Points to keep in mind when using babysitters

To parents and guardians

Points to keep in mind when using babysitters

In March 2014, a very painful incident occurred in which elementary school studenｔ in Yokohama was found dead from his home in Saitama Prefecture of a man giving a babysitter. In addition, in 2020, several cases were reported in which a babysitter requested through a matching site was arrested for obscene acts against a child.
Based on these facts, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has indicated "Points to note when using Beby Sitters" as follows. When using babysitters, etc., please take these precautions carefully and use them carefully.

Points to keep in mind when using Beby Sitters (PDF: 788KB)

List of status of "certificate of meeting non-approved childcare facilities guidance and supervision standards" associated with group guidance instead of on-site surveys in FY2022 (PDF: 184KB)

In addition, in Yokohama-shi, we carry out various child care support projects such as temporary childcare at licensed nursery schools, holiday childcare, 24-hour emergency temporary childcare business, infant temporary custody business, and Yokohama child care support system.