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Infant care and childcare subsidy

Singapore Citizen children in ECDA-licensed centres get a basic subsidy ($600 infant care, $300 childcare for working mothers; $150 otherwise) and, for working mothers with gross household income of $12,000 or less, an additional subsidy of up to $710. From January 2027 the income ceiling rises to $15,000 (per-capita $3,400). Government-supported operators cap full-day fees at $610 (childcare) and $1,235 (infant) for Anchor Operators, $650 and $1,290 for Partner Operators.

ProgrammeMonthly fee before subsidy (excl. GST)Caps: AOP $610 · POP $650Gross monthly household incomeHousehold membersFive or more: per-capita income is used. Mother works 56 hours or more a month

Rules for

Basic subsidy

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Additional subsidy

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Total subsidy

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You pay (excl. GST)

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per month

Estimates only. Non-working mothers may qualify for the additional subsidy on other grounds (looking for work, studying, medical reasons). Kindergarten programmes use KiFAS instead. ECDA's own calculator and the centre's fee letter are authoritative.

Source: ECDA: infant and childcare subsidy scheme; MSF Committee of Supply 2026 (2027 changes)