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Kindergartens/Pre-Schools

Kindergartens, also known as pre-schools, provide structured pre-school education to children between 3 - 6 years old.

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Characteristics Of Pre-Schools & Child Care Centres
  • A kindergarten is a “school” that provides a structured 3-year preschool education programme for children aged 3 - 6.

  • The 3-year preschool education programme consists of:

    • Nursery
    • Kindergarten 1 
    • Kindergarten 2

  • Kindergartens may operate daily/five days a week. School hours are typically 3 - 4 hours a day. Most kindergartens have two sessions a day.

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Licences, Permits & Registrations

Kindergartens must obtain these licences and permits, or register to operate or carry on certain business activities in Singapore.

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