[Seoul] 2026 4th Recruitment for Private Childcare Service Users for Small Business Owners, etc.
If you are a Seoul-based small business owner or night shift worker, you can receive up to 3 million KRW in childcare support per child.
- Eligible
- Small business owners, workers of Work-Life Balance Point participating companies, and night shift workers
- Deadline
- Closed
- Region
- 서울
Supports private childcare service fees during daytime and late-night hours for small business owners and night shift workers. The subsidy covers up to 3 million KRW per child (5.4 million KRW for two children), with a self-pay rate of about 1/3 for daytime and 2,000 KRW per hour for late-night services. Applications are submitted online, followed by eligibility review and selection announcements.
3-second summary
- Target: Small business owners, workers of Work-Life Balance Point participating companies, and night shift workers
- Limit: Up to 3 million KRW per child, 5.4 million KRW for two children (max 2 children supported)
- Daytime Fee: Self-pay approx. 1/3 of hourly rate (approx. 5,000-6,000 KRW)
- Late-Night Fee: Self-pay 2,000 KRW per hour for usage between 22:00 and 06:00
- Eligibility: Both work/business location and residence in Seoul, child age 3 months to 12 years
Eligibility checklist
- Guardians residing in Seoul with children aged 3 months to 12 years
- Both business/work location and residence address must be within Seoul
- Applicant (father or mother) and child must reside at the same registered address
- Only children born between September 2013 and June 2026 are eligible
- Night shift workers providing labor between 22:00 and 06:00 next day (including rotating shifts, platform workers, etc.)
- Excluded from duplicate support with Seoul Grandparent Care Allowance
- Excluded if belonging to restricted industries for SME policy funds
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: Sep 3 (Thu) - Sep 18 (Fri)
- Eligibility Review: Until Sep 29 (Tue)
- Selection Announcement: Scheduled for Sep 30 (Wed)
- Service Usage: Oct 1 (Thu) - End of December
- Application Method: Online application via Tanbaeg Yuga and Mongttang Info Tong
Recommended for
- Recommended for small business owners or night shift workers residing in Seoul whose business and work locations are also in Seoul.
- Suitable for dual-income families with children aged 3 months to 12 years who face childcare gaps.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Small business owners, workers of Work-Life Balance Point participating companies, and night shift workers. Details: Guardians residing in Seoul with children aged 3 months to 12 years; Both business/work location and residence address must be within Seoul; Applicant (father or mother) and child must reside at the same registered address; Only children born between September 2013 and June 2026 are eligible.
How do I apply?
Applications follow the official program notice, which is in Korean. See the source link for the method and receiving office; Beaconoi can prepare an English draft for your review.
Last updated · Source: official program notice
※ Program information is compiled from each institution’s public sources; actual eligibility, amounts and deadlines may change. Always verify against the official notice (in Korean) before applying.