About "Brainy Child Montessori"
Brainy Child Montessori is a playgroup and childcare provider based at 150 Orchard Road, Singapore, with coverage extending islandwide. The centre holds KakiList verification and is registered with ACRA. It carries a Google rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 63 reviews, a moderate sample that provides reasonable directional confidence. Fees are priced at the mid-range tier ($$) on a monthly recurring basis.
Families considering Brainy Child Montessori are encouraged to enquire early about slot availability for their intended start month, as popular playgroup centres in Singapore can fill several months in advance. During the enquiry process, it is worth asking about the infant-to-caregiver ratio, the daily routine and Montessori curriculum structure, and the settling-in period policy for younger children. Parents should also confirm whether the centre is ECDA-approved, as this determines eligibility for the Basic Subsidy and Working Mother's Child Care Subsidy — available to Singapore citizen children whose families meet the relevant criteria.
To take the next step, reach out to Brainy Child Montessori directly via WhatsApp, phone, or the online enquiry form to ask about current availability for your child's intended start month and to arrange a centre visit.
Visit the centre in person, meet the lead teacher, and read the parent contract before signing.
Summary based on 63 Google reviews.
It’s been 6 years with Brainy Child since my daughter till my son graduated. Our child has truly thrived at Brainy Child Montessori. He comes to school excited and curious.The teachers are incredibly attentive and genuinely care about each child’s individual growth, which has made a big difference in his confidence and independence. My son needed extra support with studying, and Brainy Child Montessori has been wonderful in helping him build those skills. The teachers were patient, attentive, and intentional in providing individualized guidance, which helped my children gain confidence and make steady progress. The Montessori approach allowed them to learn at their own pace, and the bilingual environment further strengthened their language development. We’ve been very grateful for the encouragement and care they’ve received. The bilingual/trilingual environment has been a wonderful gift. We’ve seen remarkable progress not only in his language skills, but also in his cultural awareness and openness to others. Being part of such an international and multicultural classroom has helped him develop empathy, respect, and curiosity about the world from a very young age. We also deeply appreciate the small class sizes and flexible scheduling, education.
My son has been attending this Montessori school since he was 19 months old, and I’m so happy with our experience. The teaching methods are excellent— child-centered and easy for him to follow. Over time, I’ve seen such amazing progress. He used to say only a few words, and now he’s talking so much more with confidence! The teachers are incredibly kind, patient, and genuinely care for the children. My son used to be shy at school, but now he looks forward to going every day. As a parent, it’s such a comfort knowing he’s in a safe, loving, and supportive environment. I’m truly grateful for this school and highly recommend it to any parent looking for a nurturing place for their child to grow
Amazing preschool that understands the unique strengths and personality of each child - the strength of the school is the fantastic set of teachers, each comes with really rich experience in working with little people. Teachers Sula, Pam , Monica, Li Lao Shi , Shilpi, Sree, Christina and everyone else at the school have done a wonderful job with my son who truly enjoys going to school , learning and reading ! I highly recommend the school for early years all the way to K2.
This is the 1st school of my son Paddy. He was 22 months old when he started. I found it hard to keep up with his learning needs at home (even as a full time mum). He was bored and grumpy at time, I knew there is something missing there- toys and playgrounds just couldnt keep him engaged as before. I brought him to Brainy Child and what a stroke of luck, he got the best teachers -Teacher Pam, Teacher Shilpi, Teacher Antonia, they shown him the joy of learning in a fun way. He was amazed by the early learning of phonics and letters. I believe this fits his passion for reading so well. He loves art and craft, songs and dance. And he loves being with his friends in school. We did experience challenges along the way -- sleep regression, meltdown at drop-off, but this is a school that wont put your child in a corner to cry. I cant thank teachers enough for holding Paddy and really listen to his fear and be there for him. He truly loves learning and school now. And I realise once that passion lighten up, a child will learn in anytime and anywhere, with or without any assistance. Thank you for helping Paddy shines in his own way. We will sure come back to pay visit to you all. Take care :) Parent Yuki
This is the best preschool in all Singapore. The most loving kind and compassionate teachers. My son was bullied and treated really poorly in his previous preschool and I honestly think the kind and caring teachers of this school saved him 🥰 I will never forget the kindness and care that they showed my boy.
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Brainy Child Montessori operates on a monthly recurring fee model, displayed at the mid-range ($$) price tier. Exact monthly fees are best confirmed directly with the centre, as rates typically vary by age group and programme type within Montessori-based playgroups. Beyond the monthly fee, families should ask about a one-time registration fee, a refundable deposit (commonly equivalent to one to two months' fees), and any additional costs for uniforms, insurance, or supplementary materials. Childcare and playgroup fees in Singapore are GST-exempt, so no GST should be added to your invoice. See the full childcare cost guide for Singapore →
Subsidies at ECDA-approved childcare centres are available to Singapore citizen children only. The Basic Subsidy provides up to S$300 per month for childcare (or up to S$600 per month for infant care). The Working Mother's Child Care Subsidy (WMS) offers additional support for mothers working at least 56 hours per month. The Additional Subsidy is income-tested and, when combined with WMS, can bring total support up to S$710 per month for lower-income households. Singapore Permanent Resident children are eligible for partial subsidies at lower quantum. Subsidy amounts and eligibility criteria are reviewed periodically, so always verify current figures directly with ECDA before making enrolment decisions. Confirm with Brainy Child Montessori whether the centre is ECDA-approved, as this is a prerequisite for subsidy claims.
Playgroup and childcare slots in Singapore — particularly at well-regarded centres — can fill quickly, especially for the January intake which coincides with the start of the school year. It is advisable to enquire at least three to six months ahead of your intended start date, and for infant care places, up to nine to twelve months in advance is not uncommon at popular centres. To secure a place, most centres require payment of a registration fee and a deposit at the point of confirmation. Contact Brainy Child Montessori directly via WhatsApp, phone, or the enquiry form to ask about current vacancy status for your child's age group and preferred start month.
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