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Subsidies for Preschool
Find out what subsidies and financial assistance are available to help offset the costs of infant care, childcare and kindergarten for your Singapore Citizen child.
Last updated on 20 October 2026
Infant Care and Childcare Programmes
Parents with Singapore Citizen children enrolled in licensed childcare centres can receive a Basic Subsidy of up to $600 per month for full-day infant care, and up to $300 per month for full-day childcare.
If you are a working mother with a gross monthly household income of $12,000 and below, you are eligible for the Additional Subsidy, on top of the Basic Subsidy, subject to a minimum co-payment amount. Lower-income families will receive higher subsidies.
Families with 5 members or more, including three or more dependants (e.g. dual-income family with three children), can choose to calculate their Additional Subsidy on a per capita income (PCI) basis to qualify for higher subsidies.
Monthly Subsidy for Full-Day Childcare Programmes
(For Singapore Citizen children aged 18 months to below seven years old)
Working Mother Status | Gross Monthly Household Income | Gross Monthly Per Capita Income (PCI) | Basic Subsidy | Additional Subsidy | Max Total Subsidy^ |
Working Mothers | $3,000 and below | $750 and below | $300 | $467 | $767 |
$3,001 - $4,500 | $751 - $1,125 | $300 | $440 | $740 | |
$4,501 - $6,000 | $1,126 - $1,500 | $300 | $340 | $640 | |
$6,001 - $7,500 | $1,501 - $1,875 | $300 | $260 | $560 | |
$7,501 - $9,000 | $1,876 - $2,250 | $300 | $190 | $490 | |
$9,001 - $10,500 | $2,251 - $2,625 | $300 | $130 | $430 | |
$10,501 - $12,000 | $2,626 - $3,000 | $300 | $80 | $380 | |
Above $12,000 | Above $3,000 | $300 | N/A | $300 | |
Non-Working Mothers | $150 | N/A | $150 |
Monthly Subsidy for Full-Day Infant Care Programmes
(For Singapore Citizen children aged between two and 18 months)
Working Mother Status | Gross Monthly Household Income | Gross Monthly Per Capita Income (PCI)* | Basic Subsidy | Additional Subsidy | Max Total Subsidy^ |
Working Mothers | $3,000 and below | $750 and below | $600 | $710 | $1,310 |
$3,001 - $4,500 | $751 - $1,125 | $600 | $640 | $1,240 | |
$4,501 - $6,000 | $1,126 - $1,500 | $600 | $500 | $1,100 | |
$6,001 - $7,500 | $1,501 - $1,875 | $600 | $380 | $980 | |
$7,501 - $9,000 | $1,876 - $2,250 | $600 | $240 | $840 | |
$9,001 - $10,500 | $2,251 - $2,625 | $600 | $100 | $700 | |
$10,501 - $12,000 | $2,626 - $3,000 | $600 | $40 | $640 | |
Above $12,000 | Above $3,000 | $600 | N/A | $600 | |
Non-Working Mothers | $150 | N/A | $150 |
^Subject to a minimum co-payment by parents. Please click here (opens in new tab) for more details on subsidy and minimum co-payment amounts for childcare (refer to Annex A) and infant care (refer to Annex B). Parents only need to pay the net fees after subsidy.
Kindergartens
Singaporean children enrolled in an Anchor Operator or MOE Kindergarten are eligible for the Kindergarten Fee Assistance Scheme (KiFAS) (opens in new tab) if the family’s gross monthly household income is $12,000 and below.
For all Singapore Citizen children enrolled in KCare in an MOE Kindergarten, they are additionally eligible for a Basic Subsidy of $150 per month. Families with working mothers, and with gross monthly incomes of $12,000 and below, may also qualify for KCare Additional Subsidy, subjected to a minimum co-payment amount. The KCare Additional Subsidy is extended to all families with a gross monthly household income of up to $6,000, regardless of the applicant's employment status. Click to find out more about the fees and subsidies available for KCare in MKs (opens in new tab).
Kindergarten Fee Assistance Scheme (KiFAS)
(For Singapore Citizen children enrolled in kindergartens run by Anchor Operators or MOE)
Gross Monthly Household Income | Gross Monthly Per Capita Income* | Max KiFAS^ |
$3,000 and below | $750 and below | $161 |
$3,001 - $4,500 | $751 - $1,125 | $150 |
$4,501 - $6,000 | $1,126 - $1,500 | $107 |
$6,001 - $7,500 | $1,501 - $1,875 | $87 |
$7,501 - $9,000 | $1,876 - $2,250 | $67 |
$9,001 - $10,500 | $2,251 - $2,625 | $47 |
$10,501 - $12,000 | $2,626 - $3,000 | $17 |
Above $12,000 | Above $3,000 | N/A |
*Households with five or more family members (including three or more dependants) may wish to have their income assessed on a per capita basis, as they may qualify for higher KiFAS.
^Subject to a minimum co-payment by parents. Please visit ECDA's webpage (opens in new tab) for more information on preschool subsidies.
FAQs
1. How do I apply for preschool subsidies?
All applications for the Basic and Additional Subsidy (for childcare and infant care) and KiFAS (for kindergarten) should be made through your preschool. The centre will provide you with the application form, or you can download it from our preschool subsidy webpage (opens in new tab).
2. How will I receive the subsidies?
The subsidies will be disbursed directly to your preschool. You are only required to pay the net fees after subsidy.
3. Am I eligible for the Additional Subsidy if my child is enrolled in half-day and flexi-care programmes in childcare and infant care centres?
Yes. Subsidies for half-day and flexi-care programmes in childcare and infant care centres are available. Details can be found on the Early Childhood Development Agency’s subsidy webpage (opens in new tab).