# Student Care Centres in Singapore

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.

## Key facts
- Listings: 60
- Median years in business: 18

## Prices 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.

| Service | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |

## Licences
- **Registration as SCFA administrator** (Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), optional): 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: https://www.msf.gov.sg/what-we-do/student-care/for-parents/student-care-fee-assistance

## How to choose
- 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.

## Listings (top 30)
- [Raffles Student Care Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/raffles-student-care-centre), Hougang · Hougang Green Shopping Mall, 21 Hougang St 51 · 9 min walk from Buangkok MRT · registered 2008
- [Fruitful Student Care and Enrichment Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/fruitful-student-care-and-enrichment-centre), Choa Chu Kang · BLK 210 Choa Chu Kang Central, B1-162 · 5 min walk from South View LRT · registered 2019
- [Care Corner Student Care Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/care-corner-student-care-centre), Woodlands · Block 321 Woodlands Street 32, #01-227 · 7 min walk from Marsiling MRT
- [CNL Schoolhouse - Infant, Child and Student Care](https://lookup.sg/biz/cnl-schoolhouse-infant-child-and-student-care), Jurong West · 5 Jurong West Street 74, Level 4 · 17 min walk from Pioneer MRT
- [KidzWise Student Care and Education Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/kidzwise-student-care-and-education-centre), Yishun · 1 Yishun Industrial Street 1, #08-21 A'Posh BizHub · 13 min walk from Yishun MRT
- [In Genius Student Care](https://lookup.sg/biz/in-genius-student-care), Clementi · 431 Clementi Ave 3, #01-356 · 5 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Kidsville Student Care Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/kidsville-student-care-centre), Yishun · 220 Yishun Street 21, Block 220 · 5 min walk from Yishun MRT
- [Hope Student Care Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/hope-student-care-centre), Hougang · 455 Hougang Ave 10 · 8 min walk from Buangkok MRT
- [MindChamps MindSpace @ Alexandra | After School Student Care for P1-P5](https://lookup.sg/biz/mindchamps-mindspace-alexandra-after-school-student-care-for-p1-p5), Bukit Merah · 2 Leng Kee Rd, #03-02 Thye Hong Centre · 4 min walk from Redhill MRT
- [Happy Learners Student Care & Tuition Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/happy-learners-student-care-and-tuition-centre), Yishun · 1 Yishun Industrial Street 1, #03-11/12 A POSH Bizhub · 14 min walk from Yishun MRT
- [Dedicated Student Care Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/dedicated-student-care-centre), Woodlands · Blk 601 Woodlands Dr 42 · 7 min walk from Admiralty MRT · registered 1994
- [Dedicated Student Care Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/dedicated-student-care-centre-woodlands), Woodlands · Block 351 Woodlands Ave 1, #01-721 · 6 min walk from Woodlands MRT · registered 1994
- [Careland Student Care Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/careland-student-care-centre), Hougang · 311 Hougang Ave 5, Block 311 · 7 min walk from Hougang MRT · registered 1994
- [Brightstars Student Care Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/brightstars-student-care-centre), Jurong West · 730 Jurong West St 72 · 13 min walk from Pioneer MRT · registered 2013
- [CCK Student Care and Enrichment Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/cck-student-care-and-enrichment-centre), Choa Chu Kang · Blk 214 Choa Chu Kang Central, B1-230 · 4 min walk from Choa Chu Kang MRT · registered 2016
- [Oasis Student Care](https://lookup.sg/biz/oasis-student-care), Woodlands · 31 Woodlands Cl, #01-03 · 8 min walk from Admiralty MRT
- [Oasis Student Care @Jurong West](https://lookup.sg/biz/oasis-student-care-jurong-west), Jurong West · 745 Jurong West Street 73, B1-57 · 13 min walk from Pioneer MRT
- [Sailors Student Care](https://lookup.sg/biz/sailors-student-care), Hougang · 437 Hougang Ave 8, B1-1521 · 7 min walk from Hougang MRT
- [Ark Student Care Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/ark-student-care-centre), Bukit Batok · 151 Bukit Batok Street 11 · 7 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT
- [Ai Zi Student Care & Learning Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/ai-zi-student-care-and-learning-centre), Toa Payoh · 206 Toa Payoh N · 2 min walk from Braddell MRT
- [Kinder Growth Student Care and Learning Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/kinder-growth-student-care-and-learning-centre), Bukit Timah · 144 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, #04-12 #B1-27 #02-37 Beauty World Centre · 1 min walk from Beauty World MRT
- [MindChamps MindSpace @ Punggol (Marina Country Club) | After School Student Care P1-P5 | MindChamps Enrichment & PSLE P1-P6](https://lookup.sg/biz/mindchamps-mindspace-punggol-marina-country-club-after-school-student), Punggol · MindSpace Punggol, 11 Northshore Dr, #02-02 Marina Country Club · 4 min walk from Samudera LRT
- [My Learning Loft Student Care & Tuition Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/my-learning-loft-student-care-and-tuition-centre), Clementi · 443 Clementi Ave 3 #01-63 (@Level 2 · 2 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Canopy Student Care](https://lookup.sg/biz/canopy-student-care), Bukit Merah · The Beo Crescent, 46 Jalan Bukit Ho Swee · 3 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [Cumulo Kidz Student Care @ Tampines Point](https://lookup.sg/biz/cumulo-kidz-student-care-tampines-point), Tampines · 2 Tampines Central 6, #08-03 · 2 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Enrichkidz Academy (Student Care)](https://lookup.sg/biz/enrichkidz-academy-student-care), Serangoon · Block 151 Serangoon North Ave. 2, #01-23 · 19 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Oasis Student Care @Choa Chu Kang](https://lookup.sg/biz/oasis-student-care-choa-chu-kang), Choa Chu Kang · Blk 284 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 3 #B1-330 · 4 min walk from South View LRT
- [PCF Bukit Batok Student Care Services](https://lookup.sg/biz/pcf-bukit-batok-student-care-services), Bukit Batok · Blk 21 Bukit Batok Central, Community Club · 3 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT
- [Graceland Student Care Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/graceland-student-care-centre), Jurong West · 517 Jurong West Street 52, #01-87 · 3 min walk from Lakeside MRT
- [Little T Star Student Care @Yishun](https://lookup.sg/biz/little-t-star-student-care-yishun), Yishun · 729 Yishun Street 71, #01-119 · 6 min walk from Yishun MRT

## By area
- Jurong West: 7
- Yishun: 7
- Choa Chu Kang: 5
- Hougang: 5
- Woodlands: 5
- Bukit Batok: 4
- Clementi: 4
- Bedok: 3
- Bukit Merah: 3
- Ang Mo Kio: 2
- Geylang: 2
- Punggol: 2
- Serangoon: 2
- Bishan: 1
- Bukit Timah: 1

## FAQs
### 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.

## Sources
- MSF: Student Care Fee Assistance: https://www.msf.gov.sg/what-we-do/student-care/for-parents/student-care-fee-assistance
- ask.gov.sg: What is SCFA?: https://ask.gov.sg/msf/questions/clwr714ma004us6kbfwerwydw
- MSF: Licensing and regulation of student care centres (Feb 2026): https://www.msf.gov.sg/media-room/article/licensing-and-regulation-of-student-care-centres-in-singapore
- Dollar Bureau: SCFA guide (subsidy table): https://dollarbureau.com/blog/student-care-fee-assistance-scheme/

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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.