5 Best Preschools in Singapore (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Picking a preschool in Singapore usually starts with a centre visit and ends with a gut feeling, but the numbers are worth a look first. The preschools on this page have logged 864 Google reviews between them, and every one sits between 4.7 and 5 stars, so the real differences show up in curriculum, class size and neighbourhood, not the star count.

Short answer: MindChamps PreSchool @ Toa Payoh leads with 4.9 stars across 461 reviews, the most reviewed centre on this list. Rain Trees International Kindergarten holds a perfect 5.0, and Brainy Child Montessori on Orchard Road has run since 2007. Fees vary by curriculum and hours, so book a centre visit to confirm current pricing.

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How Singapore's preschools stack up

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	MindChamps PreSchool @ Toa Payoh	4.9 ★	461	Overall / most-reviewed	View ›
2	MindChamps PreSchool @ Bishan	4.9 ★	175	Multiple children / long-term families	View ›
3	Children's Cove Preschool	4.7 ★	103	Nature-focused / large campus	View ›
4	Brainy Child Montessori Learning Centre	4.9 ★	67	Montessori / bilingual programme	View ›
5	Rain Trees International Kindergarten & Preschool	5.0 ★	58	International / small class sizes	View ›

The centres, one by one

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

MindChamps PreSchool @ Toa Payoh

4.9461 Google reviews

MindChamps PreSchool @ Toa Payoh runs under the MindChamps network, which operates preschool, childcare and enrichment programmes across Singapore. The Toa Payoh centre offers full-day care from 7am to 7pm, five days a week, alongside the network's signature curriculum that blends academic learning with confidence-building activities. It's the most-reviewed centre on this page by a wide margin.

What people praise

Parents repeatedly praise how caring and patient the teachers are
Kids are described as excited to attend, not just tolerating drop-off
Well-organised events like the Chinese New Year celebration get called out by name
Long operating hours (7am-7pm) suit working parents

Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume461 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: It tops the list on sheer weight of reviews as much as the rating itself. 461 reviews at 4.9 is hard to argue with for a single centre.

Website +6569559853 Directions

190 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, #03-512, Singapore 310190

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

MindChamps PreSchool @ Bishan

4.9175 Google reviews

MindChamps PreSchool @ Bishan is the network's Bishan-Upper Thomson location, offering the same MindChamps curriculum and the Reading and Writing enrichment tracks. Its site describes 21,000 sq ft of learning space and a full run of programmes from infant care through kindergarten.

What people praise

Reviewers mention siblings attending years apart and both having good experiences
Weekly photo updates through the school app reassure parents
Graduation concerts and Family Day events get specific praise
Teachers are named individually and thanked repeatedly, a sign of consistent staff

Worth knowing

Fewer reviews than the Toa Payoh branch, so the volume behind the 4.9 is thinner

Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume175 · 93th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: A strong, consistent second pick, especially for families planning to keep a child enrolled for several years.

Website +6567348400 Directions

18 Sin Ming Ln, #01-18 Midview City, Singapore 573960

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Children's Cove Preschool

4.7103 Google reviews

Children's Cove Preschool runs infant care through kindergarten on a campus its own marketing describes as surrounded by nature, with over 15 years in operation. It positions itself around play-based, hands-on learning with small class sizes and personalised attention.

What people praise

Parents highlight nurturing infant-care teachers and a smooth transition for first-timers
The large, nature-surrounded campus is mentioned as a standout
Long-term families describe children thriving academically and socially

Worth knowing

One detailed review flags high staff turnover and management concerns, worth asking about directly at a visit

Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume103 · 88th

Confidencemoderate

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown89% 5-star

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Our take: The rating holds up at 4.7 across 103 reviews, but the turnover complaint is specific enough that it's worth raising with the school directly before enrolling.

Website +6566550077 Directions

58 Jln Penjara, Singapore 149382

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Brainy Child Montessori Learning Centre

4.967 Google reviews

Brainy Child Montessori Learning Centre has run on Orchard Road since February 2007, offering Montessori-method programmes for children 18 months to 7 years, including Montessori Math, Phonics, Kindergarten and Chinese and Japanese language tracks. Its site emphasises small teacher-to-student ratios and personalised attention.

What people praise

Parents describe genuine bilingual progress, not just exposure
Small class sizes get called out repeatedly as a real differentiator
Teachers and the principal are thanked by name across multiple years of reviews
Families with children over multiple years report consistent quality

Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume67 · 83th

Confidenceearly

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: Nearly two decades in the same Orchard Road location and reviews spanning years, not months, back up the Montessori pitch.

Website +6567337669 Directions

150 Orchard Rd, #05-38/43 Orchard Plaza, Singapore 238841

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Rain Trees International Kindergarten & Preschool

5.058 Google reviews

Rain Trees International Kindergarten & Preschool, on Holland Road, runs a UK EYFS-based play curriculum for children 8 months to 6 years, with class sizes capped at 14-20 and a 35,000 sq ft garden. Its own site markets a no-screen-time, outdoor-focused approach.

What people praise

Multiple reviews call out the Principal and teachers by name for attentiveness
The large outdoor garden and colonial-style building are mentioned repeatedly
English and Mandarin sessions included in the standard day, not an add-on
Expat families specifically recommend it for an international, multicultural mix

Worth knowing

Newest track record on this page: 58 reviews versus hundreds at the other centres

Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore

Rating5 / 5

Review volume58 · 73th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0, but it's the newest name here in review terms. Worth a visit if the EYFS, small-class approach fits what you're after.

Website +6564746181 Directions

255 Holland Rd, McMahon Park, Singapore 278604

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How we score these preschools

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume measures how many parents have actually left feedback, weighted against the others on this page. Confidence combines both, so a 4.9 from 461 reviews scores higher than a 5.0 from 58. Recency checks how current the reviews are. No preschool can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does preschool cost in Singapore? (2026)

Preschool fees in Singapore vary widely by curriculum, hours, and whether a centre is MOE-anchor-operator subsidised or fully private. International and Montessori programmes with bilingual tracks typically sit at the higher end. Contact each centre directly for current fee schedules, since none is published consistently enough across all five to cite a reliable range here.

Preschools across Singapore

These centres span Toa Payoh, Bishan, Bukit Timah (Children’s Cove), Orchard Road and Holland Road, covering a wide stretch of central and north-central Singapore. Wherever you’re searching from, a preschool near you is likely a short drive or MRT ride from one of these five.

What to ask before you enrol

What is the teacher-to-student ratio for my child’s age group?
Is the curriculum MOE-aligned, Montessori, EYFS, or another framework?
What are the current fees, and do they change by term or by age band?
How does the centre handle separation anxiety for first-time enrolments?
What is the staff turnover like, and how long have the current teachers been there?
Can I do a trial visit or shadow a class before committing?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these preschools?

We pulled real Google Business Profile data for preschools operating in Singapore, then ranked on a combination of rating, review volume, and how recently parents have left feedback.

How often is this updated?

This page was last verified in July 2026 and is refreshed periodically as new reviews come in.

Do all these preschools offer infant care?

Not all. MindChamps and Children’s Cove offer infant care alongside preschool; check directly with each centre for the age ranges they cover.

Is a higher star rating always the better choice?

Not necessarily. A 5.0 rating from under 60 reviews carries less weight than a 4.9 from over 400. Look at both numbers together.

The bottom line

MindChamps PreSchool @ Toa Payoh is the safest default given its review volume and consistency, but Brainy Child Montessori and Rain Trees are strong picks if a specific curriculum matters more to you than sheer track record. Book a centre visit at your shortlist before deciding: photos and reviews only tell part of the story.

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