PRIVATE OPERATOR

Charis Montessori @ Elim

Verified fees

5 programmes Licensed to 2027

Estimated monthly fees

$1,800/monthbefore subsidy · Playgroup · 18 mths–2 yrs · Full Day

≈ $1,310/mo for Singapore Citizens after −$490 subsidy (Basic $300 + Additional $190)

Estimate — confirm with the ECDA calculator.
Official ECDA rates · published 18 Nov 2025.

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Charis Montessori

Private Preschool

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Private operator · No scheme capLive data· updated 15 Jul 2026

What you'll pay at Charis Montessori @ Elim

The monthly fees Charis Montessori @ Elim files with ECDA, by citizenship. Singapore-Citizen families can apply ECDA subsidies — plan your real cost below.

✅ Verified dataChildcare centreGovt subsidy eligibleMeals providedSchool busLicensed to 20275 programmes

📍 How it compares nearbyfrom $1,800/mo (SC)

9 of 15 have spaces now

14th most affordable of 15 similar centres nearby · cheaper than 7% — Among the pricier nearby

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2What you'll really pay (monthly)

$1,800 /mo before subsidy

$1,310/month

after −$490/mo subsidy (Basic $300 + Additional $190)

Year 1 all-in≈ $15,820

Fees ($1,310 × 12)$15,720
Registration (once)+ $100

Year 2 onward ≈ $15,720/yr · + up to $170/yr optional

How is this calculated?

Monthly fees are Charis Montessori @ Elim's figures as filed with ECDA. The subsidy reflects your selected income + work status (Basic + Additional, Singapore-Citizen child, full-day) at current ECDA rates — an estimate to confirm on ECDA's own calculator. Optional extras (uniform, insurance, materials) are kept out of the headline.

Monthly fees — Full Dayper child · before GST

Level	SC	SC after subsidy	PR	Foreigner
Playgroup (18mo–2)	$1,800	$1,500	$1,800	$1,800
Pre-Nursery (4 yrs)	$1,800	$1,500	$1,800	$1,800
Nursery (4 yrs)	$1,800	$1,500	$1,800	$1,800
K1 (5 yrs)	$1,800	$1,500	$1,800	$1,800
K2 (6 yrs)	$1,800	$1,500	$1,800	$1,800

Monthly fees — Half Day AMper child · before GST

Level	SC	SC after subsidy	PR	Foreigner
Playgroup (18mo–2)	$1,500	$1,350	$1,500	$1,500
Pre-Nursery (4 yrs)	$1,500	$1,350	$1,500	$1,500
Nursery (4 yrs)	$1,500	$1,350	$1,500	$1,500
K1 (5 yrs)	$1,500	$1,350	$1,500	$1,500
K2 (6 yrs)	$1,500	$1,350	$1,500	$1,500

SC after subsidy = SC fee minus the ECDA Basic Subsidy for working-mother families (rate varies by service model — e.g. $300/mo full-day childcare, $600/mo full-day infant; half-day & flexi are pro-rated lower). Lower-income working mothers may qualify for Additional Subsidy on top — use the ECDA calculator.

Other charges & when you pay them

On enrolment you also pay ≈ $100 once(registration + deposit), on top of the first month's fee.

Pay once

Stationeries, art and craft materials, school bags and folders · optional$10
Mattress/mattress covers/stack cots · optional$50
Registration fee$100
Uniforms / PE Attire · optional$100

Recurring / optional

Insurance · Annually$10

Charges as filed by the centre with ECDA. "Optional" items are not compulsory. GST (9%) may apply.

Good to know

Fees come straight from the ECDA government feed and refresh automatically. GST (9%) applies on the gross fee. Confirm enrolment specifics with Charis Montessori @ Elim.

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✅Verified ECDA data📋Licensed (valid to 2027)

Licence validity12-month term

Issued Feb 2026Renews Feb 2027

Valid · 7 months left· renews 21 Feb 2027

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Address

1079,SERANGOON ROAD,ELIM CHURCH,328182

Singapore 328182

Scheme · Operator

Private Preschool

Charis Montessori

Centre code: PT9741

Where it is— OneMap tile

Pinned at 1.32389, 103.86427. The scheme-coloured dots are the 5 nearest Private Preschool sibling centres — tap one to open it.

Nearest MOE Primary Schools— P1 Phase 2C signal

Many parents enrol at a preschool that's walking-distance to a desired primary school so the child grows familiar with the neighbourhood — and gets the Phase 2C distance priority when P1 registration comes around. Below: the three closest MOE primary schools to Charis Montessori @ Elim by straight-line distance.

Note: MOE Phase 2C / 2C-Supplementary eligibility uses OneMap road-network distance from your home postcode, which can differ from the straight-line numbers here. For exact eligibility from your home address, use our P1 Registration Calculator.

5 nearest Private Preschool centres— same scheme · within easy travel

Compare with other schemes— nearest of each tier

Different ECDA / MOE tiers have different fee caps, age ranges and hours. Here's the nearest centre of each alternative scheme.

Singapore preschool fees · 2026

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.

MOE Kindergarten

Government · K1–K2 half-day

SC / mo

$160

PR / mo

$320

FR / mo

Not published

ECDA Anchor Operator

Government-supported childcare · 5 operators

SC / mo

$610

PR / mo

est. $835 – $910

FR / mo

est. $1,080 – $1,280

ECDA Partner Operator

Government-supported childcare · 33 operators (2026–2030 term)

SC / mo

$650

PR / mo

Varies

FR / mo

Varies

MK-EYC pathway

Early years centre → partner MK · eligible children continue at K1

SC / mo

est. $640 – $665

PR / mo

est. $900 – $910

FR / mo

est. $1,080 – $1,280

Private preschool

No ECDA cap · operator-set · estimates

SC / mo

$1,500 – $2,500

PR / mo

$1,500 – $2,500

FR / mo

$1,800 – $3,500

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

SC figures are official MOE/ECDA fee caps (excl. GST). PR & Foreigner figures prefixed est. are operator-surveyed estimates (May 2026), not government caps; POP PR/FR vary by operator. MOE does not publish a Foreigner rate for MK. Childcare subsidies (ECDA) and kindergarten assistance (KiFAS, MOE) are separate schemes — private kindergartens do not receive KiFAS.

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.

ECDA subsidy eligibility

Who qualifies for ECDA childcare subsidies?

eligibility at a glance — Basic & Additional Subsidies

Layer 1 · Basic

Basic Subsidy.

All SC children enrolled in ECDA-licensed infant or childcare centres.

Automatic — no application form required.

Childcare

$300/mo

Infant care

$600/mo

Layer 2 · Additional

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

Up to · Childcare

$467/mo

Up to · Infant

$710/mo

Basic / Additional childcare subsidies are for SC children in ECDA-licensed infant or childcare centres.MOE Kindergarten uses KiFAS for eligible SC children — a separate scheme.Source: ECDA · verified May 2026

Frequently asked— about Charis Montessori @ Elim

Q1What is the address of Charis Montessori @ Elim?

Charis Montessori @ Elim is located at 1079,SERANGOON ROAD,ELIM CHURCH,328182, Singapore 328182 in the Kallang planning area.

Q2What scheme does Charis Montessori @ Elim belong to?

Charis Montessori @ Elim is an Private Preschool centre operated by Charis Montessori. Private (non-scheme) preschools and kindergartens set their own fees. Childcare centres licensed by ECDA may still accept Basic and Additional Subsidy for eligible Singapore Citizen children, but are not bound by the AOP/POP fee caps.

Q3What is the phone number for Charis Montessori @ Elim?

Call Charis Montessori @ Elim at 90062621. For enrolment enquiries, check directly with the operator (Charis Montessori) as wait-list and visit hours vary by centre.

Q4Which MOE primary schools are nearest to Charis Montessori @ Elim?

The 3 closest MOE primary schools by straight-line distance are: Bendemeer Primary School (0.26 km), Hong Wen School (0.78 km), St Andrew's School (Junior) (0.84 km). Note: MOE Phase 2C/2C-Supplementary uses OneMap road distance, which can differ slightly — use our P1 Registration Calculator for official-grade eligibility.

Q5Are there other Private Preschool centres near Charis Montessori @ Elim?

Yes — the nearest Private Preschool sibling centres within walking/short-drive distance are: MAPLE BEAR EDUCARE PTE. LTD. (0.16 km), Kim Keat Christian Church Kindergarten (0.19 km), RAINBOW COVE @ KALLANG CC PTE LTD (0.71 km).

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Where it is— OneMap tile

Nearest MOE Primary Schools— P1 Phase 2C signal

5 nearest Private Preschool centres— same scheme · within easy travel

Compare with other schemes— nearest of each tier

Monthly feeat a glance.

Who qualifies for ECDA childcare subsidies?

Frequently asked— about Charis Montessori @ Elim

What you'll pay at Charis Montessori @ Elim

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