ECDA's Anchor Operator (AOP) scheme appoints just five operators — PCF Sparkletots, NTUC My First Skool, M.Y World, Skool4Kidz and E-Bridge — who receive the highest government funding and cap Singapore Citizen childcare at S$610/month, the lowest regulated fee in Singapore. Browse all 643 AOP centres by area, operator, or postcode above.
What AOP means for Singapore parents
Childcare fee cap·SC
S$610/mo
Highest government funding. Guaranteed by ECDA Anchor Operator appointment, excluding GST.
Infant care fee cap·SC
S$1,290/mo
Maximum infant care fee for Singapore Citizen children at AOP centres, excluding GST. Subject to ECDA subsidies.
National scale·AOP
643centres
5 anchor operators run 643 centres — roughly a third of all ECDA-licensed childcare nationally.
Where AOP fits
Singapore's 3-tier preschool landscape.
ECDA groups full-day childcare and infant-care providers into three tiers based on government funding and the fee caps that come with it. AOP centres sit at the top — the deepest subsidy, the lowest fee cap, and the largest combined network in Singapore.
Tier 1 · Anchor Operator (AOP)
S$610/mo
SC childcare cap, ex GST
Highest government funding, lowest fee cap. Just five operators nationwide:
PCF Sparkletots · NTUC My First Skool · M.Y World · Skool4Kidz · E-Bridge
Tier 2 · Partner Operator (POP)
S$650/mo
SC childcare cap, ex GST · 2026–2030
Subsidised commercial & non-profit chains under ECDA quality benchmarks. 380 centres, 33 operators:
Carpe Diem · Star Learners · Little Footprints · Sunflower & 29 more
Tier 3 · Private (no cap)
S$1.2k+/mo
Market rate, typically S$1,200–S$2,500+
Independent of AOP/POP schemes. Operators set their own fees, often justified by specialised curricula or premium facilities:
MindChamps · MapleBear · Chiltern House · Odyssey & others
Source: ECDA Anchor Operator & Partner Operator scheme pages (ecda.gov.sg). Children at AOP and POP centres also qualify for the Working Mother basic + additional childcare subsidies. Private-tier monthly fees vary widely by brand and location; figures shown are typical market ranges, not ECDA caps.
Find your nearest AOP centre
All 643 AOP centres on the map.
Markers are colour-coded by operator — hover or tap a marker for centre details and contact information.
Where they cluster
Sengkang has the most AOP centres — 51 appointed.
Top 5 areas by AOP-centre count
- #151
- #249
- #348
- #445
- #543
AOP centres cluster in Sengkang, Tampines, Punggol — the BTO/young-family belt where ECDA prioritises affordable childcare supply alongside MOE Kindergartens.
Unlike MK (which only opens K1–K2 alongside primary schools), AOP centres cover infant care (2 mo) through kindergarten (6 yr), with full-day operating hours for working parents.
Source: ECDA Anchor Operator appointed-centre list.
643
AOP centres
5
Anchor operators
28
Planning areas
90%
By top 3 brands
Meet the 5 anchors
All 5 AOP operators by centre count.
The top 3 operators — PCF Sparkletots, My First Skool, M.Y World — alone run 576 of the 643 appointed centres (90% of the national AOP network).
- #1353
- #2168
- #355
- #436
- #531
Quick comparison
AOP, POP, or MOE Kindergarten?
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AOP centres by area.
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Ang Mo Kio (24)
Bedok (30)
Bishan (12)
Bukit Batok (23)
Bukit Merah (16)
Bukit Panjang (22)
Bukit Timah (1)
Choa Chu Kang (29)
Clementi (14)
Geylang (17)
Hougang (30)
Jurong East (12)
Jurong West (43)
Kallang (16)
Marine Parade (3)
Novena (4)
Outram (3)
Pasir Ris (14)
Punggol (48)
Queenstown (15)
Sembawang (29)
Sengkang (51)
Serangoon (10)
Tampines (49)
Tengah (14)
Toa Payoh (29)
Woodlands (45)
Yishun (40)
Appointed operators
All 5 AOP operators.
The five operators appointed by ECDA as Anchor Operators — the highest tier of government-funded childcare in Singapore.
Parents ask, we answer
Frequently asked questions.
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Monthly feeat a glance.
five tiers, side-by-side — where does your centre sit?
Singapore preschool monthly fees, 2026. SC fee caps shown for AOP/POP; PR + Foreigner fees vary by operator. Childcare subsidies (ECDA) and kindergarten subsidies (KiFAS, MOE) are separate schemes — eligibility below.
Government-supported childcare · 5 operators
Government-supported childcare · 33 operators (2026–2030 term)
Early years centre → partner MK · eligible children continue at K1
No ECDA cap · operator-set · estimates
| Scheme | Ages · Hours | SC / mo | PR / mo | Foreigner / mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MOE Kindergarten Government · K1–K2 half-day | 5 – 6 yrs 4-hour session | $160 | $320 | Not published |
ECDA Anchor Operator Government-supported childcare · 5 operators | 2 mo – 6 yrs Full-day (typ. 7am – 7pm) | $610 | est. $835 – $910 | est. $1,080 – $1,280 |
ECDA Partner Operator Government-supported childcare · 33 operators (2026–2030 term) | 2 mo – 6 yrs Full-day (typ. 7am – 7pm) | $650 | Varies | Varies |
MK-EYC pathway Early years centre → partner MK · eligible children continue at K1 | 2 mo – 4 yrs Full-day | est. $640 – $665 | est. $900 – $910 | est. $1,080 – $1,280 |
Private preschool No ECDA cap · operator-set · estimates | Varies (typ. 18 mo – 6 yrs) Varies | $1,500 – $2,500 | $1,500 – $2,500 | $1,800 – $3,500 |
On private preschools
No ECDA fee cap; fees vary by operator. Some ECDA-licensed childcare centres may still qualify for childcare subsidies for SC children. Private kindergartens do not receive KiFAS. Verify with operator.
Fees verified May 2026 from MOE + ECDA published caps. Excludes GST + uniform / registration fees.
Who qualifies for ECDA childcare subsidies?
eligibility at a glance — Basic & Additional Subsidies
Basic Subsidy.
All SC children enrolled in ECDA-licensed infant or childcare centres.
Automatic — no application form required.
Additional Subsidy.
Needs BOTH conditions met:
- aMain applicant works ≥ 56 hours/month
- bGross monthly household income ≤ $12,000 or gross per-capita income ≤ $3,000