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Childcare centres

South Indian state Andhra Pradesh launches third-child incentives amid ageing population

Children in Andhra Pradesh learning English.
Children in Andhra Pradesh learning English.

Forum: Should children spend most of their waking hours in childcare?

Childcare centre in Malaysia shuttered after death of 4-month-old baby; 2 employees arrested

A baby died past midnight on March 9, 2026, after developing complications.
A baby died past midnight on March 9, 2026, after developing complications.

Higher income ceiling for pre-school and childcare subsidies to benefit more than 60,000 families

Generic photo of kindergarten students walking in the park with their teachers at Fernvale Link on December 19, 2023. 

Can be used for early childhood education stories.
Generic photo of kindergarten students walking in the park with their teachers at Fernvale Link on December 19, 2023. 

Can be used for early childhood education stories.

Forum: Government committed to continue supporting student care services

11-month-old girl is first measles case in a pre-school in Singapore since measures stepped up

The 11-month old girl attends a preschool in Singapore and was not yet due for the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccination.
The 11-month old girl attends a preschool in Singapore and was not yet due for the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccination.

South Korea’s army eyes 24-hour childcare services for military families

South Korean Army Major Seo Hye-jung (left) and Captain Kim Jin-su posing for a photo with their quintuplets.
South Korean Army Major Seo Hye-jung (left) and Captain Kim Jin-su posing for a photo with their quintuplets.

Childcare centre sued for negligence after 4-year-old girl falls and fractures skull

The civil suit seeks general damages and special damages to be assessed by a district court, where the maximum claim amount is $250,000.
The civil suit seeks general damages and special damages to be assessed by a district court, where the maximum claim amount is $250,000.

Parents rally to save beloved Serangoon pre-school from closing

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Young participants playing in the yard at Pre-School By-The-Park @ Li Hwan during its open house on Jan 24, 2026.  

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
ST20260124_202616400192 Azmi Athni etsave//

Young participants playing in the yard at Pre-School By-The-Park @ Li Hwan during its open house on Jan 24, 2026.  

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Forum: Small private pre-schools add diversity to early childhood landscape here

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.