Haze risk in Singapore: Preschools ready to move activities indoors if air quality worsens
Some preschools are monitoring air quality readings as often as every two hours, while others have prepared indoor activities and air purifiers as Singapore faces a heightened risk of severe haze in the second half of the year.
Preschools in Singapore are gearing up for a possible increase in haze-related air pollution during the second half of 2026. As Singapore joins Southeast Asian nations facing a heightened risk of severe transboundary haze, schools are taking precautions to ensure children's well-being is not compromised. Some preschools are monitoring air quality readings every two hours, while others have prepared indoor activities and air purifiers to keep children engaged even if outdoor play is suspended.
EtonHouse Pre-School Upper Bukit Timah checks air quality readings every two hours, with activities such as playing in the sandpit and sketching outdoors already part of the daily routine. If the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) enters the unhealthy range (above 100), all outdoor play will be halted, and children will move indoors.
Preschools are also working closely with parents to monitor children's health, especially those with respiratory conditions, and ensure they have necessary medication on hand.
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