Preschool: how it works and why it’s good

Find out how activities at preschool can support your child’s development.

Starting preschool

Help your child get ready, especially if it’s their first time away from family.

Choosing a preschool for your child

Learn about types of preschool available for children between 2 months and 7 years old.

Key information for parents about preschools

View 8 infographics that bring together all the key information for parents.

Anchor Operator (AOP)

AOP preschools have a fee cap of of $720 for full-day child care and $1,275 for full-day infant care.

Child care and infant care subsidies

Higher subsidies for parents who are working, and additional subsidies for those in lower-income families.

Kindergarten Fee Assistance Scheme (KiFAS)

For lower-income families with children in MOE kindergartens or preschool anchor operators.

KidSTART

Free programme that supports a child’s growth, for lower-income families with children up to 6 years old.

Development Support (DS) and Learning Support (LS) Programme

For K1 or K2 students with mild developmental or learning needs.

Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children (EIPIC)

For children under 6 who are at risk of developmental, intellectual, sensory or physical disabilities.

Enhanced Pilot for Private Intervention Providers

Subsidies for parents whose child has been referred to EIPIC, but choose to enrol in selected private intervention centres.

Manage preschool interests

Calculate child care subsidies