MOE kindergarten full-day programme 2028 explained

Published 28 October 2026 at 2:15 pm · 10 sources · 200+ searches today

As of 28 October 2026, Singapore’s Ministry of Education has announced that all MOE Kindergartens will progressively offer a new full-day programme from 2028 to 2030. Parents are searching this because it changes childcare coverage, school routines and monthly fees, while the first pilot starts in 2027.

Key facts

28 Oct 2026: MOE announced the full-day programme rollout for all MOE Kindergartens
2027 pilot: MK@Rivervale and MK@West View
2028 to 2030: progressive rollout across MOE Kindergartens
Weekday hours are expected to be 7am to 7pm, including school holidays
Pilot fees for Singaporeans: S$665 before subsidies, S$3 to S$425 after subsidies

What MOE announced

As of 28 October 2026, MOE said all MOE Kindergartens will progressively offer a new full-day programme from 2028 to 2030. The programme combines kindergarten lessons, play and after-school care into one MOE-run service.

The first pilot will run in 2027 at MK@Rivervale and MK@West View. MOE said it will use lessons from the pilot to guide the wider rollout.

Why parents are paying attention

The announcement affects working-hour coverage and childcare planning because families may no longer need to arrange separate KCare after the four-hour kindergarten session. Participating centres are expected to operate from 7am to 7pm on weekdays, including school holidays, with closures only on public holidays and designated centre-closure days.

Parents who do not need all-day care can still choose the existing half-day programme. That means families can keep a shorter schedule if it suits them better.

Fees and current scale

For Singaporean children at the two pilot kindergartens, MOE said the full-day programme will cost S$665 a month before subsidies, or S$3 to S$425 after subsidies, depending on eligibility. The half-day programme will cost S$310 before subsidies and S$1 to S$160 after subsidies.

For the pilot, permanent-resident fees are listed as S$735 a month for the full-day programme and S$320 for the half-day programme. Singapore currently has 56 MOE Kindergartens serving children aged five to six, and another kindergarten is expected to be added in 2027.

What to watch next

The full centre-by-centre schedule was not specified in the available reports. MOE is expected to announce which kindergartens will adopt the programme in each following year during the annual kindergarten registration exercise, which begins in March.

That is why searches for “MOE kindergarten full day programme 2028” are trending now: the headline year is the start of the broader rollout, but the complete rollout runs through 2030. Families are looking for timing, fees and which centres will offer the new option.

Frequently asked

When will the MOE kindergarten full-day programme start?

MOE announced on 28 October 2026 that the full-day programme will roll out progressively from 2028 to 2030. A pilot will begin in 2027 at MK@Rivervale and MK@West View.

Which MOE kindergartens will be in the pilot?

The pilot centres named by MOE are MK@Rivervale and MK@West View. MOE said it will use the pilot to guide the wider rollout.

Will parents still be able to choose half-day kindergarten?

Yes. MOE said families that do not need all-day care can continue choosing the existing half-day programme. The new option does not remove the half-day route.

How much will the full-day programme cost?

For Singaporean children at the pilot centres, the full-day programme will cost S$665 a month before subsidies, or S$3 to S$425 after subsidies. For permanent residents in the pilot, the fee is S$735 a month.

Sources

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