Some major pre-school players to raise fees in 2023
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- 03 Oct 2022
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Kiddiwinkie Schoolhouse, which has eight centres, will bill at least $1,600 before GST (up by $80) for its half-day programme and $1,800 (up by $100) for a full day from Jan 1.
In a circular to parents on Sept 1, it cited inflation and higher operational costs for the increase.
At Cherie Hearts, which has seven centres, fees will go up by 11 per cent, from $1,316 to $1,461 (including GST).
Charis Montessori, which has four outlets, will charge 10 per cent more, from $1,500 to $1,650, for its full-day programme, while MindChamps, which has about 40 outlets, will raise fees by 7 per cent from $2,055 to $2,195 before GST.
But pre-schools that receive subsidies from the Government to boost access to early education, especially for children from lower-income or disadvantaged backgrounds, have to keep fees affordable.
Anchor operator pre-schools appointed by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) currently have a fee cap of $720 before GST. These include PCF Sparkletots Preschool, My First Skool, M.Y World Preschool, Skool4Kidz and E-Bridge Pre-School.
ECDA-appointed partner operators such as Star Learners Child Care and Little Skool House have a fee cap of $760 before GST. Read More…
