Anjo City, Aichi, Promotes DX in Childcare with 'Daredemo Kessai' Cashless Payments

BABY JOB Inc. (Headquarters: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director: Tsugutsugu Ueno) has announced that its cashless payment service for childcare and school facilities, 'Daredemo Kessai' (Anyone Payment), officially launched in April 2026 across all 27 public nursery and childcare centers in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture, including those managed by the Anjo City Children's Future Project Corporation. This DX initiative eliminates the need for cash transactions within childcare facilities, reducing burdens for both parents and childcare staff. ■ Cashless Payments Launch in Anjo City Public Childcare Facilities In preparation for the 'Universal Childcare Program' (Kodomo Daredemo Tuen Seido) fully implemented in fiscal year 2026, Anjo City adopted 'Daredemo Kessai' in April 2026 in anticipation of increased small-amount cash collections. Initially, usage fees for the program were planned to be collected in cash. However, this presented challenges including the burden of preparing change and managing cash for staff, as well as the burden on parents to prepare small amounts of cash, amidst the rising popularity of cashless payment methods. With 'Daredemo Kessai', the management of cash and the preparation of change for program fees and temporary daycare services are no longer required. Furthermore, parents can pay through various methods including credit cards (VISA/Mastercard/Diners Club/JCB/American Express) and various QR code payments, such as PayPay and au PAY, without needing to register as members. ■ Comment on the Introduction of Daredemo Kessai Mr. Nakamichi, Childcare Division, Anjo City 'The introduction of a cashless system was a request from nursery staff in our city. Cash management is a high-risk task that places a heavy burden on both staff and parents. In particular, leaving the facility to deposit funds decreased the time available for childcare, which was a significant issue. We hope that introducing 'Daredemo Kessai' will have positive effects for both parents and staff.' ■ About the Cashless Service for Childcare and School Facilities, 'Daredemo Kessai' 'Daredemo Kessai' is a cashless payment service designed to eliminate cash payments in childcare and school facilities, thereby reducing the burden on teachers and parents. Staff are spared the hassle of preparing and storing change, and parents can make payments smoothly using their preferred methods. - Accepts cashless payments via a wide range of methods - Easy to implement with no initial or monthly fees - Parents can immediately check payment history on their PCs.