Need infant care in Singapore?

A look at what some top childcare and infant care centres in Singapore offer

Are you a busy parent looking for infant care in Singapore? They have set times for little ones to have meals, nap and play in a safe environment while interacting with kids of their age. This routine enables children to develop motor, social-emotional, literacy and numeracy skills. Here are the programmes of some infant care centres and childcare centres in Singapore.

Kinderland Infant Care and kindergartens

Kinderland Infant Care was launched in 2004 with the goal to provide high-quality early childhood education for infants and toddlers from 2 to 18 months. The diverse mix of children at their infant care centre include American, Japanese, Australian, British, French, Chinese, Korean, Indian, Filipino, Thai and Indonesian backgrounds, with more than half being Singaporean.

Music is at the heart of Kinderland’s curriculum, since it was established as Yamaha Kindergarten in 1978. The infant care centre’s curriculum is based on research, which indicates that music boosts cognitive growth in children, particularly before the age of five. Starting at the infancy stage, music education begins with introducing the sounds of different percussion instruments. The preschool says that infants develop listening and concentration skills as they learn to respond to rhythms and beats through bodily gestures. Children nap to classical music – its more complex structure, instrumentation and harmony helps in developing higher cognitive abilities. Progressing to the toddler stage, songs and rhymes are introduced. Learning words by sound-action association hones their language and literacy skills. As children grow, they participate in music and movement activities with basic percussion instruments. These help enhance motor skills, language and numeracy through rhythmic patterns and beat counting. When they reach kindergarten, the children are ready to play keyboard musical instruments.

Daily schedule at Kinderland

The infant care daily schedule includes ample time for gross motor activities, social-emotional development, reading, exploratory play, naps, meal times, snacks and milk times. The menu is planned by a certified in-house nutritionist, which is in line with the Health Promotion Board’s (HPB) Healthy Meals in Preschools Programme. This ensures that Kinderland children absorb the necessary nutrients for each development stage.

Guiding the infants are educators who are trained in the Kinderland curriculum. They also meet the professional, academic and language requirements set by Singapore’s Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA). What’s more, Kinderland Infant Care in Singapore adheres to the ECDA teacher-to-child ratio of 1:5, and some locations offer a 1:3 ratio.

Kinderland advocates a strong relationship between school, parent and child. Parents are welcome to participate in various celebrations and events at the preschool and infant care centre, promoting open communication and dialogue. There are also home-learning activities where parents can encourage stronger learning bonds with their children.

Ages: 2 to 17 months old for infants; 18 months to 6 years for preschoolers
Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 7am to 7pm

6881 8818 | enquiry@kinderland.com.sg
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ELFA Preschool – infant and childcare centre in Singapore

ELFA Preschool provides a conducive learning and growing environment for children aged two to 17 months. The curriculum is developed by early childhood specialists from Singapore and China, and structured around four key developmental areas:

• Sensory-motor development: Exploring textures, sounds and movement to build coordination and body awareness
• Language and cognitive growth: Rich exposure to both English and Mandarin through songs, stories and daily routines
• Creative stimulation: Visual, auditory and tactile experiences that spark imagination and curiosity
• Social and emotional connection: Caring educators who nurture secure relationships and emotional wellbeing

The childcare centre places great emphasis on building a strong foundation in bilingualism, recognising that the infant years are the most fertile for cognitive development. Infants are gently immersed in the sounds of both English and Mandarin through songs, stories and daily interactions. Cultural elements of Chinese language and traditions are also woven into everyday experiences. This builds a positive, meaningful foundation for future bilingual learning. It’s this strength in Chinese language and culture that made ELFA the most awarded Singapore preschool brand in China.

Highly qualified and experienced educators provide children with responsive, tender, loving infant care, which ELFA believes is crucial for healthy and holistic development.

ELFA’s infant educators hold certifications in Early Childhood Care and Education. Centre leaders possess degree-level and higher qualifications in the field and even assistant educators undergo structured professional training. There’s a 1:5 teacher-to-infant ratio, ensuring each infant receives more individual attention, responsive care and nurturing interactions.

Parents stay connected through a parenting app that provides daily updates on naps, meals and activities, along with photos and anecdotes. Parents are encouraged to share their child’s milestones and routines with educators so that home and school can work hand in hand.

Daily schedule at ELFA

The infant care schedule begins with arrival and health checks. Next, infants engage in sensory play, music and movement, ‘tummy time’ to strengthen muscles, and interactive storytelling. Educators provide regular nap times and nourishing meals planned by the in-house nutritionist, both scheduled into the daily routine. These comforting routines are delivered in a gentle environment, supporting infants’ regulation and ease.

Ages: 2 to 17 months old for infants; 18 months to 6 years for preschoolers
Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 7am to 7pm

6881 8818 | enquiry@elfa.edu.sg
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Mosaic Preschool

Mosaic Preschool infant care in Singapore at  follows a 3R approach – Respectful, Responsive, Reciprocal interaction – for child-led learning for fostering meaningful engagements. Children experience play-inspired learning through various activities in line with the Early Years Development Framework of Singapore. Activities incorporate both English and Mandarin to promote sensory exploration, early communication and motor skills development in infants. Their educators are certified to provide infant care in Singapore and hold valid first aid certification. Parents receive regular updates on their instant’s progress through Mosaic’s app and playbooks.

Ages: 2 to 18 months
Hours: Half-day, 7am to 1pm; full-day, 7am to 7pm

168 Changi Road, #03-01
mosaicpreschool.sg/infant-care

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