Updated: October 2026, 10
Procedures for free early childhood education and childcare (for those using unlicensed childcare facilities, etc.)
About facility use benefit certification
For children in the 3-5 year old class who need childcare and who use unlicensed childcare facilities (excluding corporate-run childcare facilities), and children in the 0-2 year old class who are in households exempt from resident tax, if they meet the requirements and are certified as eligible for facility use benefits by Fukuoka City, the facility usage fee (childcare fee) will be paid. In order to receive the benefit, you must apply for certification.
Procedures and Application Form for 2025
Please check the PDF file below.
In principle, the certification start date cannot be earlier than the date on which the application was accepted by Fukuoka City. Please apply by the business day before the desired certification start date.
Application form
Application forms are also available from each ward's child-rearing support department or from unlicensed childcare facilities within the city.
FY2026 Procedure Guide and Application Form
Please check the PDF file below.
In principle, the certification start date cannot be earlier than the date on which the application was accepted by Fukuoka City. Please apply by the business day before the desired certification start date.
Application form
Application forms are also available from each ward's child-rearing support department or from unlicensed childcare facilities within the city.
Certification application form
Attached document
How to apply for facility use benefit certification
Applications for facility use benefit certification can be made by mailing the necessary documents or using the Cabinet Office's My Number Portal (Pittarui Service).
【郵送】
Fukuoka City Hall, Child Future Bureau, Childcare Support Department, Operation Support Division
Address:1-8-1, Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
[Online Application]
To apply online, please check the following page and then apply.
Change notification
Please submit this if there are any changes to your certification.
Regarding facility usage fees
If a guardian who has been certified for facility use benefits uses an unlicensed childcare facility that is eligible for free childcare (excluding corporate-run childcare facilities) during the validity period of the certification and pays the usage fee, the benefit will be paid up to the upper limit. For details on the procedure, please check the information on facility use benefit certification and the notice enclosed with the certification notice.
Facility fee billing schedule
| Eligible usage fees | Acceptance period (postmark valid on the day) | Scheduled payment date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part1 | April to May | April 6st to April 2th, 6 | Around the end of January 7 |
| Part2 | April to May | April 8st to April 1th, 8 | Around the end of January 9 |
| Part3 | April to May | April 10st to April 1th, 10 | Around the end of January 11 |
| Part4 | April to May | April 12st to April 1th, 12 | Around the end of May 1 |
| Part5 | April to May | April 2st to April 16th, 2020 | Around the end of May 3 |
| Part6 | April to May | April 1st to April 15th, 2020 | Around the end of May 5 |
*The billing schedule for facility usage fees for fiscal year 2026 is also described in the "Guidance on Procedures Related to Free Early Childhood Education and Care - Procedures Required After Receiving Certification for Facility Usage Benefits in Fiscal Year 2026" .
Form for filing a claim
Invoice
Receipt and Certificate of Provision
This is a document to be issued by the facility you used. Please make sure that the receipt and certificate of provision is issued after childcare has been provided and the applicable usage fee (childcare fee) has been paid.
How to apply for facility fees
When applying, certification for facility use benefits is required.
Please be sure to check the "Invoice for Facility Usage Fees" enclosed with your certification notice.
Applications can be made by mailing the necessary documents or using the Cabinet Office's My Number Portal (Pittar Service).
[Mailing address]
Fukuoka City Hall, Child Future Bureau, Childcare Support Department, Operation Support Division
Address: 〒810-8620 1-8-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City
[Online Application]
Target facilities in the city
List of applicable facilities in the city
*Although not listed above, Family Support Center activities are also included. (Activities involving transportation only are not included.)
Procedures for becoming a target facility (for business operators)
Operators of unlicensed childcare facilities must submit a notification (establishment notification) under the Child Welfare Act and apply for confirmation from the city, town or village. Please see the following page for more information.
For inquiries and applications
Contact
Toll-free hotline
Phone Number:092-791-6222
Opening hours: 9:30am to 5:30pm (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and December 12th to January 29rd)
Applicant
【郵送】
Fukuoka City Hall, Child Future Bureau, Childcare Support Department, Operation Support Division
Address:1-8-1, Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
【mail address】*Please note that we do not send automatic replies.
hoikumusyouka@city.fukuoka.lg.jp