Childcare Providers around OIST
There are numbers of childcare providers who provide childcare service after hours or on weekend.
One of them is Family Support Center. Family Support Center is operated by village/town/city or Nonprofit organization, and provide childcare support to those who live or work in the Village/Town/City.
They provide service in low price. (around 600 - 900 yen/hour)
Family Support Center
How Family Support Center works
First, You will have to become a member of the Family Support Center.
Then, You will meet with Support Member who provide childcare to your child(ren).
After the meeting, if everything is agreed, you will receive support from Support Member.
You will be able to ask for support like, baby-sit, picking up your child from school, even overnight stay. Their support may vary depending on your situation, or availability it is best to contact them if you have any questions.
Please contact Resource Center if you would like to know more about Family Support Center, or to make an appointment with them.
Family Support Center around OIST
Yanbaru Family Support Center:
Phone: 0980-43-0232
Residence of Onna, Kin Town can use this center.
No English Speaker available
Yomitan Family Support Center:
Phone: 098-953-3525
Provide support to Yomitan residence.
No English Speaker Available
Uruma Family Support Center
Phone:070-5699-6733
Provide Support to Uruma residence
English Speaker available depending on the schedule
Okinawa-city Family Support Center
Phone:098-921-1234
Provide support to Okinawa-city residence
English Speaker available depending on the schedule
Other Childcare Services
Another option is Childcare providing company. They tend to be more flexible but price is higher than family support center.
Waku Iku Baby Sitter
Base Price (9:00 to 18:00) : 2,000 yen/hour
Early/late price : 2,500/hour
Sat/Sun/Holiday: above price plus 1,000/day
They have discount for more than 2 children
*Service temporaily not available
Nirai Heart Hoiku Service
Provides service to Yomitan and Onna residence
Ages 0-6: 2,300 yen/hour (8:00 - 18:00), 2,800 yen/hour (18:00 - 22:00).
Ages 7-12: 2,000 yen/hour(8:00 - 18:00), 2,300 yen/hour (18:00 - 22:00).