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Call for applications for new term of childcare Partner Operator scheme
Nov 29, 2019
To apply, registered Key Appointment Holders should email Sector_Funding@ecda.gov.sg with your centre codes for information on how to submit an Expression of Interest. Existing Partner Operators will also have to express their interest if they wish to be considered for the new term.
ECDA will acknowledge receipt of the email within 3 working days.
You are advised to email ECDA early to give sufficient time to prepare your application and supporting documents before the submission deadline on 31 Jan 2020, 5pm.
Number of needy families currently paying less than $10 and $5 per child respectively for their full-day childcare services
Oct 7, 2019
Preschool expenses are a function of fees, less subsidies and financial assistance (if applicable). The Government is committed to ensure the affordability of preschools, especially for low-income families, through the following measures.
Preschool fee hikes and affordability
Oct 7, 2019
In 2020, 330, or 1 in 5 childcare
centres will be increasing their full-day childcare fees for Singapore Citizen
children. The other 1,200 childcare centres will not be adjusting their fees.
SPEECH BY MR DESMOND LEE, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE, 13 SEPTEMBER 2019, 11.05 AM, SUNTEC CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE
Sep 13, 2019
The early years are some of the most important in a person's life. Those who have good quality early childhood experiences acquire physical, cognitive and social skills that give them a solid foundation for life. Many educators have told me that the emotional and social skills that children learn in their first few years - making friends, handling conflict, learning how to communicate, and explore their surroundings - distinguish them when they grow older. On the other hand, those who do not pick up these skills can be set back, and are less able to seize the same opportunities.
Launch of Singapore Preschool Accreditation Framework (SPARK) Quality Rating Scale for 0-6 Years
Sep 13, 2019
The new SPARK Quality Rating Scale (QRS) for 0-6 years was officially launched today at the Early Childhood Conference 2019, organised by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA).
Working Together on a Good Start for Every Child
Sep 13, 2019
At the Early Childhood Conference 2019, the Minister for Social and Family Development Mr Desmond Lee announced new initiatives, in collaboration with partners, to support outdoor learning by children in preschools, and to enhance support for children and families under KidSTART.
22 EDUCATORS AND CENTRES TO RECEIVE ECDA AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Sep 9, 2019
In recognition of their professional excellence and innovation, 22 pre-school educators and centres will receive the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Development from Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for Social and Family Development, at ECDA's annual Early Childhood Conference on 13 September 2019.
Remarks by Minister at the Joint Ministerial Media Conference on Marriage and Parenthood
Aug 28, 2019
Remarks by Minister at the Joint Ministerial Media Conferene on Marriage and Parenthood
A Good Start For Every Child
Aug 28, 2019
Making quality preschools more affordable and accessible
Grants for fees for faith-based preschools run by non-profit organisations such as those by churches, mosques and voluntary welfare organisations
Aug 6, 2019
Minister answers question by Dr Intan Azura Mokhtar, MP for Ang Mo Kio GRC on grants for fees for faith-based preschools run by non-profit
organisations such as those by churches, mosques and voluntary welfare
organisations.