For businesses that operate in-house childcare

In-house childcare under the new system, in addition to the children of employees of the business establishment, the provision of childcare for children who need local childcare is a requirement for public expenses (specific regional childcare business) that provides childcare for children who need local childcare. I am.

(Reference: Facilities and businesses subject to public fund benefits under the new system)

In order to become a facility eligible for benefits under the new system, "authorization" (Article 34-15 of the Child Welfare Law) after meeting the facilities and operation standards, and "confirmation" that they are eligible for benefits (child and child care) Support Act Article 43).

For details, please see "Authorization" and "Confirmation" (businesses).

The government has not yet indicated the standards (authorization standards) for facilities and operation to be eligible for benefits under the new system. Based on the standards indicated by the government as a government ordinance or ministerial ordinance (scheduled during 2013), Yokohama City will determine it as ordinances and rules.

Therefore, it is not possible to judge at this time whether or not childcare facilities in each business establishment that is already operating are eligible for benefits.

We will provide information as appropriate, such as information on national trends and standards, as appropriate.
◆Latest documentation on Standards: About community-based childcare business (PDF: 831KB) (12/26 child, child care meeting, standard study group meeting document)

Main contact information

City of Yokohama, Child and Youth Bureau Childcare and Education Administration Division, Nursery Center Maintenance Division
Phone: 045-671-3564 (Childcare and Education Management Division), 045-671-2047 (Nursery Center Maintenance Division)
E-mail: kd-unei@city.yokohama.jp (Childcare and Education Management Division)
kd-hoikujoseibi@city.yokohama.jp (nursery school maintenance section)