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Best Baby And Toddler Playgroups In Singapore
2-Hour, 3-Hour, Weekend, And Parent Accompanied
If your little ones aren’t quite old enough for preschool (Nursery 1 onwards), playgroups are the way to go! Most playgroups are catered for kids between 18 months to 3 years, but some have programs for those from 6 months. Little Steps has rounded up a list of the top playgroups around the island offering holistic, structured programs for babies and tots to hone their skills in preparation for the ‘serious’ stuff in pre-school! In this guide, you will find 2-hour, 3-hour, weekend, and parent-accompanied playgroup options for infants, babies, and toddlers too.
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BRIGHTON COLLEGE (SINGAPORE): Pre-Nursery, Nursery & Reception Years *Chuan Lane
Ages 18 Months to 5 YearsBrighton College's English Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum establishes rigorous standards for the learning, development, and care of children in Pre-Nursery, Nursery, and Reception classrooms. The curriculum encompasses seven key areas of learning, including Communication and Language, Physical Development, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design. The dynamic pedagogy allows for flexible daily adjustments based on children's focus and teacher targets. Continuous assessment towards Early Learning Goals (ELGs) occurs daily, encompassing both Mandarin and English in the Dual Language Programme.
Tailored for children aged 18 months to 5 years, the Pre-Nursery, Nursery, and Reception Curriculum is delivered by specialized Early Years Teachers and Learning Assistants. While specialists in Art, Computing, Music, PE, Dance, and Swimming enrich the curriculum, the transition from Reception to Year 1 is seamlessly facilitated within the Early Learning Village, ensuring familiarity and readiness for the Pre-Prep School. Year 1 teachers, selected for their understanding of the transition, gradually integrate Year 1 students with Year 2 and the Prep School, fostering a confident and prepared progression.
Brighton College (Singapore), 1 Chuan Lane, Singapore 554299, +65 6505 9790, General enquiries: info@brightoncollege.edu.sg, Admissions: admissions@brightoncollege.edu.sg, www.brightoncollege.edu.sg/learning-at-brighton/pre-prep-curriculum
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ST JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION INTERNATIONAL: Playgroups And Pre-Nursery Classes In Singapore (Ages 4+)
If you’re looking for a holistic, values-driven school that offers playgroups too, then look no further than St. Joseph’s Institution International, which offers an international educational experience to a diverse student body of around 40 nationalities. As a school with a Lasallian Catholic foundation, SJI International’s community welcomes students, teachers, parents, friends, and supporters of all faiths and cultural backgrounds. SJI International celebrates a community of more than 2,000 students across two schools on one campus. The elementary school caters to expatriate children from pre-school prep 1-2 (ages 4 turning 5-6) and grade 1-6 (ages 7-12) while the high school admits Singaporean and international students in grades 7-12 (ages 12-18).
St Joseph's Institution International, 490 Thomson Rd, Singapore 298191, www.sji-international.com.sg
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SHAWS PRESCHOOL: Various Locations *Best Baby And Toddler Playgroups In Singapore
Jump Into An Exciting Journey Of Discovery And GrowthExperience the magic of learning at Shaws Preschool, where children are guided through an exciting journey of discovery and growth! With over 35 years of expertise in nurturing young minds, Shaws stands as a beacon of play-based education excellence in Singapore. Their distinctive bilingual curriculum seamlessly blends fun and hands-on learning with essential future skills, instilling a genuine passion for learning in children aged from Pre-Nursery (18 months old) to Kindergarten Two (6 years+).
Set within lush outdoor spaces, including captivating butterfly and herb gardens, the preschool offers a dynamic and vibrant learning environment, laying the foundation for a life filled with adventure and success. At Shaws, the philosophy revolves around keeping children active and engaged, welcoming sports coaches twice a week for lively and enjoyable sports lessons. Indoors and outdoors, their facilities cater to every aspect of a child's development, from messy play and mud kitchens to splash zones and cozy classrooms.
Through experiential learning in tinkering corners and art spaces, children cultivate vital life skills such as confidence, communication, teamwork, empathy, adaptability, resilience, and grit. Contact them at +65 9772 4035 or olive@shaws.com.sg to book your tour today. Explore more at www.shaws.com.sg.
Shaws Preschool, Locations in Mountbatten, Katong Post, Braddell Heights, Lorong Chuan and Tanjong Katong, +65 9772 4035, olive@shaws.com.sg, www.shaws.com.sg
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STAR LEARNERS CHILD CARE: Preschool With Locations All Over Singapore
Support Your Child’s Early YearsWith over two decades of experience, Star Learners Child Care is a trusted name in early childhood education, offering a strong foundation for your little one’s formative years. Their signature literature-based curriculum transports children into exciting worlds of discovery while fostering essential skills like problem-solving, creative thinking, and communication through an engaging, activity-driven approach.
As the largest ECDA Partner Operator (POP), Star Learners is dedicated to making quality preschool education accessible and affordable. With a focus on building character, confidence, and creativity, Star Learners is committed to nurturing the next generation of bright, resilient, and innovative young minds.
Star Learners Child Care, 44 locations across Singapore, +65 6250 0173, info@starlearners.com.sg, www.starlearners.com.sg
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STAMFORD AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - EARLY LEARNING VILLAGE *Serangoon
Stamford American Early Learning Village welcomes children aged 2 months to 6 years. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, the learning spaces feature child-height windows and doors, six outdoor playgrounds and a covered swimming pool among other world-class facilities. Babies and toddlers aged 2 to 18 months enjoy an extra special level of care with the Infant Care Program under the supervision of the experienced Early Childhood carers and educators.
Stamford’s unique curriculum is guided by the USA Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Year’s Program (PYP). STEAMInn - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and Innovation is integrated across the curriculum. The Early Learning Village is just minutes away from the Elementary & Secondary Campus, and offers a first-class international program to all children of preschool age.
Stamford American International School, Early Learning Village, 3 Chuan Lane, Singapore 554350, +65 6602 7247, admissions@sais.edu.sg, www.sais.edu.sg
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AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL: Early Learning Village *Lorong Chuan
Ages 18 Months to 5 YearsThe Early Learning Village, spanning an impressive 50,000 square meters and designed by the acclaimed Bogle Architects, stands as the world's largest pre-school, dedicated to early years education. Housing Infant Care, Early Years, and Prep students, the facility boasts state-of-the-art amenities, including multi-functional outdoor play decks, a 20-meter swimming pool, gymnastics and dance areas, a cozy library, and parent cafes. Classrooms are organized into pods, ensuring a secure environment accessible only with encoded cards. Each pod features a dedicated teaching kitchen, mini-library, and collaborative open spaces.
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, classrooms come with outdoor playgrounds, promoting imaginative learning. The complex also offers multi-functional rooms, a library, STEAM room, dance studio, and a unique Hive gym. Covered play spaces across three floors encourage sensory play, bike tracks, and sandpits. Safety is a priority with a medical center, while The Secret Garden provides a natural haven. An on-site modern kitchen provides nutritionally balanced meals served within the pods, including allergen-sensitive options, all contributing to the holistic development and well-being of young learners.
Australian International School (Early Learning Village), 1 Lorong Chuan Singapore 556818, +65 6517 0247 (Admissions), +65 6664 8127 (General enquiries), www.ais.com.sg/welcome-to-our-early-learning-village/#
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ETONHOUSE PLAYGROUPS IN SINGAPORE *Various Locations
EtonHouse is delighted to launch a playgroup that is rich in sensorial explorations for infants. Specially developed for children aged 9 to 22 months, the adult-accompanied playgroup offers a range of learning experiences within our beautiful and safe learning environment. The program focuses on four main areas; social, physical, sensorial, and musical. Through these collaborative learning experiences, children will strengthen their relationships with the primary caregivers and will develop a bond that will enhance their learning as they progress to the next stage of development.
Stay & Play is available at EtonHouse Thomson, EtonHouse Claymore, EtonHouse Newton and EtonHouse Sentosa, www.etonhouse.com.sg/news/stayandplay/. Click here for the Little Steps video on Eton House - prepare to be inspired!
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INTEGRATED INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - LITTLE TYKES PLAYGROUPS IN SINGAPORE
Little Tykes offers wonderful classes for kids ages 18 months to 3.5 years from 8:30am to 12:30pm with flexible day options (2/3/5) and optional afternoon sessions from 12:30pm to 3pm. Here the students will enjoy their days learning through play whether it be in their bright, airy classroom or exploring their green outdoor space. Their motto is "Play Matters!” And they are inspired by Reggio Emilia learning. Their terrific teachers are qualified in Early Childhood Education and bring regional and global experience with them. They provide a 1:4 teacher-to-student ratio to ensure the little ones’ needs are always met. In addition, Little Tykes teach Chinese while taking a fun creative approach.
Integrated International School, 41 Sunset Way, #01-01 Clementi Arcade, Singapore 597071, +65 6466-4475, admissions@iis.edu.sg, www.littletykes.sg
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OWIS: Playgroups Leading TO Preschool (Kids Aged 3-6)
For kids ages 3+, OWIS is a popular hub of learning and playing. They offer a play-based, inquiry-led preschool education that lays the foundations of your child’s learning journey. You can book a virtual or on-campus tour to check out their various campuses in Singapore.
OWIS, Various Campuses, https://www.owis.org/learning/early-childhood
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LILY VALLEY INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL
Lily Valley International Preschool is a non-profit organization committed to establishing and maintaining a warm, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment for children. Their philosophy and pedagogy is child centered and nurtures children’s potential and creativity by providing rich learning environments for exploration. They are a preschool that cultivates collaboration and participation in a diverse community with meaningful partnerships with children and families.
Lily Valley International Preschool,
Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard #02-27/28,
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MY GYM ACTIVE PLAYGROUPS IN SINGAPORE *Various Locations
The MyGym Playgroup Program provides an opportunity for pre-school children (19 months to 3.5 years) to develop and learn through structured and free play. It also aims at increasing your child's competence in all developmental areas and build on his/her natural interest in learning. This program allows children to explore and make discoveries through motivating activities in a friendly, stimulating environment. Areas of focus include art & craft, language and literacy, music & movement, and math and science discovery activities.
MyGym, http://mygym.com.sg/
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JULIA GABRIEL PLAYGROUPS IN SINGAPORE *Forum And Tampines Mall
Julia Gabriel's Early Years Programs are for infants ages 6 months to toddling 4 year-olds. The emphasis is on developing social skills and sensory abilities through discovery activities. They offer Adult-Accompanied programs (including Mandarin options) for kids ages 6 months to Nursery 1 as well as Independent programs for youngsters ages 18 months-3 years).
Julia Gabriel, Forum And Tampines Mall, https://www.juliagabriel.com/programmes/early-learning-programmes/
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WEE CARE SINGAPORE PLAYGROUPS *Winstedt Road and Oxley Rise
Wee Care’s parent-accompanied Infant Playgroup is a unique program that assists little ones to learn about themselves and decipher the world in which they live. Your little bub is encouraged to learn through structured activities via exploration, manipulation, and discovery. The Toddler Playgroup builds on the foundations established in the Infant Playgroup program. Tots are encouraged to interact with their peers and by 2 years old in order for them to gain self-confidence and be articulate at social interaction.
Wee Care, 2 Locations At Winstedt Road and Oxley Rise, https://weecare.com.sg/playgroup/
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MY FIRST SKOOL PLAYGROUPS IN SINGAPORE *East Coast
At My First Skool, your little ones are given ample opportunities to explore and construct knowledge through a variety of sensorial activities for their infant care, playgroup and toddler programs. Slightly different from the other establishments, this pre-school adopts the relationship-based approach in their curriculum which emphasizes children-teacher interaction. This child-initiated approach fosters learning based on interest, allowing your enthusiastic tots to make choices within the purposefully planned curriculum activities.
My First Skool, 229 Mountbatten Road #02-08 Mountbatten Square, Singapore 398007, www.myfirstskool.com
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ROSEMOUNT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PLAYGROUPS IN SINGAPORE *Siglap
Playgroup at Rosemount is for bubs as young as 2 months and up to 2 years. Similar to other playgroups, little ones have the opportunity to develop their social skills, share and cooperate with peers, develop their imagination and hone their fine and gross motor skills. Each session includes art, craft, music, sensory play, and interactive play. Toys that encourage the development of fine and gross motor skills are utilized and there is a dramatic play corner to introduce role-play and develop your kiddo's ever-expanding imagination.
Rosemount, 25 Ettrick Terrace, Siglap, Singapore, 458588, www.ris.edu.sg/playgroup.html
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BLUE HOUSE INFANT AND TODDLER ATELIER *Turf City And River Valley
Blue House Infant & Toddler Ateliers offer a series of adult accompanied programs for children from 6 - 36 months. At two unique locations, River Valley and Turf City, families can choose from playgroups, classes or drop-in sessions from a flexible schedule offering both indoor and outdoor options. The Atelier programs provide children with an interactive, sensory-driven experience, encouraging children to exercise their senses, building vital connections and theories about the world around them. The Ateliers also provide a natural transition to Blue House International Preschool for families considering the next step in their child's educational journey.
Blue House Infant & Toddler Ateliers, atelier@bluehouseinternational.com, www.bluehouseatelier.com
Turf City Location: Turf City, Bukit Timah, 2 Turf Club Road, #02-05/06, Singapore 287988, +65 6462 6547
River Valley Location: UE Square, River Valley, 83 Clemenceau Avenue, #01-35/36, UE Square Office Tower, Singapore, 239920, +65 6235 2126
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SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS KINDERGARTEN
Children at Swallows and Amazons will receive an early childhood education that promotes a love of learning, so work becomes child’s play! Students learn through purposeful play and the curriculum focuses on the comprehension and application of knowledge rather than the regurgitation of facts. It nurtures the Habits of the Mind approach, and promotes strategic reasoning, insightfulness, perseverance, creativity and craftsmanship through the 16 habits of the mind. These life skills include persistence; listening with empathy; managing impulsivity; striving for accuracy; questioning and posing problems; gathering data through all senses; creating, imagining, and innovating; responding with wonderment and awe; taking responsible risks; finding humour; thinking independently; and remaining open to continuous learning.
Swallows and Amazons Kindergarten, The Grandstand, South Carpark, 200 Turf Club Road Singapore 287994, +65 6768 8158, lessons@swallowsandamazons.
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KANOPY FOREST PRESCHOOL: Bukit Timah
Kanopy Forest Preschool provides a unique Early Childhood Education programme that immerses young learners aged 18 months to 6 years old in an inspirational, child-led Forest School experience. Its unique curriculum is a breath of fresh as it exposes children to Mandarin naturally during its daily outdoor time.
Kanopy Forest Preschool is grounded in a child-directed learning approach that enables children to explore and discover the world through the school’s signature Project-Based Learning (for children in Pre-Nursery and above) and sensorial play (for children in Play Group). Children will learn to collaborate, problem-solve and build resilience in a positive learning community that cares and looks after the environment with Kanopy’s sustainability education embedded in its curriculum. Classrooms are purposefully designed by Early Childhood educators and Level 3 Forest School Leaders. Children will enjoy playing in the signature Mud Kitchen and Sandpit, camping in tepee tents, growing plants in the Edible Garden and more.
Kanopy Forest Preschool, 6 Jalan Keria, Singapore 588534, +65 9815 8849, hello@kanopy.com.sg, www.kanopy.com.sg
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WHITE LODGE PLAYGROUPS IN SINGAPORE *Various Locations
White Lodge’s Parent and Child Programme is for children aged 6 months to 2.5 years and is adapted to help children transition into preschool. Parents and their little ones are invited to learn and play together during Circle Time, Music and Movement, Art, Sensory and Outdoor Play. It is a great opportunity for young children to learn basic social skills and bond with parents. The playgroup sessions also help your child interact with other children in a learning environment. These sessions run across many of the White Lodge centres across Singapore, including an exciting forest school playgroup at Phoenix Park!
White Lodge Playgroups, www.whitelodge.com.sg/programmes/playgroup,+65 6255 4230, admin@whitelodge.edu.sg. Trial sessions are available.
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PRIMUS: Primus Schoolhouse Cheeky Monkeys Mandarin Playgroup *Various Locations
With campuses all over Singapore, Primus Schoolhouse caters to preschool children from 18 months to 6 years. Primus Schoolhouse by Invictus offers a blend of British and Singaporean curricula for their preschoolers and they are also offering playgroups. Check out the Primus Schoolhouse Cheeky Monkeys Mandarin Playgroup!
Primus Schoolhouse Alexandra - 321 Alexandra Road, #03-11 Alexandra Central Mall. Singapore 159971, +65 6252 3024, enquiry@primus.edu.sg, www.primus.edu.sg
Primus Schoolhouse Bukit Timah - 70 Bukit Tinggi Road Singapore 289758, +65 6573 8441, nquiry@primus.edu.sg, www.primus.edu.sg
Primus Schoolhouse River Valley - 262 River Valley Rd, Singapore 238308, +65 6902 6906, rv@primus.edu.sg, www.primus.edu.sg
Primus Schoolhouse Phoenix Park - 310 Tanglin Road, Phoenix Park, Singapore 247975 , +65 6235 5310, pp@primus.edu.sg, www.primus.edu.sg
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ODYSSEY PLAYGROUPS IN SINGAPORE *Various Locations
The Early Years program for tots (aged 18-30 months) at Odyssey promotes age-appropriate, holistic development which focuses on your little one's communication and language skills, creative expressions, as well as physical, social and personal competencies. Their curriculum focuses on emergent play situations so that your little ones make sense of the things and people around them, investigate the world and engage in active social interaction. As with other playgroups, the emphasis for tots is to enable them to gain confidence and develop their social skills.
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PAT'S SCHOOLHOUSE PLAYGROUPS IN SINGAPORE *Various Locations
Pat's Schoolhouse is well-known for its programs available for pre-schoolers. Their curriculum is split into Infant Care (2 to 18 months), Toddler (Year your tot is 2 years) and Playgroup (Year your tot is 3 years). They mainly offer a full-day program, but a half-day option is also available. Their Infant Care program exposes children to learning through play by means of using manipulatives, tumbling activities and even an introduction to cookery. Based on a thematic approach, the Toddler program encouraged them to develop their fine and gross motor skills, language skills (through the use of Letterland materials) and math concepts through the introduction of colors, shapes and even rhymes. The Playgroup program builds upon the Toddler one and the focus is also on enhancing the learning of Mandarin through listening and comprehension activities, music, rhymes, and games.
Pat's Schoolhouse, www.patschoolhouse.com/programmes/overview
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INVICTUS PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUPS: Changi, Bedok, Toa Payoh, West Coast and Bukit Timah
Invictus Playgroups are available at the preschools from 18 months! Building on more than 22 years of excellence in early years education, Invictus International Preschool is a trusted preschool that empowers children and ensures a strong foundation that extends beyond their playgroup days.
Invictus International Preschool Centers in Changi, Bedok, Toa Payoh, West Coast and Bukit Timah, +65 6255 4230, enquiry@invictus.preschool.edu.sg, https://invictus.preschool.edu.sg
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