6 Preschools & Kindergartens
in Balestier
6 ECDA-registered or MOE-governed kindergarten and preschool centres are located inside the Balestier URA subzone of Novena planning area. Use this subzone view if you live near Balestier; for the full Novena list, see the broader area page.
📋 4 ECDA Anchor Operator · 2 ECDA Partner Operator
All 6 centresin Balestier
Sorted alphabetically. Click any centre to open its scheme hub.
| Centre | Scheme | Operator | Address | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blk 85 Whampoa Drive | AOP | My First Skool | 85 Whampoa Dr, #01-268, Singapore 320085 | View → |
| LITTLE FOOTPRINTS PRESCHOOL PTE. LTD. | POP | Little Footprints | 530, BALESTIER ROAD-01 MONVILLE MANSION, SINGAPORE 329857 | View → |
| PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Whampoa Blk 105 (CC) | AOP | PCF Sparkletots | Blk 105 Jalan Rajah #01-78, Singapore 320105 | View → |
| PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Whampoa Blk 85 (DS) | AOP | PCF Sparkletots | Blk 85 Whampoa Dr #01-248, Singapore 320085 | View → |
| SUNFLOWER PRESCHOOL @ BALESTIER PTE. LTD. | POP | Sunflower | 80, LORONG LIMAUBALESTIER AREA OFFICE, SINGAPORE 320080 | View → |
| Tenteram Peak | AOP | M.Y World | 116 Jalan Tenteram #01-07 S(320116) | View → |
Closest centres outside Balestier
If options inside Balestier are full, these are the nearest 5 in neighbouring subzones.
Schools within walking range · MOE primary schools
MOE primary schools near Balestier
⚠️ Distances below are straight-line, measured from the URA Balestier subzone centroid — not the official MOE P1 registration distance.
MOE Phase 2C eligibility uses OneMap.gov.sg road-network distance from your home postcode, which differs from the straight-line numbers here. For accurate Phase 2C / 2C-Supplementary eligibility from your home address, use our P1 Registration Distance Calculator →
- Hong Wen School0.84 kmView →
- St. Joseph's Institution Junior1.05 kmView →
- CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh)1.30 kmView →
- Pei Chun Public School1.34 kmView →
- Kheng Cheng School1.39 kmView →
- Farrer Park Primary School1.46 kmView →
- Bendemeer Primary School1.65 kmView →
- St Andrew's School (Junior)1.69 kmView →
- First Toa Payoh Primary School1.72 kmView →
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)1.89 kmView →
Looking further · Secondary schools near Balestier
Secondary schools near Balestier
Secondary admission is governed by PSLE score + DSA + Affiliation rather than home distance — these distances are indicative walking range only, not eligibility.
- Northlight School0.88 kmView →
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
FAQ — Preschools in Balestier
How many kindergartens are in Balestier subzone?+
6 ECDA-registered or MOE-governed preschools and kindergartens are located inside the Balestier URA subzone, part of the broader Novena planning area in Central Region. Breakdown: 4 ECDA Anchor Operator · 2 ECDA Partner Operator.
What is a URA subzone vs a planning area?+
Singapore's Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) divides each planning area into smaller subzones for granular planning. Novena planning area contains multiple subzones; Balestier is one of them. Use this subzone view if you live near Balestier; use the broader /preschools/near/novena page for the full Novena list.
Will my child be eligible for MOE Primary 1 in Novena?+
MOE Primary 1 Phase 2C eligibility uses official OneMap.gov.sg road distance — usually a primary school within 1 km gets first priority in Phase 2C, 1-2 km gets second priority. Living in Balestier subzone gives you proximity to Novena's primary schools listed below. Use our P1 Registration Calculator for exact distance-based eligibility.