Pre-schools

Parents are more involved than ever. So why is parenting pre-schoolers getting harder?

Son’s pleas end 18-hour stand-off with Thai policeman who allegedly killed wife in kindergarten

The police had surrounded the house after the shooting late on the morning of Sept 9.

Private pre-schools weigh future as govt-supported fees fall, new grant offers potential lifeline

Community manager Shahrin Iskandar (right) with his wife and daughter. The family welcomed the news of upcoming fee reductions for government-supported pre-schools.

Workload, parents’ expectations cited as top factors affecting pre-school teachers’ wellness: Survey

Children giving flowers to MP for Jalan Besar GRC Shawn Loh together with Preschool Market founder Cheong Su Fen at an appreciation event on Aug 29.

S’pore to recruit 1,800 more infant care educators; pre-schools’ hiring grant expanded to meet demand

As infant care becomes more affordable and accessible, demand for infant care places is expected to rise.

Coconut water distribution, haze ward among S’pore’s precautions to deal with air pollution

Haze spotted from ION Sky towards Novena 3.45pm on Aug 25.

Monthly childcare fees to fall by more than half to $150 by 2030, infant care fees to drop to $300

Fees for a full day of childcare at government-supported pre-schools will be cut to $150 a month, while infant care fees will fall to $300 a month.

70 pre-schools in S’pore closed each year from 2023 to 2025. What’s driving the closures?

The total number of pre-school operators fell from 408 in 2023 to 296 in 2026.

More pre-school choices, higher expectations: What do parents want from childcare now?

With more government-supported pre-school places and more affordable options, operators and experts say that parents are looking beyond basic access and cost.

Pre-school teacher jailed 5 months; she dragged boy, 3, flung him onto the floor and slapped him

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