# Preschools & Childcare in Marine Parade

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: 55
- Matched to a government licence/register: 32
- Median years in business: 15

## 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)
- [Kinderland Preschool](https://lookup.sg/biz/kinderland-preschool), Katong · 87 MARINE PARADE CENTRAL #03-203 · 1 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 1987
- [Shaws Cdlc @ Katong Private](https://lookup.sg/biz/shaws-cdlc-katong-private), Marine Parade · 4A BOSCOMBE ROAD · 9 min walk from Tanjong Katong MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2011
- [Little Skittles International Preschool](https://lookup.sg/biz/little-skittles-international-preschool), Marine Parade · 11 MARGATE ROAD · 3 min walk from Katong Park MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2017
- [Bright Learners Preschool](https://lookup.sg/biz/bright-learners-preschool), Katong · 217 East Coast Road #03-01 Tides · 4 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · ECDA licensed
- [My First Skool](https://lookup.sg/biz/my-first-skool-katong), Katong · 80 Marine Parade Road #04-08 Parkway Parade Shopping Centre · 2 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · ECDA licensed
- [My First Skool](https://lookup.sg/biz/my-first-skool-marine-parade), Marine Parade · 18 MARINE TERRACE #01-108 · 4 min walk from Marine Terrace MRT · ECDA licensed
- [United World Preschool (UWP) - East Coast, Katong](https://lookup.sg/biz/united-world-preschool-uwp-east-coast-katong), Katong · 112 EAST COAST ROAD #03-09 112 KATONG · 3 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · ECDA licensed
- [Carpe Diem Childcare](https://lookup.sg/biz/carpe-diem-childcare), Katong · 1 MARINE PARADE CENTRAL #05-01 PARKWAY CENTRE · 1 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2003
- [Mfc Kindergarten](https://lookup.sg/biz/mfc-kindergarten), Marine Parade · 11 BROADRICK ROAD · 6 min walk from Katong Park MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 1991
- [Zee Juniors](https://lookup.sg/biz/zee-juniors), Joo Chiat · 722 DUNMAN ROAD · 12 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2007
- [Shaws Cdlc @ Mountbatten](https://lookup.sg/biz/shaws-cdlc-mountbatten), Marine Parade · 373 TANJONG KATONG ROAD KATONG POST OFFICE · 4 min walk from Tanjong Katong MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2008
- [Shaws Cdlc @ Mountbatten](https://lookup.sg/biz/shaws-cdlc-mountbatten-katong), Katong · 855 MOUNTBATTEN ROAD · 5 min walk from Tanjong Katong MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2008
- [Zee Schoolhouse](https://lookup.sg/biz/zee-schoolhouse), Marine Parade · 23 WAREHAM ROAD · 5 min walk from Dakota MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2011
- [Pink Tower Montessori](https://lookup.sg/biz/pink-tower-montessori), Katong · 252 TEMBELING ROAD #01-07 TEMBELING CENTRE · 4 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2012
- [Dreamkids Kindergarten @ East Gate](https://lookup.sg/biz/dreamkids-kindergarten-east-gate), Katong · 105 LORONG STANGEE · 3 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2014
- [Maplebear Kids' Kingdom](https://lookup.sg/biz/maplebear-kids-kingdom), Katong · 451 JOO CHIAT ROAD #04-01 KATONG POINT · 5 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2015
- [Global Tots @ Mountbatten](https://lookup.sg/biz/global-tots-mountbatten), Marine Parade · 5A CRESCENT ROAD · 5 min walk from Tanjong Katong MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2016
- [Inno Montessori Pte. Ltd,](https://lookup.sg/biz/inno-montessori-pte-ltd), Katong · 217 EAST COAST ROAD #04-01 TIDES · 4 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2017
- [Camelot Learning Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/camelot-learning-centre), Katong · 221 EAST COAST ROAD · 4 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2019
- [Hess Preschool Katong](https://lookup.sg/biz/hess-preschool-katong), Katong · 30 EAST COAST ROAD #03-06 VILLAGE HOTEL KATONG · 3 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2019
- [Adventure Tree Preschool @ Katong](https://lookup.sg/biz/adventure-tree-preschool-katong), Marine Parade · 4 CRESCENT ROAD · 3 min walk from Tanjong Katong MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2020
- [Seeds D' Learning House](https://lookup.sg/biz/seeds-d-learning-house), Katong · 252 TEMBELING ROAD #02-7 TEMBELING CENTRE · 4 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · ECDA licensed
- [Brighton Montessori Mountbatten](https://lookup.sg/biz/brighton-montessori-mountbatten), Marine Parade · 764 MOUNTBATTEN ROAD · 6 min walk from Tanjong Katong MRT · ECDA licensed
- [Kiddiwinkie Schoolhouse Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/kiddiwinkie-schoolhouse-singapore), Marine Parade · 1 BOURNEMOUTH ROAD · 3 min walk from Tanjong Katong MRT · ECDA licensed
- [Odyssey The Global Preschool Wilkinson](https://lookup.sg/biz/odyssey-the-global-preschool-wilkinson), Marine Parade · 101 WILKINSON ROAD · 6 min walk from Katong Park MRT · ECDA licensed
- [Tung Ling Preschool](https://lookup.sg/biz/tung-ling-preschool), Katong · 145 MARINE PARADE ROAD CHURCH OF SINGAPORE · 1 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · ECDA licensed
- [Blue House Childcare](https://lookup.sg/biz/blue-house-childcare), Joo Chiat · 17 RAMBAI ROAD · 9 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · ECDA licensed
- [Little Seeds Preschool](https://lookup.sg/biz/little-seeds-preschool-katong), Katong · 83 CEYLON ROAD · 9 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · ECDA licensed
- [Lorna Whiston (East Coast)](https://lookup.sg/biz/lorna-whiston-east-coast), Katong · 89 MARINE PARADE CENTRAL #02-750 · 1 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · ECDA licensed
- [PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Marine Parade Blk 46 (DS)](https://lookup.sg/biz/pcf-sparkletots-preschool-marine-parade-blk-46-ds), Marine Parade · 46 Marine Crescent #01-44 · 1 min walk from Marine Terrace 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.