Novena Planning Area · Ranked by Monthly Fee

Most Affordable Preschools
in Novena

33 centres · ranked cheapest first 💚

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 nameFrom (SC/mo)Details
🥇Blk 85 Whampoa DriveAOPS$610/moView
🥈PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Whampoa Blk 105 (CC)AOPS$610/moView
🥉PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Whampoa Blk 85 (DS)AOPS$610/moView
4Tenteram PeakAOPS$610/moView
5LEARNING VISION TAN TOCK SENG HOSPITALPOPS$650/moView
6LITTLE FOOTPRINTS PRESCHOOL PTE. LTD.POPS$650/moView
7SUNFLOWER PRESCHOOL @ BALESTIER PTE. LTD.POPS$650/moView
8KINDERLAND PRESCHOOLPOPS$680/moView
9Little Footprints Preschool Pte LtdPrivateS$1,280/moView
10Little Olive Tree (Thomson)PrivateS$1,500/moView
11RAFFLES HOUSE PRESCHOOL (ROBIN CLOSE)PrivateS$1,580/moView
12RAFFLES HOUSE PRESCHOOL PTE LTDPrivateS$1,580/moView
13CHILDREN'S COVE PTE. LTD.PrivateS$1,750/moView
14MapleBear Playworks Pte.Ltd.PrivateS$1,780/moView
15Little Paddington Preschool Balmoral Private LimitedPrivateS$1,899/moView
16CHILDREN'S COVE PRESCHOOL PTE. LTD.PrivateS$1,935/moView
17KIDDIWINKIE SCHOOLHOUSE @ NOVENA PTE. LTD.PrivateS$2,000/moView
18Pre-School By-The-Park (Evans)PrivateS$2,016/moView
19Maple Bear NewtonPrivateS$2,080/moView
20MapleBear NovenaPrivateS$2,096/moView
21The Schoolhouse Gentle RoadPrivateS$2,250/moView
22HOUSE ON THE HILL PTE. LTD.PrivateS$2,360/moView
23Mindchamps Preschool @ Stevens Pte. Ltd.PrivateS$2,405/moView
24MINDCHAMPS PRESCHOOL @ ZHONGSHAN PARK PTE. LTD.PrivateS$2,470/moView
25ETONHOUSE PRE-SCHOOL PTE LTDPrivateS$2,566.45/moView
26The Schoolhouse BuckleyPrivateS$2,600/moView
Fee not published (7 centres)
BARKER ROAD METHODIST CHURCH LITTLE LIGHTS PRESCHOOL - BARKERContact centreView
BrainFit School House Pte LtdContact centreView
Far Eastern KindergartenContact centreView
HEARTFIELD KINDERGARTEN PTE LTDContact centreView
Little Woods MontessoriContact centreView
MFC KINDERGARTENContact centreView
Newton KindergartenContact centreView

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.

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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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