The best preschools in Singapore: a big fat list of play-based, Montessori, Reggio Emilia and international schools

Looking for the best preschool in Singapore? You've come to the right place. We've put together this giant list of Singapore pre-schools that follow Montessori methods, Reggio Emilia & more!

Parents, we get it. Choosing the perfect pre-school in Singapore is no easy feat. This list of Singapore preschools alone proves how many fab learning centres and early childhood programs we have on this little island! But the good news? No matter what your priorities are, there’s definitely a preschool out there that fits your parenting style to a T.

If you want someone to do more than mind your child, take a look at our list of recommended preschools, from play-based learning, to long-day childcare-style options, international schools to Montessori and Reggio Emilia-based curriculums. There are so many pre-school programs scattered across the island, you’ll easily find a great option near you, from Sentosa and Jurong West to Marine Parade and Tanglin too. And psst – there’s no shame in being a little kiasu: you’ll probably end up on three different waiting lists before you find that perfect preschool in Singapore. But it’s worth it!

Do you have a great preschool to recommend? Write to us at [email protected] and tell us what you love about it!

ALL THE BEST PRESCHOOLS IN SINGAPORE

EtonHouse

• Childcare/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

EtonHouse International Education Group first opened its doors in 1995 and now has over 100 international schools across 12 countries. The school provides an engaging and supportive environment, where children are encouraged to be curious, and learn through experience and understanding. The EtonHouse preschool program follows its unique Inquire Think Learn Curriculum (ITL), inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. It has won several awards for outstanding and innovative practice as well as for exceptional leadership in its team. The school’s dual language program offers exposure to Mandarin as well as English to children over 18 months. All the branches are equipped with facilities to support academic and extracurricular activities, enabling students to reach their true potential. 

Read EtonHouse’s full profile on HoneyKids School Selector

Tanglin Trust School

• Preschool and up
• Full-day
• 7:55am – 1:50pm

Tanglin Trust School is a not-for-profit school with over 90 years’ experience in providing British-based education with an international perspective in Singapore. Tanglin provides a unique learning environment for children from Nursery through to Sixth Form, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for children three and up. Though Tanglin’s academic traditions and approach to teaching are firmly grounded in an enhanced and rigorous English National Curriculum, many aspects of school life have a global focus and are contextualised to Singapore. As the only school in Singapore offering both IB and A Level at Sixth Form, students have the opportunity to choose the best pathway for them. Tanglin is a place where children can thrive, inspired by passionate teachers and supported by excellent pastoral care.

Read Tanglin Trust School’s full profile on HoneyKids School Selector

Overseas Family School

• Preschool and up
• 9am-3pm
  

The Overseas Family School is an international school for expat families in Singapore that offers the International Baccalaureate Curriculum for Kindergarten until Grade 12. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, USA, registered as a Cambridge International Examinations Centre, UK, and with the Council for Private Education, Singapore. Overseas Family School offers the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) to students in Pre-K1, Pre-K2, K1 and K2. Children are taught using engaging and relevant thematic IPC units of work, designed around a clear process of learning.

Read Overseas Family School’s full profile on HoneyKids School Selector

Canadian International School

• Preschool and up
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7:45am-6pm

As a leading IB school in Singapore, Canadian International School offers the Primary Years Program from pre-kindergarten. CIS pioneered the STEAM approach (Science, Technological, Entrepreneurship, Arts and Mathematics), an interdisciplinary system which allows students to think creatively and innovatively and explore solutions in a safe and supportive learning environment. The school has two campuses located a short walk away from Jurong Lake at Lakeside (Early Childhood to Grade 12) and Tanjong Katong (Early Childhood to Grade 6) in the East with its Outdoor Discovery Centre, furthering its commitment to inquiry and play-based learning..

Read Canadian International School’s full profile on HoneyKids School Selector

Chatsworth International School

• Preschool and up
• 9am-3:30pm

Chatsworth International School is an internationally-minded community of students, academic and support staff, collaborating to provide a holistic learning experience. With a mission to Inspire, Educate & Enlighten, Chatsworth is an IB World School that teaches the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged three through to 11. Children in the Junior Years section are placed in a student-centred, inquiry-based learning environment. The school offers stand-alone subject lessons in Physical Education (PE), Music, Library and Mandarin. It also has an extensive English as a Second Language (ESL) Program to help students master the English language.

Read Chatsworth East’s full profile on HoneyKids School Selector

Global Indian International School (GIIS)

• Preschool and up
• Full day
• 9am – 12:30pm

As a global and international school, GIIS values a holistic approach to learning, promoting happiness among the students to nurture life-long learning. GIIS cultivates an environment that maximises development and delight through well-lit, open spaces and numerous school facilities including Montessori labs and even a toy library; the internationally renowned GIIS Nine Gems model, including self-learning, peer-learning and group learning; and a motivated and enthusiastic staff. With each student’s experience tailored to their individual preferences and capabilities, GIIS employs the best practices to cultivate their students from preschool and beyond to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Read GIIS’ full profile on HoneyKids School Selector

GESS

• Playgroup/Preschool and Up
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7:50am-3pm

GESS has strong European foundations and believes in developing confident, forward-looking students through a celebration of respect, openness and inclusiveness. Recognised for its languages and incredible bilingual program, GESS offers a choice between the German Abitur or the English-speaking International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. Not only do the students excel academically, they are engaged in solidarity campaigns through C.A.R.E initiatives and inspired to explore music and the arts in the Vocal and Instrumental Programme (VIP). The school caters to students of all ages, starting from 18 months to graduation at 18 years. Look forward to the new purpose-built campus opening in August 2018 at Dairy Farm Road!

Read GESS’ full profile on HoneyKids School Selector

White Lodge Kindergartens & Schools

• Playgroup/Preschool
• 3h/5h sessions
• 5pm, Contact the school directly for schooling hours

Dedicated to providing children with an environment that values long term emotional and intellectual growth since 1999, White Lodge has since flourished. Incorporating the theories of High Scope, Reggio Emilia and Howard Gardner into its teaching guidelines, the school places tremendous importance on creative education for young children. White Lodge offers a range of programs for children aged 1.5 to 5.5 years. Each centre is equipped with a library, outdoor play equipment, and facilities for water and sand play.

Read White Lodge Preschools’ full profile on HoneyKids School Selector

UWC South East Asia

• Preschool and up
• 8am-2pm

UWCSEA is a mission-driven school with a passionate belief in the importance of education as a force for good in the world. Its infant school program starts at K1 for children from ages four to seven. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, the program combines the best of academics, outdoor activities and social education. Its campuses are well-equipped with facilities like rope courses, pools, several fields and even student accommodations. UWCSEA is a not-for-profit organisation and has 15 schools and colleges located around the world.

Read UWC South East Asia’s full profile on HoneyKids School Selector

Kiddiwinkie Schoolhouse

• Infant care/Playgroup/Preschool
• Mid-day/Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

At Kiddiwinkie Schoolhouse, play is ‘work’ and using a creativity-inspired curriculum and experiential based approach, Kiddiwinkie guides learning and provides children with the resources to develop interests in literature, science and imaginative play. Kiddiwinkie also offers weekly “Dancing Toes” dance lessons, piano and violin coaching. Fronted by a team of passionate and resourceful international teachers, Kiddiwinkie’s bilingual program includes Mandarin, Japanese and Korean. Children aged 18 months to six years are guaranteed a differentiated and holistic curriculum.

Read Kiddiwinkie Schoolhouse’s full profile on HoneyKids School Selector

Integrated International School

• Playgroup/Preschool and up
• Half-day
• 8:30am-12:30pm

Read IIS’s full profile on HoneyKids School Selector

Pat’s Schoolhouse

• Infant care/Childcare/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

Since 1988, Pat’s Schoolhouse has been well known for its dedication and commitment to early childhood education. It nurtures students to be ‘Bold, Vivacious and Inspiring’, and to celebrate every moment of their childhood. The school’s exceptional bilingual immersion core curriculum combines features from internationally-renowned programs within the framework of local Singapore schools. Using the thematic approach, children from 18 months to six years are taught a diversity of topics ranging from Art and History to Natural Science, in both English and Mandarin. Pat’s Schoolhouse remains a favourite for its warm and welcoming environment.

Read Pat’s Schoolhouse’s full profile on HoneyKids School Selector

Learning Vision

• Infant care/Preschool
• Full-day
• 7:30am-7pm

 With over twenty years in the business, Learning Vision makes it a point to put the children first, creating spacious learning environments that promote independent exploration and a School Readiness Programme for Kindergarten 2 children to be ready for primary school. Staffed by experienced and passionate staff, parents can be sure their children will develop literacy and math skills while also learning to work independently and with peers instead of relying solely on teachers for instructions. There are several centres scattered about the island offering different programs, so there’s sure to be a program near you that suits you and your child.

Read Learning Vision’s full profile on HoneyKids School Selector

Odyssey The Global Preschool

• Childcare/Preschool
• Half-day/Extended half-day/full-day
• 7am-7pm

Odyssey The Global Preschool has a teaching approach that revolves around experimentation, exploration and experiential learning. Odyssey is the first preschool in Singapore to offer a curriculum that combines the best features of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) and Singapore preschool education. The school has a fully-equipped Reggio Emilia inspired campus for children from 18 months to six years: the Early Years program is for kids from 18 months to three years, and a Preschool Years program for students from N2-K2. K2 students also undergo a six-month enhanced preparatory course with a focus on transitioning to primary schools. With full understanding of the significance of developing language skills at an early age, Odyssey offers full Mandarin immersion across all its classes, encouraging children to use language as a means of exploring another culture and way of life. 

Read Odyssey The Global Preschool’s full profile on HoneyKids School Selector

Brighton Montessori

• Childcare/Preschool
• Half day/Full day/Flexi
• 7am-7pm

With over 20 years of experience in children’s education, Brighton Montessori is committed to giving children a creative, stimulating and supportive environment catered to their individual needs. Brighton Montessori has adopted a hands-on learning and one-to-one teaching approach. The school has classes from pre-nursery to K2 and offers full day childcare as well. The school’s carefully prepared environment is designed to encourage children to participate in the learning process, allowing them to explore their interests and express themselves freely. 

Read Brighton Montessori’s full profile on HoneyKids School Selector

KidzRock

• Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 9am-5pm

KidzRock International Preschool prides itself on being one of the first full-fledged Special Education Preschools in Singapore, offering a mainstream play-based curriculum with an array of special learning programs. These are tailored to teach children with learning disabilities by using their strengths, and assessing them through observation and setting academic goals specific to each child. Your child can be sure to get the attention they need with the incredibly low student to teacher ratio of 3:1. KidzRock also offers opt in speech and occupational therapy services to assess children’s abilities and requirements to enhance their skills. Plus, the kids get to visit the best class pets ever – horses!

Read KidzRock’s full profile on HoneyKids School Selector

Blue House Nursery and International Preschool

• Playgroup/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 9am-3pm

What more can we say about this inspiring campus? Other than its picture-perfect view (complete with horses!), clean and airy environment and the warm Pantry for parents to meet up and have a coffee, Blue House, Singapore’s first Reggio Emilia-inspired nursery is just about any child’s dream come true. Children will get the attention they need from the low student to teacher ratio and be engaged in enrichment lessons in sports, music and dance and Chinese, not to mention art lessons from onsite professional artists. For those with tiny tots, The Blue House Infant & Toddler Ateliers offer parent accompanied classes and drop in slots for children from 6 to 36 months.

Read Blue House Nursery and International Preschool’s full profile on HoneyKids School Selector

Kinderland Kindergarten

• Childcare/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

Kinderland Preschool & Kindergarten is a leading regional provider of quality infant and child care services. As a bilingual kindergarten, it provides preschool education to children aged two months to six years. Its MOE-approved curriculum includes a Children’s Music Program, Kinderfit, aimed at improving cardio-wellness and healthy living and Literacy through IT. Kinderland provides infant and toddler care, half-day Kindergarten programs, and a preschool program that includes full-day childcare.

Read Kinderland’s full profile on HoneyKids School Selector

BibiNogs

• Preschool/Enrichment
• 1.5-4h
• 9am-1pm

BibiNogs believes that learning happens naturally when activities are fun, hands-on, multi-dimensional and related to children’s lives. Warm, fun and engaging activities and environments will make children learn naturally and enthusiastically. With programs for kids starting from six months, BibiNogs has a variety of Bilingual and Mandarin adult-accompanied programs and drop-off programs for babies and toddlers, a Kindergarten for preschoolers, and enrichment programs that bring out the passion for learning in Mandarin and English for children of all ages!

Read BibiNogs’ full profile on HoneyKids School Selector

Shaws Preschool

• Preschool
• Half day/Extended Half day/Full day/Mixed
• 8.30am-5.30pm

Shaws Preschool is one of the first play and activity based preschools in Singapore, and one of the longest running preschools in Singapore. Shaws Preschool has classes for children from 18 months to six years. It follows a project-based curriculum where teachers let students take the lead on a subject and help them to explore the subject in detail. The school also offers a Sports Program, Reading Program, Creative Mathematics, and a bilingual program in English and Mandarin for the pre-nursery class. Shaws Preschool has three campuses on the East Coast near Marine Parade.

Ichiban Montessori

• Infant care/Student care
• Half-day/Full-Day/Flexi
• 8:30am-5pm

When it comes to family, Ichiban Montessori’s definitely number one. Offering a comprehensive thematic curriculum at subsidised fees, this Montessori school not only covers topics to build awareness about the self and the world, but also gives kids plenty of opportunities to share and exchange this knowledge during Show and Tell. There’s even a kid-gym with kid-sized exercise bikes – talk about stimulating!

Mulberry Learning Centre

• Infant care/Childcare/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am–7pm

A multi-award-winning school, Mulberry Learning Centre uses the Attitude-Skills-Knowledge framework to build the ultimate integrated curriculum. The school uses the Habits of Mind, Reggio Emilia project learning and Multiple Intelligences approach. Mulberrians will learn in interesting and beautiful environments, whether through learning stations or through toys, musical instruments and textural materials. Parents can rest easy with school-supported home-to-school transitions through close bonding and daily routines.

Early Years

• Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 8:30am-4:30pm

Equipped with a purpose built PlayGarden and situated near a quiet neighbourhood playground, Early Years Montessori has been in this location for over ten years. Children aged 2½ to six years are allowed to explore topics covered in the curriculum through project-based learning as active and engaged learners. Acquiring literacy and language through activities and technology, children are given a multilingual and multicultural education.

The Little House (Montessori)

• Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 9am-5pm

As a school offering Montessori sessions with full bilingual immersion, The Little House guides children to become confident learners unafraid to tackle challenges, as well as thoughtful, considerate and polite children able to resolve disagreements peacefully. With 15-16 students ranging from 2½ to six years old in each year, parents love this little school for how their kids thrive, as well as the caring and observant teachers and how they provide support through resources and feedback for parents just as much as they provide support for their children. The school also offers extra-curricular activities such as aikido, speech and drama, robotics and music.

Just Kids

• Infant care/Childcare/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day/Flexi
• 7am-7pm

Just Kids offers a wealth of culturally and developmentally appropriate learning opportunities, just for kids, through active exploration and sensorial activities. Children will be able to take on a self-directed project every term to become comfortable with questioning, learning and working in a group. The staff understand their role as language role models who value children’s talk and encourage children to express themselves through talk.

Modern Montessori Singapore

• Childcare/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day/Flexi
• 7am-7pm

Modern Montessori offers students a modern Montessori curriculum, designed to facilitate learning for children aged 18 months to six years (PG-K2). The subjects include Mathematics, Phonics, Sensorial Education, Cultural, Practical life, and languages, all taught using the Montessori techniques. MMI believes that all children want to learn, and when given the freedom to explore, they become active learners. Adopting a child-centred philosophy, lessons are given individually or in small groups, encouraging each child to develop at their own pace. MMI has several branches across Singapore, including Marine Parade, Bedok, Katong, Pasir Ris, Jurong West and Jurong East.

Little Footprints School

• Childcare/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

Aside from covering age-appropriate thematic units and being strong advocates of language and numeracy development, Little Footprints provides an interesting and nurturing environment. The Vitamin C program is designed to build self-esteem and moral values in a child and Tick Tock It’s Time To Talk  develops public speaking skills and etiquette. Fully equipped with indoor water and sand play areas and interactive whiteboards and floor projections, Little Footprints provides quality childcare services for children aged 18 months to six years.

Frobel Preschool

• Preschool
• 3h/4h/6h programs
• Please contact the school for more information on their class schedule

Frobel Preschool is the first in Singapore to implement Frobel’s gifts, special materials used to teach children interconnectedness between subjects and prime them for acquiring conceptual and abstract knowledge in mathematics and literacy. By focusing on mind, heart and body, Frobel Preschool nurtures social and emotional development to produce practical and creative children with a global mindset. The centres in Namly, Rochester and Pasir Panjang have a Montessori starter program, whereas the centre in Kallang has a normal preschool curriculum.

Little Paddington Preschool

• Infant Care/Playgroup/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

Little Paddington Preschools and Infant Care is best known for its bilingual immersion program and its project-based inquiry curriculum. With its campus filled with facilities such as a petting zoo, science atelier and sensory garden, there’s every possibility to discover the world around them. On top of that, children are able to explore their interests and strengths within a home-environment.

Lorna Whiston

• Playgroup/Daycare/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

Housed in a beautiful colonial black and white building off York Road, Lorna Whiston encourages outdoor play and creative development in children, building confidence through exploration and a thematically integrated curriculum. In addition to the one-on-one comprehensive individualised reading program, Lorna Whiston also offers English and speech and drama enrichment lessons for kids aged two to 16 years. Language is definitely not neglected with an English teacher and Mandarin teacher in every classroom to deliver a fully Bilingual Immersion Programme. Lorna Whiston has three other branches, two are located in the East with the newest branch overlooking the Kallang river.

Chiltern House Preschool

• Childcare/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

Named after Julia Gabriel’s parents’ home, Chiltern House strives to recreate the nurturing qualities of home, aims to nurture independence in children aged 18 months to six years, and to cultivate positive self-esteem and self-image as well as a love of learning. Children are able to explore their interests and experiment with the various learning centres and with small class sizes, children gain the full attention needed from teachers. Within the comprehensive preschool curriculum, Chiltern House has a dedicated Learning Support program for kids who require extra help.

Cherrybrook Kindergarten

• Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

Founded by a group of like-minded parents who believe in a holistic education and primary school readiness, Cherrybrook Kindergarten adopts the Montessori pedagogy to teach children aged 2½ to six years. In addition to the mixed-aged Montessori environment, children learn in specialised English and Chinese language classes with kids of the same age.

Camberley Pre-school

• Playgroup/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

Camberley Pre-school considers every child a champion and fortifies their learning through an inquiry based curriculum, plus frequent adventures such as the weekly field trip to Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden. In addition to a high-quality early years bilingual program, children aged 18 months to six years will be able to learn in an international environment with a low student/teacher ratio. Camberley also has premium facilities, including a custom built tree house themed playground and kitchen studio and sensory gardens. Local, expat and international students are welcome.

Da Little Preschool

• Infantcare/Playgroup/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

With four campuses all set in green surroundings, Da Little Preschool provides a positive and encouraging bilingual learning environment with hands-on and fun activities such as excursions, show and tell, messy art and hip-hop. Children aged 18 months to six years learn to interact through group activities, meet guided learning goals and make meaningful connections with their atypical peers.

Between Two Trees

• Childcare/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

Nestled in between two tree-like wings of a stately house, Between Two Trees is the perfect environment to inspire and nurture young minds. The sister school of Between Two Trees Early Learning School, B2T uses a Reggio Emilia inspired approach to give children the opportunity to work on their own projects and interweaves their interests with more structured learning in languages and math. In addition to a trampoline, sand and water play spaces, B2T also has an edible garden perfect for cultivating some little green thumbs.

Montessori Children’s House

• Infant care/Preschool
• 3h/4h/Extended
• 8:30am-3pm

With close to thirty years of experience, Montessori Children’s House offers two programs: the Infant Community which is for children aged 1½ to three years, and Casa which is for children aged three to six years old. One of the few authentic Montessori learning environments in Singapore, MCH has classes of mixed ages and allows children the freedom to work at their own pace within a prepared environment.

Pibo’s Garden Playschool

• Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7:30am-6pm

Pibo’s Garden Playschool is an international nursery school dedicated to a play-based approach. Boasting a small teacher to student ratio, children engage in imaginative play and explore language, arts and crafts and music to develop independence in learning. The school offers both English and Mandarin and yoga sessions to help its students aged 18 months to six years to stay active. Both campuses in Bukit Timah have gardens and playgrounds as well as water and sand play areas.

Pariposa Preschool

• Childcare/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day/Flexi
• 7am-7pm

As a school embodying “growth and development” both in name and in spirit, Pariposa Preschool is a classroom without borders, allowing its students to learn through self-directed learning and heuristic and messy play. As the first childcare centre to offer LEGO Robotics, language through Messy play and Picto Grams to learn art through process-based learning, Pariposa is dedicated to providing its students with the freedom to learn. Children aged 18 months to six years will definitely thrive in this unique experiential learning environment, fortified with ample outdoor play and nutritious, balanced meals.

Pegasus International Preschool

• Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 8am-6:30pm

Pegasus International Preschool (PIPS) cultivates interest and inquiry based learning within a bilingual environment. Through its expansive classroom and outdoor play area, children are encouraged to gather information through all five senses to associate play with learning. PIPS also offers Japanese as a second language along with a host of other programs such as Cookery, Sports and Fidgets Play Time. By working hand in hand with trained therapists from Kaleidoscope Therapy Centre located on the floor above, PIPS promises to hone children’s natural learning habits from 18 months to six years of age.

The Garden House

• Parent-accompanied/Preschool
• Flexi
• 8:30am – 3:30pm

From outdoor playtime to morning gardening sessions, The Garden House’s garden is a permanent and important fixture in the school’s emergent curriculum. Using a Reggio-inspired program, The Garden House structures lessons around the child’s pace, instilling a love for learning and investigating their interests and ways of expressing themselves through art and drama. What’s more, you can be sure your child will be getting 100% organically grown meals either freshly-picked from the garden or bought from organic farms in Singapore. This little green preschool also offers two parent accompanied programs for infants aged 15 months to three years, and for infants aged six months and up.

Sunflower Baby

• Infant care/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day/Flexi/Emergency
• 7:30am-7pm

Sunflower Baby’s curriculum incorporates the Multiple Intelligences and aspects of the Montessori approach, placing emphasis on locally-developed music programs to help children acquire a love for Chinese through music. The school even has programs for toddlers and babies that caters for their need for locomotion and communication through yoga, simple vocab and sign language. Sunflower Baby also makes sure parents are kept in the loop with daily observation records, bi-annual parent-teacher meetings and “Coffee Talk” for parents to admire the children’s artwork and observe classroom interactions.

Swallows and Amazons Pte Ltd

• Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 9am-4pm

Swallows and Amazons recognises that the classroom is a dynamic learning environment and through an Inquiry based learning approach, children are encouraged to express their individuality with group work, arts and crafts, solving puzzles, writing stories and cookery. Other than the pre-nursery and N1 to K1 programs for children aged 18 months to five years, they also run daily Extra Curricula Activities from 1:15pm to 2pm which include a variety of sports for children aged three and above.

Little Wonders Montessori Childcare Pte Ltd

• Playgroup/Childcare/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

Little Wonders Montessori has been home to young students and passionate staff for more than ten years. In addition to cultivating a love for languages through calligraphy and Tang poetry, Little Wonders makes use of Montessori materials to facilitate learning and discovery and supplements learning through enrichment lessons of Speech and Drama and a comprehensive music program.

Workplayz Montessori

• Childcare
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

Workplayz Montessori’s cosy environment lets children feel right at home to mix with children of different ages and use Montessori materials, instilling confidence and a drive to learn. Children have plenty of opportunity to learn practical life skills such as baking and gardening, and they go on regular field trips.

LoveShine Montessori Schoolhouse

• Playgroup/Preschool
• Half-Day/Full-day/Flexi
• 7am-7pm

Loveshine’s love for children definitely shines through in its Montessori and thematic learning curriculum. Each child is given the space to freely express themselves and explore as well as participate in guided lessons in Music and Movement, Cookery, Art and Crafts and field trips. Loveshine’s global outlook on education encourages children to question and implement prior knowledge to carry out project-based investigations.

The Children’s Campus

• Playgroup/Childcare/Pre-school
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

The Children’s Campus (TCC) is a campus that believes in experiential learning. By pursuing project based work through a “Joyful Learning” thematic program, children “learn through play” in an inspiring bilingual learning environment. TCC offers exciting enrichment lessons like speech and drama and coding in CodeKiddo. Children will even get the chance to go swimming and participate in long-held school traditions such as family days, picnics and performances.

Amazing Star Montessori House

• Childcare/Playgroup/Preschool/Student Care Centre
• Half-day/Full-day/Flexi
• 7am-7pm

From just five students in 2001, Amazing Star has grown to five branches, two of which are situated in the West. Children are able to carry out their own hands-on, self-directed learning under the watchful eye of a qualified teacher and go on excursions centred around a theme. At Amazing Star, children get the chance to develop fine and gross motor skills through sensory activities such as dough and waterplay.

Our Juniors’ Schoolhouse

• Playgroup/Preschool
• Contact the school directly for class sessions
• 7am-7pm

On top of the integrated approach applied across various subjects, Our Juniors’ Schoolhouse uses the multi-modal approach of Letterland, providing exposure to children’s literature and an immersive bilingual environment to inculcate a love of language in children. Studying isn’t the only priority for Our Juniors – children are provided with culturally enriching activities like Music and Art lessons and are able to voice their opinions during story-time Q&A. Our Juniors’ curriculum is aligned with the Ministry of Education’s primary school requirements to ensure its students are ready to make the transition to primary school.

The Orange Tree Preschool

• Playgroup/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

Just as an orange tree grows oranges, The Orange Tree implements all-rounded individual learning programs to ensure children develop to become bright and competent individuals. By providing a bilingual curriculum with native English and Chinese speakers and a holistic Book-Based Literacy Programme, children are nurtured to become confident bilinguals.

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Greenfield Montessori

• Playgroup/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

Greenfield Montessori has adopted the Ministry of Education’s Preschool Education Branch framework into the curriculum, combining subjects to show children how they are related. Children tackle thematic based subjects through project-based work using both Montessori and Non-Montessori materials and this hand-on approach helps children with phonetic analysis, word attack skills and reading.

HANIS Learning Centre

• Preschool
• 3h sessions
• 8:30am-3:30pm

HANIS Learning Centre’s mission is to provide an innovative, creative and fun learning environment for Muslim children, encouraging total development in terms of emotional, spiritual and physical aspects. It is a pioneer in Arabic Montessori and Malay Montessori and covers the full Montessori curriculum as well as the Islamic Curriculum. HANIS Montessori Kindergarten’s Super Wonder Kids Program is designed for children aged three to six years and classes are held five days a week. The school has a comprehensive duniawi and ukhrawi syllabus and organises monthly thematic excursions that are enriching for children.

Tulip Montessori

• Playgroup/Workgroup/Enrichment
• 2-3h classes
• 8:30am-3:30pm

Tulip Montessori has planted its roots a stone’s throw away from Yew Tee MRT, providing playgroup and workgroup programs for children anywhere between three and a half to 16 years old. The staff are well-equipped, not just with a good education, but with a passion for nurturing children. Tulip Montessori aims to build children from the ground-up through Montessori activities, giving them the ability to tackle reading and writing in both English and Chinese with confidence.

Apricot Academy

• Childcare/Preschool
• Full day
• 7am-7pm

Apricot Academy offers childcare for infants and toddlers, and preschool sessions for children above 18 months. Its bilingual centres combine features from project-based learning, multiple intelligence curriculum and elements of the Early Childhood Education program. Enrichment lessons include language lessons, speech & drama, abacus and swimming. Apricot Academy offers full-day programs from Mondays through Fridays. It has a tiny tots and smart toddler playgroup for children from 18-36 months and offers nursery and kindergarten to children aged three to six. Apricot Academy has two branches in the East.

Talent Plus Group

• Childcare/Preschool
• 9am-11am

Established in 1991, Talent Plus now has 90 branches and 26 years of experience in children’s education. The school offers a playgroup for children from 18 months to four years of age. Through a combination of Montessori training and Thematic Learning, the school has developed a fun-filled holistic curriculum that includes different topics, like sea creatures, zoo animals and road safety. Talent Plus has several branches across Singapore, including Marine Parade, Pasir Ris, Tampines and Bedok.

Summer Montessori

• Preschool
• Full-day
• 9am-4pm

Kids won’t be leaving any stone unturned after experiencing the inquiry and integrated curriculum from Summer Montessori. Through Montessori methods, children learn teamwork and hygiene and express themselves confidently through talking, reading and writing and aren’t afraid to question and explore to discover facts on their own. Children can internalise musical kinaesthetic appreciation and to build on children’s creative expression and exploratory skills through music and movement lessons.

Yuvabharathi International School

• Preschool and up
• 3.5h
• 9am-12:30pm

Yuvabharathi International School offers both Montessori and a self-developed Kindergarten course from K1 and 2 to Grade 12 of the Central Board of Secondary Education (India). The Montessori curriculum places emphasis on enquiry based learning and initiating inquiry by encouraging self-directed learning and providing guidance instead of solutions. Activities are integrated with thematic learning and consolidated through discussions and group activities in Circle Time; Tamil or Hindi is offered as a second language.

Agape Childcare Pte Ltd

• Infant care/Childcare/Preschool
• Full-day
• 7am-7pm

Since 1995, Agape Little Uni has strived to show agape or unconditional parental love to the children, collaborating between parents, teachers and children to identify and nurture a children’s budding talents. Agape has stayed relevant all these years through constant evaluation and revision of the curriculum but has continued to allow children to explore topics and relevant experiences using inquiry-based learning.

Iman Kindergarten & Childcare

• Childcare
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

Iman Kindergarten’s top priority is to provide a holistic education that is fun and engaging. An award-winning school with long-serving staff, Iman’s curriculum is in line with the latest Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) guideline, focusing on developing thinking skills and multiple intelligences in students. Iman also runs enrichment classes for speech and drama and a reading clinic.

Innate Montessori

• Childcare
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

Innate Montessori aims to turn children into confident, self-starting leaders who are “a child at play but a young adult at work”, thriving on challenges and persevering through them. The school adopts a Multiple Intelligence curriculum through a thematic and project approach, making use of the Montessori philosophy to harness the strengths of each child. Innate makes sure to keep parents up to date with their child’s development, going above and beyond to implement feedback.

Dreamkids Kindergarten

• Childcare/Preschool
• Flexi/3h sessions
• Contact the school directly for schooling hours

The newly opened Dreamkids Kindergarten has big dreams for children to develop socially as well as intellectually. Dreamkids’ curriculum involves customised learning complete with future-ready skills such as public speaking, STEM education, coding and financial happiness. It offers several reading and phonics programs to develop an early mastery in languages as well as parent-accompanied Mandarin immersion programs for children aged 18-36 months. Its programs include playgroup for toddlers aged 18-30 months, N1 and 2 for children aged three to four and K1 and 2 for children aged five to six.

Ripples Montessori Pte Ltd

• Childcare/Preschool
• Half day/Full day
• 9am-3pm

Ripples Montessori has been providing quality preschool education since 1996. The school has a small boutique feel and a flexible approach to teaching, adapting to meet the varied abilities and interests of each child. Using the philosophy and principles based on the Montessori method of education, Ripples Montessori aims to shape children into well-rounded individuals who are kind and socially responsible. The school’s curriculum is tailored to include practical life exercises, sensorial training, communication, language and literacy, Mathematics and cultural subjects. Ripples Montessori offers a playgroup for children aged 18 months to 2.5 years, N1 and 2 classes for children aged 2.5 years to four years, and K1 and 2 classes for children aged four to six years.

Babyplanet Montessori Pte Ltd

• Infant care/Childcare/Preschool
• Half/Full day/Flexi
• 7am-7pm

Babyplanet is a quality infant care facility managed by specialists trained in Early Childhood Education. It offers full day, half day as well as flexi-care programs for infants aged two months and up. Babyplanet also has a preschool for children from 18 months-six years, Planet Montessori, which has a successfully integrated Montessori curriculum, offering half day and full day programs. Planet Montessori focuses distinctly on topics such as Culture and Science, Practical Life, Mathematics and Mandarin. There is also ample opportunity for outdoor play.

Paper Scissors Stone Montessori Kindergarten

• Preschool
• Half day/Full day
• 8am-2.30pm

PSSMK started in 2003 with a passionate goal of facilitating early childhood development through hands-on experiential learning in a mixed age environment. The school has adopted an innovative approach, combining the best features of the Montessori training with the contextual, investigative approach of Project Work. Teachers use creative teaching materials, interactive games, stories and songs to make learning an extension of play. The teacher-to-children ratio is capped at 1:10 so contact time is maximised. The school offers a morning and afternoon session of three hours each from Monday to Friday. Both branches are located in the East at Bedok and Simei.

Rosemary Hall Montessori Childcare

• Childcare/Preschool
• Half day/Full day
• Contact the school directly for schooling hours

Rosemary Hall’s Montessori-based curriculum places great importance on grooming its students to build strong Character, be Confident and Creative. Its teaching methodology draws inspiration from the Early Years Foundation Framework and the Montessori curriculum. The classes allow students to learn basic concepts such as letters and numbers through an array of imaginative and interactive experiences, including sensory and tactile play, which reinforces their learning and encourages them to be independent learners. The school also provides a range of Afternoon Enrichment Programs, including English and Chinese Speech & Drama.

Montessori for Children

• Preschool
• Half day/Extended Half day
• 8.15am-3.30pm

Montessori For Children believes in creating a ‘stress free’ environment, placing its students in classes of mixed ages from 2.5 to six years of age and keeping them in the same class until they graduate. Younger children can learn by observing their older classmates who, in turn, reinforce their own understanding of topics by helping the little ones. The school has specially designed Montessori classrooms with a ‘prepared environment’, which allows children to learn at their own pace and builds self-motivation. Montessori for Children has two branches in Singapore, one of which is in Katong.

Rosemount International School

• Playgroup/Preparatory/Junior school
• 3h/6h/3days/5days
• 9am-3pm

Rosemount International School recognises that every child is individual and as such ensures that the learning journey is tailored to each little’s one’s abilities. The low student-to-teacher ratio means each child receives individual attention and a holistic approach lets every student’s personal, social, physical and emotional strengths shine through. The inquiry-based curriculum encourages students to question, explore and communicate their way to learning success, the fun way! With it’s 20-year-anniversary happening next year this is the best time to take a school tour to get a feel for this warm and friendly school that parents love as much as the kids do. Younger kids are not forgotten either: there’s a special playgroup programme for tots age two to 24 months with sessions full of art, craft, music, sensory play and interactive games.

Pink Tower Montessori

• Playgroup/Preschool
• 3h/6h/Full day 
• Contact the school directly for schooling hours
  

Pink Tower Montessori aims to educate children through Montessori principles and fostering the holistic development of its students. The school creates individual lesson plans for each child and adjusts to their pace. Pink Tower Montessori also incorporates a Bilingual Immersion Program and Primary One Preparatory Program into its curriculum. The school offers a playgroup and N1 to K2 programs and boasts an excellent teacher-student ratio and a high-quality learning space.

Charis Montessori Preschool

• Preschool
• Half day/Full day
• 7am-7pm

If you are looking for a school with strong Christian ties, then Charis Montessori might be for you. Bible stories are made fun and relevant through songs, dance and drama and children have the chance to express themselves during circle group discussions and the year-end concert. All core subjects (Phonics/English, Mathematics and Mandarin) are taught one-to-one or within small groups using Montessori materials. The school also has opportunities for imaginative play, where kids can dress up in costumes and play with toys like building blocks and mini supermarkets.

Waldorf Steiner Education Association Singapore

• Playgroup/Preschool
• 10:00-11:30 (Playgroup)/9am-12.15 (Nursery)/9am-1pm (Kindergarten)
  

What first started out as a playgroup in 2003 with a common goal to promote Waldorf education in Singapore, Waldorf Steiner Education Association Singapore has now expanded to a nursery and kindergarten. The association prizes careful and conscious study of children as well as a comprehensive understanding of the child through all developmental stages. The program comprises of free play, circle time, bread making, craft making for parents, story time (using handmade props and puppets) and snack time. The preschool provides a home-like environment where children are encouraged to participate in free-play as well as meaningful activities such as crafts and baking.

MY World Preschools

• Childcare/Preschool
• Full day
• 7am-7pm

MY World Preschools was founded by Metropolitan YMCA and has been nurturing students since 1980. It offers quality child care and preschool education that emphasizes character development and building strong values in its students. MY World uses a special ‘spiral’ approach, revisiting old concepts and skills as new ones are learnt. It adopts a learner centric and inquiry-based approach and offers programs for children from two months to six years – these include infant care, playgroup and N1-K2.

Islander Pre-School

• Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

Part of the EtonHouse International School family, the spacious and modern Islander Pre-School is a relative newcomer set among the lush greenery overseeing the Sentosa Golf course. Children from 18 months to six years old are absolutely seen as individuals here, and will benefit from teaching methods created based on every child’s holistic requirements. There’s plenty of sunshine both in and out of the classroom, and if you’re looking for a strong bilingual program, little learners are taught daily both in English and in Mandarin.

Quayside Isle Preparatory School

• Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 9am-2pm

Quayside Isle Preparatory School (QUIPS) is an International Primary Curriculum (IPC) based school which implements an enquiry-based approach for small students aged two to seven years to learn through play. Through a low student-teacher ratio and strong bonds with the Sentosa community, QUIPS strives to nurture Creativity, Confidence, Compassion and Curiosity in all of its children and stimulate self-discovery and growth. Little ones are absolutely encouraged to express themselves, and to further their interests at weekly field trips and fun and stimulating in-curriculum Special Programs including Library and Zumba.

Children’s Cove

• Infant care/Playgroup/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

Since 2010, Children’s Cove has opened its doors to locals and expats alike, enrolling children from the age of two months to six years. Children’s Cove balances indoor and outdoor experiences along with an effective bilingual integrated learning approach focusing on children-guided play-based learning, project and inquiry. By implementing Home-School partnerships, the educators are able to plan experiences and facilitate learning and development suited to each individual child.

Little Hands

• Preschool/Enrichment
• Half-day/Full-day
• 8:30am-12:40pm

Every day is a new day at Little Hands with a theme-based integrated curriculum full of surprises and offering a variety of activities to meet the children’s sensory needs. With a healthy dose of both garden play and free play in addition to circle time, this is truly a free-form learning experience that promotes fun. Plus Little Hands has partnered with Sportball SG and a practising artist to provide interesting and stimulating extra-curricular activities.

The Preparatory Place

• Childcare
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

Looking for a home away from home? The Preparatory Place promises to provide high quality education and service. Through an inquiry-based approach and project work, teachers expand on children’s interests and offer learning environments that provide opportunities for in-depth experiences as well as purposeful play.

Little Bunnies – The Outdoor Classroom

• Preschool
• Flexi
• 9am-12pm

Taking open-air classrooms to a whole new level, Little Bunnies – The Outdoor Classroom has everything a little bunny aged two to three could want, a fresh garden to grow and harvest fresh veggies, shady spots to listen to stories and have a snack, and a pond to watch the fishies swim about. Located in Infinite Studios at Mediapolis, if parents don’t feel like joining in the fun, there’s plenty of cafés about for them to enjoy a nice cuppa while the kids are off being kids.

Pearlbank Montessori Kindergarten

• Preschool
• 4h/Enrichment
• 9am-3pm

With its high teacher to student ratio, Pearlbank Montessori gives each child that passes through its doors the education they need. Integrated into the well-thought out curriculum that encourages creativity through the arts, children of different ages and nationalities learn together and from each other during Montessori sessions to independently explore Mathematics, Language and acquire practical life skills. What’s more, their knowledge is fortified by discussions with teachers.

Seedlings Montessori Alexandra

• Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day/3h Montessori
• 7am-7pm

Seedlings Montessori Alexandra is a learning centre that provides children with intellectual, emotional and social experiences through the incorporation of the Montessori Method of Teaching into a thematic approach. Seedlings has three centres catering to children 18 months to seven years and offers Montessori Programmes for children one to six years old. The Reading Scheme helps the children to be engaged in the individual reading process and learn at their own pace. Seedling also teaches Soroban mental arithmetic and art buzz with a strong emphasis on visual art and computers.

Milagros de Montessori School

• Preschool/Enrichment
• Half-day/Full-day
• 8:30am-1pm

Milagros de Montessori is where a journey towards excellence begins. Milagros prepares a top quality Montessori environment for children aged 18 months to six years to develop independence, and all Montessori education materials are imported from Italy and Holland. The two NIDO and CASA programs provide children with the head start or focus needed on specific subjects and the CASA curriculum for children aged three to six years offers Chinese Malay and Tamil as the Mother Tongue language. In addition, Milagros offers both Saturday Montessori Enrichment programs and holiday programs.

Arts Kidz Preschool

• Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

First opened in Tiong Bahru in 2008, Arts Kidz has made an impact with its focus on the arts and specially designed curriculum. Fronted by an international team of enthusiatic and driven Mandarin, Japanese and Korean native speakers and specialist arts teachers, children receive the creative outlet necessary to improve academic learning. 

Bambini Montessori Childcare

• Infantcare/Childcare/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

As a centre that believes in leading by example, Bambini Montessori encourages tolerance, self-control and teaches social skills through collaborative mixed age groupings. Kids from as young as two months are introduced to the Montessori curriculum with at least a two hour work cycle, plenty of free play and a strong Mandarin syllabus. BM has a curriculum with Catholic values and strong virtues as well as a small student to teacher ratio.

Arts Junior Montessori

• Childcare/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day/Flexi
• 7am-7pm

Arts Junior Montessori is a multicultural preschool popular among Japanese and accepts children between one and six years of age. The founder, Misugi Momoyo, has international qualifications in Montessori Education in both Japan and the United States and has developed a program that focuses on the joy of learning. In addition to the Montessori curriculum, Arts Junior conducts violin lessons taught through the “Suzuki method” and offers inclusive extra-curricular activities such as Aikido and soccer and the “π-Club (pie club)” for children in kindergarten as well as primary school.

Superland Montessori

• Infantcare/Playgroup/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

Superland Montessori has an integrated Montessori–based curriculum that aims to instil a passion for lifelong learning and develop resilience by acquiring practical life-skills. With specially designed classrooms to encourage learning and an open-door communication policy, Superland ticks all the boxes for a well-rounded, hands-on approach to learning.

Kindle Garden

• Playgroup/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

As Singapore’s first inclusive preschool, Kindle Garden works towards creating a personalised learning environment of rich diversity where every child grows in virtue and knowledge. Kindle Garden’s inclusive policies recognise every child’s abilities and makes understanding the first priority when learning through the project approach. Children are not only supported by a team of educators and allied health professionals, Kindle Garden also involves parents in their child’s process through parent conferences, field trips and take-home tasks. Indoor and outdoor play areas are also fully wheelchair-accessible.

Arts Haus International

• Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 8:30am-5:30pm

Deep in the heart of Pearl’s Hill and a stone’s throw away from Pearl’s Hill City Park, Arts Haus International teaches young learners to learn S.M.A.R.T. and acquire science, mathematics and arts through research-based pedagogies and technology. Through a holistic learning approaching, kids are not only exposed to a well-rounded education offering Chinese, Japanese and Korean as second-languages, but enrichment classes in Chinese speech, yoga and even the pianica.

LeClare Preschool

• Childcare/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am-7pm

LeClare Preschool occupies its own little patch of heaven with its rooftop adventure park and jungle gym, trampoline and pool play area. As a Reggio-inspired school, LeClare believes the environment is the third teacher for children aged 18 months to six years to explore and construct their own learning. LeClare has also adopted an Integrated-Inquiry approach and a bilingual curriculum as well as a strong emphasis on the arts in the environment such as The Open Space, The Recycling Centre and specialist lessons LeClare Art and LeClare Music.

House on the Hill Montessori Pre-School

• Playgroup/Preschool
• Half-day/Full-day
• 7am – 7pm

Since 2011, House on the Hill has been a centre that promotes professionalism, openness and curiosity so that to the child, every day is a special day. As a partner of Nienhaus, the world’s leading brand of AMI-approved Montessori materials, House on the Hill implements a strong Montessori curriculum with a focus on self-guided hands-on learning. Even the food’s great with the nutritional value of the school’s menu endorsed by Ian Marber, an independent nutritionist and co-founder of ‘The Food Doctor’.

Trehaus

• Childcare
• Flexi
• 9am-6pm

Trehaus is the perfect place for working parents who need a break. Children can be dropped off to play in this fully supervised Reggio-Emilia inspired play space while mum has a meeting or dad finishes up some paperwork over a cup of well-deserved coffee. When the kids are all tuckered out, they can curl up in the sleeping nook for a nap. Keep an eye out for the new Thinking Tots Language Playgroups and Playschool that’s just launched!

Brainy Child

• Playgroup/Preschool
• Full-day
• 9:30am-1pm

Brainy Child offers lessons to children aged 17 months to seven years, including weekend playgroup sessions, both parent-accompanied and unaccompanied, as well as enrichment classes and holiday programs for children already enrolled in a preschool. Not only is the staff dedicated and well-educated, ready to provide high-quality education and care suited to each individual child, but they also cover second language needs in Mandarin and Japanese for international students.

Halifax Montessori

• Playgroup/Preschool/Childcare
• Half-day/Full-day/Flexi
• 7am-7pm

Started in 1996, Halifax Montessori Childcare Singapore aims to develop well-rounded, responsible children who are able to adapt and be resilient to the changing environment. Along with its prime yet serene location near the Kampong Java Lotus Pond, the school presents a bilingual environment that ensures children are exposed to both academic and cultural activities and the classroom is stocked with materials that changes to suit the curriculum theme.

Enfant Educare Pte Ltd

• Childcare
• Half-day/Full-day/Emergency care
• 7:30am- 7pm

Enfant Educare’s curriculum has it all in one, the thematic approach is integrated with the Montessori and project approach and includes Multiple Intelligences activities for children aged 18 months to 6 years. Children are also able to explore different arts and cultural activities such as dramatic play, puppets and enrichment activities such as Kindermusik, dance and abacus.

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