Saiwai’s public nurseries offer “exchange childcare” where parents and children join a class; applications for December’s Lunch with Your Child open Nov 1 at 9 a.m.

Join a public nursery class with your child

Public nurseries in Saiwai Ward run "exchange childcare" (交流保育). A parent and child join a class of children the same age and take part in play and daily life at the nursery together.

While playing, you can also talk with childcare workers, nurses and nutritionists about parenting worries and questions. Visits are on weekdays from 9:00 to about 11:30 a.m. The end time depends on the activity and the child's age.

There are three ways to take part.

Types 1 and 2 can be booked at any time. After you apply, the nursery contacts you to set a date.

With type 3, Lunch with Your Child, you play in a class of the same age and then eat the nursery's school lunch together. It runs on set days for up to 2 families per nursery, with a lottery if there are many applicants. First-time participants get priority. It costs ¥250 per person (¥500 per parent-child pair), paid on the day. Food allergies cannot be accommodated, so check the menu and choose a day your child can eat. Each nursery's menu is posted on the city's page (currently for October and November).

For residents' children from 5 months to school age

Children living in Kawasaki City from 5 months old until they start elementary school, with a parent or guardian.

Three nurseries: Kawaramachi, Furukawa, Yumemigasaki

Nursery	Address	Phone
Kawaracho Nursery (河原町保育園)	1 Kawaracho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki	044-522-6650
Furukawa Nursery (古川保育園)	120 Furukawacho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki	044-522-6301
Yumemigasaki Nursery (夢見ヶ崎保育園)	3-4-8 Minamikase, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki	044-588-4130

None of the nurseries has parking, so please do not come by car.

Lunch with Your Child dates after Oct 17, 2026 (planned, per the city's page):

Month	Kawaracho	Furukawa	Yumemigasaki
Oct 2026	22 (Thu)	27 (Tue)	20 (Tue)
Nov 2026	12 (Thu), 26 (Thu)	10 (Tue), 25 (Wed)	5 (Thu), 17 (Tue)
Dec 2026	10 (Thu), 24 (Thu)	8 (Tue), 22 (Tue)	1 (Tue), 17 (Thu)
Jan 2027	14 (Thu), 28 (Thu)	13 (Wed), 26 (Tue)	7 (Thu), 21 (Thu)

Applications for October and November have already opened. The city's page does not say whether you can still apply for them.

Apply through Jimoiku Kawasaki

Apply through Jimoiku Kawasaki (ジモイク川崎), the city's online booking service for parenting support. You can open it from the image on the city's page.

For Lunch with Your Child, applications open at 9 a.m. on the 1st of the month before the session. December sessions open on Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 at 9 a.m., and January 2027 sessions open on Tuesday, Dec 1 at 9 a.m.

After you apply:

• If you are selected, you get an email about 1 to 2 weeks before the date. Use the URL in the email to answer questions about meals and other details.
• If you are not selected and asked to be on the waiting list, you will not be told. You get a phone call only if a spot opens.
• If you are not selected and did not ask for the waiting list, you get an email saying so about 1 to 2 weeks before the date.

Wear clothes that are easy to move in and sneakers. Bring water or tea, a hand towel, one change of clothes (top, underwear, pants), a plastic bag for dirty items, and a hat, shoes and socks. Bring diapers and wipes if needed. For Lunch with Your Child, also bring a cup for your child, and a bib and mouth wipe if needed.

Sessions may be canceled at short notice because of a major disaster or infectious disease.

More classes at Oyako de Asobo Land in Hiyoshi

The 2026 "Hiyoshi Parenting Classes" (日吉子育て講座) will be held at Oyako de Asobo Land on the 2nd floor of the Hiyoshi Joint Government Building (1-7-17 Minamikase, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki). Childcare workers, nurses and nutritionists give the talks, and every session runs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. They are for Saiwai Ward residents. Apply for each session separately on Jimoiku Kawasaki. Booking closes when a session is full.

Session	Date	Topic	For	Applications open
1	Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Dealing with the "no!" phase	Parents of children about 0 to 3	Fri, Oct 30, 9 a.m.
2	Tue, Dec 15, 2026	Sleep and daily rhythm	Parents of children about 0 to 3	Fri, Nov 20, 9 a.m.
3	Fri, Jan 22, 2027	Starting toilet training	Parents and children interested in toilet training	Fri, Dec 25, 9 a.m.
4	Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Baby food and daily rhythm	Parents and babies about 5 to 10 months	Thu, Jan 21, 9 a.m.

Parents may also come on their own. Bring toys for your child, diapers, drinks and anything else your child needs.

Contacts

Contact the Childcare Support Section, Saiwai Ward Office (phone 044-556-6732). The same number handles the Hiyoshi Parenting Classes.