# Preschools & Childcare in Choa Chu Kang

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: 76
- Matched to a government licence/register: 61
- Median years in business: 14

## 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)
- [Zulfa Kindergarten @ Choa Chu Kang](https://lookup.sg/biz/zulfa-kindergarten-choa-chu-kang), Choa Chu Kang · 445 CHOA CHU KANG AVENUE 4 #01-307 · 12 min walk from Choa Chu Kang MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2019
- [Learning Vision Sunshine Place (Choa Chu Kang)](https://lookup.sg/biz/learning-vision-sunshine-place-choa-chu-kang), Choa Chu Kang · 475 CHOA CHU KANG AVE 3 #02-14 · 9 min walk from South View LRT · ECDA licensed
- [My First Skool](https://lookup.sg/biz/my-first-skool-choa-chu-kang), Choa Chu Kang · 684A CHOA CHU KANG CRESCENT #01-308 · 8 min walk from Yew Tee MRT · ECDA licensed
- [My First Skool](https://lookup.sg/biz/my-first-skool-680205), Choa Chu Kang · 205 CHOA CHU KANG CENTRAL #01-62 · 4 min walk from Keat Hong LRT · ECDA licensed
- [My First Skool](https://lookup.sg/biz/my-first-skool-680602), Choa Chu Kang · 602 CHOA CHU KANG ST 62 #01-25 · 4 min walk from Yew Tee MRT · ECDA licensed
- [PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Yew Tee Blk 682 (KN)](https://lookup.sg/biz/pcf-sparkletots-preschool-yew-tee-blk-682-kn), Choa Chu Kang · 682 Choa Chu Kang Crescent #01-504 · 7 min walk from Yew Tee MRT · ECDA licensed
- [Eq Educare](https://lookup.sg/biz/eq-educare), Choa Chu Kang · 309 CHOA CHU KANG AVE 4 #02-01 · 1 min walk from Choa Chu Kang LRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2003
- [Iman Kindergarten (Cck)](https://lookup.sg/biz/iman-kindergarten-cck), Choa Chu Kang · 530 CHOA CHU KANG STREET 51 #01-323 · 10 min walk from Yew Tee MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2006
- [Kinderyears Childcare & Development Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/kinderyears-childcare-and-development-centre), Choa Chu Kang · 679 CHOA CHU KANG CRESCENT #01-602 · 7 min walk from Yew Tee MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2003
- [Amazing Star Montessori House (Cck)](https://lookup.sg/biz/amazing-star-montessori-house-cck), Choa Chu Kang · 511 CHOA CHU KANG STREET 51 #01-243 · 7 min walk from Choa Chu Kang MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2008
- [Hanis Montessori Kindergarten ( Choa Chu Kang )](https://lookup.sg/biz/hanis-montessori-kindergarten-choa-chu-kang), Choa Chu Kang · 707 CHOA CHU KANG STREET 53 #01-118 · 7 min walk from Choa Chu Kang MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2009
- [The Orange Tree (Cck)](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-orange-tree-cck), Choa Chu Kang · 10 CHOA CHU KANG ROAD #02-01 BUKIT PANJANG DELIVERY BASE · 2 min walk from Phoenix LRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2010
- [Sheffield Kidsworld (Cck)](https://lookup.sg/biz/sheffield-kidsworld-cck), Choa Chu Kang · 433 CHOA CHU KANG AVE 4 #01-535 · 3 min walk from Choa Chu Kang MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2010
- [Ace @ Work Childcare](https://lookup.sg/biz/ace-work-childcare), Choa Chu Kang · 703 CHOA CHU KANG STREET 53 #01-54 · 8 min walk from Choa Chu Kang MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2012
- [Carpe Diem Starlets 1](https://lookup.sg/biz/carpe-diem-starlets-1), Choa Chu Kang · 110 TECK WHYE LANE #01-586 · 3 min walk from Teck Whye LRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2012
- [Carpe Diem Starlets 2](https://lookup.sg/biz/carpe-diem-starlets-2), Choa Chu Kang · 120 TECK WHYE LANE #01-808 · 2 min walk from Keat Hong LRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2012
- [Little Footprints Preschool Asia](https://lookup.sg/biz/little-footprints-preschool-asia), Choa Chu Kang · 803B KEAT HONG CLOSE #01-132 KEAT HONG PRIDE · 4 min walk from South View LRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2012
- [Little Footprints Preschool Asia](https://lookup.sg/biz/little-footprints-preschool-asia-choa-chu-kang), Choa Chu Kang · 805C KEAT HONG CLOSE #01-64 KEAT HONG PRIDE · 11 min walk from South View LRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2012
- [Little Footprints Preschool Asia](https://lookup.sg/biz/little-footprints-preschool-asia-680427), Choa Chu Kang · 427 CHOA CHU KANG AVENUE 4 #01-186 · 7 min walk from South View LRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2012
- [Learningwell Preschool @ Teck Whye](https://lookup.sg/biz/learningwell-preschool-teck-whye), Choa Chu Kang · 151 JALAN TECK WHYE #01-21 · 1 min walk from Phoenix LRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2013
- [Mindchamps Preschool @Junction 10 Pte](https://lookup.sg/biz/mindchamps-preschool-junction-10-pte), Choa Chu Kang · 1 WOODLANDS ROAD #02-15 THE TENNERY · 1 min walk from Bukit Panjang MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2014
- [Star Learners @ Cck Sports Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/star-learners-cck-sports-centre), Choa Chu Kang · 1 CHOA CHU KANG STREET 53 #01-01 CHOA CHU KANG SPORTS CENTRE · 8 min walk from Choa Chu Kang MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2014
- [Smi Berriis Preschool](https://lookup.sg/biz/smi-berriis-preschool), Choa Chu Kang · 620 CHOA CHU KANG STREET 62 #01-18 · 2 min walk from Yew Tee MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2015
- [Creativeland Childcare And Development Centre@Yew Tee](https://lookup.sg/biz/creativeland-childcare-and-development-centre-yew-tee), Choa Chu Kang · 634 CHOA CHU KANG NORTH 6 #01-289 · 3 min walk from Yew Tee MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2016
- [Heartyland Infant Care](https://lookup.sg/biz/heartyland-infant-care), Choa Chu Kang · 35 TECK WHYE AVENUE #02-02 CHUA CHU KANG COMMUNITY CLUB · 5 min walk from Keat Hong LRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2017
- [Star Learners @ Cck Central](https://lookup.sg/biz/star-learners-cck-central), Choa Chu Kang · 229 CHOA CHU KANG CENTRAL #01-139 · 2 min walk from South View LRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2019
- [Little Dolphins Playskool](https://lookup.sg/biz/little-dolphins-playskool-choa-chu-kang), Choa Chu Kang · 276 CHOA CHU KANG AVE 2 #01-309 · 2 min walk from South View LRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2026
- [Little Footprints Preschool](https://lookup.sg/biz/little-footprints-preschool-choa-chu-kang), Choa Chu Kang · 533 CHOA CHU KANG STREET 51 #02-01 · 9 min walk from Choa Chu Kang MRT · ECDA licensed
- [Pcf Sparkletots Preschool @ Chua Chu Kang Blk 123 (Cc)](https://lookup.sg/biz/pcf-sparkletots-preschool-chua-chu-kang-blk-123-cc), Choa Chu Kang · 123 TECK WHYE LANE #01-864 · 1 min walk from Keat Hong LRT · ECDA licensed
- [Pcf Sparkletots Preschool @ Keat Hong Blk 435 (Cc)](https://lookup.sg/biz/pcf-sparkletots-preschool-keat-hong-blk-435-cc), Choa Chu Kang · 435 CHOA CHU KANG AVENUE 4 #01-513 · 4 min walk from Choa Chu Kang MRT · ECDA licensed

## 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.