# Preschools & Childcare in Pasir Ris

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: 58
- Matched to a government licence/register: 46
- 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)
- [Nuture Tots Pre-School](https://lookup.sg/biz/nuture-tots-pre-school), Pasir Ris · 515 ELIAS ROAD PASIR RIS BEACH PARK · 11 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2004
- [Children's Cove Preschool Pasir Ris](https://lookup.sg/biz/childrens-cove-preschool-pasir-ris), Pasir Ris · 443 PASIR RIS DRIVE 6 #03-02 · 12 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2013
- [Zulfa Kindergarten @ Pasir Ris](https://lookup.sg/biz/zulfa-kindergarten-pasir-ris), Pasir Ris · 626 PASIR RIS DRIVE 3 #01-302 · 15 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2020
- [Bethesda (Pasir Ris) Kindergarten](https://lookup.sg/biz/bethesda-pasir-ris-kindergarten), Pasir Ris · 11 PASIR RIS DRIVE 2 BEDOK BETHESDA MISSION CHURCH · 19 min walk from Tampines East MRT · ECDA licensed
- [My First Skool](https://lookup.sg/biz/my-first-skool-510197), Pasir Ris · 197 PASIR RIS STREET 12 #01-102 · 15 min walk from Tampines East MRT · ECDA licensed
- [My First Skool](https://lookup.sg/biz/my-first-skool-510568), Pasir Ris · 568 PASIR RIS STREET 51 #01-82 · 6 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed
- [My First Skool](https://lookup.sg/biz/my-first-skool-510487), Pasir Ris · 487 PASIR RIS DRIVE 4 #01-507 · 16 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed
- [My First Skool](https://lookup.sg/biz/my-first-skool-510637), Pasir Ris · 637 PASIR RIS DRIVE 1 #01-576 · 13 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed
- [PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Pasir Ris West Blk 738 (EY)](https://lookup.sg/biz/pcf-sparkletots-preschool-pasir-ris-west-blk-738-ey), Pasir Ris · 738 Pasir Ris Drive 10 #01-21 · 20 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed
- [Little Preschool](https://lookup.sg/biz/little-preschool), Pasir Ris · 530C Pasir Ris Dr 1, #01-396 · 2 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · registered 2016
- [Learning Adventure Preschool](https://lookup.sg/biz/learning-adventure-preschool), Pasir Ris · 15 Pasir Ris Way · 13 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · registered 2019
- [Kidzmonte Child Development Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/kidzmonte-child-development-centre), Pasir Ris · 60 PASIR RIS DRIVE 3 #01-104 ARANDA COUNTRY CLUB · 13 min walk from Tampines East MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2001
- [Bright Kids @ Pasir Ris](https://lookup.sg/biz/bright-kids-pasir-ris), Pasir Ris · 764 PASIR RIS STREET 71 #01-246 · 21 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2006
- [Carpe Diem First Years](https://lookup.sg/biz/carpe-diem-first-years), Pasir Ris · 129 PASIR RIS STREET 11 #01-325 · 12 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2006
- [Jude Child Care And Child Development Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/jude-child-care-and-child-development-centre), Pasir Ris · 104 PASIR RIS STREET 12 #01-141 · 15 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 1988
- [Star Learners @ Pasir Ris](https://lookup.sg/biz/star-learners-pasir-ris), Pasir Ris · 76 PASIR RIS HEIGHTS PASIR RIS BEACH PARK · 16 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2008
- [HANIS Montessori Playhouse ( Pasir Ris )](https://lookup.sg/biz/hanis-montessori-playhouse-pasir-ris), Pasir Ris · 775 Blk 775 Pasir Ris St 71 #01-402 · 17 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2009
- [Cherie Hearts Kidz Campus](https://lookup.sg/biz/cherie-hearts-kidz-campus), Pasir Ris · 625 ELIAS ROAD #02-302 ELIAS MALL · 13 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2009
- [Sunflower Preschool @ Pasir Ris](https://lookup.sg/biz/sunflower-preschool-pasir-ris), Pasir Ris · 472 PASIR RIS DRIVE 6 #01-464 · 11 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2012
- [Genius Gems Childcare @ Changi](https://lookup.sg/biz/genius-gems-childcare-changi), Pasir Ris · 26 MARIAM CLOSE CHANGI GROVE · 19 min walk from Tampines East MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2013
- [Mlc (Pasir Ris)](https://lookup.sg/biz/mlc-pasir-ris), Pasir Ris · 735 PASIR RIS STREET 72 #02-344 PASIR RIS WEST PLAZA · 20 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2014
- [My World Preschool](https://lookup.sg/biz/my-world-preschool-pasir-ris), Pasir Ris · 575 PASIR RIS STREET 53 #01-06 · 4 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2014
- [MapleBear Juniors](https://lookup.sg/biz/maplebear-juniors), Pasir Ris · 60 PASIR RIS DRIVE 3 #02-01 ARANDA COUNTRY CLUB · 14 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2016
- [Maplebear Shining Stars](https://lookup.sg/biz/maplebear-shining-stars), Pasir Ris · 77 PASIR RIS AVENUE PASIR RIS BEACH PARK · 16 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2018
- [Sunflower Preschool @ PR Town Park](https://lookup.sg/biz/sunflower-preschool-pr-town-park), Pasir Ris · 553 PASIR RIS ST 51 #01-111 · 8 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2019
- [Brainy Bunch Pasir Ris](https://lookup.sg/biz/brainy-bunch-pasir-ris), Pasir Ris · 273 PASIR RIS STREET 21 #01-498 · 16 min walk from Tampines East MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2020
- [HANIS Montessori Playhouse ( Elias Mall )](https://lookup.sg/biz/hanis-montessori-playhouse-elias-mall), Pasir Ris · 623 ELIAS ROAD #02-01 ELIAS MALL · 12 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2020
- [Star Learners @ Elias](https://lookup.sg/biz/star-learners-elias), Pasir Ris · 146 PASIR RIS ROAD PASIR RIS BEACH PARK · 12 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2021
- [Camberley Loyang Pre-School Private](https://lookup.sg/biz/camberley-loyang-pre-school-private), Pasir Ris · 14 JALAN CHELAGI BUKIT LOYANG ESTATE · 14 min walk from Tampines East MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2022
- [Josiah Montessori - Pasir Ris](https://lookup.sg/biz/josiah-montessori-pasir-ris), Pasir Ris · 1 PASIR RIS TERRACE PASIR RIS BEACH PARK · 12 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · ECDA licensed · registered 2022

## 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.