Apply to become an Approved Institution

To access this service, you will need to be a CorpPass user and log in via Singpass.

 

This service will take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete. You are highly encouraged to read more about the service before accessing the service. 

 

Key Roles and Responsibilities of Approved Persons (APs)

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Maintain a valid email address and other contact details
  • Accept AP/AI Terms & Conditions on AI Portal
  • Set up GIRO Direct Debit arrangements from CDA or Baby Bonus NETS Payment Service
  • Register corporate bank account for refunds to CDA

Compliance Responsibilities

  • Ensure CDA funds are used for approved expenses of the child and/or their siblings
  • Request for documentary proof to verify sibling’s relationships for:
    - Recurring CDA payments (e.g. monthly school fees); or
    - One-off CDA payments above $500
  • Keep transaction records for 3 years (for more details, refer to AP/AI Terms & Conditions)
  • Update MSF within 7 working days of business changes here

Important Note: APs and AIs are reminded to adhere to the AP/AI Terms and Conditions and relevant legislation. Non-compliance may affect your status as an AP and AI.

 

To become an AI, please follow these 5 simple steps:

Need Help?

Submit your request through go.gov.sg/contact-bb

Notes:

1. Newly licenced childcare centres will receive an invitation to accept the Approved Institution Status by the licencee.​

2. Please use the following institution codes if you fall under these categories. If you are unsure of your institution code, please check with your Governing body.

  • Childcare Centre – ECDA Licence Number (E.g. PT1234)​
  • Kindergarten – Kindergarten Code (E.g. KG1234);
  • Healthcare Institution – Ministry of Health HCI code  (E.g. If the MOH licence code is L/11H0026/MDS/001/232, applicant will need to enter the institution code as 11H0026);
  • Early Intervention Program – EI Reg No (E.g. EP2345)

Institution code is not required for categories under Special Education and Assistive Technology Devices. The system will generate the institution code for these categories.​

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