5 Preschools & Kindergartens
in Upper Thomson
5 ECDA-registered or MOE-governed kindergarten and preschool centres are located inside the Upper Thomson URA subzone of Bishan planning area. Use this subzone view if you live near Upper Thomson; for the full Bishan list, see the broader area page.
📋 3 ECDA Partner Operator · 2 ECDA Anchor Operator
All 5 centresin Upper Thomson
Sorted alphabetically. Click any centre to open its scheme hub.
| Centre | Scheme | Operator | Address | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGAPE LITTLE UNI THOMSON | POP | Agape | 22, SIN MING LANE, #01-71 MIDVIEW CITY, SINGAPORE 573969 | View → |
| LITTLE FOOTPRINTS PRESCHOOL PTE. LTD. | POP | Little Footprints | 157, SIN MING ROAD, #02-01 AMTECH BUILDING, SINGAPORE 575624 | View → |
| PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Bishan East-Sin Ming Blk 409 (CC) | AOP | PCF Sparkletots | Blk 409 Sin Ming Ave #02-01, Singapore 570409 | View → |
| PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Marymount Blk 309 (DS) | AOP | PCF Sparkletots | Blk 309 Shunfu Rd #01-175, Singapore 570309 | View → |
| STAR LEARNERS RESPECT PTE. LTD. | POP | Star Learners | 30, SIN MING LANE, MIDVIEW CITY, SINGAPORE 573953 | View → |
Closest centres outside Upper Thomson
If options inside Upper Thomson are full, these are the nearest 5 in neighbouring subzones.
Schools within walking range · MOE primary schools
MOE primary schools near Upper Thomson
⚠️ Distances below are straight-line, measured from the URA Upper Thomson 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 →
- Ai Tong School0.34 kmView →
Looking further · Secondary schools near Upper Thomson
Secondary schools near Upper Thomson
Secondary admission is governed by PSLE score + DSA + Affiliation rather than home distance — these distances are indicative walking range only, not eligibility.
- Peirce Secondary School1.03 kmView →
- Whitley Secondary School1.18 kmView →
- Mayflower Secondary School1.23 kmView →
- Catholic High School (Secondary)IPSAPGEP1.44 kmView →
- Ang Mo Kio Secondary School1.54 kmView →
- Chij St Nicholas Girls School SecondaryIPSAP1.77 kmView →
- Raffles Institution SecondaryIPGEP1.78 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 Upper Thomson
How many kindergartens are in Upper Thomson subzone?+
5 ECDA-registered or MOE-governed preschools and kindergartens are located inside the Upper Thomson URA subzone, part of the broader Bishan planning area in Central Region. Breakdown: 3 ECDA Partner Operator · 2 ECDA Anchor 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. Bishan planning area contains multiple subzones; Upper Thomson is one of them. Use this subzone view if you live near Upper Thomson; use the broader /preschools/near/bishan page for the full Bishan list.
Will my child be eligible for MOE Primary 1 in Bishan?+
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 Upper Thomson subzone gives you proximity to Bishan's primary schools listed below. Use our P1 Registration Calculator for exact distance-based eligibility.