Whether you’re looking for a student care that provides after school care and homework supervision, or one that comes with tuition and enrichment programmes – we’ve listed out some of the popular ones to check out here.
As working parents ourselves, we’re super grateful for preschools that provide childcare services. But what happens when your children start going to ‘big school’, where school hours often end before working hours?
This is where student care and after school care centres can help. These centres provide comprehensive care for students after school hours, often covering meals, homework supervision, and supervised free-and-easy activities. There are also those that provide additional programmes like tuition in academic subjects, as well as enrichment opportunities in coding and the arts. And there are many great ones to choose from, including school-based student care centres, as well as others that are almost always within short distance from schools and housing estates.
Here’s our list of top student care centres that provide after school care services, homework supervision, and even enrichment programmes.
Best student care centres in Singapore
1. Elevate After School Care
- After school care centre with English and mathematics tuition programmes included (Chinese programme add-on available)
- Warm meals prepared in-house and approved by nutritionists
- Four centres around Singapore
Looking for quality after school care centre with a good balance of study and play? Elevate After School Care by EtonHouse offers just that, with English and mathematics tuition, active play, and movement experiences provided alongside homework support. In fact, the tuition programmes are provided by The Eton Academy by EtonHouse, known for its engaging and effective approach to helping children master these subjects. The Chinese Programme is also available at an additional fee for families who wish to further support their child’s learning in this language. You don’t even need to worry about lunch and afternoon tea, as these are prepared by the centre’s in-house chefs and nutritionist-approved. Overall, Elevate offers children a thoughtful balance of revision, play, as well as enriching experiences such as art appreciation, financial literacy, mindfulness, stress management, and outdoor play to support the development of the whole child.
Elevate After School Care’s website
2. Big Heart Student Care
- School-based student care provider
- Located in over 20 primary schools around Singapore
- Student care fee assistance available
Big Heart Student Care is one of the school-based student care providers, so it’s a top choice among parents with children studying in any of the 26 primary schools it operates in. It’s set up by a joint venture owned by the local Chinese, Indian, Malay, and Eurasian self-help groups to provide affordable after school care to all families, especially those from less-privileged backgrounds. Besides homework supervision, Big Heart runs weekly programmes that cover seven main areas: character development, literacy, numeracy, art, STEM, and experiential learning.
Big Heart Student Care’s website
3. MindSpace
- Uses the same curriculum and research-backed teaching methods as MindChamps
- Caters to children from Primary 1 to 5
- Over 20 centres around Singapore
You’ve heard of MindChamps, a popular preschool. But did you know that it also offers student care services to primary school children under its sister company, MindSpace? As part of the MindChamps network, you can expect the same research-backed curriculum and learning approaches applied in MindSpace. Tuition and enrichment are included, with academic subjects being taught by teachers who are subject heads and specialists; and its signature Art of Learning and Champion Mindset Way factored into the daily schedule too. Think your kids need more? MindSpace offers weekend enrichment classes as well.
4. Raffles Student Care
- School-based student care provider
- Located in 12 primary schools around Singapore
- Student care fee assistance available
Also a student care provider based in local primary schools, Raffles Student Care makes the transition from school to after school care seamless. This provider has lots of fun and engaging programmes, including team-based games, speech and drama classes, music and movement sessions, and even culinary arts! Its reading programme is also supported by the National Library Board. Take a look at Raffles Student Care’s social media account and you’ll see that it organises field trips for the kids too – how fun!
Raffles Student Care’s website
5. in:genius by Nascans
- Offers enrichment programmes in chess, coding, and public speaking.
- Includes access to an AI learning platform
- 15 centres around Singapore
in:genius by Nascans impresses at first glance with its wide range of enrichment offerings, covering not just academic subjects but programmes that promote critical thinking and confidence. For example, kids benefit from coding classes by The Brainery Code; chess by Chess Grande; as well as public speaking with the leading Speech Academy Asia. All these complement academic studies and give kids an edge when it comes to preparing them for secondary school and beyond. All kids get access to its Infinity AI learning platform as well, which provides customised worksheets, instant feedback, and insights into their performance. Come school holidays, in:genius by Nascans provides full day student care, with weekly outdoor excursions.
