​Minister answers question by Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang, MP for Nee Soon GRC, on childcare subsidies for working mothers.

​Minister Desmond Lee answers question by Mr Darryl David, MR for Ang Mo Kio GRC, on criteria used to determine childcare and preschool subsidies

​Minister answers question by Ms Sun Xueling, MP for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC on the application rate for additional childcare subsidy for non-working mothers

​More children will stand to benefit from higher subsidies under the Kindergarten Fee Assistance Scheme (KiFAS), which comes into effect today. The enhancements to the scheme are part of the Government’s efforts to improve the affordability, accessibility and quality of early childhood development programmes.

Minister answers question by Ms Lee Li Lian, MP for Punggol East SMC on savings in Child Development Account

Minister answers question by Mr Yee Jenn Jong, Non-Constituency Member of Parliament on Child Development Co-Savings Scheme

​Minister for Social and Family Development Chan Chun Sing outlined enhancements to the Kindergarten Fee Assistance Scheme (KiFAS) today. The changes will make Kindergarten education more affordable for low and middle income families, and help them provide a strong start for their children.

​The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) appointed three new Pre-School Anchor Operators today. Metropolitan YMCA’s MY World Preschool, Kinderland Consortiums-Skool4Kidz, and EtonHouse International’s E-Bridge Pre-school will join PAP Community Foundation and NTUC First Campus’ My First Skool as Anchor Operators for the early childhood sector. 

Acting Minister for Social and Family Development Chan Chun Sing announced the opening of the call for proposals for new Pre-School Anchor Operators today.

Speech by Mr Chan Chun Sing, Acting Minister for Social and Family Development