Best preschools and kindergartens in Singapore

Look no further, as Skoolopedia has compiled a list of recommended preschools in Singapore based on what is popular on Monthly Search Volume in Google. Parents, you can find a wide array of options for your child, ranging from affordable preschools to those offering a diverse holistic curriculum. As you search for a preschool for your child, you may come across preschools with differing philosophies and approaches. Here’s the list of the best preschools, kindergartens and childcare centers in Singapore.

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1. Raffles Kidz International

• Accessibility : 7 branches islandwide Raffles Kidz branches 
• Affordability: Raffles Kidz International School Fees

Raffles Kidz International, a multi-award-winning preschool, is dedicated to providing an outstanding head start for your child’s future. Since 2014, they have been offering top-tier infant and childcare services to families across Singapore. Their holistic, inquiry-based bilingual curriculum not only nurtures the whole child but also builds a strong academic foundation for a seamless transition to primary school.

The centres are thoughtfully designed with ample learning spaces, including social pods and indoor and outdoor playgrounds, ensuring your child has a stimulating and engaging environment. With numerous awards and glowing reviews, it’s clear why Raffles Kidz is a top choice for parents and consistently has a waitlist for admissions. Click here to find out more about the different awards earned.

Understanding that choosing the right preschool is a crucial decision, Raffles Kidz offers a nurturing and enriching environment where your child can thrive academically and socially.  Ready to discover why this preschool is the best choice for your child’s early education?

Book a tour now at your preferred branch to find out how Raffles Kidz International can give your child the best head start in life.

2. My First Skool by NTUC First Campus

• Accessibility : 159 branches islandwide My First Skool branches 
• Affordability: My First Skool school Fees

For more than 40 years, My First Skool has been a leader in early childhood care and education. As the pre-school arm of NTUC (National Trades Union Congress) First Campus Co-operative, My First Skool has grown into one of Singapore’s most respected preschool. 

At My First Skool, children are taught the necessary life skills, for instance, children aged four to six are given the opportunity to engage with everyday subjects through the preschool’s holistic curriculum, enabling your child to comprehend their environment and their place within the community. Additionally, the preschool imparts vital life skills, such as money counting during transactions, to facilitate their transition to primary school. Find out more about My First Skool Curriculum.

Furthermore, My First Skool has been known for its numerous awards won over the past few years. Some of the awards recently achieved includes ECDA award and Singapore Pre- schools Accreditation Framework (SPARK) award. My First Skool’s curriculum and innovative teaching practices are well recognised, too, having won over 50 awards and with 107 centres that are awarded SPARK Commendation awards.

My First Skool is also one of the winners for Skoolopedia Parent’s Choice Awards. Skoolopedia has awarded My First Skool as a trusted name in preschool education. 

Click here to find out more about the different awards earned. 

Click here to request for school tour and read reviews by other parents. 

3. PCF Sparkletots

• Accessibility:  369 branches PCF Sparkletots branches 
• Affordability: PCF Sparkletots school fees

Every child can shine at PCF Sparkletots! Gift your little ones with a holistic, educational programme that cultivates lifelong learning skills, builds resilience and prepares them for the future. Click here to find out more about the different curriculums that are available for your child.

PCF Sparkletots preschool programme is designed to provide your child with a purposeful introduction to formal schooling. This preschool programme will help your child communicate their ideas better and apply their learning in a practical way. Find out more about the PCF Sparkletots programme and better understand how your child will benefit from this programme!

PCF Sparkletots has won several awards such as MOE outstanding preschool Mother Tongue teacher award and Singapore Pre- schools Accreditation Framework (SPARK) award. View other Sparkletots achievement here. 

PCF Sparkletots is also one of the winners for Skoolopedia Parent’s Choice Awards. 

Click here to request a school tour and read reviews by other parents. 

4. GUG Preschool

• Accessibility : 3 branches islandwide GUG Preschool Branches.  
• Affordability: Check GUG Preschool school fees via Skoolopedia dashboard by click on each branch dashboard. 

GUG Preschool, also known as Growing Up Gifted, is a well-established early childhood education center in Singapore that focuses on providing a holistic and nurturing environment for young children. It offers a unique curriculum that blends academic excellence with creative and social development, fostering a love for learning from a young age. The school emphasizes language and literacy, offering specialized phonics programs, alongside activities that stimulate critical thinking, creativity, and emotional growth. With experienced educators and a vibrant learning atmosphere, GUG Preschool is committed to preparing children for their future educational journeys.

Browse GUG nearest you and request a school tour now via Skoolopedia!

5. Rainbow Preschool

• Accessibility : 6 branches islandwide Rainbow Cove Preschool.  
• Affordability: Click on your preferred branch via Skoolopedia Dashboard and Contact Rainbow Cove Preschool to inquire on Rainbow Cove school fees. 

Rainbow Cove Preschool in Singapore is a nurturing early childhood education center that emphasizes a play-based learning approach to foster creativity, curiosity, and social development in young children. The preschool offers a carefully designed curriculum that balances academic readiness with hands-on activities, encouraging children to explore, experiment, and express themselves freely. With a focus on building strong foundational skills in a supportive and inclusive environment, Rainbow Cove Preschool aims to create a joyful and engaging learning experience that prepares children for future educational success while nurturing their unique personalities and talents.

Browse Rainbow Cove Preschool nearest you and request a school tour now via Skoolopedia!

6. Maple Bear Preschool

• Accessibility : 56 branches Islandwide Maple Bear branches
• Affordability:  Maple Bear school fees
• Bilingual Immersion methodology Maple Bear Bilingual Immersion

Maple Bear Preschool is best known for their bilingual preschool immersion methodology which has been successfully implemented in 16 different countries.

Maple Bear offers both childcare and infant care services through play based learning where they will be given the opportunity to learn new skills and knowledge through playing and interacting with their friends. Maple Bear creates a safe environment for infant care by establishing a safe space tailored to the requirements of both crawling and walking infants. Click here to find more about how your child can benefit from the services provided by Maple Bear Preschool.

Maple Bear has won several awards that includes:

• Best in early years education programme consecutively from 2018 to 2020 
• Earning the title of being the Best Preschool in Singapore title 

Click here to find out more information about the types of achievements earned by Maple Bear.

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7. MindChamps

• Accessibility: 39 branches islandwide MindChamps branches 
• Affordability: MindChamps school fees

MindChamps Preschool is Singapore’s leading pre-school that offers academic and enrichment programmes for children from 18 months to 6 years old, in the playgroup, nursery and kindergarten levels. The bilingual curriculum nurtures all aspects of your preschooler, facilitating the transition from pre-school to primary school. The curriculum is specially designed for various activities that prepare children for the change in teaching styles, relationships, environment and routine when they enter primary school. MindChamps offers a wide range of enrichment activities, from reading and writing to creativity and theatrical strategies so that your child will be able to learn and apply different skills that can be incorporated into their daily lives when they grow up.

Click here to gain more information about MindChamps and the different enrichment programmes offered.

MindChamps have attained several awards over the years that includes influential brands top brands awards since 2014 all the way to 2022.

To arrange for a school tour and to find out more about the different branches, click here.

8. Sunflower Preschool

• Accessibility: 36 branches islandwide Sunflower Preschool branches
• Affordability: Sunflower Preschool school fees

Sunflower Preschool has more than 30 different outlets located islandwide. Each preschool outlet provides children with a well balanced programme that includes different engaging activities such as storytelling, dramatic play and many more exciting activities for your child! Through participating in such activities, it will help to benefit the overall development of your child. Click here to learn more about the curriculum that is offered at Sunflower preschool.

To arrange for a school tour and read on parent’s review on Sunflower preschool, click here.

9. Carpe Diem Preschool

• Accessibility: 28 branches islandwide Carpe Diem branches 
• Affordability: Carpe Diem school fees 

Carpe Diem Preschool has been providing quality preschool education in Singapore since 2022 and has since expanded to cover 28 locations islandwide. The Preschool center has a range of childcare services, ranging from infant care to kindergarten programmes. Carpe Diem Preschool hopes to nurture your little ones into little talents  by providing them with the right skills and knowledge so that they will be better prepared for success in school and beyond. Find out more about the Carpe Diem  curriculum here.

For Carpe Diem, location is key, so the center is located across the island so your child will never be too far from home. Browse Carpe Diem location nearest to you via Skoolopedia dashboard and then request a school tour via our Skoolopedia dashboard.

10. Small Wonder Preschool

• Accessibility: 33 branches islandwide Small Wonder preschool branches
• Affordability: Small Wonder preschool school fees

Small Wonder preschool engages the best educators with years of valuable experience under their belt, and only those with a love for children and a passion to engage each child. Our dedicated educators are empowered to develop learning opportunities complementing the children’s curiosity, developing in them the skills to discover and create knowledge independently. The preschool adopts a learning structure that enables your child to gain the necessary skills such as learning more vocabulary, reading and writing skills which are important as they progress through their educational journey. Click here to learn more about the different programmes that are available for your child.

Read Small Wonder Preschool review via Skoolopedia dashboard to understand what other parents’ opinion on Small Wonder Preschool.

11. The Little Skool-House

• Accessibility: 20 branches islandwide The Little Skool-House branches 
• Affordability: The Little Skool-House fees

At The Little Skool-House, the bilingual programme remains unrivaled by other immersion preschools in Singapore. The teachers at The Little Skool-house undergo rigorous training to master teaching in English and Mandarin, and your child is immersed in each language separately so that the correct foundation is built in kindergarten, promising readiness for primary school in Singapore. A proven bilingual curriculum in the Little Skool- House teaches your child ways to be able to effectively communicate in both english and mandarin. This helps to boost your childs’ confidence in expressing their own thoughts and opinions when they grow up.

The Little Skool-House has a network of centers, with 14 operating as Partner Operator (POP) centers under the Partner Operator scheme governed by ECDA and 6 non-POP centres. 

For POP centres, the monthly fees ranges from $720/month and the fees at the non-POP centres starts from $2,016.50 /month (before working mother subsidy and GST). Please arrange a school tour at The Little Skool-House here. 

12. Kidz Meadow

• Accessibility: 11 branches islandwide Kidz Meadow branches 
• Affordability: Kidz Meadow fees

Kidz Meadow childcare offers a unique programme for your child where they are given the opportunity to interact with a diverse range of natural elements. Through interacting with the natural elements, this allows your child to develop a larger connection with the environment. Find out more about the Kidz Meadow  nature magnified programme for your little ones here.

Kidz Meadow is awarded a Parent’s Choice Awards by Skoolopedia as The Best Preschool Curriculum that Inspires Nature Loving Kids. 

Browse Kidz Meadow nearest to you here and arrange a school tour.