Childcare in Nakano City: Comprehensive Child Counter, Allowances, Medical Subsidies & Childcare Services
You can ask Nakano City about child allowances, medical subsidies and childcare. This page shows which counter to contact. In Nakano City, the "Comprehensive Child Counter" (子ども総合窓口 / Kodomo Sōgō Madoguchi) at the City Office acts as a central window for applications and consultations. In addition, 4 local Sukoyaka Welfare Centers (すこやか福祉センター) and specialized facilities such as the Child and Youth Support Center (子ども・若者支援センター, located in "Mirai Step Nakano") provide community support.
やさしい日本語
- 中野区では、子どもの手当や医療費の助成、保育園などの相談ができます。
- 区役所の「子ども総合窓口」で、いろいろな手続きや相談をまとめて受け付けています。
- 地域には4か所の「すこやか福祉センター」や「子ども・若者支援センター(みらいステップなかの)」もあります。

Who it is for
- Foreign parents and expectant families living in or moving to Nakano City.
- Parents seeking economic support (child allowances and medical subsidies), daycare or kindergarten enrollment, child development checks, and parenting consultations.
やさしい日本語
- 中野区に住んでいる、または引っ越してくる外国人のお父さん・お母さん、これから子どもが生まれる人
- 子どものお金のサポート(手当や医療費)、保育園や幼稚園への入園、健康診断、子育ての相談をしたい人
What to do

| Comprehensive Child Counter (子ども総合窓口) | Nakano City Office main building. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed public holidays and Dec 29–Jan 3). Central window for child allowances (03-3228-5484), medical subsidies (03-3228-3253), temporary daycare, and comprehensive childcare consultation. Some procedures are available online. |
| Allowances & Subsidies Counters | Child Allowance (Comprehensive Child Counter: 03-3228-5484); Child Medical Expense Subsidies (Comprehensive Child Counter: 03-3228-3253); Special Child Rearing & Single-Parent Allowances (Child Allowance Subsection: 03-3228-8952); Single-Parent Medical Subsidies (Child Medical Subsidy Subsection: 03-3228-5623). |
| Daycare & Schools | Licensed Daycare Centers (認可保育園 / Daycare Enrollment Subsection: 03-3228-8960; apply directly to Tokyo Certified Daycare Centers); Municipal Kindergartens & Unlicensed Childcare guidance (Kindergarten and Unlicensed Childcare Subsection: 03-3228-5681; apply directly to private kindergartens); Elementary & Junior High Schooling (School Affairs Subsection: 03-3228-5459). |
| Sukoyaka Welfare Centers (4 Locations) | Routine parenting guidance, infant health examinations, weaning food classes, and public health nurse home visits (assigned by residential address). Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed public holidays and Dec 29–Jan 3). Chubu (3-19-1 Chuo: 03-3367-7788); Hokubu (4-31-10 Egota: 03-3389-4321); Nanbu (5-11-26 Yayoi-cho inside Minami-Rise: 03-3382-1750); Saginomiya (3-58-10 Wakamiya: 03-3336-7111). |
| Specialized Consultation (Mirai Step Nakano) | Located at Mirai Step Nakano (1-41-2 Chuo; closed public holidays and Dec 29–Jan 3). Child & Youth Support Center (6F: 03-5937-3257 / Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; 24h electronic forms; under age 18); Nakano City Child Consultation Center (6F: 03-5937-3289 / Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.); Educational Consultation Room (4F: in-person 03-5937-3074 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., phone 03-5937-3083 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Mon–Sat). |
| Children's Rights Hotline (子ども相談室) | Toll-Free: 0120-463-931 (free consultation on children's rights under the Nakano City Ordinance on Children's Rights). |
| Family Amenities & Information Tools | Kids' space open to all visitors on Nakano City Office 3F. Childcare website "Ohirune" (portal and booklet). Official LINE (@nakanoku) and email for age-tailored childcare alerts. |
やさしい日本語
- 子ども総合窓口:中野区役所の中にあります。月〜金 8:30〜17:00。児童手当(03-3228-5484)、医療費助成(03-3228-3253)、一時預かりなどの手続きや相談ができます(認可保育園は保育入園係:03-3228-8960)。
- すこやか福祉センター(4か所):月〜土 8:30〜17:00。赤ちゃんの健康診断、離乳食の教室、保健師さんの訪問など、近所で相談できます(中部:03-3367-7788/北部:03-3389-4321/南部:03-3382-1750/鷺宮:03-3336-7111)。
- 専門の相談(みらいステップなかの):子ども・若者支援センター(03-5937-3257 / 月〜金 8:30〜17:00)、児童相談所(03-5937-3289)、教育相談室(03-5937-3083)があります。
- 子どもの権利の相談ほっとライン:フリーダイヤル:0120-463-931(中野区子どもの権利に関する条例に基づく無料相談)。
- 便利なサービス:区役所3階にだれでも使えるキッズスペースがあります。子育てサイト「おひるね」や公式LINE(@nakanoku)で役立つ情報を届けています。
Phrases to show at the counter
Show this card at the counter, or read it aloud.
児童手当と医療費助成の申請をしたいです。
I would like to apply for the Child Allowance and Medical Expense Subsidy.
保育園の申し込みについて相談したいです。
I would like to consult about applying for daycare.
子どもの健診はどこで受けられますか?
Where can my child receive a health checkup?
ゆっくり話してください。
Please speak slowly.
Japanese words at the counter
| Japanese | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 子ども総合窓口 | こどもそうごうまどぐち | Comprehensive Child Counter |
| 児童手当 | じどうてあて | Child Allowance |
| 子ども医療費助成 | こどもいりょうひじょせい | Child Medical Expense Subsidy |
| 認可保育園 | にんかほいくえん | Licensed Daycare Center |
| すこやか福祉センター | すこやかふくしせんたー | Sukoyaka Welfare Center |
Source
Nakano City "Nakano Life Guide 2026: Information on Nakano City Office" / "Nakano Life Guide 2026: Children and Education" / CCN Machi-erabi: Nakano temporary childcare (Japanese).
Last checked: 2026-10-23
Details in Japanese (CCN Machi-erabi): https://ijukeikaku.com/guide/nakano/kosodate/
Details in Japanese (CCN Machi-erabi): https://ijukeikaku.com/guide/nakano-ichiji-hoiku-shinsei/