Student Care in Singapore — Complete Guide (2026)

In This Guide

1. What to Look For When Hiring
2. Typical Price Ranges
3. HDB vs Condo vs Landed
4. Red Flags to Watch Out For
5. All 194 Verified Providers
6. Student Care by Location
7. FAQ

Student care in Singapore covers after-school care for Primary 1-6 children (and sometimes up to Secondary), bridging the 1-7pm gap between school dismissal and parent pickup. Monthly fees run S$200-400 for MOE School-Based Student Care (if eligible), S$400-800 for anchor operator standalone centres, and S$800-1,800 for private / premium centres with academic enrichment or specialised programmes. This guide covers how ECDA and MOE licensing split across student care types, what supervision quality looks like, and what fee ranges are reasonable.

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Student care operates in two tracks: MOE School-Based Student Care (SBSC) — operated within primary school premises, highly subsidised, limited intake — and ECDA-licensed Standalone Student Care Centres (SCC) outside school grounds. SBSC fees are much lower but capacity is limited; standalone centres have more availability but are pricier.

Check staff-to-child ratios. ECDA guidelines for Primary 1-3 student care recommend 1:25; quality centres voluntarily maintain 1:15 or 1:20. For homework supervision specifically, smaller groups (1:10-1:15) produce better academic outcomes.

Review the daily structure. A good student care centre provides: supervised homework, a nutritious afternoon meal (MOE centres use school-catered meals), structured enrichment or outdoor play, and a calm rest/reading period. Centres that only do 'homework + screen time until pickup' are cost-cutting.

Ask about academic support quality. Lead supervisors should have formal education (Diploma or Degree). Supervised homework is not the same as tuition — expect help with organisation, doubt-clearing, and review, but not active teaching. Centres claiming 'tuition included' at low fees are often thin on actual academic support.

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Prices are estimates as of 2026 and may vary based on scope, urgency, and property type. Get exact quotes for free.

HDB flats: HDB-estate student care is dominated by anchor operators (PCF, My First Skool) plus SBSC options if the child's primary school participates. Anchor operator monthly fees run S$350-600 before subsidy, S$150-300 after. SBSC fees for eligible families are S$160-230/month. Locations are usually within 10-15 minute walk of the child's school.

Condominiums: many premium condos have internal student care or partner with Tree House / Kidz Meadow / Brainy Child type operators at S$700-1,400/month. Resident priority is common. Some condos run dedicated academic-focused programmes with bundled enrichment.

Landed properties: premium standalone student care centres in Bukit Timah, Holland, East Coast areas run S$1,000-1,800/month with bundled enrichment (Chinese reading, maths mastery, English composition). Some also offer weekend modules. Transport arrangements (van pickup from school) are usually included for landed-area centres.

No ECDA or MOE licensing documentation: Unlicensed student care is illegal and uninsured. Ask for the licence number and verify on ECDA's directory.

Large unsupervised homework groups: 30-40 kids in a room with one supervisor means no one is actually checking homework quality. Ask directly what the ratio is for the 3-6pm homework window.

'Tuition' at student care fees: Real tuition costs S$200-500/month at decent standards. A student care centre charging S$500/month and claiming 'tuition included' is providing homework supervision, not tuition.

Excessive screen time: Walk in unannounced at 4-5pm. If children are on tablets or TVs as the default activity, supervision is minimal and development is not being supported.

No CCTV or security protocols: Modern student care centres have CCTV, strict pickup authorisation (named person, PIN/card, face recognition), and clear departure logs. Centres without these controls have had child-pickup incidents.

How many Student Care providers are on KakiList?

We currently list 194 verified Student Care providers serving Singapore. New providers are added regularly after verification.

Is KakiList free to use?

Yes, KakiList is completely free for homeowners. There are no platform fees, no middleman charges, and no hidden costs. You contact providers directly via WhatsApp or phone.

How are Student Care providers verified?

Providers with a verified badge have submitted their ACRA business registration number. All providers also display their real Google reviews and ratings for transparency.

How do I get Student Care quotes?

Use our free quote tool to describe your job. We'll match you with up to 5 verified providers who will contact you directly on WhatsApp with their quotes. No obligation.

What is the average rating of Student Care providers on KakiList?

The average Google rating across our Student Care providers is 4.4★ out of 5.0. We prioritize quality — providers with consistently poor reviews are removed.