Most Affordable Preschools
in Novena
26 of 33 preschools in Novena publish a fee — the cheapest is from S$610/month, the median is S$1765/month. 8 are government-fee-capped (the most affordable), 25 are private. Fees shown are “from” prices before ECDA subsidy — use the subsidy calculator to estimate your net cost.
33
total preschools
S$610
cheapest from /mo
S$1765
median fee /mo
8
govt fee-capped
10
offer infant care
8
SPARK-certified
Fee ranking in Novena
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Blk 85 Whampoa DriveAOP | S$610/mo | View | ||
| 🥈 | PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Whampoa Blk 105 (CC)AOP | S$610/mo | View | ||
| 🥉 | PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Whampoa Blk 85 (DS)AOP | S$610/mo | View | ||
| 4 | Tenteram PeakAOP | S$610/mo | View | ||
| 5 | LEARNING VISION TAN TOCK SENG HOSPITALPOP | S$650/mo | View | ||
| 6 | LITTLE FOOTPRINTS PRESCHOOL PTE. LTD.POP | S$650/mo | View | ||
| 7 | SUNFLOWER PRESCHOOL @ BALESTIER PTE. LTD.POP | S$650/mo | View | ||
| 8 | KINDERLAND PRESCHOOLPOP | S$680/mo | View | ||
| 9 | Little Footprints Preschool Pte LtdPrivate | S$1,280/mo | View | ||
| 10 | Little Olive Tree (Thomson)Private | S$1,500/mo | View | ||
| 11 | RAFFLES HOUSE PRESCHOOL (ROBIN CLOSE)Private | S$1,580/mo | View | ||
| 12 | RAFFLES HOUSE PRESCHOOL PTE LTDPrivate | S$1,580/mo | View | ||
| 13 | CHILDREN'S COVE PTE. LTD.Private | S$1,750/mo | View | ||
| 14 | MapleBear Playworks Pte.Ltd.Private | S$1,780/mo | View | ||
| 15 | Little Paddington Preschool Balmoral Private LimitedPrivate | S$1,899/mo | View | ||
| 16 | CHILDREN'S COVE PRESCHOOL PTE. LTD.Private | S$1,935/mo | View | ||
| 17 | KIDDIWINKIE SCHOOLHOUSE @ NOVENA PTE. LTD.Private | S$2,000/mo | View | ||
| 18 | Pre-School By-The-Park (Evans)Private | S$2,016/mo | View | ||
| 19 | Maple Bear NewtonPrivate | S$2,080/mo | View | ||
| 20 | MapleBear NovenaPrivate | S$2,096/mo | View | ||
| 21 | The Schoolhouse Gentle RoadPrivate | S$2,250/mo | View | ||
| 22 | HOUSE ON THE HILL PTE. LTD.Private | S$2,360/mo | View | ||
| 23 | Mindchamps Preschool @ Stevens Pte. Ltd.Private | S$2,405/mo | View | ||
| 24 | MINDCHAMPS PRESCHOOL @ ZHONGSHAN PARK PTE. LTD.Private | S$2,470/mo | View | ||
| 25 | ETONHOUSE PRE-SCHOOL PTE LTDPrivate | S$2,566.45/mo | View | ||
| 26 | The Schoolhouse BuckleyPrivate | S$2,600/mo | View | ||
| Fee not published (7 centres) | |||||
| — | BARKER ROAD METHODIST CHURCH LITTLE LIGHTS PRESCHOOL - BARKER | Contact centre | View | ||
| — | BrainFit School House Pte Ltd | Contact centre | View | ||
| — | Far Eastern Kindergarten | Contact centre | View | ||
| — | HEARTFIELD KINDERGARTEN PTE LTD | Contact centre | View | ||
| — | Little Woods Montessori | Contact centre | View | ||
| — | MFC KINDERGARTEN | Contact centre | View | ||
| — | Newton Kindergarten | 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 Novena
Affordable preschools in Novena— parents ask!
Q1What's the cheapest preschool in Novena?
The most affordable preschool in Novena by published fee is Blk 85 Whampoa Drive, from S$610/month (Singapore Citizen, before ECDA subsidy). Second is PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Whampoa Blk 105 (CC) at S$610/month. That is the lowest published “from” rate among the 26 centres that disclose fees in Novena. 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 Novena?
Published Singapore Citizen fees in Novena range from S$610 to S$2600/month, with a median of S$1765/month across the 26 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 Novena?
Yes — 8 of the 33 preschools in Novena 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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