Useful Preschool & Parenting Links (Singapore)
Our Church
- Calvary Pandan Bible-Presbyterian Church – The church overseeing Calvary Pandan Kindergarten
Preschools & Kindergartens
- ECDA (Early Childhood Development Agency) – Main government agency overseeing preschools.
🔗 https://www.ecda.gov.sg
Quality & Accreditation
- SPARK (Singapore Preschool Accreditation Framework) – Accreditation framework to assess preschool quality.
🔗 https://www.ecda.gov.sg/sparkinfo
- MOE – Preschool Education – MOE’s policies, frameworks, and support for early childhood education.
🔗 https://www.moe.gov.sg/preschool
Subsidies & Financial Support
- Baby Bonus Scheme – Baby Bonus Cash Gift and Child Development Account (CDA).
🔗 https://www.babybonus.msf.gov.sg
Special Needs & Inclusion
- Inclusive Preschool Programme INSP (ECDA) – Preschools for children with and without additional needs.
🔗 https://www.ecda.gov.sg/parents/other-services/early-intervention-services/inclusive-support-programme-(insp)
- SG Enable – One-stop resource for disability support and services.
🔗 https://www.sgenable.sg
- Rainbow Centre – Early intervention, education, and support for children with disabilities.
🔗 https://www.rainbowcentre.org.sg
- AWWA – Provides therapy and intervention for children with developmental needs.
🔗 https://www.awwa.org.sg
- SPD – Early intervention and therapy services for children with special needs.
🔗 https://www.spd.org.sg
Parenting & Child Development
- ECDA Parenting Resources – Guides and tips on child development and parenting.
🔗 https://www.ecda.gov.sg/Parents
- Families for Life – Parenting articles, family bonding activities, and workshops.
🔗 https://www.familiesforlife.sg
- HealthHub Parenting (HPB) – Nutrition, milestones, and health advice for children.
🔗 https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/parent-hub
Community & Recreational Resources
- ActiveSG (SportSG) – Affordable sports, swimming, and kids’ programmes.
🔗 https://activesg.gov.sg/home
- NParks – Info on family-friendly parks and outdoor play areas.
🔗 https://www.nparks.gov.sg
- National Library Board – Children & Teens – Storytelling, literacy activities, kids’ booklists.
🔗 https://childrenandteens.nlb.gov.sg
- People’s Association (PA) – Parent-child workshops and community events.
🔗 https://www.pa.gov.sg
- Esplanade – PIP’s Club – Arts, performances, and workshops for children.
🔗 https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/pip-s-club
- Singapore Science Centre – KidsSTOP! – Interactive science exhibits for preschoolers.
🔗 https://www.science.edu.sg - Children’s Museum Singapore – Museum designed for kids under 12.
🔗 https://www.nhb.gov.sg/childrensmuseum - National Gallery – Keppel Centre for Art Education – Creative play space for children.
🔗 https://www.nationalgallery.sg