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Student Care Centres in Singapore: 60 student care centres · school-based student care centre typically S$230–S$290 per month

Updated October 2026How we rank
Student care centres look after Primary 1 to Secondary 2 children after school. School-based centres typically charge about $230–$295 a month. Working families earning up to $4,500 a month can get Student Care Fee Assistance (SCFA), and from January 2027 the ceiling rises to $6,500. Only MSF-registered centres can give SCFA.

12 of the best-documented student care centres in Singapore

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Longest-running student care centres

By ACRA registration date. Track record is one of the few things you can verify before you hire.

How much do student care centres charge in Singapore?

Fees are monthly and usually include tea break and homework supervision. Most centres also charge a deposit and a registration fee. The figures below are before SCFA.

  • School-based student care centre

    S$230–S$290 per month

    From 2025–2026 fee notices at Punggol View, Greendale, De La Salle, Opera Estate and Concord primary schools.

  • Registration fee

    S$20–S$65 one-off

  • Deposit

    S$230–S$290 one-off

    Usually one month's fee. Usually refundable.

  • Net fee for the lowest SCFA income tier

    S$5 per month (median)

    MSF figure for families at the top subsidy tier.

Sources: Punggol View Primary SCC fees; Greendale Primary SCC newsletter 2026; Opera Estate Primary SCC 2026; Concord Primary SCC 2025; MSF: Childcare, preschool and after-school care subsidies. Prices in SGD, before GST unless stated.

What licence should a student care centre have?

  • Registration as SCFA administrator

    Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) · Optional accreditation

    Registration is voluntary, but every school-based centre is registered. Registered centres must meet MSF standards for supervision, premises, safety, hygiene and programme, and MSF audits them. Only registered centres can give SCFA. All centres must comply with the Children and Young Persons Act.

    Check the official register

How to choose a student care centre

  • Student care centres do not need a licence, unlike preschools. Choose one registered with MSF if you want MSF's standards and audits, or if you might qualify for SCFA.
  • School-based centres save your child the commute and are usually the cheapest. Community-based centres may offer longer hours, school pick-up and more enrichment.
  • Check the SCFA table before you rule a centre out. For example, a household earning $3,000 or less a month gets 60% or more of a sub-$295 fee covered.
  • Ask how homework is supervised. Is it just quiet time, or do staff check the work and tell you about problems?
  • Check opening hours during the school holidays and on PSLE days, and whether full-day holiday care costs extra.

Red flags

  • A centre that is not registered with MSF but implies it can give government subsidies.
  • No clear sign-in and sign-out procedure for who can collect your child.
  • Very high child-to-staff ratios, or staff who keep changing.
  • Non-refundable deposits or vague terms for withdrawing.

Questions to ask before you book

  • Are you registered with MSF to administer SCFA?
  • What does the monthly fee include (meals, holiday programme, enrichment)?
  • How many children does each staff member look after?
  • What are the hours during school holidays?
  • What is the notice period for withdrawing, and is the deposit refundable?

Questions about student care centres in Singapore

How much does student care cost in Singapore?

School-based student care centres charged about $230 to $290 a month in 2025–2026, based on primary school fee notices. MSF has reported a median fee of about $295 at registered centres. Community-based centres with transport or enrichment can cost more. Most centres also ask for a one-month deposit and a registration fee of $20–$65.

Who qualifies for Student Care Fee Assistance (SCFA)?

SCFA is for children aged 7 to 14 (Primary 1 to Secondary 2) at an MSF-registered centre. Both parents must be working, and gross household income must be $4,500 or less (or $1,125 per capita for families of five or more). The child must be a Singapore Citizen, or a PR with a citizen in the immediate family. From January 2027, the ceiling rises to $6,500 ($1,625 per capita). Apply through SupportGoWhere.

How much does SCFA cover?

It depends on income. For centres charging under $295 a month, SCFA covers a percentage of the fee, from 98% for households earning $1,500 or less down to 20% for $4,001–$4,500. For centres charging $295 or more, it is a fixed amount of up to $290. MSF reports that families at the top tier pay a median of about $5 a month.

Do student care centres need a licence?

No. Unlike preschools, student care centres do not need a licence. All school-based centres are registered with MSF. Community-based centres register only if they want to give SCFA, and registered centres must meet MSF standards and are audited. Every centre must comply with laws such as the Children and Young Persons Act. MSF said in 2026 that it is reviewing the student care sector.

How many student care centres are there in Singapore?

Lookup lists 60 student care centres in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Jurong West (7). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.