Kindergartens, also known as pre-schools, provide structured pre-school education to children between 3 - 6 years old.
Characteristics Of Pre-Schools & Child Care Centres
Statistics & Trends
Government Programmes & Assistance
Licences, Permits & Registrations
Laws & Regulations
Trade Associations
Key Government Agencies
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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Statistics & Trends
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Government Programmes & Assistance
- There are no programmes and assistance specifically for kindergartens. You may, however, apply for programmes and assistance open to all private education organisations.
- For more details, please refer to the Private Education Programmes & Assistance section.
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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.
Essential Licences, Permits Or Registrations
Other Licences & Permits For Education-Related Activities
- You must obtain licences or permits to carry on certain activities. These activities, typically carried out by kindergartens, require licences or permits:
- running a canteen within the school
- placing TV sets in your school
- importing educational materials
- For details, please refer to the Private Education Licences, Permits & Registrations section.
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Laws & Regulations
Accreditation, Certification & Registration
Other Laws & Regulations
- The name of your school, your domain name, premises, activities, etc. must comply with various laws.
- Accredited or certified schools must also comply with the rules imposed by accreditation/certification programmes.
- For details, please refer to the Private Education Laws & Regulations section.
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Trade Associations
- These trade associations are open to kindergartens and/or their employees. They work with the Government in a variety of ways to improve the Education industry.
- For a full list of education-related trade associations who work with the Government, please refer to the Private Education Trade Associations section.
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Key Government Agencies
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