Last Updated: 25 January 2024
Kindergarten Care at MOE Kindergarten
Kindergarten Care (KCare) is available at all MOE Kindergartens (MK) for parents who require a full-day service for their children who are enrolled in MK. Learn about the fees, subsidies and how to register.
What is Kindergarten Care (KCare)
KCare is a care service available in all MKs.
KCare operates from Monday to Friday, till 7pm, including school holidays. It is closed on public holidays, Teachers' Day, Children's Day and up to 6 additional days each year.
The programme includes meals as well as activities designed to provide time and space for children to play, explore and discover through:
- Indoor and outdoor modular activities, such as tinkering, cookery and gardening activities.
- Indoor and outdoor play, such as dramatic play, and sand and water play.
KCare provides a full-day programme for your child within the same premises as the MK.
As KCare operating hours might differ for different MKs, please check with the respective MK for the actual operating hours.
KCare cookery activity
KCare reading activity
Fees and subsidies
For 2024, the maximum KCare monthly fee is $415. KCare fees are also payable during the June and December holidays.
All Singapore Citizen children are eligible for a basic subsidy of $150 per month.
Additional subsidy for Singapore Citizen children
The additional subsidy for KCare is tiered according to income levels. Check if your child is eligible:
How to register
If your child is not yet enrolled in an MK, indicate your preference for KCare when registering for MK.
If your child is already enrolled, speak with your MK Centre Head to find out more.