Preschool & Kindergarten SingaporePreschool & Kindergarten Singapore
Official preschool participation data from SingStat. 94.9% of children attend organized learning before Primary 1 (2023). Real data from Table M850811.
Participation
Rate 2023
of children
Most Affordable
MOE K Fee
Government
Max Subsidy
10-Year Trend
Participation Growth
Preschool Participation Rate (2014-2023)
% of Singapore citizen children in organized learning before P1
Monthly Fees by Preschool Type
Before government subsidies
Data Sources
Participation Rate Data
- • Source: Singapore Department of Statistics (SingStat)
- • Table ID: M850811 ↗
- • Provider: Ministry of Education (MOE)
- • Metric: SDG 4.2.2 - Early childhood learning
Key Statistics (2023)
- • Participation Rate: 94.9%
- • Record High: 95.0% (2022)
- • Coverage: Singapore citizen children only
- • Pre-primary education (1 year before P1)
Preschool Options
MOE Kindergarten ($160)
Most affordable. 4-hour program. Attached to primary schools.
PCF/My First Skool ($386-640)
Anchor operators. Full-day options. Government-supported.
Private ($1,500-3,000)
Smaller class sizes. Various curricula (Montessori, Reggio).
Government Subsidies
- • Basic Subsidy: $300/month for all Singapore citizens
- • Additional Subsidy: Up to $467/month for working mothers (income-based)
- • KiFAS: Up to $170/month for lower-income families
- • Start-up Grant: Up to $1,000 one-time for registration, uniforms
Key Insights (Based on Real Data)
Near Universal Access
94.9% participation rate in 2023 shows Singapore children have near-universal access to pre-primary education.
Steady Improvement
Participation rose from 88.1% (2015) to 95.0% (2022), driven by government subsidies and more childcare centers.
COVID Resilience
Despite COVID-19, participation actually increased from 91.5% (2019) to 94.6% (2020), showing sector resilience.