4 Types of Infant Care Programmes in Singapore

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24th April 2023

4 Types of Infant Care Programmes in Singapore

Infant care is a special type of early childhood education programme. This is commonly available in Singapore’s childcare centres and baby care centres.

These programmes is useful for babies between six weeks and two years old who have not yet reached school age.

They provide daily care, meals, nap time, and parent–child interaction programmes. They also provide home visits to children who need special attention or have special needs.

Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Childcare centres in Singapore are the most common type of ECE provision for young children. They are both the government and private sector property.

There are around 5,000 childcare centres in Singapore, which provide child care services for more than 240,000 children between the ages of one and six years old.

The vast majority of these centres (85 per cent) have privately owned and operated. They have regulated by the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS).

In addition to child care services, some of these centres also provide educational programmes as part of their service package.

Childcare Centres

In addition to offering early childhood education programmes as part of their service package.

Some childcare centres also operate infant care programmes for babies between six weeks and two years old who have not yet reached school age.

These baby care programmes aim to help mothers who want to return to work or study after giving birth but cannot afford full-time childcare while they attend classes or work during office hours.

These programmes are usually offered during evening hours when there is less demand for childcare services.

Among working parents due to better availability during off-peak hours compare to thez day time hours when parents may be unavailable

Because they have other commitments such as going out with friends or taking care of other family members at home.

Baby Care Centres

These centres run by both the government and private sector. There are more than 100 baby care centres in Singapore. They provide care for babies between six weeks and two years old who have not yet reached school age.

Daily care, meals, nap time, and parent–child interaction programs are all available. Also, they provide home visits to children who need special attention or have special needs.

Some of these centres also operate infant care programmes for babies between six weeks and two years old who have not yet reached school age.

These baby care programmes aim to help mothers who want to return to work or study after giving birth but cannot afford full-time childcare while they attend classes or work during office hours.

Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Preschools

Preschools provide early childhood education for children aged three to six years old who have not yet reached school age.

Generally, Preschools are mainly run by the government but some private preschools also exist in Singapore today.

Preschools provide both academic learning as well as enrichment activities that help children develop their physical, social, emotional and cognitive skills so that they can reach their full potential before starting school at the age of six years old.

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