All MOE kindergartens to progressively offer full-day programme from 2028

The new arrangement will be rolled out over two years, bringing kindergarten education and care together while retaining half-day options for parents.

Students of MK@West View engaging in open-ended outdoor play on Oct 28, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Raydza Rahman)

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SINGAPORE: All Ministry of Education (MOE) kindergartens will progressively move to a new full-day programme from 2028 to 2030, bringing learning, play and care together in a more seamless experience for the children.

Under the new full-day model, kindergarten lessons and after-school care will be combined into a single programme run by MOE. Parents who do not need full-day services can still opt for a half-day programme, the ministry said on Wednesday (Oct 28).

Currently, the 56 MOE kindergartens offer four-hour K1 and K2 programmes for children aged five and six. Parents who need childcare beyond these hours can enrol their children in Kindergarten Care (KCare), which is provided by an external MOE-appointed service provider.

About 65 per cent of the roughly 9,000 children enrolled in MOE kindergartens also attend KCare.

CNA Games Guess Word Crack the word, one row at a time Buzzword Create words using the given letters Mini Sudoku Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser Mini Crossword Small grid, big challenge Word Search Spot as many words as you can Show More Show Less MOE said that while the current arrangements have served families well, a more integrated full-day preschool service would better support children's overall development and meet the changing needs of families. "This will provide the children with greater continuity in learning, more sustained interactions with MOE Kindergarten staff to foster stronger relationships, and increased opportunities to further enrich children's learning experiences," it added. "Children from disadvantaged backgrounds will also benefit from a more seamless and supportive learning environment." Before the wider rollout, MOE will pilot the new model at two kindergartens , MK@Rivervale and MK@West View, next year. Lessons learnt from the pilot will help guide the implementation and gradual rollout of the new model across all MOE kindergartens. MOE will share which kindergartens will implement the new model the following year during its annual kindergarten registration exercise in March. "We recognise that in the preschool sector there is an evolving need," said Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education Syed Harun Alhabsyi. "This is why we're taking the step to further integrate the learning, the play, as well as the care of our children with a full-day programme." WHAT WILL THE FULL-DAY PROGRAMME LOOK LIKE? With the new model, the children will have access to a wider range of learning and play experiences, such as child-directed play in their mother tongue language where they can learn while exploring their interests. The kindergarten will also introduce open-ended outdoor play, where children can engage in self-directed exploration and experiment with “open-ended play materials” such as hoola hoops, planks and tires. This, MOE said, can help them build physical confidence and resilience as they learn to navigate and assess risks within a safe environment. During school holidays, children can take part in hands-on activities involving science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), drama and visual arts. “The MOE Kindergarten curriculum, designed by MOE curriculum specialists, will continue to build confidence and social skills, lay strong foundations in their literacy and numeracy, and prepare them well for Primary 1,” said the ministry. MOE kindergartens will operate from 7am to 7pm on weekdays, including during school holidays. Parents who opt for the half-day programme can send their children from 7am to 12.30pm. The kindergartens will be closed on public holidays, designated MOE school holidays such as teachers' day and children's day, and centre closure days.

MOE said that while the current arrangements have served families well, a more integrated full-day preschool service would better support children's overall development and meet the changing needs of families.

"This will provide the children with greater continuity in learning, more sustained interactions with MOE Kindergarten staff to foster stronger relationships, and increased opportunities to further enrich children's learning experiences," it added.

"Children from disadvantaged backgrounds will also benefit from a more seamless and supportive learning environment."

Before the wider rollout, MOE will pilot the new model at two kindergartens , MK@Rivervale and MK@West View, next year. Lessons learnt from the pilot will help guide the implementation and gradual rollout of the new model across all MOE kindergartens.

MOE will share which kindergartens will implement the new model the following year during its annual kindergarten registration exercise in March.

"We recognise that in the preschool sector there is an evolving need," said Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education Syed Harun Alhabsyi.

"This is why we're taking the step to further integrate the learning, the play, as well as the care of our children with a full-day programme."

WHAT WILL THE FULL-DAY PROGRAMME LOOK LIKE?

With the new model, the children will have access to a wider range of learning and play experiences, such as child-directed play in their mother tongue language where they can learn while exploring their interests.

The kindergarten will also introduce open-ended outdoor play, where children can engage in self-directed exploration and experiment with “open-ended play materials” such as hoola hoops, planks and tires. This, MOE said, can help them build physical confidence and resilience as they learn to navigate and assess risks within a safe environment.

During school holidays, children can take part in hands-on activities involving science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), drama and visual arts.

“The MOE Kindergarten curriculum, designed by MOE curriculum specialists, will continue to build confidence and social skills, lay strong foundations in their literacy and numeracy, and prepare them well for Primary 1,” said the ministry.

MOE kindergartens will operate from 7am to 7pm on weekdays, including during school holidays. Parents who opt for the half-day programme can send their children from 7am to 12.30pm.

The kindergartens will be closed on public holidays, designated MOE school holidays such as teachers' day and children's day, and centre closure days.

Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education and National Development Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi interacting with the students of MK@West View on Oct 28, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Raydza Rahman)

To support the new programme and extended hours, MOE will be hiring programme officers to work alongside kindergarten educators and assist with children’s care and supervision, such as meal times.

The work hours for MOE kindergarten educators will remain the same, though shifts may start earlier or later, depending on each centre’s needs.

On this, Dr Syed Harun assured that MOE is studying how best to support its kindergarten educators in managing their workloads and professional development.

"The better we take care of our MOE Kindergarten educators, the more our students continue to benefit, and they learn well in our schools, so it remains a priority for any educator within the MOE space, that we look at it holistically and we support our educators."

HOW MUCH WILL PARENTS PAY?

For the pilot programme, parents will pay a single fee to MOE Kindergarten.

For Singaporean children attending the two pilot kindergartens in 2027, the full-day programme will cost S$665 a month before subsidies, while the half-day option will cost S$310.

After subsidies, parents of Singaporean children will pay between S$3 and S$425 a month for the full-day programme, depending on their eligibility.

For the half-day programme, monthly fees after subsidies will range from S$1 to S$160.

Permanent residents will pay a monthly fee of S$735 for the full-day programme, and S$320 for the half-day programme.

MOE added that families with Singapore citizen children enrolled in the full-day model pilot will receive fee subsidies for preschool programmes administered by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) under the infant and childcare subsidy scheme. This replaces ECDA’s Kindergarten Fee Assistance Scheme and MOE’s existing KCare subsidies.

"MOE will also provide additional top-up subsidies such that their out-of-pocket fees are comparable to their current out-of-pocket fees," added the ministry.

Ms Shereen Low, centre head of MK@West View, said the move will allow the kindergarten to have "unhurried opportunities" to support children's both interests and learning needs.

"The focus for us, as part of the full-day model, is to have greater coherence in terms of the curriculum and integrating pedagogical approaches throughout the day, so learning ... is seen as a seamless learning experience for the child throughout the day," she said.

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这项新安排将在两年内逐步推行，将幼儿园教育和保育结合起来，同时保留半日制选项供家长选择。

2026年10月28日，MK@West View的学生们正在进行开放式的户外游戏。（图片：CNA/Raydza Rahman）

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新加坡：从 2028 年到 2030 年，所有教育部幼儿园将逐步过渡到新的全日制课程，将学习、游戏和保育结合起来，为孩子们提供更无缝的体验。

根据新的全日制模式，幼儿园课程和课后托管将合并为一个由教育部运营的单一项目。教育部周三（10月28日）表示，不需要全日制服务的家长仍然可以选择半日制课程。

目前，教育部下属的56所幼儿园为五岁和六岁的儿童提供四小时的K1和K2课程。如果需要超出这些时间的托儿服务，家长可以为孩子报名参加幼儿园托管服务（KCare），该服务由教育部指定的外部服务提供商提供。

在教育部幼儿园就读的约 9000 名儿童中，约有 65% 也参加了 KCare 项目。

CNA游戏 猜词游戏 逐行破解单词 流行词游戏 用给定的字母组成单词 迷你数独 小谜题，脑力挑战 迷你填字游戏 小方格，大挑战 单词搜索 尽可能多地找出单词 显示更多 显示更少 教育部表示，虽然目前的安排对家庭来说很有帮助，但更完善的全日制学前教育服务将更好地支持儿童的全面发展，并满足家庭不断变化的需求。教育部补充道：“这将为孩子们提供更连贯的学习，与教育部幼儿园工作人员更持续的互动，从而建立更牢固的关系，并增加进一步丰富儿童学习体验的机会。来自弱势背景的儿童也将受益于更顺畅、更有支持的学习环境。” 在全面推广之前，教育部将于明年在两所幼儿园——MK@Rivervale和MK@West View——试点推行新模式。试点经验将有助于指导新模式在所有教育部幼儿园的实施和逐步推广。教育部将在3月份的年度幼儿园注册活动中公布哪些幼儿园将在来年实施新模式。教育部高级政务次长赛义德·哈伦·阿尔哈布西表示：“我们意识到学前教育领域的需求正在不断变化。因此，我们采取了这一举措，将学习、游戏和儿童保育进一步融合到全日制课程中。” 全日制课程的具体内容是什么？在新模式下，孩子们将有机会体验更广泛的学习和游戏活动，例如用母语进行自主游戏，在探索兴趣的同时学习知识。幼儿园还将引入开放式的户外游戏，孩子们可以自主探索，并尝试使用呼啦圈、木板和轮胎等“开放式游戏材料”。教育部表示，这有助于孩子们在安全的环境中学习如何应对和评估风险，从而增强他们的身体自信心和适应能力。学校假期期间，孩子们可以参加涉及科学、技术、工程和数学（STEM）、戏剧和视觉艺术的实践活动。教育部表示：“由教育部课程专家设计的幼儿园课程将继续培养孩子的自信心和社交技能，夯实他们的读写和计算能力基础，并为他们升入小学一年级做好充分准备。” 教育部幼儿园的开放时间为工作日早上7点至晚上7点，包括学校假期。选择半日制课程的家长可以将孩子送入幼儿园，时间为早上7点至中午12点30分。幼儿园在公共假期、教育部指定的学校假期（例如教师节和儿童节）以及中心关闭日关闭。

教育部表示，虽然目前的安排对家庭来说很有帮助，但更一体化的全日制学前教育服务将更好地支持儿童的全面发展，并满足家庭不断变化的需求。

“这将为孩子们提供更连贯的学习，与教育部幼儿园工作人员更持续的互动，以培养更牢固的关系，并增加进一步丰富孩子们学习体验的机会，”声明补充道。

“来自弱势背景的儿童也将受益于更加顺畅和支持性的学习环境。”

在全面推广之前，教育部将于明年在两所幼儿园——MK@Rivervale和MK@West View——试行新模式。从试点项目中汲取的经验教训将有助于指导新模式在所有教育部幼儿园的实施和逐步推广。

教育部将在3月份的年度幼儿园入学登记活动中公布哪些幼儿园将在来年实施新模式。

“我们认识到，学前教育领域的需求正在不断变化，”教育部高级政务次长赛义德·哈伦·阿尔哈布西说。

“正因如此，我们才采取这一措施，将孩子们的学习、游戏和照护进一步融合到全日制课程中。”

全天活动的具体安排是什么？

通过这种新模式，孩子们将有机会体验更广泛的学习和游戏活动，例如用母语进行儿童主导的游戏，他们可以在探索自己兴趣的同时进行学习。

幼儿园还将引入开放式户外游戏，让孩子们自主探索，并尝试使用呼啦圈、木板和轮胎等“开放式游戏材料”。教育部表示，这有助于孩子们在安全的环境中学习如何应对和评估风险，从而增强他们的身体自信心和适应能力。

学校放假期间，孩子们可以参加涉及科学、技术、工程和数学 (STEM)、戏剧和视觉艺术的实践活动。

教育部表示：“由教育部课程专家设计的幼儿园课程将继续培养孩子的自信心和社交技能，为他们打下坚实​​的读写和计算基础，并为他们升入小学一年级做好充分准备。”

教育部幼儿园的开放时间为工作日早上7点至晚上7点，包括学校假期期间。选择半日制课程的家长可以将孩子送入幼儿园，时间为早上7点至中午12点30分。

幼儿园将在公众假期、教育部指定的学校假期（如教师节和儿童节）以及中心关闭日关闭。

2026年10月28日，教育及国家发展部高级政务次长赛义德·哈伦·阿尔哈布西博士与MK@West View学校的学生互动。（图片：CNA/Raydza Rahman）

为了支持新计划和延长开放时间，教育部将聘请项目官员与幼儿园教师一起工作，协助照顾和监管儿童，例如用餐时间。

教育部幼儿园教师的工作时间将保持不变，但根据各中心的需要，轮班开始时间可能会提前或延后。

对此，赛义德·哈伦博士保证，教育部正在研究如何更好地支持幼儿园教师管理工作量和专业发展。

“我们越关心教育部幼儿园的教师，我们的学生就越受益，他们在学校的学习效果就越好。因此，对于教育部内的每一位教育工作者来说，全面看待这个问题并支持我们的教师仍然是首要任务。”

家长需要支付多少费用？

在试点计划中，家长将向教育部幼儿园缴纳一次性费用。

对于2027年入读新加坡两所试点幼儿园的儿童来说，全日制课程每月费用为665新元（不含补贴），而半日制课程每月费用为310新元。

扣除补贴后，新加坡儿童的家长每月需为全日制课程支付 3 新元至 425 新元不等的费用，具体金额取决于他们的资格。

半日制课程的月费（含补贴）从 1 新元到 160 新元不等。

永久居民参加全日制课程每月需缴纳 735 新元的费用，参加半日制课程每月需缴纳 320 新元的费用。

教育部补充道，参加全日制试点项目的新加坡公民子女家庭，将根据婴幼儿保育补贴计划，获得由幼儿培育署（ECDA）管理的学前教育课程的费用补贴。该计划将取代幼儿培育署的幼儿园费用援助计划和教育部现有的KCare补贴。

教育部补充说：“教育部还将提供额外的补贴，使他们的自付费用与他们目前的自付费用相当。”

MK@West View 中心负责人 Shereen Low 女士表示，此举将使幼儿园有“从容不迫的机会”来支持孩子们的兴趣和学习需求。

“作为全日制教学模式的一部分，我们的重点是使课程更加连贯，并将教学方法贯穿全天，从而使学习……成为孩子全天无缝衔接的学习体验，”她说。

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