N: R4 application for nursery school use

Updated: January 21, 2022

April, 4th year of Reiwa About application for use of nursery school, etc. (nursery school, certified childcare center, small-scale childcare business, home-based childcare business, on-site childcare business)

　This is an outline of the application for use of nursery school, certified childcare center, small-scale childcare business, home-based childcare business, and on-site childcare business in April, 4th year of Reiwa.

For details, please refer to ” Information on the use of Reiwa 4th year nursery school / certified childcare center (childcare certification) (PDF: 971KB) “.

　* Please see here if you wish to apply for use during the 3rd year of Reiwa (December to March).(Open in a new window)

Reception period / application method

(1) Distribution of application form

  • Distribution period: From Friday, October 15, 3rd year of Reiwa
  • Reception hours: 8:30 to 17:30 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
  • Distribution place: Each nursery school, certified child institution, etc., each ward health and welfare center Children’s Family Division

(2) Acceptance period * The application acceptance period for the primary selection has expired.

  • Primary selection Reiwa October 15th (Friday) -November 30th (Tuesday) 3rd year (Tuesday) Must arrive 　(The application period for the primary selection has expired.)
    * Electronic application is October 15th, 3rd yearFrom Sunday (Friday) to November 23, 3rd (Tuesday / Holiday) 17:30
    * Reception hours at the counter: 8:30 to 17:30 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

  • Secondary selection Reiwa December 1 , 3rd (Wednesday) -Reiwa 4th February 10th (Thursday) Must arrive The next selection will be made.
    * As a result of the secondary selection, if there is a vacancy in the acceptance frame, we may give priority to those who have not decided to use the garden.

(3) How to apply

Application by mail

In principle, it will be mailed .
Please send it to the Child and Family Affairs Division of the Health and Welfare Center of the ward where the first-choice nursery school / certified child institution is located (reception deadline must arrive).
The shipping address is posted in “Contact Information” at the end of this page.
It is possible to accept at the counter, but from the viewpoint of preventing the spread of new coronavirus infection, please apply by mail as much as possible.

Application by bringing documents

Please bring the application form to the Children and Family Affairs Division of the Health and Welfare Center of the ward where the first-choice nursery school / certified child institution is located.
Reception hours: 8:30 to 17:30 Strict adherence (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays)

Application by electronic application (primary only)　* The application acceptance period for electronic applications has expired.

Please note that the reception period for electronic applications is from 9:00 on Friday, October 15, 3rd year of Reiwa to 17:30 on Tuesday, November 23rd, 3rd year of Reiwa .
You can apply 24 hours a day during the reception period, but it may not be available temporarily due to system management, etc.
The server may be crowded just before the deadline, so please apply with plenty of time. Please note that we are not responsible if the application is not completed due to such obstacles.

  • Chiba Electronic Application Service　(The application acceptance period for electronic applications has expired.)
            Please check the following (4) Precautions for application and the precautions on the following page before applying.

　　　Precautions when using the electronic application service for admission to nursery schools, etc.　　　* Please move to the external site from the link inside the page and apply.

  • Mynaportal Child-rearing one-stop service (perfect service)　(The application acceptance period for electronic applications has expired.)
    You can apply electronically from the Mynaportal perfect service, which is an online service operated by the government.
    You can apply even if you do not have an Individual Number (My Number) card.
        Please read the following (4) Precautions when applying before applying.

　　　Mynaportal perfect service

* Because it goes through the government application form, it takes time from application to reception in Chiba City. Please apply with a margin.
* Please check the link above for detailed input methods.

(4) Precautions when applying

(A) Acceptance is not completed only by electronic application. Separately, it is necessary to submit the documents necessary for selection by mail and within the reception period of the window.
(B) If there are any missing documents, the Children and Family Affairs Division will inform you, but please be sure to submit them within the reception period.
 　　(We cannot respond to information on missing documents due to submission just before the end of the reception period. Please submit with a margin.)
(C) (A) and (B) If you cannot submit both within the reception period, The application will be rejected or only the documents that can be confirmed will be scored and selected.
(D) We are not responsible for postal accidents, so if you are uncertain about the arrival of documents, please use the delivery certificate.
 In addition, we cannot respond to inquiries regarding the arrival of documents by telephone. Please note. 

Usage requirements

  • Children who have a resident registration in Chiba City and actually live in the city
    * If you live outside the city and wish to use a nursery school or certified child institution in Chiba City, the Health and Welfare Center Children in each ward Please contact the Home Affairs Division.
  • Parents cannot care for their children due to employment, medical treatment, long- term care, etc.
    * When using employment as a requirement, it is necessary to work at least 64 hours a month .
    * If you use job hunting as a requirement, the period of use is limited to 3 months.
    * When using childbirth as a requirement, the period of use is a maximum of 5 months, 2 months before and after the expected childbirth month. (In the case of multiple pregnancies, a maximum of 7 months, 4 months before the expected delivery month, 2 months after the expected delivery month, and 2 months after the expected delivery)
    * 0-year-old children can use it from the month following the day when 3 months have passed after delivery. However, childcare after maternity leave (including self-employment) will be available from the 57th day after birth only for the use of nursery schools and certified children’s schools.
    * As a general rule, the usage start date will be the first day of each month. However, if you apply after maternity leave, you can use it from the day you return to work, and if you apply after childcare leave, you can use it from the day you return to work (or the first day of the month to which the day you return to work belongs).
    * For small-scale childcare business, home-based childcare business, and on-site childcare business, we are only recruiting children aged 0 to 2 years .

Information on nursery schools, certified children’s schools, etc.

Precautions / Others

  • You can select multiple nursery schools, certified childcare centers, small-scale childcare businesses, home-based childcare businesses, and on-site childcare businesses and apply for them at the same time (only one facility can be used).
  • For prenatal child applications, please contact the Children and Family Affairs Division of each ward health and welfare center.
  • Childcare fees are explained at the link below. However, since the childcare fee for the 4th year of Reiwa is undecided, please check the childcare fee for the 3rd year of Reiwa as a guide. About childcare fees
  • By the time you apply, we recommend that you visit the kindergarten you wish to enter. If you have a large number of applicants, please visit not only one garden but multiple gardens as long as you can go, as you may not be able to enter the garden of your first choice.
  • Please check the materials and cooperate with us regarding the proper use of nursery schools. Appropriate use of nursery schools, etc. 
  • Information after the application for use in May 4th year of Reiwa will be released around February 4th year of Reiwa.

Documents to be submitted

ReasonDocuments to be submittedremarks
1. 1. WorkingEmployment certificate (★)
* The expiration date of the employment certificate is 3 months from the date of certification.		Get your employer’s certification.
If you are self-employed, please also submit the following items.
・ A copy of what proves self-employment (business permit, business start notification, etc.)
・ A copy of what proves income (final tax return for the previous year, etc.)
2. 2. Pregnancy / childbirthA copy of the Mother and Child Handbook (for children who are planning to give birth)The cover of the Mother and Child Handbook and the page that shows the expected date of delivery
3. 3. Of the guardian(1) Illness / (2) Disability① Medical certificate(2) A copy of the Physically Handicapped Person’s Handbook, Rehabilitation Handbook, and
Mental Disability Handbook		(1) The name of the disease, the treatment period, and the fact that childcare is difficult (
2) A page that shows the name, disability name, and disability grade
4. Long-term care / nursing for relatives, etc.Medical certificate and nursing care plan for those who receive long-term care / nursingMedical certificate: Describes the need for
long-term care / nursing Nursing / nursing care plan, etc.
5. Disaster recoveryDisaster certificate 
6. Looking for a jobConsent form (★)Please read about the handling during job hunting, and sign or seal your name on the consent form.
7. School attendance and vocational trainingCertificate of enrollment (or a copy of your student ID) and timetable (you can also make your own)If you plan to graduate in March of 4th year of Reiwa, please also submit the certificates after April.

　　　　　★… There is a designated style in Chiba City. The form can be downloaded from the following page.

　　　　　Download various notification forms for nursery schools, certified children’s schools, etc.

About childcare for disabled children

For children with physical and mental disabilities who are capable of group childcare, we will provide childcare suitable for each individual’s situation and strive for sound upbringing regardless of the presence or absence of disabilities.
For childcare for children who need medical care, please contact the Childcare Management Division (guidance group TEL: 043-245-5727).
In addition to selection of use, it may not be possible to meet your request depending on the situation at that time, as it is necessary to allocate equipment and staff according to the child’s condition.

Decision to use

  • Facility (business) usage selection criteria (PDF: 882KB)
  • If there are more applications than the number of nursery schools and certified children’s institutes available, we will select the one with the highest need for childcare. Therefore, please note that you may have to wait for use depending on the application status.
  • The user’s decision will be made objectively and fairly by scoring the need for childcare based on the usage selection criteria set by the city. No points are added to specific individuals other than the selection criteria.     

Inquiries (mailing address)

Central Health and Welfare Center
Children and Family Affairs Division		Address 〒260-8511 4-5-1 Chuo-ku, Chuo-ku
Phone 043-221-2172
FAX 043-221-2606
E-mail　kodomokatei.CHU@city.chiba.lg.jp
Hanamigawa Health and Welfare Center
Children and Family Affairs Division		Address 1-1 Mizuho, ​​Hanamigawa-ku, 262-8510
Phone 043-275-6421
FAX 043-275-6318
E-mail　kodomokatei.HAN@city.chiba.lg.jp
Inage Health and Welfare Center
Children and Family Affairs Division		Address 4-12-4 Anagawa, Inage-ku, 263-8550
Phone 043-284-6137
FAX 043-284-6182
E-mail　kodomokatei.INA@city.chiba.lg.jp
Wakaba Health and Welfare Center
Children and Family Affairs Division		Address 2-19-1 Kaizuka, Wakaba-ku, 264-8550
Phone 043-233-8150
FAX 043-233-8178
E-mail　kodomokatei.WAK@city.chiba.lg.jp
Midori Health and Welfare Center
Children and Family Affairs Division		Address 226-1 Kamatori-cho, Midori-ku, 266-8550
Phone
043-292-8234
E-mail　kodomokatei.MID@city.chiba.lg.jp
Mihama Health and Welfare Center
Children and Family Affairs Division		Address 5-15-2 Masago, Mihama-ku, 261-8581
Phone 043-270-3150
FAX 043-270-3291
E-mail　kodomokatei.MIH@city.chiba.lg.jp