Each ward In Tokyo has unique child care system. One of the unique systems In Shibuya-ku is a childcare room. If you are not accepted in Authorized daycare, you can try applying for a childcare room. It sounds like a very small place, but not necessarily the case. Some childcare rooms are accommodated in the place that are alternate place for an Authorized daycare during a construction of a new building. That means it can accommodate a lot of children. They are run by the ward or private organizations and the cost varies.
Another unique system is a babysitter. If you are not accepted in Authorized daycare, you can try applying for a babysitter. The ward subsidizes the cost. The babysitters come to your house and take care of your child during you are out for work.
These are very helpful options for those who are worried about not being able to go back to work because of a shortage of daycares. If you are considering applying for public daycare in Tokyo and need assistance, please contact us!
