To use facilities, “approval” is required.
Under the new system, parents must receive approval to use kindergartens, day care centers,
Centers for Early Childhood Education and Care (Nintei kodomo-en), and small-scale local
childcare facilities (Chiikigata hoiku).
There are three types of approval depending on the age of the child and the necessity of care.
The facilities available and length of time they can be used varies by type of approval received.
Please conrm with the relevant ward oce.