Which Downtown Core centres accept under-3s (infant and toddler care)?

4 centres in Downtown Core offer infant and toddler care (typically from 2 months): AGAPE LITTLE UNI CECIL, GENIUS HIVE PRE-SCHOOL PTE. LTD., KINDERLAND PRESCHOOL, THE LITTLE SKOOL-HOUSE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD. These are ECDA AOP or POP centres whose full-day programmes cover the full 2-month to 6-year age range. MOE Kindergartens in the same area only offer K1–K2 (ages 5–6).

Singapore MOE + ECDA · Downtown Core Planning Area

21 Preschools & Kindergartens
in Downtown Core

ECDA + MOE listed centres · all on one map ✨

The Downtown Core planning area has 21 ECDA-registered and MOE-governed preschool and kindergarten centres: 4 ECDA Partner Operator. This directory unifies all schemes — MOE Kindergartens, ECDA Anchor Operators, and Partner Operators — in one place. Last updated May 2026.

ECDA Partner Operator

total centres ✨

All 21 centresin Downtown Core

Full directory of every ECDA + MOE listed centre in Downtown Core.

#	Centre name	Scheme	Operator	Address	Postal	Details
1	AGAPE LITTLE UNI CECILPOP	POP	Agape	101, CECIL STREET, #01-01 TONG ENG BUILDING, SINGAPORE 069533	069533	View
2	GENIUS HIVE PRE-SCHOOL PTE. LTD.POP	POP	Alliance First	105, CECIL STREET, #02-02 THE OCTAGON, SINGAPORE 069534	069534	View
3	KINDERLAND PRESCHOOLPOP	POP	Kinderland	7, MAXWELL ROAD, #06-02 ANNEXE B MND COMPLEX, SINGAPORE 069111	069111	View
4	THE LITTLE SKOOL-HOUSE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTDPOP	POP	Little Skool-House	65, CHULIA STREET, #02-02 OCBC CENTRE, SINGAPORE 049513	049513	View
5	Changemakers Academy ExplorerPrivate	Private	Private Operators	1,MARINA BOULEVARD,#B1-01,ONE MARINA BOULEVARD,018989	018989	View
6	DA LITTLE PRESCHOOL AT CECIL PRIVATE LIMITEDPrivate	Private	Private Operators	105,AMOY STREET,#01-00,069925	069925	View
7	EtonHouse Garden School by the BayPrivate	Private	Private Operators	18,MARINA GARDENS DRIVE,GARDENS BY THE BAY,018953	018953	View
8	ETONHOUSE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH PRE-SCHOOL PTE.LTD.Private	Private	Private Operators	16,COLLYER QUAY,#03-00,COLLYER QUAY CENTRE,049318	049318	View
9	Josiah MontessoriPrivate	Private	Private Operators	14,ROBINSON ROAD,#05-01,FAR EAST FINANCE BUILDING,048545	048545	View
10	LeClare @ Shenton Pte. Ltd.Private	Private	Private Operators	7,SHENTON WAY,#01-02,SINGAPORE CONFERENCE HALL,068810	068810	View
11	Lily Valley PreschoolPrivate	Private	Private Operators	6,RAFFLES BOULEVARD,#02-27/28,MARINA SQUARE,039594	039594	View
12	MINDCHAMPS CHINESE PRESCHOOL @ CECIL ST PTE LTDPrivate	Private	Private Operators	105,CECIL STREET,#04-01,THE OCTAGON,069534	069534	View
13	MindChamps Performing Arts International PreSchool @ Marina SquarePrivate	Private	Private Operators	6,Raffles Boulevard Marina Square,#04-100,MARINA SQUARE,039594	039594	View
14	MINDCHAMPS PRESCHOOL@ONE RAFFLES PLACE PTE.LTDPrivate	Private	Private Operators	1,RAFFLES PLACE,#06-00,ONE RAFFLES PLACE,048616	048616	View
15	Mulberry Learning Centre @ Clarke Quay Pte LtdPrivate	Private	Private Operators	20,UPPER CIRCULAR ROAD,#01-42/49,THE RIVERWALK,058416	058416	View
16	Mulberry Learning Centre @ OUE Pte LtdPrivate	Private	Private Operators	6A,SHENTON WAY,#03-01,068815	068815	View
17	QUALITY CENTRES (PTE. LTD.)Private	Private	Private Operators	62,CECIL STREET,#04-00,TPI BUILDING,049710	049710	View
18	QUAYSIDE ISLE PREPARATORY SCHOOLPrivate	Private	Private Operators	31,OCEAN WAY,#01-17,QUAYSIDE ISLE,098375	098375	View
19	SUPERLAND PRE-SCHOOL (CB) PTE. LTD.Private	Private	Private Operators	2,CENTRAL BOULEVARD,#04-01,IOI CENTRAL BOULEVARD TOWERS,018916	018916	View
20	SUPERLAND PRE-SCHOOL @ KACCPrivate	Private	Private Operators	28A,KRETA AYER ROAD,#01-04,KRETA AYER COMMUNITY CLUB,088995	088995	View
21	Trehaus Pte LtdPrivate	Private	Private Operators	109,NORTH BRIDGE ROAD,#07-21,FUNAN,179097	179097	View

Closest centres outside Downtown Core

Also serving Downtown Core families

These centres are in neighbouring planning areas but are geographically close to Downtown Core.

POPKINDERLAND PRESCHOOL
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PrivateSUPERLAND PRE-SCHOOL (100 AM)
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PrivateMULBERRY LEARNING CENTRE@TANJONG PAGAR PTE. LTD
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POPSTAR LEARNERS @ TANJONG PAGAR PTE. LTD.
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AOPBlk 2 Tanjong Pagar Plaza
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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

Preschools in Downtown Core— parents ask!

Quick answers about every scheme and infant-care availability in Downtown Core.

Q1How many kindergartens are in Downtown Core?

There are 21 ECDA-registered or MOE-governed preschool and kindergarten centres in Downtown Core: 4 ECDA Partner Operator. This directory is compiled from ECDA, MOE, and operator listings and updated regularly.

Q2What's the difference between MOE Kindergarten, AOP, and POP in Downtown Core?

MOE Kindergartens (MK) — run by the Ministry of Education, offering K1–K2 half-day sessions (4 hours) at a capped fee of S$160/month for Singapore Citizens. Ages 5–6 only; no infant or toddler care.

ECDA Anchor Operators (AOP) — the highest-funded ECDA tier. Five operators cap SC childcare fees at S$610/month and offer full-day care from 2 months to 6 years. Best value for working families needing full-day coverage.

ECDA Partner Operators (POP) — the second subsidised tier. 33 operators cap SC childcare fees at S$650/month, also covering infant care through kindergarten with full-day programmes.

In Downtown Core: 0 MOE Kindergartens, 0 AOP centres, 4 POP centres.

Q3Which Downtown Core centres accept under-3s (infant / toddler care)?

4 centres in Downtown Core offer infant and toddler care (typically from 2 months old):

AGAPE LITTLE UNI CECIL
GENIUS HIVE PRE-SCHOOL PTE. LTD.
KINDERLAND PRESCHOOL
THE LITTLE SKOOL-HOUSE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD

These are ECDA AOP or POP centres. MOE Kindergartens in Downtown Core only offer K1–K2 (ages 5–6) — they do not provide infant care.

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