Preschools & Childcare in Singapore: 2,046 preschools · full-day childcare typically S$610 per month (before GST)

Updated October 2026How we rank

Every childcare centre and kindergarten must hold an ECDA licence. Licences last 6 to 36 months, and a short licence signals a weaker compliance record. In 2026, anchor operators can charge at most $610 a month before GST for full-day childcare and partner operators at most $650. Singapore Citizen children get a Basic Subsidy of up to $300 a month, and means-tested Additional Subsidy on top.

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12 of the best-documented preschools in Singapore

Businesses with the most complete public records first, photos, licence matches, hours and track record. Never ordered by payment.

26+ years

Odyssey The Global Preschool

Bukit Timah

26+ years in business

3 min walk from Sixth Avenue MRT

22+ years

Creative Thinkers Preschool

Bukit Timah

22+ years in business

5 min walk from Beauty World MRT

31+ years

Etonhouse Pre-School

Bukit Timah

31+ years in business

8 min walk from Sixth Avenue MRT

22+ years

Red Schoolhouse

Upper Thomson

22+ years in business

3 min walk from Bright Hill MRT

21+ years

Zulfa Kindergarten @ Jurong West

Jurong West

21+ years in business

7 min walk from Pioneer MRT

28+ years

Creative O Preschoolers' Bay

Jurong East

28+ years in business

7 min walk from Jurong East MRT

25+ years

JHS Montessori

Queenstown

25+ years in business

6 min walk from Pasir Panjang MRT

39+ years

Kinderland Preschool

Katong

39+ years in business

1 min walk from Marine Parade MRT

37+ years

Montessori Children's House

Bukit Timah

37+ years in business

8 min walk from Sixth Avenue MRT

22+ years

Nuture Tots Pre-School

Pasir Ris

22+ years in business

11 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT

20+ years

Orion Preschool

Geylang

20+ years in business

6 min walk from Cc9 MRT

24+ years

Pre-School By-The-Park

Bukit Timah

24+ years in business

4 min walk from Tan Kah Kee MRT

Ordered by verifiable signals, licence matches, track record and completeness of public records. Featured placements are labelled and never change this order.

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Location, MRT walk, years in business, licence and published hours, facts from public records.

Odyssey The Global Preschool
Area
Bukit Timah
MRT
3 min · Sixth Avenue
In business
26 yrs
Licence
ECDA licensed
Hours
Mon–Fri 07:00–19:00
Creative Thinkers Preschool
Area
Bukit Timah
MRT
5 min · Beauty World
In business
22 yrs
Licence
ECDA licensed
Hours
Mon–Fri 07:00–19:00
Etonhouse Pre-School
Area
Bukit Timah
MRT
8 min · Sixth Avenue
In business
31 yrs
Licence
ECDA licensed
Hours
Mon–Fri 07:00–19:00 · Sat 07:00–14:00
Red Schoolhouse
Area
Upper Thomson
MRT
3 min · Bright Hill
In business
22 yrs
Licence
ECDA licensed
Hours
Mon–Fri 07:00–19:00
Zulfa Kindergarten @ Jurong West
Area
Jurong West
MRT
7 min · Pioneer
In business
21 yrs
Licence
ECDA licensed
Hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00
Creative O Preschoolers' Bay
Area
Jurong East
MRT
7 min · Jurong East
In business
28 yrs
Licence
ECDA licensed
Hours
Mon–Fri 07:30–18:45
JHS Montessori
Area
Queenstown
MRT
6 min · Pasir Panjang
In business
25 yrs
Licence
ECDA licensed
Hours
Mon–Fri 07:00–19:00
Kinderland Preschool
Area
Katong
MRT
1 min · Marine Parade
In business
39 yrs
Licence
ECDA licensed
Hours
Mon–Fri 07:00–19:00 · Sat 07:00–14:00

Business	Area	MRT	In business	Licence	Hours
Odyssey The Global Preschool	Bukit Timah	3 min · Sixth Avenue	26 yrs	ECDA licensed	Mon–Fri 07:00–19:00
Creative Thinkers Preschool	Bukit Timah	5 min · Beauty World	22 yrs	ECDA licensed	Mon–Fri 07:00–19:00
Etonhouse Pre-School	Bukit Timah	8 min · Sixth Avenue	31 yrs	ECDA licensed	Mon–Fri 07:00–19:00 · Sat 07:00–14:00
Red Schoolhouse	Upper Thomson	3 min · Bright Hill	22 yrs	ECDA licensed	Mon–Fri 07:00–19:00
Zulfa Kindergarten @ Jurong West	Jurong West	7 min · Pioneer	21 yrs	ECDA licensed	Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00
Creative O Preschoolers' Bay	Jurong East	7 min · Jurong East	28 yrs	ECDA licensed	Mon–Fri 07:30–18:45
JHS Montessori	Queenstown	6 min · Pasir Panjang	25 yrs	ECDA licensed	Mon–Fri 07:00–19:00
Kinderland Preschool	Katong	1 min · Marine Parade	39 yrs	ECDA licensed	Mon–Fri 07:00–19:00 · Sat 07:00–14:00

How much do preschools & childcare charge in Singapore?

Government-supported anchor operators (AOP) and partner operators (POP) have fee caps. Private operators set their own fees. The figures below are monthly fees for 2026 before subsidies. Subsidies are deducted from the bill for eligible Singapore Citizen children.

Full-day childcare, anchor operator
S$610 per month (before GST)
2026 cap, down from $640 in 2025. PCF Sparkletots charges $664.90 with GST.
Full-day childcare, partner operator
S$650 per month (before GST)
2026 cap
Full-day infant care, anchor operator
S$1,235 per month (before GST)
PCF Sparkletots charges $1,346.15 with GST in 2026.
Full-day childcare, private premium operators
S$1,500–S$1,885 per month
Examples: MapleBear from $1,780, Kinderland non-POP centres $1,600–$1,885.
MOE Kindergarten (K1–K2)
S$160–S$320 per month
$160 for Singapore Citizens and $320 for PRs in 2026. Full-day KCare costs up to $425 a month.
Anchor operator kindergarten (half-day)
S$150–S$164 per month
$150 cap before GST. PCF charges $163.50 with GST.

Service	Typical price	What affects it
Full-day childcare, anchor operator2026 cap, down from $640 in 2025. PCF Sparkletots charges $664.90 with GST.	S$610 per month (before GST)	2026 cap, down from $640 in 2025. PCF Sparkletots charges $664.90 with GST.
Full-day childcare, partner operator2026 cap	S$650 per month (before GST)	2026 cap
Full-day infant care, anchor operatorPCF Sparkletots charges $1,346.15 with GST in 2026.	S$1,235 per month (before GST)	PCF Sparkletots charges $1,346.15 with GST in 2026.
Full-day childcare, private premium operatorsExamples: MapleBear from $1,780, Kinderland non-POP centres $1,600–$1,885.	S$1,500–S$1,885 per month	Examples: MapleBear from $1,780, Kinderland non-POP centres $1,600–$1,885.
MOE Kindergarten (K1–K2)$160 for Singapore Citizens and $320 for PRs in 2026. Full-day KCare costs up to $425 a month.	S$160–S$320 per month	$160 for Singapore Citizens and $320 for PRs in 2026. Full-day KCare costs up to $425 a month.
Anchor operator kindergarten (half-day)$150 cap before GST. PCF charges $163.50 with GST.	S$150–S$164 per month	$150 cap before GST. PCF charges $163.50 with GST.

Sources: PCF Sparkletots 2026 fees; MOE Kindergarten fees; DollarsAndSense: Complete guide to childcare operator fees; Mulberry Learning: Preschool cost guide 2026. Prices in SGD, before GST unless stated.

What licence should a preschool have?

Early Childhood Development Centre licence
Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) · Required by law
Required under the Early Childhood Development Centres Act 2017 for any centre that cares for or educates five or more children under seven for a fee. Licences run for 6, 12, 24 or 36 months depending on compliance. New centres start on 12 months.
Check the official register
SPARK (Singapore Preschool Accreditation Framework)
ECDA · Optional accreditation
A voluntary quality accreditation for teaching, learning and leadership. It is a separate, higher bar than the licence.

How to choose a preschool

Look at the licence tenure on the centre's licence. ECDA gives 36 months only to centres that consistently meet requirements. A 6- or 12-month licence at an established centre means ECDA is monitoring it more closely. New centres start on 12 months by default.
Compare the fee after subsidies, not the list price. A working mother's child at an anchor-operator centre pays $610 before GST, less the $300 Basic Subsidy, and less any Additional Subsidy for a household earning up to $12,000 a month.
Subsidies only apply at ECDA-licensed centres, and the main applicant (usually the mother) must work at least 56 hours a month to get the full working rate. Non-working mothers get $150 a month.
Use your Child Development Account (CDA) to pay fees, deposits and, since May 2025, approved enrichment charges at Baby Bonus Approved Institutions. Check the centre is on the list at go.gov.sg/listofais.
Visit during the day and ask about teacher-to-child ratios, staff turnover and how long the current teachers have been there.

Red flags

A home or space caring for five or more children under seven for a fee without an ECDA licence. This is illegal.
A centre that won't show its licence or tell you its licence tenure.
Large registration fees or deposits that are non-refundable and not explained in writing.
Frequent turnover of teachers or principals, which parents often mention in reviews.

Questions to ask before you book

Is this an anchor operator, partner operator or private centre, and what is the monthly fee after subsidies?
What is your current ECDA licence tenure, and are you SPARK-certified?
Are you a Baby Bonus Approved Institution so we can pay with the CDA?
What are the teacher-to-child ratios for my child's age group?
Which charges are extra (enrichment, meals, uniforms, excursions)?

Questions about preschools & childcare in Singapore

How much is childcare in Singapore in 2026?

Full-day childcare at anchor operators such as PCF Sparkletots and My First Skool is capped at $610 a month before GST in 2026. Partner operators are capped at $650. Private premium centres often charge $1,500–$1,900. Singapore Citizen children get a $300 Basic Subsidy if the mother works, plus a means-tested Additional Subsidy of up to $467, so many families pay far less than the list price.

Who qualifies for the preschool Additional Subsidy?

As of 2026, the Additional Subsidy goes to Singapore Citizen children at ECDA-licensed centres whose main applicant works at least 56 hours a month. Gross monthly household income must be $12,000 or less, or per capita income $3,000 or less for larger households. It is up to $467 a month for childcare and $710 for infant care, and lower-income families get more. The government has said the income ceiling will rise from 1 January 2027.

What is KiFAS?

The Kindergarten Fee Assistance Scheme (KiFAS) is a means-tested subsidy for Singapore Citizen children in half-day kindergartens run by MOE or anchor operators. It applies to households earning $12,000 or less a month (or $3,000 per capita). Published 2025 amounts range from about $19 to $163 a month, so it can cover most of the $160 MOE Kindergarten fee for lower-income families.

How do I check if a preschool is licensed?

Every centre caring for five or more children under seven for a fee must have an ECDA licence. Ask to see it and check the tenure: 36 months for a strong track record, 24 for mostly compliant, and 6 or 12 for centres under closer monitoring (new centres start at 12). You can also look up centres in ECDA's preschool search on LifeSG.

How many preschools & childcare are there in Singapore?

Lookup lists 2,046 preschools & childcare in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Bedok (129). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.