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Announcement of the launch of Fukuoka Kindergarten Vacancy Map service

We explain the application process for prenatal childcare facilities.

Overview of the business We temporarily look after children when parents need to go to a wedding, funeral, hospital visit, or refresh themselves. Fukuoka City Temporary Childcare Availability Search Site Open from April 7, 6! You can check the availability of temporary childcare facilities in Fukuoka City and frequently asked questions. Fukuoka City Temporary Childcare Availability Search Site Target Children Infants and toddlers aged 14 months to preschool age who live in Fukuoka City. However, sick children and those recovering from illness are not allowed to use the facility. *Chuo Children's Hall Aikuru and Minami Ward Ohashi Children's Plaza are also available to residents outside the city. However, this is only possible if there is availability on the day. Usage fee Varies by facility. (See the list of participating facilities.) Number of uses Up to 14 times per month. *If multiple facilities are used, the total number of times is limited to XNUMX. How to use Advance registration Registration is required in advance. Documents that can verify the child's address (health insurance card, etc.) and documents that can verify the guardian (health insurance card, etc.) are required.

This is a system that allows children to use daycare facilities on a regular basis (once a week) regardless of whether their parents are working or not. By interacting with children of the same age and spending time in a group, children's social skills are developed and healthy growth is promoted. It also leads to parents being refreshed, and by getting advice from childcare workers, they can get hints on child-rearing. J:COM "The QLASS" introduced the "Fukuoka City Type" Children Anyone Can Attend Daycare System! Click on the image to play the video on YouTube. ​＜External link＞ Target Children Children aged 1 months to 6 years who live in Fukuoka City and do not attend daycare centers, kindergartens, certified children's centers, community-based childcare facilities, or corporate-led childcare facilities are eligible. Usage fee 2 yen per hour The following facilities have usage fees of less than 300 yen per hour. Fukuoka Baby Garden Daycare: Free Momochi Baby Garden Daycare: Free Beppu Danchi Kindergarten: 300 yen per hour […]

This page provides an overview of corporate-led childcare businesses and a list of corporate-led childcare facilities in Fukuoka City.

We provide payment of usage fees (childcare fees) to those who use unlicensed childcare facilities, etc., meet the requirements, and are certified.

Regarding child support: When a couple with minor children divorces, one parent is designated as the guardian. The guardian is responsible for custody and upbringing of the child, providing for their daily care and education. They also manage the child's property and make consents to the child's legal actions. On the other hand, the non-guardian parent cannot escape responsibility for the child's upbringing just because they do not have custody. Even a non-guardian parent is still a parent and must share in the responsibility of raising the child. Regarding the Act Partially Amending the Civil Code, etc. (Review of Child Support after Parental Divorce, etc.): On May 17, 33, the Act Partially Amending the Civil Code, etc. (Act No. 24 of XNUMX) was enacted (promulgated on the XNUMXth of the same month). This law clarifies the responsibilities of parents regarding child support and improves parental rights, custody, and child support in order to ensure the interests of children facing divorce, etc. […]

Information on childcare facilities in Fukuoka City for the 2025 fiscal year

Information on childcare facilities in Fukuoka City for the 2026 fiscal year.

We have posted various relevant forms regarding the use of Fukuoka City childcare facilities, etc.

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What is Short Stay for Children? When parents are temporarily unable to care for their children at home due to childcare fatigue, illness, or ceremonial occasions, children can be placed with foster parents or child welfare facilities for a short period of time (usually up to 7 days). Eligible users: Children under 18 years of age who reside in Fukuoka City. Fee (daily rate): Fees vary depending on the household's tax status and the child's age. Placement: *Matching between children and foster parents is carried out by the above-mentioned coordinating agency ① or ②. For inquiries and applications, please contact the Family and Child Consultation Office of the Childcare Support Division of your ward. Reception hours are Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays and the New Year holidays) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Higashi Ward Childcare Support Division, Family and Child Counseling Office Address: 2-54-1 Hakozaki, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City TEL: 092-645-1072 FAX: 092-631-1511 EMAIL: kosodate.HIWO@city.fukuoka.lg.jp Hakata Ward Childcare Support Division, Family and Child Counseling Office […]

What is the Fukuoka Family Support Center? It is a membership organization where "people who want support in child-rearing" (requesting members) and "people who want to support child-rearing" (providing members) engage in mutual support activities for child-rearing in the local community. For example, when it is not possible to take children to or from nursery school or kindergarten, when members return home from a children's group for families away from home, or when going out for special occasions such as weddings, funerals, or shopping, the network allows members to look after and leave their children with each other. It is available to all families with children, not just dual-income households. Membership registration is required to use the service. Both requesting members and providing members are required to attend a training course, and after completing the course, members can register as members. When you wish for support, we will introduce you to someone who meets your desired criteria. Contact Fukuoka Family Support Center Office

Overview of the project When a child is sick and the parents are unable to take care of the child at home due to work or other reasons, the sick child day care room will take care of the child. Eligible children From 5 years old to 4th grade of elementary school, living in Fukuoka city Fee Free from April 1, 8 (Meals, milk, snacks, medical expenses, etc. are not included.) Hours of operation Monday to Friday 30:5 am to 30:8 pm Saturday 30:1 am to 1 pm Note: Closed on Sundays, holidays, and days when the clinic is closed. Note: Operating hours may differ at each facility. Please contact each facility for details. Items to bring (Please write your name on the items you bring.) How to use Step 91 Registration (first time only) Submit a registration form to the facility you are using for the first time. Registration is required for each facility. We recommend that you register in advance. Forms Sick Child Day Care Room Registration Form (PDF: 2 KB) Step XNUMX Reservation […]

Holiday childcare is a childcare service available to parents of children enrolled in licensed childcare facilities in Fukuoka City (licensed childcare centers, the childcare functions of certified childcare centers, home-based childcare programs, small-scale childcare programs, and in-house childcare programs) who are unable to care for their children on Sundays or holidays due to work or other reasons. About Holiday Childcare: Eligible Facilities: Holiday childcare is currently offered at 13 locations in the city. Eligible Children: Children currently enrolled in licensed childcare facilities in Fukuoka City (licensed childcare centers, the childcare functions of certified childcare centers, home-based childcare programs, small-scale childcare programs, and in-house childcare programs) who require childcare on holidays for the same reasons as those required for use of childcare facilities, such as work. Holiday childcare is available on: Sundays, holidays designated by the National Holidays Act, December 29th and 30th. Hours: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Fees: Included in monthly childcare fees. Usage Notes: If you use holiday childcare, please choose a Monday-Saturday day off at your current facility instead.

This is information on various procedures for applying online for licensed childcare facilities.

What are unlicensed childcare facilities? Unlicensed childcare facilities are facilities that are not licensed childcare centers approved by the prefectural governor (including mayors of designated cities, core cities, and cities with child consultation centers; the same applies below). This term also includes home-visit childcare services (so-called babysitting). When using an unlicensed childcare facility, please confirm the childcare details yourself by contacting the facility and touring the facility based on the published information. List of unlicensed childcare facilities in Fukuoka City (including corporate-led childcare services). Unlicensed childcare facilities are divided into facility-specific and home-visit services (so-called babysitting). [Facilities] List of facilities by category List in alphabetical order [Home-visit services (babysitting)] *Disclosure of the list of unlicensed childcare facilities (home-visit services) and points to note when using them. Supervision of unlicensed childcare facilities: Based on the Child Welfare Act, the city supervises unlicensed childcare facilities. […]

These clubs are aimed at children whose parents or cohabitants are away from home after school due to work or other reasons. They provide a place for them to play and live, and are supported by after-school child support workers and other supporters, with the aim of promoting healthy development. Management is entrusted to the "After-School Childcare Club Management Committee" of each school district, which is made up of representatives from parents who use the clubs, the PTA, elementary schools, and local government organizations. Locations: 147 of the city's 141 elementary schools (one of which is closed). Target Children: Children living in Fukuoka City who are enrolled in elementary school and whose parents or cohabitants are regularly away from home during the day due to work or other reasons, and therefore lack adequate care at home after school hours. (Reference: As of April 6, 4, the number of enrolled children was 20. Required Procedures: Apply directly to each after-school childcare club (certificate of parental employment required). For details on the application process, please contact the respective after-school childcare club.

This is information about applying online to use childcare facilities in Fukuoka City for the 2025 fiscal year.

Frequently asked questions regarding use of childcare facilities in Fukuoka City

How User Fees (Childcare Fees and Side Dish Fees) Are Determined? 0-2 Year Old Class: Childcare fees for children in the 0-2 year old class are determined based on the combined amount of both parents' municipal resident tax (the old 6% tax rate applies in designated cities), and according to the childcare fee tier. (For details on childcare fees, please refer to the childcare fee table (PDF: 318 KB).) (Reference) Years for municipal resident tax used to determine childcare fees: September 2024 to August 2025: Determined based on the municipal resident tax amount for fiscal year 2024. September 2025 to March 2026: Determined based on the municipal resident tax amount for fiscal year 2025. 3-5 Year Old Class: Childcare fees are free for children in the 3-5 year old class. However, side dish fees (school lunch side dishes) are the responsibility of the parents. Side dish fees must be paid directly to the facility (or city hall in the case of public facilities). Important points Reductions and exemptions for user fees (childcare fees and side dish fees) Reductions and exemptions for childcare fees (for classes for 0-2 year olds) Free childcare fees for the second child and onward […]

Subsidies are available for the cost of use of non-licensed childcare facilities (including corporate-run childcare facilities) for second and subsequent children who meet the requirements and have been approved.

About the Kindergarten Promotion Project for Children Under 12 Years Old For children between 29 months and 49,000 years old who need childcare, staff with childcare qualifications will take care of your child at a private kindergarten in the city that has been certified by the city. (If the child reaches XNUMX years old during the fiscal year, the deadline is the last day of March of that fiscal year.) Who can apply for the Kindergarten Promotion Project for Children Under XNUMX Years Old If you meet both of the following requirements XNUMX and XNUMX, you can apply. Childcare hours, etc. Monday to Friday (Saturday opening hours vary depending on the kindergarten.) More than XNUMX hours of care per day (opening hours vary depending on the kindergarten.) *Closed days are Sundays, holidays, and December XNUMXth to January XNUMXrd. Some kindergartens also have about XNUMX days off per year. Implementing kindergartens Childcare fees, etc. Depending on each household's income, etc., you will be charged the same childcare fee as when using a nursery school (however, the maximum is XNUMX yen). Childcare fees for second and subsequent children are also exempted as in the case of using a nursery school.

Free childcare fees for the second child and onwards (childcare fees for children aged 0-2) In Fukuoka City, as a measure to reduce the burden on large families, childcare fees for children aged 2-5 years old who attend nurseries (including unlicensed) or kindergartens are free for the second child and onwards. When deciding how many children to have, it is not necessary for them to be using nurseries (including unlicensed) or kindergartens at the same time, and there is no age limit for siblings. The oldest child who shares the same household is counted as the first child, and the child below him is counted as the second child. The content of the free childcare and whether or not there is an application procedure varies depending on the facility you use. Please check the information below. In addition, the address requirement is that the child and guardian live in Fukuoka City. (In principle, they must have a resident card in Fukuoka City) Until now (national system) From April 4, childcare fees for all children from the second child onwards will be free, regardless of the age of the siblings. All households are eligible regardless of the guardian's income Those who use licensed childcare facilities, etc. Eligible facilities Contents of free childcare […]

Facilities that aim to care for infants and young children, but have not received approval for establishment of the facility from the prefectural governor (in the case of Fukuoka City, the Mayor of Fukuoka City) under the Child Welfare Act, are collectively referred to as "unlicensed childcare facilities." To use an unlicensed childcare facility, parents apply directly to the facility and enter into a direct contract with the facility. Usage fees etc. vary by facility, so please contact the facility directly. For those considering using an unlicensed childcare facility For those who have opened or are considering opening an unlicensed childcare facility For those who would like to know more about the unlicensed childcare facility child support program, please see the Unlicensed Childcare Facility Child Support Program page

What is a home-visit childcare service? Following the revision of the Child Welfare Act on April 27, 4, unlicensed babysitting services providing care for infants and young children at clients' homes and other locations are now subject to notification to Fukuoka City as "unlicensed home-visit childcare services." The businesses listed on this page are unlicensed home-visit childcare providers that have registered with Fukuoka City (if the number of infants and young children being cared for is one or more, all businesses, including individuals, are subject to notification). Public Information: Business name, start date, certification status, address, telephone number, provider, manager, qualified personnel, and available childcare hours. (For individual home-visit childcare providers, address, telephone number, and provider name are not listed.) *Public information is based on notifications submitted to Fukuoka City and may differ from the current situation. *For specific service details, please contact each provider directly. For those considering using a home-visit childcare service (such as a babysitter), please […]

This is a service that allows you to apply for direct debit of the fees for the Children's Care Service for Away from Home via the Internet from your home computer, smartphone or tablet.

Project Overview In order to support those who need childcare from 8 weeks after birth, we will subsidize part of the babysitter dispatch costs. Eligible people Parents who are registered as residents and live in Fukuoka City and are unable to care for their infants from 57 weeks after birth (6 days from the day after birth) until the day before the baby turns 57 months old will be accepted for use in two categories: A and B. Subsidized period From 7 weeks after birth (8 days from the day after birth) until the day before the baby turns 10 months old *From the fiscal year XNUMX, the target period has changed from "until the baby turns XNUMX months old" to "until the baby turns XNUMX months old". ■Check the period for which you are eligible for subsidies■ Subsidized time Up to XNUMX hours between XNUMX:XNUMX a.m. and XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. Maximum number of hours of use Eligible people in category A can use the service for a total of XNUMX hours during the subsidized period. Eligible people in category B can use the service for a total of XNUMX hours during the subsidized period. Eligible people in category B can use the service for a total of XNUMX hours during the subsidized period.

Nursery school admission application status We would like to inform you of the status of nursery school admission applications as of April 1, 2025, as follows.

Free Early Childhood Education and Childcare Fees for childcare facilities will be free for 1-8 year olds who need childcare and for 1-092 year olds from non-taxable households. Procedures vary depending on the type of childcare facility you use. Please check the details below. Reference: "Free Early Childhood Education and Childcare" (Children and Families Agency page) For those using nursery schools and certified childcare centers (nursery school portion) For inquiries about kindergartens, nursery schools, and certified childcare centers Department: Child Future Bureau, Child Rearing Support Department, Operation Support Division Address: 711-4245-092 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City Phone number: 733-5718-450 Fax: 3-11,300-3 For those using kindergartens and certified childcare centers (kindergarten portion) After-school care will be paid at the lower of "XNUMX yen x number of days after-school care is used" or "free fee paid to the facility", up to a monthly upper limit. *The monthly limit for classes for XNUMX- to XNUMX-year-olds is XNUMX yen. For classes for XNUMX-year-olds who are exempt from resident tax or have multiple children, the monthly limit is XNUMX yen.

Overview The Special Needs Childcare Service aims to promote the growth and development of children who need special support and other children through their daily interactions, and to foster rich humanity, thereby promoting child welfare. Contents Information on the Special Needs Childcare Service (Support Childcare), application documents, childcare forms, etc. Implementation location Special Needs Childcare (Support Childcare) is implemented at all childcare facilities in Fukuoka City. Target children Children who need childcare and special support (mental and physical disabilities, incurable diseases, medical care, etc.). Application process (for guardians) Where to submit application documents Once you have collected the necessary documents 1 and 2 above, please submit them to the childcare facility or the Childcare Support Division of each ward office. Decision and notification Fukuoka City will decide on the support category based on the opinions of the Fukuoka City Special Needs Childcare Council, and the Childcare Support Division will notify the childcare facility and guardian of the decision. Documents required for application, etc. Guardians Certified childcare facility No. 1 For businesses Application process " […]

In Fukuoka City, when evacuation orders are issued due to wind and flood damage, or when all public transportation in the city is suspended, licensed childcare facilities will be temporarily closed. However, for children whose parents are all engaged in disaster response, such as disaster prevention work or medical workers, seven public childcare centers will accept them (alternative childcare). In order to use alternative childcare, pre-registration is required. If you are applying for registration for the first time, a pre-interview and application form will be accepted at the public childcare center of your choice. *If you do not pre-register, you will not be able to use alternative childcare even if the center is temporarily closed. *Registration is required every fiscal year. Process from pre-registration to use during temporary closure Pre-registration 7. First pre-registration application The person who wishes to use applies to the public childcare center of their choice (a pre-interview will be conducted at the time of application). XNUMX. Registration The city hall registers the person who wishes to use Use during temporary closure XNUMX. Notification of closure The childcare center of your choice will contact the registered user XNUMX. Notification of alternative childcare use The registered user will be informed of the public childcare center that will accept the child in the event of a disaster.

This is information about applying for education and childcare benefit certification online.

You can use the Cabinet Office's My Number Portal (Pitto Service) to complete various procedures related to free childcare for children in the 3-5 year old class who need childcare and children in the 0-2 year old class who are exempt from resident tax and who use unlicensed childcare facilities (excluding corporate-led childcare facilities). This page is for facility use benefit certification applications. Please note that this is different from the free childcare fee for the second child and onwards. Click here to apply online for facility use fees. Click here to apply for the free childcare fee for the second child and onwards (multiple child household use benefit certification) for children aged 0-2 years and onwards (households subject to resident tax) who need childcare and live in Fukuoka City and use unlicensed childcare facilities (including corporate-led childcare facilities). About the application process and necessary documents The application process and necessary documents are explained on the following page. Please check in advance. Information on procedures related to free early childhood education and childcare (for those using unlicensed childcare facilities) Facility […]

For those who live in Fukuoka City and have children aged 0-2 years old or older (households subject to resident tax) who need childcare at non-licensed childcare facilities (including corporate-led childcare facilities), you can use the Cabinet Office's My Number Portal (Pitto Service) to complete various procedures related to the subsidy (free of charge) for usage fees. This page is for those who have received the free childcare fee for the second child or older (certification of the use of benefits for households with many children). This is different from the free early childhood education and childcare (certification of the use of facilities, etc.). Please note. If you do not have the certification of the use of benefits for households with many children, you must apply for certification here. Click here to apply online for the free early childhood education and childcare (certification of the use of facilities, etc.) for children in the 3-5 year old class who need childcare at non-licensed childcare facilities (excluding corporate-led childcare facilities) and children in the 0-2 year old class of households not subject to resident tax. About the application process and necessary documents The application process and necessary documents can be found on the following page […]

For those who live in Fukuoka City and have children aged 0-2 years old or older (households subject to resident tax) who need childcare at non-licensed childcare facilities (including corporate-led childcare facilities), you can use the Cabinet Office's My Number Portal (Pitto Service) to complete various procedures related to the subsidy (free of charge) of usage fees. This page is for the application for the certification of free childcare fees for the second child and onwards (certification of benefits for households with many children). Please note that this is different from the certification of free early childhood education and childcare fees (certification of benefits for the use of facilities, etc.). Click here to apply online for the claim of free childcare fees for the second child and onwards (benefits for households with many children). Click here to apply online for the certification of free early childhood education and childcare for children in the 3-5 year old class who need childcare at non-licensed childcare facilities (excluding corporate-led childcare facilities) and children in the 0-2 year old class of households not subject to resident tax. About the application process and necessary documents The application process and necessary documents are explained on the following page. In advance […]

Pursuant to Articles 41 and 53 of the Child and Child-rearing Support Act, the city of Fukuoka hereby announces the specific educational and childcare facilities for which it has set (confirmed or declined) capacity as attached.

This is information on how to submit changes to your desired childcare facility via online application.

This page explains facilities where you can regularly leave your child.

This is information about submitting a notification of transfer (desired) to a childcare facility online and a notification of change of desired transfer destination to a childcare facility.

This is information about submitting a notification of refusal (withdrawal) from a childcare facility via online application.

This service allows you to apply for direct debit application procedures (new or changes) for childcare fees from your home computer, smartphone, or tablet device via the Internet. There is no need to create paper documents or stamp them with a registered seal, and you can avoid the trouble of mailing or bringing them to the counter. You can easily set up a transfer account from the applicable financial institution, so please use it. *For applications other than childcare fees, please see "Information on the Fukuoka City Internet Direct Debit Reception Service" People and financial institutions eligible to apply (please check the service hours in advance) Applications cannot be made through the Internet Direct Debit Reception Service from financial institutions other than those listed above. If you wish to have your account debited from a financial institution other than the above, or if you wish to apply by paper, please complete the direct debit request form. Transfer date and start date of direct debit What you need *The information required to enter when applying varies depending on the financial institution. Notes […]

You can pay childcare fees anytime, anywhere using your mobile phone (smartphone) without having to go to a financial institution or convenience store.

Nurseries are supporters of child rearing. They provide childcare services on behalf of parents when it is difficult for them to look after their children at home due to work or illness. Eligible citizens Children can enter nurseries from the day after they turn three months old. Applications can be made if the following conditions [4] (address requirements) and [1] (admission criteria) are met. Required procedures To apply for admission, please submit the necessary documents to the Child Rearing Support Division of the ward in which the desired childcare facility is located. (The first application on April 1st will be accepted at the childcare facility of your first choice.) In addition, when applying for admission, be sure to visit the childcare facility you wish to use with your child in advance, and have an interview and receive explanations of important matters. *For the necessary documents and application deadlines, please contact the Child Rearing Support Division of the ward in which the childcare facility of your first choice is located. Closed on Sundays, national holidays, national holidays, December 12th to January 29rd Childcare hours Monday to Saturday: 1:3 a.m. to 7:6 p.m. […]

The facilities listed here are private facilities that have been registered with Fukuoka City as after-school child welfare programs under the Child Welfare Act. For more information, please contact each facility.

Notification of corporate-led childcare business

This is a place where children can experience group living, learn rules for social life through play, cultivate the budding budding sense of morality, and build the foundation for learning beyond elementary school. Choose a kindergarten that both parents and children can agree on. As of September 1, 2025, there are 115 private kindergartens (including four kindergarten-type certified childcare centers). For information on private kindergartens, please visit the Fukuoka City Private Kindergarten Federation website. Regarding free early childhood education: Free early childhood education has been implemented since October 1, 2019. For details, please see the "About free early childhood education and childcare" page. For information on kindergarten availability, whether there is a school bus, and after-school care hours, please see the "Fukuoka Kindergarten Information Board (Vacancy Map)."

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.

To enable children who require medical care to attend kindergartens and other facilities, we subsidize the costs when nurses from visiting nursing stations provide medical care at kindergartens and other facilities.