Childcare in Singapore is widely available to expat parents while they are working in Singapore. Many childcare centres offer both full-time and part-time support.
Childcare in Singapore is widely available and comes in many forms - but at a price, so be mindful when working out your monthly budget requirements. Generally, fees range from $300 to $2,600 each month depending on the facility.
Childcare centres usually accept babies and children from two months onwards (56 days is the absolute minimum age in Singapore), up to the age of seven years when children are old enough to attend elementary school. The minimum age, however, differs, depending on the centre of choice that may or may not offer infant care. All centres that offer childcare in Singapore are registered with the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF).
Learning through play is at the core of childcare education. Children pick up on basic things easily and are not overwhelmed when play is involved. Often, children are divided into different groups so that babies are not disturbed by more active toddlers
Childcare facilities are subject to regular inspections and have to abide by certain Singaporean laws concerning staff and space. As a general rule of thumb, the younger the children in a playgroup are, the more kindergarten teachers or nurses will take care of your munchkins.
Immunisation is a top priority when it comes to childcare. In order to prevent diseases from spreading in the childcare centres, children have to receive immunization as stipulated by the Childcare Regulations. All childcare centres in Singapore are subject to this regulation.
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