Title: Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA)

URL Source: https://www.ecda.gov.sg/

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Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA)
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Who We Are

News

Press Releases

Speeches

Parliament Questions & Replies

Announcements

Parents

Choosing a Preschool

Preschool Search

Preschool Subsidies

Other Early Childhood Development Services

Resources

Operators

Setting Up a Preschool

Early Childhood Transformation Initiative

ECDA Systems

Manpower Resources

Support Schemes

Resources

Early Childhood Educators

Becoming a Certified Educator

Careers in Early Childhood Sector

Continuing Professional Development

Early Childhood Leaders

Supporting Inclusion

Frameworks and Guides

Professional Programmes

ECDA Awards

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Early Childhood Development Agency

Save the date for the Early Childhood Celebrations Conference 2025

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

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ECDA Appoints Three Operators for New Childminding Pilot for Infants

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More Preschool Places and Initiatives to Strengthen Quality in Early Childhood Sector

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Application for Partner Operator Scheme from 2026 to 2030 is now open

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Call the National Anti-Violence and Sexual Harassment Helpline (NAVH) at 1800-777-0000 or make an online report.

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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.

Grow@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.

Grow@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. View All

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. View All

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. View All

News

Press Releases

Speeches

Parliament Questions & Replies

Announcements

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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 |

Press Releases

More Preschool Places and Initiatives to Strengthen Quality in Early Childhood Sector

At the Early Childhood Celebrations (ECC) 2024, Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos...

02 Nov 2024 |

Press Releases

More Initiatives to Strengthen Professional Development of Early Childhood Educators

11 Oct 2024 |

Press Releases

Appreciating Early Childhood Educators; Looking After Their Well-Being

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Senior Parliamentary Secretary (SPS) for Social and Family...

29 Aug 2024 |

Press Releases

116 Early Childhood Leaders Appointed to Strengthen Professionalism of Early Childhood Educators

The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) appointed 29 ECDA Fellows and 87 Pedagogists And...

23 Apr 2024 |

Press Releases

ECDA Finds Kinderland HQ Failed to Oversee its Centres Properly; Directs Corrective Actions to be Sustained

The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) has reviewed the report by an Independent Review...

20 Feb 2024 |

Press Releases

ECDA’S 10th Anniversary: Recognising the Contribution and Achievements of the Early Childhood Sector

The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) held the biennial Early Childhood Celebrations &...

27 Oct 2023 |

Press Releases

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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

Speeches

KidSTART Partners' Townhall 2024 "KidsMatter: Transforming a Generation"

Speech By Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State at KidSTART Partners' Townhall 2024 "KidsMatter:...

26 Jan 2024 | Ms Sun Xueling

Speeches

Official Opening of Fei Yue Upper Thomson EIPIC Centre

Speech By Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State at Official Opening of Fei Yue Upper Thomson EIPIC...

25 Nov 2023 | Ms Sun Xueling

Speeches

Early Childhood Care & Education Conference

Speech By Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State at Early Childhood Care & Education Conference, 18...

18 Nov 2023 | Ms Sun Xueling

Speeches

Early Childhood Celebrations and Conference 2023 (Day 2)

Speech By Ms Sun Xueling, Minister For State At Early Childhood Celebrations and Conference 2023,...

27 Oct 2023 | Ms Sun Xueling

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Grants For Non-MOE Kindergartens And Special Needs Support

To ask the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) what are the plans in providing grants...

09 Aug 2021 |

Parliament Questions & Replies

Average Waiting Time For Children Who Are Differently Abled To Be Enrolled In The Early Intervention Programme

To ask the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) what is the current average waiting time...

03 Nov 2020 | Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang

Parliament Questions & Replies

Percentage Of Children Who Have Not Had Access To The Development Support And Learning Support Programme

To ask the Minister for Social and Family Development in each of the last five years, how many and...

02 Nov 2020 | Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang

Parliament Questions & Replies

Development Support And Learning Support Programmes For Anchor Operator Pre-Schools

To ask the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) what percentage of anchor operator...

14 Oct 2020 | Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang

Parliament Questions & Replies

Extending Development Support And Learning Support Programme To Children Who Are Differently Abled At The Nursery Level

To ask the Minister for Social and Family Development whether the Ministry will consider extending...

05 Oct 2020 |

Parliament Questions & Replies

Enrolment for Enhanced Pilot for Private Intervention Providers

To ask the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) how many children have been enrolled...

04 Oct 2020 | Mr Don Wee

Parliament Questions & Replies

Shift Of Early Intervention Services From MSF Disability Office To Early Childhood Development Agency

To ask the Minister for Social and Family Development since the shift of early intervention...

03 Mar 2020 | Ms Anthea Ong

Parliament Questions & Replies

Enhanced Pilot For Private Intervention Providers (PPIP) Scheme And Centres

To ask the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) how many special needs children are...

05 Aug 2018 | Mr Leon Perera

Parliament Questions & Replies

Clarifications On EIPIC

To ask the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) in the last five years, what is the...

01 Oct 2017 | Ms Rahayu Mahzam

Parliament Questions & Replies

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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

Keeping our Preschools COVID-19 Resilient together

The Multi-Ministry Taskforce (MTF) has announced safe management measures (SMMs) from 27 September...

23 Sep 2021 |

Announcements

Measures to Keep Preschools COVID-19 Resilient

Since the start of our fight against COVID-19, the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) has...

12 Sep 2021 |

Announcements

Keeping Our Preschools COVID-19 Safe Together

With the increased incidence of household transmission observed with the new COVID-19 strains, the...

03 Jun 2021 |

Announcements

Covid-Safe Preschools Fund

Thank you for partnering ECDA to implement the enhanced safe management measures under ‘COVID-Safe...

07 Jun 2020 |

Announcements

Advisory to Parents - Fee offset for Extended Circuit Breaker Period (5 May - 1 June) for those at Childcare Centres

Earlier in April, we began a month-long Circuit Breaker. As part of the Circuit Breaker, preschools...

29 Apr 2020 |

Announcements

Letter to all parents: Explaining ECDA's fee offset position

Last week, we began a month-long Circuit Breaker. As part of the Circuit Breaker, preschools had to...

14 Apr 2020 |

Announcements

Advisory to Parents - Keeping Our Children Safe Against COVID-19 - Preschools to suspend general services

In view of the increasing number of locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Singapore in the past...

02 Apr 2020 |

Announcements

Advisory to Parents - 14-day LOA for Preschool Children Staying with Person who Returned to Singapore from Overseas

Recently, we have seen an increase in the number of Singapore residents returning back to Singapore...

23 Mar 2020 |

Announcements

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