Preschools & Childcare in Chinatown: 5 preschools, 2 within a 10-minute walk of Maxwell MRT

Updated October 2026How we rank

There are 5 preschools & childcare in Chinatown on Lookup, 1 of them matched to a government licence or register. 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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Preschools & childcare in Chinatown by MRT station

Listings within a 10-minute walk (800 m) of each station’s nearest exit.

Maxwell MRT2 · closest 1 min walk
Clarke Quay MRT1 · closest 1 min walk
Dt18 MRT1 · closest 1 min walk
Chinatown MRT1 · closest 3 min walk

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Questions about preschools & childcare in Chinatown

How many preschools & childcare are there in Chinatown?

Lookup lists 5 preschools & childcare in Chinatown as of October 2026, of which 1 are matched to a government licence or register.

Which MRT stations in Chinatown have the most preschools & childcare nearby?

Within a 10-minute walk: Maxwell MRT (2), Clarke Quay MRT (1), Dt18 MRT (1).

How much does preschools & childcare cost in Chinatown?

Lookup's Singapore-wide price guide puts full-day childcare, anchor operator at S$610 per month (before GST). Each business in Chinatown sets its own prices, so confirm a quote before booking.