Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA)

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CMS provides preschools with an online platform to support their transactions with ECDA, such as application and renewal of license, child enrolment and subsidy application.

ONE@ECDA is an online platform to support the registration and professional development of early childhood educators.

KidSTART is a national programme that empowers low-income families to build strong foundations for their children. Click to find out more details on KidSTART.

Beanstalk Portal is a resource for parents and educators to support and guide their children’s holistic development.

Keen to make a lifelong impact on the lives of our little ones? Be inspired and visit "Shape Our Tomorrow" to find out more about becoming an early childhood educator.

The Singapore Pre-school Accreditation Framework (SPARK) is a quality assurance framework to assist preschools in Singapore in raising quality standards.

CMS provides preschools with an online platform to support their transactions with ECDA, such as application and renewal of license, child enrolment and subsidy application.

ONE@ECDA is an online platform to support the registration and professional development of early childhood educators.

KidSTART is a national programme that empowers low-income families to build strong foundations for their children. Click to find out more details on KidSTART.

Beanstalk Portal is a resource for parents and educators to support and guide their children’s holistic development.

Keen to make a lifelong impact on the lives of our little ones? Be inspired and visit "Shape Our Tomorrow" to find out more about becoming an early childhood educator.

The Singapore Pre-school Accreditation Framework (SPARK) is a quality assurance framework to assist preschools in Singapore in raising quality standards.

Parents

As a parent, you play an important role in your children’s development. To support your parenting journey, we provide resources on the science and practice of early childhood development as well as comprehensive information on childcare centres and kindergartens that you can consider for your child.

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Operators

As an operator, you play a vital role in providing quality early childhood facilities and programmes for our children. We provide important information on regulatory requirements for setting up a centre to resources for curriculum guidelines.

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Early Childhood Educators

As an Early Childhood Educator, you have a profound influence on our children’s early development that lasts throughout the course of their lives. We support you in developing and moulding our future generations through comprehensive information and resources.

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More Affordable and Quality Preschool Places Under New Term of Partner Operators

From 1 January 2026, parents will benefit from more choices of quality preschool operators and...

31 Oct 2025 |
Press Releases

Over 270 Students and Educators Recognised; ECDA Announces Enhanced Scholarships to Strengthen Early Childhood Workforce

274 aspiring Early Childhood (EC) students and in-service educators were recognised today at the...

30 Oct 2025 |
Press Releases

ECDA Advances Quality Preschool Education

More than 2,200 educators and partners came together at the biennial Early Childhood Celebrations &...

26 Sep 2025 |
Press Releases

Appreciating Early Childhood Educators: Prioritising Their Well-Being

Minister of State for Social and Family Development Mr Goh Pei Ming joined preschoolers, parents...

01 Sep 2025 |
Press Releases

Empowering Early Childhood Leaders to Drive Quality

185 EC Educators Appointed to the Professional Development Programme 2025

19 May 2025 |
Press Releases

New Initiative to Recognise Parents' Role in Fostering Positive Parent-Preschool Partnership

'Our Wonderful Parents', an initiative which aims to foster positive partnership between parents...

11 May 2025 |
Press Releases

Outcome of ECDA's Investigations on Child Mismanagement Incident at GU+MMI Smart Kids

The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) has concluded its investigations of child...

24 Jan 2025 |
Press Releases

ECDA Appoints Three Operators for New Childminding Pilot for Infants

The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) will launch a new pilot to provide childminding...

21 Nov 2024 |
Press Releases

Celebrating the Collective Achievements of Early Childhood Professionals and Preschools

The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) held the Early Childhood Celebrations (ECC) today,...

02 Nov 2024 |
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ECDA Scholarships and Training Awards Presentation Ceremony 2025

Welcome Remarks Speech by Senior Parliamentary Secretary Eric Chua at ECDA Scholarships and...

30 Oct 2025 | Mr Eric Chua
Speeches

Early Childhood Celebrations and Conference (ECCC) 2025

Welcome Address by MOS Goh Pei Ming at the Early Childhood Celebrations and Conference (ECCC) 2025...

26 Sep 2025 | Mr Goh Pei Ming
Speeches

Early Childhood Celebrations and Conference (ECCC) 2025 on 25 Sep 2025

Speech by Minister Masagos Zulkifli at the Early Childhood Celebrations and Conference (ECCC) 2025...

25 Sep 2025 | Mr Masagos Zulkifli
Speeches

ECDA Professional Development Programme Appointment Ceremony

Welcome Address by Senior Parliamentary Secretary Eric Chua at ECDA Professional Development...

19 May 2025 | Mr Eric Chua
Speeches

Launch of KidSTART and SP Group PowerUP Playtime

Opening Remarks by Minister Masagos Zulkifli at Launch of KidSTART and SP Group PowerUP Playtime...

04 Jan 2025 | Mr Masagos Zulkifli
Speeches

Early Childhood Celebrations 2024

Speech by Minister Masagos Zulkifli at the Early Childhood Celebrations 2024 on 2 November 2024

02 Nov 2024 | Mr Masagos Zulkifli
Speeches

Early Intervention Conference “Deepening Intervention Practices in the Early Years”

Speech by Minister Masagos Zulkifli at the Early Intervention Conference “Deepening Intervention...

26 Apr 2024 | Mr Masagos Zulkifli
Speeches

ECDA Fellows Appointment Ceremony and Early Childhood Learning Communities Welcome Event

Speech by Minister of State Sun Xueling at the ECDA Fellows Appointment Ceremony and Early...

23 Apr 2024 | Ms Sun Xueling
Speeches

KidSTART and SP Group Green Adventures Launch

Speech By Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for Social and Family Development at the KidSTART and SP...

02 Mar 2024 | Mr Masagos Zulkifli
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Average waiting time for ECDA-approved infant care places since launch of the Pre-school Search Portal

Mr Leong Mun Wai asked the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) in each year since the...

03 Mar 2025 |
Parliament Questions & Replies

Opening preschools within new BTO estates in a timely manner

Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Minister for Social and Family Development whether the Ministry can...

27 Feb 2025 |
Parliament Questions & Replies

Update on Number of Infant Care and Childcare Places as at End-2024

Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) what is the latest...

18 Feb 2025 |
Parliament Questions & Replies

Outcomes of the Development Support-Learning Support (DS-LS) Programme Pilot

Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) when will the pilot...

18 Feb 2025 |
Parliament Questions & Replies

Fee Cap Reductions and Subsidy Enhancements for Preschool Education

Dr Wan Rizal asked the Minister for Social and Family Development with reference to the latest...

18 Feb 2025 |
Parliament Questions & Replies

More Preschoolers in Full-Day Childcare over Half-Day Programmes

Mr Yip Hon Weng asked the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) whether pre-schoolers...

05 Feb 2025 |
Parliament Questions & Replies

Rise in Number of Early Childhood Educators to over 25,000

Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) whether the...

04 Feb 2025 |
Parliament Questions & Replies

Review of the monthly Basic Subsidy for working mothers with children aged 18 months to below seven years old

Ms Joan Pereira asked the Minister for Social and Family Development on the next review of the $300...

09 Sep 2024 |
Parliament Questions & Replies

Plans to Meet Future Increases in Demand for Preschool Places and Early Childhood Educators

Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for Social and Family Development whether ECDA has plans...

06 Feb 2024 |
Parliament Questions & Replies

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More Affordable and Quality Preschool Places Under New Term of Partner Operators

From 1 January 2026, parents will benefit from more choices of quality preschool operators and...

31 Oct 2025 |
Announcements

Over 270 Students and Educators Recognised; ECDA Announces Enhanced Scholarships to Strengthen Early Childhood Workforce

274 aspiring Early Childhood (EC) students and in-service educators were recognised today at the...

30 Oct 2025 |
Announcements

ECDA Advances Quality Preschool Education

More than 2,200 educators and partners came together at the biennial Early Childhood Celebrations &...

26 Sep 2025 |
Announcements

Appreciating Early Childhood Educators: Prioritising Their Well-Being

Minister of State for Social and Family Development Mr Goh Pei Ming joined preschoolers, parents...

01 Sep 2025 |
Announcements

Empowering Early Childhood Leaders to Drive Quality

185 EC Educators Appointed to the Professional Development Programme 2025

19 May 2025 |
Announcements

New Initiative to Recognise Parents' Role in Fostering Positive Parent-Preschool Partnership

'Our Wonderful Parents', an initiative which aims to foster positive partnership between parents...

11 May 2025 |
Announcements

'Start Small Dream Big' Movement Celebrates 10th Anniversary with over 80,000 Children Participating

Survey reveals tangible impact of the 'Start Small Dream Big’ movement on home-preschool-community...

03 May 2024 |
Announcements

ECDA Introduced New Preschool Search on LifeSG, Enhancing Support for Parents Searching for Preschools

The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) has introduced a new Preschool Search feature

03 May 2024 |
Announcements

Submission of Local Qualifications in OpenCerts format for Teacher Certification ONE@ECDA

OpenCerts was launched by our Government in the year 2019. It is a platform that allows local...

12 May 2022 |
Announcements

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