Knock Knock Preschool aims to maintain a high quality of childcare while focusing on English-language education. It is a facility that has submitted a notification of establishment of an unlicensed childcare facility to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and has been issued a certificate stating that it meets the standards for guidance and supervision of unlicensed childcare facilities.
Therefore, as long as the user meets the necessary conditions (e.g., the guardian works at least 48 hours per month), he/she can apply for Early childhood education and care benefits to the municipality in which he/she resides, as is the case with other Japanese-language childcare facilities.
If you are eligible to apply for benefits but have not yet done so, we encourage you to do so. If you are not sure whether you are eligible to apply or not, please check with your local municipality and take advantage of this service.
- Eligibility for Benefit Application
- Amount of Benefit
- Additional Benefit (Setagaya Ward residents only)
- Application Process
- Certification of Need for Childcare
- Contcts
1. Eligibility for Benefit Application
You are eligible to apply for benefits if the following conditions are met
- Certification by local government
- Childcare need certification by your local government.
- 0-2 year old class
- Resident tax-exempt households only:
Date of birth on or after April 2, 2019 - 3～5 year old class
- All households：
Date of birth between April 2, 2016 and April 1, 2019.
2. Amount of Benefit
| For | Amount | Additional benefit | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0～2 year old class | Certified Households exempt from residential tax |
Up to ￥42,000 / month |
Up to ￥25,000 / month |
Food and other actual expenses (except admission fee, etc.) |
| 3～5 year old class | Certified All households |
Up to ￥37,000 / month |
Up to ￥20,000 / month |
Food and other actual expenses (except admission fee, etc.) |
- Additional benefit: Only for Setagaya Ward residents who use the revised fees (revised in August 2022).
3. Additional Benefit (Setagaya Ward residents only)
Setagaya Ward has a system in which Setagaya Ward residents who are eligible for the early childhood education and care benefit system receive additional benefits of up to 20,000 yen per month in subsidies for childcare materials, utilities, and other expenses.
For children aged 3-5, if the Setagaya Ward’s additional benefit (20,000 yen) is provided in addition to the early childhood education and care benefit (37,000 yen), the child may receive a maximum monthly benefit of 57,000 yen.
For those enrolling in our preschool after August 2022 , the fees of childcare materials and utilities will be 20% of the program participation fee. They will be able to apply for additional benefits.
The Setagaya Ward will determine whether the applicant meets the conditions for benefits, etc. Please contact the Setagaya Ward regarding the availability of benefits and the amount of benefits.
4. Application Process for Benefits
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1. Certification of Need for Child Care
You are required to obtain “Certification of Need for Childcare” in advance. Certification should be done by the municipality in which you reside.
For families who have already been certified as needing childcare, please contact us when you receive the application guide and necessary documents from the local government. We will issue the following necessary documents. -
2. We will issue a “Receipt and Certificate of Use” at the park.
We will issue a “Receipt and Certificate of Use,” which is required when applying for free admission. -
3.Apply for Early childhood education and care benefits at the local government
Please apply to the municipality in which you live. -
4.Benefits are transferred according to the municipality’s schedule
Please confirm the detailed application deadlines and other information on the procedures distributed by your local government or on its website.
5. Certification of Need for Childcare
Those who wish to receive “Early childhood education and care benefits” must obtain “Certification of Need for Childcare” in advance, and all parents/guardians must meet one of the following “Reasons for Needing Childcare” criteria. If applicable, please confirm the required documents with the local government and obtain certification.
Reasons for needing childcare
| Setagaya-Ku | Komae-Shi | Chofu-shi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| URL | Web site (Japanese) | Web site (Japanese) | Web site (Japanese) |
| Employment | Parents/guardians working for 48 hours or more per month. | Parents/guardians who regularly work at least 3 days per week, 12 hours per week or more. | Parents/guardians are (or will be) working outside the residence. The parents/guardians are (or will be) self-employed outside the residence, such as in the family business. |
| Childbirth | Parent/guardian who is expecting a baby | Parents/guardians who are unable to provide childcare due to rest before or after childbirth | Parent/guardian before and after delivery (limited to 8 weeks before and 8 weeks after delivery) |
| Illness | Parent/guardian who has a disability | Parent/guardian who have been hospitalized for more than one month, are constantly ill or infected, or have a disability certificate. Parent/guardian with a medical certificate stating that childcare is difficult. | Parents/guardians who are ill. |
| Disabilities | Parent/guardian who is caring for a relative | Parent/guardian with disabilities | |
| Care | Parent/guardian who is caring for a relative | Parent/guardian who provides chaperone or out-of-home care for at least 3 days per week and at least 12 hours per week during the day. Parent/guardian who provides in-home care to the extent that they are unable to provide childcare | Parent/guardian who is caring for a relative |
| Disaster | Parent/guardian who involved in disaster recovery | Parent/guardian who are unable to provide childcare due to damage to their homes caused by fire or other disaster recovery efforts. | Parent/guardian who involved in disaster recovery |
| Job Seeking | Parent/guardian who is seeking employment | Parent/guardian who are regularly out of the office during the day for job search purposes. | Parent/guardian who is seeking employment |
| School | Parent/guardian who is in school or will be in school | Parent/guardian who is in school | Parent/guardian who is in school |
| Other | – | Child is being abused or is likely to be abused again | Single Parent/guardian |
| Other | – | Parent/guardian who are unable to provide childcare for other reasons. | Households receiving public assistance |
6. Contacts
Students living in Setagaya-ku
幼児教育・保育の無償化について / 世田谷区 HP(Japanese)
幼児教育・保育の無償化についての案内 (PDF/Japanese Only)
私立幼稚園等保護者補助金について (PDF /Japanese Only)
保育の必要性の認定に関すること
世田谷区保育部 保育認定・調整課 入園担当
TEL: 03-5432-1200 (Japanese Only)
There is no telephone service in English. You must go directly to the city office.
Interpreter support is available at Setagaya Ward Office.
Students living in Komae-shi
幼児教育・保育係
TEL: 03-3430-1280 (Japanese Only)
There is no telephone service in English. You must go directly to the city office.
If you need assistance in English, you must request an interpreter in advance. Interpreter requests must be made by a Japanese-speaking person.
If you do not speak Japanese, please contact Knock Knock Headquarters to make a request.
Students living in Chofu-Shi
幼児保育・保育の無償化 / 調布市 HP
幼児教育・保育の無償化案内 (PDF/Japanese Only)
子ども生活部保育課 保育・幼稚園係
TEL: 042-481-7132 (Japanese Only)
There is no telephone service in English. You must go directly to the city office.
If you need an interpreter, you will need to make an appointment with a volunteer interpreter service in advance.
Chofu International Friendship Association [CIFA]
TEL: 042-441-6195 (English)
