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Decline in number of faith-based kindergartens

Drop in enrolment as more prefer childcare centres; some adapt by tweaking their offerings to help working parents

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The number of kindergartens affiliated with Christian and Catholic churches has fallen in recent years, as some convert to offering childcare and families' needs change.
The Straits Times understands that there are now about 80 such faith-based kindergartens, down from about 120 in 2012.
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