NDR 2026: Significantly lower childcare, infant care fees at government-supported preschools by 2030
Absorbing more of the costs of childcare and preschool is “one of the best investments we can make”, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Sunday (Aug 23) that childcare and infant care fees at government-supported preschools in Singapore will be significantly reduced by 2030. The monthly fees for full-day childcare and infant care will be cut to S$150 (US$120) and S$300, respectively. Currently, after basic subsidies, full-day childcare at government-supported preschools costs between S$365 and S$559 a month, while full-day infant care costs between S$746 and S$1,256 a month.
The lower fees will be implemented progressively, starting from 2028, with more details on the timeline to be released in early 2027. The government aims to make quality, affordable preschool accessible to every family, regardless of their income. Currently, full-day childcare and infant care subsidies are only available to families where the main applicant is working.
The government plans to expand the network of government-supported preschools and provide additional help to eligible preschool operators.
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