As all parents can vouch for, the arrival of a child changes a couple’s lives completely. Apart from a shift in the daily routine, one key area to consider is the childcare arrangements of the little one while mum and dad are at work. Thankfully, Singapore’s central business district (CBD), like Raffles Place, where many...

What is the difference between preschools, kindergartens and child care centres in Singapore? Many first-time Singaporean parents scratch their heads over this when they look for early child care care. Although the terms “preschool,” “kindergarten” and “child care centre” in Singapore are sometimes used interchangeably, there are key differences between them. Be sure to know...

In Singapore, nursery is also referred to as childcare services or preschool education, where children are enrolled in full-day, half-day or flexi-care programmes. Presently, there are over 1,360 child care centres which take in children from 18 months to six years old. Children attending nursery school in Singapore are typically three years old, and nursery...