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Suginami City Certified Nursery Fee Reduction Subsidy

杉並区認証保育所等保育料負担軽減助成金

In short: Suginami City subsidises certified nursery fees.

Validity: Current per Suginami City official page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.suginami.tokyo.jp/s058/shinseisho/19941.html

Not yet confirmed — check with the office:
  • Eligibility — check the page.
  • Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.

Who qualifies

Not yet verified from an official source.

Conditions by topic

AgeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
IncomeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
HouseholdNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Child age

Ages 0–5. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Residence in JapanNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in Tokyo / municipality

Registered as a resident of Suginami City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Work / insurance typeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
DisabilityNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.

Residence status

Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.

Where to apply

  • Apply to Suginami City — see the official page for documents and the application method. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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Deadlines

Not yet verified from an official source.

Documents

  • Subsidy application (with bank transfer request, seal required); reason for not using a licensed nursery; proof of need for childcare (can be skipped if submitted within 6 months); provision certificate/receipt (temporary care only); other documents if applicable. By post or in person; no online application. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Key details

  • Caps: 0–2 class (taxable) ¥80,000/month; 3–5 class ¥77,000; other figure ¥40,300 for some classes. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、杉並区認証保育所等保育料負担軽減助成金について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。

Hello. I would like to ask about "杉並区認証保育所等保育料負担軽減助成金". Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?

すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。

Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.

Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?

Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.