amount of childcare available based on working hours, please refer to the " Fukuoka City Childcare Facility Usage Guide for Fiscal Year 2026 " (pages 9-11).

*If you wish to leave your child beyond the hours listed above, you will need to apply separately to each facility for extended childcare.

About confirmation of My Number　

When applying for a grant approval for use of childcare facilities, etc., you will be required to submit your My Number (personal identification number) in accordance with the Act on the Use of Numbers to Identify Specific Individuals in Administrative Procedures.

In the case of transferring or leaving a facility

• "Notification of change of desired childcare facility""Notification of change of desired childcare facility""Notification of refusal (withdrawal) of childcare facilities, etc. and notification of withdrawal of certification of education and childcare benefits"Ward childcare support departmentor sending us a message onOnline applicationPlease submit it at
• "Notification of transfer (request) to childcare facility"Childcare facility currently in useor sending us a message onOnline applicationPlease submit it at
• "Notification of changes to application details due to returning to work after childcare leavePlease submit this form to your ward's child-rearing support department.

*For more details, please refer to " Fukuoka City Childcare Facility Usage Guide for Fiscal Year 2026 " (page 18).

Those whose circumstances have changed since the time of application

If you quit your job, or if there are changes in your family situation due to moving, marriage, or childbirth, you will need to submit the necessary documents.

*For more details, please refer to " Fukuoka City Childcare Facility Usage Guide for Fiscal Year 2026 " (page 19).

User charges (childcare fees and side dish fees)

Childcare fees are free for children in the 3-5 year old class. However, side dishes will need to be paid for separately.
The childcare fees for children in the 0-2 year old class are determined based on the combined amount of municipal tax paid by the child's parents. Lunch fees (staple and side dishes) are included in the childcare fees. For more information, please see "User charges (childcare fees and side dish fees)Please check the page.

Payment of childcare fees　

In principle, childcare fees should be paid by direct debit to a financial institution.
You will need to complete the bank transfer procedure for each child.
The procedure is as follows:User charges (childcare fees and side dish fees)Please check the page.

Documents related to new use applications for fiscal year 2026

For new user applications for fiscal year 2026, please use the form below.
*For applications for fiscal year 2027,Forms related to childcare facilities, etc.Please use the application documents for new users in fiscal year 2027, which are posted on the page.

FY2026 Education and Childcare Benefit Certification Application Form and Childcare Facility Use Application Form

Application Status Confirmation Form for Fiscal Year 2026

My Number (Personal Number) Declaration Form

Certificate of employment for nurses, etc.

Documents showing the need for childcare

Please use the forms posted on the " Forms for Childcare Facilities, etc. " page.

Documents for currently enrolled children (withdrawal, transfer, etc.)

Please use the forms posted on the " Forms for Childcare Facilities, etc. " page.

Children who require childcare and special support (such as physical or mental disabilities, serious illnesses, or medical care)

For children who require childcare and need special support (such as physical or mental disabilities, rare diseases, or medical care), we ask that you apply for special support childcare services (support childcare) when applying for childcare facilities.

Children who require medical care or have severe disabilities

In particular, for children who require medical care or have severe disabilities, it is necessary to undergo an assessment under the Special Needs Childcare Program (Support Childcare) in order to determine whether they can be safely cared for based on their health condition and the facility's capacity to accept them, when coordinating the placement of the child in childcare facilities.

It takes time from the time of application submission until the decision is made. For information on the application schedule for support childcare, please refer to " About Fukuoka City Special Needs Childcare Program (commonly known as: Support Childcare) ". If you have any questions, please contact the Childcare Support Division, Childcare Support Department, Fukuoka City Children's Future Bureau as soon as possible ( 092-711-4596 ) .

Other childcare services

We offer special childcare services such as extended childcare hours, holiday childcare hours, and support childcare. Please note that the content of childcare varies depending on the childcare facility.
Please check the page for each service for details. (Extended childcare and temporary childcare services incur fees in addition to the monthly childcare fees.)

*This information is also included in the " Fukuoka City Childcare Facility Usage Guide for Fiscal Year 2026 " (page 20).

Holiday childcare

Special Needs Childcare (Support Childcare)

Temporary care business

"Fukuoka City" system for allowing all children to attend kindergarten

Babysitter dispatch business

Waiting list child support program

We are implementing a program to support children on waiting lists, with the aim of reducing the financial burden on families who wish to use licensed childcare facilities but are forced to use unlicensed facilities.

*For more details, please refer to " Fukuoka City Childcare Facility Usage Guide for Fiscal Year 2026 " (page 22).

Actual cost collection supplementary benefit project

This subsidy covers a portion of the actual costs (such as stationery, uniforms, excursions, and event participation fees) that must be paid in addition to childcare fees when using childcare facilities, etc., for households receiving welfare assistance.

*For more details, please refer to " Fukuoka City Childcare Facility Usage Guide for Fiscal Year 2026 " (page 22).

Company-led childcare business

Corporate-led childcare services are childcare facilities run by companies primarily for the children of their employees, with operating costs subsidized by the government, but there are also facilities that can be used by local children in need of childcare.

*For more details, please refer to the " Fukuoka City Childcare Facility Usage Guide for Fiscal Year 2026 " (page 21) and the " Information on Facilities for Company-Led Childcare Programs " page.

Download application forms etc. <separate page>

Frequently Asked Questions <separate page>

Contact for applications and inquiries during use

・For inquiries regarding applications , please contact the Childcare Support Division of the ward where your first-choice childcare facility is located .

・Those currently using childcare facilitiesIt is,Childcare Support Division of the ward where the childcare facility you wish to use is locatedPlease contact

Inquiries regarding childcare services