# Preschools & Childcare in Bukit Batok

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.

## Key facts
- Listings: 74
- Matched to a government licence/register: 54
- Median years in business: 12

## Prices 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.

| Service | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |

## Licences
- **Early Childhood Development Centre licence** (Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), required): 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: https://www.ecda.gov.sg/beanstalk/parents-portal/parent-guides/understanding-your-childs-preschools-licence
- **SPARK (Singapore Preschool Accreditation Framework)** (ECDA, optional): A voluntary quality accreditation for teaching, learning and leadership. It is a separate, higher bar than the licence.

## How to choose
- 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.

## Listings (top 30)
- [Sunflower Preschool @ West Terra](https://lookup.sg/biz/sunflower-preschool-west-terra), Bukit Batok · 451B BUKIT BATOK WEST AVENUE 6 WEST TERRA @ BUKIT BATOK · 10 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2019
- [Sunflower Preschool @ Bukit Batok](https://lookup.sg/biz/sunflower-preschool-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 288E BUKIT BATOK STREET 25 #01-66 · 14 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2020
- [Masterminds Montessori Hillview](https://lookup.sg/biz/masterminds-montessori-hillview), Bukit Batok · 8 CHU LIN ROAD BAMBOO GROVE PARK · 11 min walk from Bukit Gombak MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2023
- [Mulberry Learning @ Bukit Batok](https://lookup.sg/biz/mulberry-learning-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 25 BUKIT BATOK STREET 22 #03-01 TEE BUILDING · 6 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · ECDA licensed
- [My First Skool](https://lookup.sg/biz/my-first-skool-650291), Bukit Batok · 291A BUKIT BATOK STREET 24 #01-57 · 12 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · ECDA licensed
- [PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Bukit Batok Blk 148 (KN)](https://lookup.sg/biz/pcf-sparkletots-preschool-bukit-batok-blk-148-kn), Bukit Batok · 148 Bukit Batok West Avenue 6 #01-319 · 8 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · ECDA licensed
- [PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Bukit Batok East Blk 241 (KN)](https://lookup.sg/biz/pcf-sparkletots-preschool-bukit-batok-east-blk-241-kn), Bukit Batok · 241 Bukit Batok East Avenue 5 #01-261 · 7 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · ECDA licensed
- [Pcf Sparkletots Preschool @ Bukit Batok Blk 118 (Cc)](https://lookup.sg/biz/pcf-sparkletots-preschool-bukit-batok-blk-118-cc), Bukit Batok · 118 BUKIT BATOK WEST AVENUE 6 #1-270 · 4 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · ECDA licensed
- [Chinese Christian Mission](https://lookup.sg/biz/chinese-christian-mission), Bukit Batok · 108 BUKIT BATOK WEST AVE 6 #01-54 · 4 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 1979
- [Aaytozee @ Hillview](https://lookup.sg/biz/aaytozee-hillview), Bukit Batok · 2 JALAN DERMAWAN · 9 min walk from Hillview MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 1999
- [Carpe Diem Childcare](https://lookup.sg/biz/carpe-diem-childcare-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 318 BUKIT BATOK STREET 32 #01-169 · 7 min walk from Bukit Gombak MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2003
- [Iman Childcare (Bukit Batok)](https://lookup.sg/biz/iman-childcare-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 277 BUKIT BATOK EAST AVENUE 3 #02-373 · 12 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2006
- [Little Greenhouse @ Bukit Batok](https://lookup.sg/biz/little-greenhouse-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 373 BUKIT BATOK STREET 31 #03-244 · 2 min walk from Bukit Gombak MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2005
- [Montessori @ Graceland](https://lookup.sg/biz/montessori-graceland), Bukit Batok · 7 PHOENIX WALK · 3 min walk from Phoenix LRT · ECDA licensed · registered 1998
- [Star Learners @ Bukit Batok](https://lookup.sg/biz/star-learners-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 501 BUKIT BATOK STREET 52 #01-71 · 7 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2006
- [Carpe Diem Kinderace](https://lookup.sg/biz/carpe-diem-kinderace), Bukit Batok · 626 BUKIT BATOK CENTRAL #01-622 · 3 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2008
- [Raffles Kidz @ Bukit Panjang](https://lookup.sg/biz/raffles-kidz-bukit-panjang), Bukit Batok · 7A/ 9 GALISTAN AVENUE · 2 min walk from Phoenix LRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2011
- [Nest Preschool Hillview](https://lookup.sg/biz/nest-preschool-hillview), Bukit Batok · 33 JALAN REMAJA BAMBOO GROVE PARK · 10 min walk from Bukit Gombak MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2013
- [E-Bridge Pre-School](https://lookup.sg/biz/e-bridge-pre-school-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 443 BUKIT BATOK WEST AVENUE 8 #01-11 MULTI STOREY CAR PARK · 20 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2013
- [LumenHills](https://lookup.sg/biz/lumenhills), Bukit Batok · 2 HILLVIEW WAY · 12 min walk from Bukit Gombak MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2013
- [My World Preschool](https://lookup.sg/biz/my-world-preschool-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 460 BUKIT BATOK WEST AVENUE 9 #01-01 MULTI STOREY CAR PARK · 15 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2014
- [My World Preschool](https://lookup.sg/biz/my-world-preschool-650463), Bukit Batok · 463 BUKIT BATOK STREET 41 #01-01 · 15 min walk from Bukit Gombak MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2014
- [Brilliant Kids Learning Cove](https://lookup.sg/biz/brilliant-kids-learning-cove), Bukit Batok · 91 BUKIT BATOK WEST AVENUE 2 #02-02 CLUB CSC @ BUKIT BATOK · 4 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2015
- [Bucket House Preschool@Bukit Batok](https://lookup.sg/biz/bucket-house-preschool-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 15 BUKIT BATOK STREET 22 #2-1 PROPELL BUILDING · 7 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2015
- [Carpe Diem Ace Learners](https://lookup.sg/biz/carpe-diem-ace-learners), Bukit Batok · 2 BUKIT BATOK STREET 23 #01-12 BUKIT BATOK CONNECTION · 8 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2015
- [Maplebear Prep School](https://lookup.sg/biz/maplebear-prep-school), Bukit Batok · 63 HILLVIEW AVENUE #02-08 LAM SOON INDUSTRIAL BUILDING · 8 min walk from Dt4 MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2015
- [Wisdom Star Preschool @ Le Quest](https://lookup.sg/biz/wisdom-star-preschool-le-quest), Bukit Batok · 8 BUKIT BATOK STREET 41 #03-18 LE QUEST · 14 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2016
- [Aaytozee Learning Cove](https://lookup.sg/biz/aaytozee-learning-cove), Bukit Batok · 21 CHU LIN ROAD BAMBOO GROVE PARK · 11 min walk from Bukit Gombak MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2017
- [Sunflower Preschool @ West Rock](https://lookup.sg/biz/sunflower-preschool-west-rock), Bukit Batok · 461 BUKIT BATOK WEST AVENUE 8 MULTI STOREY CAR PARK · 16 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2019
- [Appleland Montessori Child Care Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/appleland-montessori-child-care-centre), Bukit Batok · 165 BUKIT BATOK WEST AVENUE 8 #01-286 · 10 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2020

## FAQs
### 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.

## Sources
- ECDA: Understanding your child's preschool licence: https://www.ecda.gov.sg/beanstalk/parents-portal/parent-guides/understanding-your-childs-preschools-licence
- Early Childhood Development Centres Act 2017: https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/ECDCA2017
- MOE Kindergarten fees: https://www.moe.gov.sg/preschool/moe-kindergarten/fees
- MSF: Kindergarten Fee Assistance Scheme: https://www.msf.gov.sg/media-room/article/Kindergarten-Fee-Assistance-Scheme-KiFAS
- Income Insurance: Childcare subsidy 2025: https://income.com.sg/blog/child-care-subsidies-singapore
- ask.gov.sg: CDA use at Approved Institutions: https://ask.gov.sg/msf/questions/cm82u6ku800p38o8va2c2f64v

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.