Utilizing the babysitter usage support project (collaboration with babysitter companies) implemented by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, parents of children aged 0 to 5 use babysitter companies certified by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government as an alternative to childcare facilities. We help parents return to work by reducing the burden of usage fees.

• This project is scheduled to run until March 31, 2023.
  

1 Eligible users, hours of use, fees, etc.

1 Target users

Those who fall under any of the following among the guardians of children aged 0 to 5 (children who fall under the class for children aged 0 to 5 at nursery schools). However, it cannot be used when the guardian is on maternity leave, childcare leave, etc.

1. Guardians of children on waiting lists: Guardians whose children have been placed on waiting lists as a result of receiving childcare authorization and applying for admission to a nursery school, etc.
2. Parents who have completed childcare leave : Parents who return to work from the child's 1st birthday after completing one year of childcare leave without applying for admission to a 0-year-old child class at a nursery school (need to receive childcare certification). , Those who apply for admission to a nursery school, etc. for the 1-year-old class (admission in April) in the year following the return to work.
3. Parents who need nighttime childcare : Guardians who have received childcare certification and need childcare at least once a week during the nighttime hours (from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the following morning) for reasons such as work The condition is that you are in a situation where you need childcare.)

2 Usage hours, fees, service details, etc.

Usage time and fee

• Utilization time

From 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday (excluding national holidays, holidays, and the year-end and New Year holidays), for those who have been approved for standard childcare hours, up to 11 hours per day and 220 hours per month; can be used up to 8 hours a day and 160 hours a month.
For those who need nighttime childcare, it is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with a maximum of 220 hours per month.

• usage fee

150 yen including tax per hour (amount using the subsidy ticket issued by the dedicated system of this project)
Usage fees, contract fees, admission fees, cancellation fees, etc. that exceed the upper limit of usage time are not covered by the subsidy.
However, you may be eligible for a subsidy if the child cancels due to poor physical condition. For details, please check the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health website (opens in a new window) .

• Subsidy for transportation expenses
  Under this project, there is a subsidy system with an upper limit of 20,000 yen per month for transportation expenses for babysitters to go to users' homes.

Contents of services provided

Authorized business operator of Tokyo (please confirm Tokyo Social Welfare and Public Health Bureau homepage (we open with new window.) .) dispatches babysitter to home of infants and provides childcare.

• We cannot help with housework other than childcare, pick up and drop off siblings, etc. Meals are prepared by parents in advance.
• In addition, please refer to the attached file " Tokyo Babysitter Usage Support Project Usage Guide" (*Guidance for 2021 is posted. The guidance for 2022 is not ready We will post it as soon as possible.) Please check.
• Users of this project can receive additional adjustment index points (equivalent to users of unlicensed childcare facilities) when adjusting the use of childcare facilities.

2. How to apply (All procedures are handled only at the Ward Office, 3rd floor, No. 11 Children's General Consultation Desk)

Since there are items to be confirmed at the counter, we do not handle applications at outside facilities (regional offices, healthy welfare centers, etc.) or by mail. note that.

1. If you wish to use this service, please be sure to read the attached files " Tokyo Babysitter Support Service User Guide" and "Terms and Conditions for Babysitter Support Service" . It is a condition of use that you agree to all the contents of the terms of use.
2. After confirming the above two points, fill in the attached file "Babysitter Use Support Business Eligible Person Confirmation Application Form" , and the guardians of waiting children and those who have completed childcare leave will receive a copy of the payment certificate (guardians of waiting children will be put on hold A copy of the notification is also required), and parents who require nighttime childcare should submit documents such as a work certificate to the 11th counter on the 3rd floor of Nakano Ward Office (Children's General Consultation Desk). increase.
3. After screening, the ward will issue a “Certificate of Confirmation of Eligible Persons for Babysitter Use Support Project” by mail.
   Babysitter use support project Eligible person confirmation (sample) (PDF format: 119KB)
4. The user selects a business operator from among the babysitter usage support business certified business operators, presents the eligibility confirmation document, and concludes the contract.
   Please check the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health website (opens in a new window) for a list of certified babysitter support businesses.
   When contacting the operator, please tell them that you are a user of the Tokyo Babysitter Support Project.
   After concluding the contract, the user must bring the contract with them no later than 10 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) before the start date of using the babysitter , and submit it together with the eligibility confirmation form. ) to Nakano Ward Office 3rd Floor 11 Counter (Children's Comprehensive Consultation Desk).
5. After screening, the city will send an account issuance application to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
   An account for issuing subsidy tickets on a dedicated system on the web will be issued by mail from the National Childcare Service Association, which has been commissioned by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

3 Precautions for use

1. Users must follow the procedures in Article 9 (Responsibilities of Users) of the attached file "Terms and Conditions for Babysitter Support Service" .
2. If the requirements of Article 11 of the Terms of Service are met during the service usage period, the service will be terminated even if it is within the usage period that the city originally approved the use in the eligibility confirmation letter.
3. The subsidy ticket cannot be used for any other than the month specified on the ticket and the target child. Also, even if there is a surplus, it cannot be used in excess of the upper limit for one day or one month, nor can it be used for discounts on enrollment fees other than childcare fees or babysitter transportation expenses.
4. Since this business is not a business that directly mediates babysitters, we do not guarantee the use of babysitters for those who wish to use them. In addition, the City and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government cannot be involved in any troubles related to the contract with the babysitter business. Please check the contents of the contract carefully.
5. Currently, those who are receiving subsidies for parents of certified nursery schools cannot use this system together (co-payment). Please choose one or the other.
6. When using the service, please also check "Points to note when using a babysitter (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)" .

4 Inquiries and reception desk regarding this project

Kindergarten/Non-licensed Child Care Section, Child Education Department Nursery School/Kindergarten Division
Telephone 03-3228-8979 (direct)
Fax 03-3228-5667