Information on how to use nursery schools in Naka Ward

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• We published about use application such as nursery schools in 2025.
• April 2025 The number of nursery schools that can be accepted in Naka Ward primary use application is posted.
• The number of Naka Ward nursery schools accepted for admission in December 2024 (as of November 1) has been posted.

We distribute styles such as use guidance, application to one hoped for the use such as nursery schools in 2025.
We can download styles such as use guidance, application in 2025 from the following linked homepage.
It is also distributed at Children and Families Support Division on the 5th floor of Naka Ward Office, licensed nursery schools, community care plazas, and Naka Ward Regional Child Care Support Centers.

We can download styles such as use guidance, application in 2024 from the following linked homepage. Also distributed at Children and Families Support Division on the 5th floor of Naka Ward Office.

You will need to apply to each municipality through Naka Health and Welfare Center. Please check the deadline, entrance requirements, and required documents in advance with the municipality where the desired nursery school is located, and apply at least one week before the deadline.

If you need special assistance, such as a child with a disability or a child who needs medical care, please make a reservation in advance by telephone and consult at the counter. It may be necessary to provide written opinions from related medical institutions or conduct trial childcare.

If you still need proof of suspension ("Pending Certificate") in this year's application, you will need to apply at the ward Children and Families Support Division.

In principle, the application will be made at the counter unless it is unavoidable. Please bring your identification documents (driver's license, etc.) to the 54th window on the 5th floor of Children and Families Support Division Naka Ward.
If you wish to issue it by mail due to unavoidable circumstances, please enclose the following documents and mail it.
・Hold certificate grant application (PDF: 327KB)
・Reply envelope (with Address's name and stamp attached)
・Copy of identity verification documents (My number card, driver's license, passport, etc.) of the certified parent
[Submission address] 35, Nihon Odori, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0021 (addressed to Children and Families Support Division, Naka Ward)
※In the case of mail application, please note that it takes about one week from receipt of the application to mailing it to your home.

This certificate can be issued only if it is suspended as a result of usage adjustment.
The start date of issuing the certificate varies depending on the month in which certification is required, so please confirm the start date by telephone after the application deadline for the desired start month (approximately after 10th).

Naka Ward Nursery School Information (as of October R6)

1. Authorized nursery schools and licensed baby/infant nursery schools (PDF: 3,618KB)
2. Small-scale childcare business, in-house childcare business (PDF: 1,283KB)

Click here for the garden selection site for parents, "Engashi support ☆ Yokohama childcare" (outside site)!

• List of non-licensed childcare facilities in Naka Ward (R6. As of January 31) (PDF: 181KB)

• List of kindergartens in Naka Ward (as of January 31) (PDF: 123KB)

• To the page of entrance status of nursery schools, etc.

・Information on temporary childcare (private)
※Pre-registration is required for the nursery school you wish to use.

When using temporary childcare at three municipal nursery schools in Naka Ward (Yamate Nursery School, Nishiki Nursery School, and Takenomaru Nursery School), registration and reservation are required in advance. Please check the "Guide to Naka Ward City Nursery School Temporary Childcare" before applying.
・Information on temporary childcare at Naka Ward City Nursery School (PDF: 1,028KB)
　　The first style (temporary childcare use registration application (for 0-year-olds)) (PDF: 129KB)
　　The first style (temporary childcare use registration application (for 1-5 years old)) (PDF: 84KB)
　　The second style (temporary childcare use application) (PDF: 82KB)