The MOE Kindergarten full-day model will let working parents drop off a K1 or K2 child from 7am and collect them as late as 7pm, in the same school. MOE announced on 28 October 2026 that it will pilot the model at two centres in 2027, then roll it out to every MOE Kindergarten between 2028 and 2030. Singapore Citizen families will pay S$3 to S$425 a month for the full-day programme after subsidies.
Until now, an MK family needing longer care had to arrange a separate Kindergarten Care (KCare) service. The new model folds learning, play and care into one programme run by MOE.
What the MOE Kindergarten full-day model offers
MOE says the model runs on weekdays during school terms and school holidays, from 7am to 7pm. The half-day programme stays for parents who do not need the long hours, running 7am to 12.30pm. It does not run on gazetted public holidays, on MOE designated school holidays such as Teachers’ Day and Children’s Day, or on centre closure days.
MK Educators run the programme, supported by MOE-hired MK Programme Officers who help with delivery, care and supervision. MOE says the full-day model builds on the current MK curriculum.
- Spotlight: children follow their interests and take more ownership of learning, including in Mother Tongue Language
- Open-ended outdoor play: children experiment with open-ended materials and learn to assess risks in a safe setting
- Delight: hands-on STEM, drama and visual arts activities during the school holidays
Fees for the 2027 pilot MKs
Parents will pay one monthly fee to the MK, instead of a separate MK fee and KCare fee. The figures below apply to the 2027 pilot centres.
- Singapore Citizen, full-day: S$665 before subsidies, S$3 to S$425 after
- Singapore Citizen, half-day: S$310 before subsidies, S$1 to S$160 after
- Permanent Resident: S$735 full-day, S$320 half-day
Pilot families will get subsidies under ECDA’s Infant and Childcare Subsidy Scheme, which replaces the Kindergarten Fee Assistance Scheme (KiFAS) and MOE’s KCare subsidies. MOE will top up subsidies so out-of-pocket fees stay comparable to what families pay now for MK and KCare combined. Fees for learning journeys and external vendor-led programmes are paid by parents, with subsidies for families who meet the income criteria.
Which MKs go first, and when to register
The 2027 pilot is at MK@Rivervale and MK@West View. There are currently 56 MOE Kindergartens, so most families will not see the full-day option at their own school until later in the rollout. MOE will publish the list of MKs offering the model the following year at the start of each MK Registration Exercise, which is held every March.
Who the full-day model helps
Working parents who now stitch together an MK half-day place with KCare or a relative’s help stand to gain the most. One school, one fee and one set of educators for the whole day cuts the daily handover between providers. The half-day option means families who prefer a shorter day are not pushed into longer hours.
Because the pilot covers only two centres in 2027, most families will need to watch the March lists in the coming years. MOE has set 2028 to 2030 for progressive rollout to all MKs.
What to check before you plan around it
- Look at the March registration list to see if your nearest MK is on it for the next year.
- Compare the full-day fee after subsidies with what you now pay for an MK place plus childcare.
- Ask about learning journeys and vendor-led programmes, which are charged on top.
- Remember there is no full-day service on MOE designated school holidays or public holidays.
MOE has not described a separate application process beyond the March registration exercise. More details are at go.gov.sg/fulldaymodel.
Planning the school holidays? See our guides to the free LEGO pop-up at KidsSTOP, the Money Town exhibition at Children’s Museum Singapore and the Children’s Garden at Gardens by the Bay. Families with several children may also want to read about the extra BTO ballot chance for families.
