Depending on factors such as the age of the child and situation of the guardians, the places (facilities) that can look after your child are different. The characteristics of each are also different, so please look at the table below.

Facility Name Child's Age Usage Time Guardians Who Can Use the Facility Facility Purpose
Kindergarten 3-5 years Morning-Afternoon Anyone Teaches early childhood education
Day Care Center 0-5 years Morning-Evening  

Guardians who cannot care for children at home due to work, illness, etc.

Takes care of children in place of guardians
Certified Early Childhood Center 0-5 years Morning-Evening

0-2 years: Guardians who cannot care for children at home due to work, illness, etc.

3-5 years: Anyone

Carries out education and childcare

3-5 years

Morning-Afternoon
Regional Model Childcare 0-2 years Depends on the city, town, or village you live in

The cost needed to use the facility also depends on factors such as the person and the facility. For details, please ask at the public office for the city, town, or village in which you live.
For information about kindergartens, please ask each kindergarten directly.