Most Affordable Preschools
in Downtown Core
17 of 21 preschools in Downtown Core publish a fee — the cheapest is from S$650/month, the median is S$2450/month. 4 are government-fee-capped (the most affordable), 17 are private. Fees shown are “from” prices before ECDA subsidy — use the subsidy calculator to estimate your net cost.
21
total preschools
S$650
cheapest from /mo
S$2450
median fee /mo
4
govt fee-capped
14
offer infant care
4
SPARK-certified
Fee ranking in Downtown Core
Ranked by lowest published Singapore Citizen monthly fee (before subsidy). Centres without a published fee are listed separately at the bottom.
| # | Centre name | From (SC/mo) | Details | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | THE LITTLE SKOOL-HOUSE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTDPOP | S$650/mo | View | ||
| 🥈 | KINDERLAND PRESCHOOLPOP | S$1,290/mo | View | ||
| 🥉 | SUPERLAND PRE-SCHOOL @ KACCPrivate | S$1,500/mo | View | ||
| 4 | DA LITTLE PRESCHOOL AT CECIL PRIVATE LIMITEDPrivate | S$1,650/mo | View | ||
| 5 | Josiah MontessoriPrivate | S$2,150/mo | View | ||
| 6 | Mulberry Learning Centre @ Clarke Quay Pte LtdPrivate | S$2,200/mo | View | ||
| 7 | Mulberry Learning Centre @ OUE Pte LtdPrivate | S$2,200/mo | View | ||
| 8 | LeClare @ Shenton Pte. Ltd.Private | S$2,250/mo | View | ||
| 9 | Changemakers Academy ExplorerPrivate | S$2,450/mo | View | ||
| 10 | MINDCHAMPS CHINESE PRESCHOOL @ CECIL ST PTE LTDPrivate | S$2,470/mo | View | ||
| 11 | MINDCHAMPS PRESCHOOL@ONE RAFFLES PLACE PTE.LTDPrivate | S$2,470/mo | View | ||
| 12 | ETONHOUSE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH PRE-SCHOOL PTE.LTD.Private | S$2,481.14/mo | View | ||
| 13 | Lily Valley PreschoolPrivate | S$2,500/mo | View | ||
| 14 | SUPERLAND PRE-SCHOOL (CB) PTE. LTD.Private | S$2,500/mo | View | ||
| 15 | MindChamps Performing Arts International PreSchool @ Marina SquarePrivate | S$2,565/mo | View | ||
| 16 | Trehaus Pte LtdPrivate | S$3,000/mo | View | ||
| 17 | EtonHouse Garden School by the BayPrivate | S$3,010/mo | View | ||
| Fee not published (4 centres) | |||||
| — | AGAPE LITTLE UNI CECIL | Contact centre | View | ||
| — | GENIUS HIVE PRE-SCHOOL PTE. LTD. | Contact centre | View | ||
| — | QUALITY CENTRES (PTE. LTD.) | Contact centre | View | ||
| — | QUAYSIDE ISLE PREPARATORY SCHOOL | Contact centre | View | ||
Fees are published “from” rates for Singapore Citizens on a full-day childcare programme (or half-day for MOE Kindergartens), sourced from ECDA and MOE data. Actual fees may vary by programme and age band. Always confirm current rates directly with the centre. Net cost after subsidy depends on household income and working status — use the subsidy calculator to estimate your actual monthly fee.
Programmes available in Downtown Core
Affordable preschools in Downtown Core— parents ask!
Q1What's the cheapest preschool in Downtown Core?
The most affordable preschool in Downtown Core by published fee is THE LITTLE SKOOL-HOUSE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD, from S$650/month (Singapore Citizen, before ECDA subsidy). Second is KINDERLAND PRESCHOOL at S$1290/month. That is the lowest published “from” rate among the 17 centres that disclose fees in Downtown Core. After the ECDA Basic Subsidy (automatic for all SC children at licensed childcare centres), your net cost will be lower.
Q2How much does childcare cost in Downtown Core?
Published Singapore Citizen fees in Downtown Core range from S$650 to S$3010/month, with a median of S$2450/month across the 17 centres that publish fees.
All fees shown are before ECDA subsidy — the published “from” rates for Singapore Citizens. Working families may qualify for substantial reductions.
Use our subsidy calculator → to estimate your actual net monthly fee after ECDA subsidy.
Q3Are there subsidised (government-supported) preschools in Downtown Core?
Yes — 4 of the 21 preschools in Downtown Core are on a government-fee-capped scheme (MOE Kindergartens, ECDA AOP, or ECDA POP). These centres have fee caps set by the government.
Singapore Citizen families may receive further ECDA subsidies — use our subsidy calculator to estimate how much you would pay after subsidy.
Q4How can I lower my preschool fees?
Singapore Citizen families at ECDA-licensed childcare centres (AOP/POP) automatically receive the ECDA Basic Subsidy.
If at least one parent works ≥56 hours/month, the Additional Childcare Subsidy reduces fees further — the amount is income-tested.
MOE Kindergartens (K1–K2 half-day) offer KiFAS — a means-tested subsidy bringing fees below S$160/month for lower-income families.
Use the subsidy calculator → to see your estimated net fee based on household income.
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