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Overview of preschool
Learn about your child's preschool options.
What is preschool
Preschool is for children under the age of 7 and broadly includes:
- Half-day or full-day care programmes.
- Kindergarten preschool education.
The serves as the regulatory and developmental authority for the early childhood sector in Singapore. It oversees key aspects of children's development below the age of 7 across both .
MOE operates MOE Kindergarten (MK) and develops and shares the Nurturing Early Learners (NEL) Framework for children aged 4 to 6.
Benefits of preschool
Preschool education is highly encouraged for all children and can help your child achieve important learning goals, such as:
- Building confidence.
- Learning social skills.
- Developing a good foundation in literacy and numeracy.