Singapore's Top Preschools and Kindergartens for 2026
A guide to selecting preschools in Singapore and details for the returning AIA Carnival in Hong Kong offer distinct insights for families.
Parents navigating early education choices can consult a new extensive list of preschools in Singapore. Separately, the schedule for the popular AIA Carnival family event in Hong Kong for the 2026-2027 season has been announced.
Choosing a Preschool in Singapore
Selecting a preschool in Singapore involves weighing factors like curriculum, proximity, fees, and operating hours, according to a comprehensive new guide. The guide, compiled by a parenting platform, lists schools by location and details their educational approaches, including play-based, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia methods.
Parents are advised to consider practicalities alongside educational philosophy. Government-supported preschools may have admission priorities for citizens and permanent residents, while all locally based centers must be licensed by the Early Childhood Development Agency and follow the national Nurturing Early Learners framework. Enrolment is typically year-round, with the academic year starting in January for children aged three and above.
The guide highlights several specific preschools. MapleBear Preschool, with over 50 centers, offers a Canadian-based bilingual immersion curriculum for ages from infant care to K2. Star Learners Child Care, operating at over 40 centers, uses a unique literature-based curriculum for the same age range.
| School | Approach | Age Groups | Starting Fees (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MapleBear Preschool | Canadian-based bilingual immersion | Infant care to K2 | Infant care from $1,800; Playgroup from $1,300 |
| Star Learners Child Care | Literature-based | Infant care to K2 | Infant care from $920; Playgroup from $490 |
The platform suggests joining multiple waiting lists due to high demand. Its team, comprised of parents, updates the information regularly based on firsthand experience and research.
AIA Carnival Returns to Hong Kong
The AIA Carnival will return to Hong Kong's Central Harbourfront Event Space from December 22, 2026, to February 21, 2027. The event promises a mix of classic family rides and new thrill attractions for the winter festive season.
Ticket prices and specific opening hours are to be confirmed. An early bird Member Sale for discounted tickets and ride tokens will run from an unspecified date in 2026. Organisers promise a new look for the upcoming edition, featuring updated rides, neon photo installations, and costumed performers.
For families planning a visit, tips include checking the weather and jacket requirements for the harbourfront and understanding the token system for rides and games to manage children's expectations. The event's website and various travel outlets will handle ticket sales.
