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EYC

Will the curriculum be different from MFS centres with programmes for children up to 6 years old?

Children enrolled in EYC can expect to go through the same curriculum as other My First Skool centres from 0-4 years old.

Will there be any developmental difference in my child if they enrol in EYC as compared to your existing centres that cater for children up to 6 years old?

Both My First Skool and MOE Kindergarten programmes are fully aligned with the Ministry of Social and Family Development Early Years Development Framework and the MOE’s Nurturing Early Learners Framework in Singapore.

Will I need to anticipate disruptive behaviour or allow for an adjustment period for my child transitioning between EYC and K1?

All the children in EYC will be guaranteed a space in a MOE Kindergarten. To facilitate positive transition experiences, children and their parents will be invited to an orientation session organised at the partner MOE Kindergarten before the start of their K1 year. At the orientation, children will meet with their kindergarten teachers and classmates to introduce them to the new learning environment. Parents are also invited to accompany their children to the MOE Kindergarten on the first two days of Term 1 to help their child get used to the new daily routine.

What are the MOE Kindergarten curriculum hours? What should I do if I require full-day care service?

The MOE Kindergarten programme is a 4-hour programme with care services available should parents require a full-day programme for their child.

If I decide not to enrol my child in MOE Kindergarten, will I be guaranteed a place in other MFS centres which provide K1 and K2 classes?

You may request to be transferred to other MFS centres. However, successful enrolment will be dependent on the centre’s vacancies.

Can my child who is attending EYC choose another MOE Kindergarten and not the one mapped to the centre?

Under the EYC model, the child will only be guaranteed a place to the MOE Kindergarten mapped to the centre. Parents can choose not to accept the guaranteed place at the partner kindergarten and they can indicate this during the pre-admissions phase of the registration exercise conducted during the start of the N2 year. If you wish to enrol your child in another MOE Kindergarten, it will be subject to availability.

Will my child be guaranteed a space in a MOE Kindergarten when they turn 5?

All eligible Singaporean children enrolled in nursery in our EYC will be guaranteed a K1 place in one of the partner MOE Kindergartens. Your child will enrol in the partner MOE Kindergarten through a pre-admissions phase of the MOE Kindergarten registration exercise, conducted during their nursery year.

Why is My First Skool providing a pre-school service that caters only to children aged 0 to 4 years?

My First Skool (MFS) is collaborating with MOE Kindergarten to provide a continuum of quality and affordable pre-school education for children aged two months to four years through a new model for pre-school services. Under this collaboration, MFS operates an EYC to provide infant care and childcare services. Five and six-year-old children will then continue their Kindergarten 1 (K1) and Kindergarten 2 (K2) programme at a partner MOE Kindergarten. This new model will help to increase the number of quality and affordable pre-school places in Punggol, so as to support the needs of young families in the area.

Fees & Support – Financial support

How do I apply for ECDA Subsidies?

Please approach your child care centre personnel who will assist you with the application for preschool subsidies.

Who is eligible to receive ECDA subsidies?

All applicants for Singapore Citizen children are eligible for Basic Subsidy. Additional Subsidy is only available to applicants for Singapore Citizen children a) who are working at least 56 hours per month and b) whose gross monthly household income is $12,000 and below or per capita income is $3,000 and below.

What other financial support schemes are available?

ECDA provides a number of financial support schemes. You can find more details here: https://www.ecda.gov.sg/parents/subsidies-financial-assistance

How many families are eligible for the Bright Horizons Fund (BHF)?

Every year, more than S$1.5 million are disbursed from the BHF to empower over 5,000 children from low-income families, giving them a chance at pre-school education.

Is the Bright Horizons Fund (BHF) a registered charity fund?

Established by NTUC First Campus in 2008, the Bright Horizons Fund (BHF) is a charity fund registered as an Institute of Public Character (IPC). The funds are primarily used to provide financial support for pre-school children from low-income families.

Fees & Support – Tuition

How do I apply for ECDA Subsidies?

Please approach your child care centre personnel who will assist you with the application for preschool subsidies.

Who is eligible to receive ECDA subsidies?

All applicants for Singapore Citizen children are eligible for Basic Subsidy. Additional Subsidy is only available to applicants for Singapore Citizen children a) who are working at least 56 hours per month and b) whose gross monthly household income is $12,000 and below or per capita income is $3,000 and below.

Our Approach – Curriculum

Why is My First Skool providing a preschool service that caters only to children aged 0 to 4 years?

My First Skool (MFS) is partnering with MOE Kindergartens to provide preschool education for children aged between two months and four years. Under this collaboration, MFS operates an EYC to provide infant care and childcare services. Five and six-year-old children will then continue their Kindergarten 1 (K1) and Kindergarten 2 (K2) programme at a partner MOE Kindergarten. This new model will help to increase the number of quality and affordable preschool places in Punggol, so as to support the needs of young families in the area.

If I decide not to enrol my child in an MOE Kindergarten, will I be guaranteed a place in other MFS centres which provide K1 and K2 classes?

You may request to be transferred to other MFS centres. However, successful enrolment will be dependent on the centre’s vacancies.

Will my child be guaranteed a space in an MOE Kindergarten when he turns 5?

All eligible Singaporean children enrolled in our EYC programme’s nursery class will be guaranteed a K1 place in one of our partnered MOE Kindergartens. Your child will be enrolled in the partnered MOE Kindergarten through a pre-admissions phase of the MOE Kindergarten registration exercise, conducted during their nursery year.

Our Approach – Programme

What are the MOE Kindergarten curriculum hours? What should I do if I require full-day care service?

The MOE Kindergarten programme is a 4-hour programme with care services available, should parents require a full-day programme for their child.

If I decide not to enrol my child in an MOE Kindergarten, will I be guaranteed a place in other MFS centres which provide K1 and K2 classes?

You may request to be transferred to other MFS centres. However, successful enrolment will be dependent on the centre’s vacancies.

Will my child be guaranteed a space in an MOE Kindergarten when he turns 5?

All eligible Singaporean children enrolled in our EYC programme’s nursery class will be guaranteed a K1 place in one of our partnered MOE Kindergartens. Your child will be enrolled in the partnered MOE Kindergarten through a pre-admissions phase of the MOE Kindergarten registration exercise, conducted during their nursery year.

Why is My First Skool providing a preschool service that caters only to children aged 0 to 4 years?

My First Skool (MFS) is partnering with MOE Kindergartens to provide preschool education for children aged between two months and four years. Under this collaboration, MFS operates an EYC to provide infant care and childcare services. Five and six-year-old children will then continue their Kindergarten 1 (K1) and Kindergarten 2 (K2) programme at a partner MOE Kindergarten. This new model will help to increase the number of quality and affordable preschool places in Punggol, so as to support the needs of young families in the area.

Our Centre – Experience MFS

How to find a My First Skool centre with vacancies?

Please click here for a list of My First Skool centres with vacancies. Please note vacancy availability listed on the website is indicative and subject to changes. Priority will be given to parents with more immediate childcare needs.

What should I do if there is no vacancies at my preferred centre?

You can submit your interest for up to 3 centres here, including your preferred centre and other centres with immediate vacancies. We would like to assure all parents that our learning environments at every centre are built based on the same 6 principles, ensuring that the My First Skool experience is consistent regardless of which centre you choose for your child.

What are the preschool enrolment periods?

Enrolment for placements in My First Skool is open all year round, depending on vacancy availability. Registration may be submitted up to 12 months before your child’s preferred enrolment date.

How do I arrange for a visit or tour at my preferred preschool centre?

Go on a virtual walk-through and explore our learning environments from wherever is most convenient for you.

What will my child experience on a day-to-day basis?

A day at My First Skool means educational activities, healthy eating, and joyful learning. You can see sample timetables for each programme here.

Curious about what meals for your child will look like?

We provide balanced and nutritious meals that are also in line with the guidelines from the Health Promotion Board, to encourage healthy eating habits among preschoolers. Go to this page to learn more.

Our Centre – Find A Centre

How to find a My First Skool centre with vacancies?

Please click here for a list of My First Skool centres with vacancies. Please note vacancy availability listed on the website is indicative and subject to changes. Priority will be given to parents with more immediate childcare needs.

What should I do if there are no vacancies at my preferred centre?

Please submit a registration for your preferred centre here. At the same time, you can also register your child for an alternative centre with available vacancies. We would like to assure all parents that our learning environments at every centre are built based on the same 6 principles, ensuring that the My First Skool experience is consistent regardless of which centre you choose for your child.

What are the preschool enrolment periods?

Enrolment for placements in My First Skool is open all year round, depending on vacancy availability. Registration may be submitted up to 12 months before your child’s preferred enrolment date.

How do I arrange for a visit or tour at my preferred preschool centre?

Go on a virtual centre tour and explore our learning environments from the comfort of your own home. Select your preferred centre here.

Our Centre – Our Meals

What is your menu? Is it healthy?

Mealtimes are an extension to our approach of learning through experiences. The right nutrition is crucial for brain development, and it is never too early to encourage healthy eating habits. Each meal is carefully planned by our food consultant to provide your child with a balanced diet. Most of our preschools are accredited by the Healthy Meals in PreSchools Programme, an initiative by the Health Promotion Board. We strictly follow its guidelines, so you can rest assured that our food is healthy and nutritious for children.

Do you provide vegetarian food? Can I pack food for my child if they’re vegetarian?

Our preschools do not provide vegetarian food. Please inform the Principal on your child’s dietary requirement during registration so that we can advise you accordingly.

What will my child eat at the infant care centre?

For age 6 months and below, formula/breast milk will be used as per parents’ advice. We will introduce cereals or solid food for children aged 7 months and above after consultation with parents.

Our Centre – Register Now

I’m expecting, when can I register my interest in Infant Care for my unborn child?

Congratulations. You can submit a registration of interest for Infant Care as early as three months before your Expected Date of Delivery and indicate your preferred enrolment date up to a year in advance.

How can I arrange for a centre visit or a centre tour?

Go on a virtual centre tour and explore our learning environments from the comfort of your own home. Select your preferred centre here.

How do I find a My First Skool preschool centre with vacancy?

Please click here for a list of My First Skool centres with vacancies. Please note vacancy availability listed on the website is indicative and subject to changes. Priority will be given to parents with more immediate childcare needs.

What are the monthly Infant Care/Childcare fees?

Our childcare fees start from $420 per month (after discounting working mother’s subsidy and before GST). Please click here for more information on our fees.

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