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Parents consistently praise Little Woods Montessori for its authentic Montessori approach, with the school director having trained directly from Maria Montessori's lineage in Sri Lanka. Teachers are described as warm, patient, and caring, tailoring guidance to each child's individual pace rather than emphasizing academics heavily. The school offers a bright, friendly atmosphere with outdoor play space and facilities like air conditioning, where children develop confidence, independence, and social skills while genuinely enjoying attending daily.

Highly Recommended! We are so happy with our experience at Little Woods Montessori! Our daughter studies here, and it’s been a wonderful journey watching her grow in confidence, curiosity, and independence. The teachers are caring, patient, and truly committed to each child’s development. They tailor their guidance to fit every child’s pace and personality — and my daughter always looks forward to going to school. The location at Balestier Road (near Shaw Plaza and easy to get from Novena, Toa Payoh, or Balestier) is very convenient for our daily routine. The environment feels safe, nurturing, and warm, making drop-off and pick-up a positive start and end to the day. Thank you to all the staff for their dedication and love. We highly recommend Little Woods Montessori to any parent looking for a caring, quality preschool for their child!

We are so grateful that our son's first school experience was with Little Woods. We visited 16 Montessori schools to select the best and most authentic Montessori school and Little Woods was the best one. Pro: School Director's teacher learned directly from Maria Montessori in Sri Lanka (the closest lineage one could find), aircon, loving, kind and passionated teachers, fun outdoor space with cars, tricycle and garden, clean, quality montessori equipments, wonderful yearly show for all classes, comprehensive quarterly reports, communication app, regular photo reports).

We’ve enrolled our youngest child in LWM once we arrived in Singapore. It’s been nearly two years and we highly recommend. The teachers are warm, caring and well-rounded. My daughter loves going to school each day and enjoys her time there.

I had stalled sending my son (second child) to preschool after we moved to Singapore simply because I could not find a preschool that was as wonderful as the school his older sister had attended in our home country. I visited what seemed like every single preschool in our area and none of them "clicked" for me. That was until I visited Little Woods Montessori in Gentle Road. From the moment I stepped into the light, bright and beautiful ground-floor converted home - I knew I had finally found my son's preschool! The surroundings are so wonderful for a young child, it really feels like a home away from home rather than a learning institution. I was most impressed that day by witnessing what the children were doing. The activities are so wonderful for the body and mind. My son has absolutely thrived at Little Woods Montessori over the past two years. His fine motor skills are absolutely amazing and his knowledge of the world is beyond his years! The teaching and environment has been so incredibly nurturing. It is wonderful that they get to play outside on the grass playground in the fresh air every day! I have always felt that my son has been in safe hands and the teacher to student ratio is very low so they really get to know your child so well. As a family we have greatly enjoyed the Open House exhibitions over the years and have been amazed by what our son has created. Our only regret has been that we did not keep our son at Little Woods the whole way through until Age 6. We moved him after two years to his older sister's international school for the sake of convenience. At the international school, he is just a "number" and I have now realised just how incredibly high the teaching standards and care were at Little Woods! So I would have two pieces of advice for anyone wishing to send their child to a preschool in Singapore: First, you cannot go past Little Woods Montessori for the environment and quality of teaching and care. Second: Leave your child at Little Woods for as long as you can, you will find the standards of teaching and care at the "big" or international schools do not compare! We miss Little Woods so much and are very thankful for the incredible time our son has had there and for all of the valuable things that he has learnt.

LWM is a fantastic school. We did not want a place that would be too heavy with academics on an 18-month-old but rather a place that would teach our daughter how to socialize, learn about the world, make friendships and have the type of school experience every 18-month-old should have. We got that and more. Such caring teachers and administrators, a bright friendly atmosphere and a focus on excellence in what they do, makes LWM a great place. Highly recommended.

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How much does "Little Woods Montessori" charge per month?›

Little Woods Montessori has not published a specific monthly fee on its listing, so you will need to contact the centre directly for a current fee schedule. As a general reference, preschool and kindergarten fees in Singapore typically range from around S$700 to S$1,800 per month depending on programme type, operating hours, and whether the centre is an anchor operator or a private provider. Beyond the monthly fee, ask about a one-time registration fee, a refundable deposit (commonly equivalent to one to two months' fees), and any uniform or insurance charges. Childcare and kindergarten fees are GST-exempt in Singapore. See the full childcare cost guide for Singapore →

What subsidies can I claim at "Little Woods Montessori"?›

Singapore citizen children enrolled at ECDA-licensed childcare centres may be eligible for the Basic Subsidy — up to S$600 per month for infant care and up to S$300 per month for childcare — regardless of household income. Working mothers who work at least 56 hours per month may additionally qualify for the Working Mother's Child Relief and the Additional Subsidy, which is income-tested and can bring the total combined subsidy to up to S$710 per month for lower-income families. For kindergarten programmes, the KiFAS (Kindergarten Fee Assistance Scheme) provides means-tested assistance at selected operators. Singapore Permanent Residents are eligible for partial subsidies only. Subsidy amounts are subject to periodic revision by ECDA, so check the ECDA website directly for the most current figures before enrolment. Confirm with Little Woods Montessori whether the centre is ECDA-licensed, as subsidy eligibility depends on this status.

Is there a waitlist at "Little Woods Montessori"?›

Waitlists at popular preschools in Singapore can be long, particularly for infant care and nursery-level places. As a general guide, families are advised to enquire three to twelve months ahead of their intended start date, with January being the most common intake month aligned to the school calendar year. To secure a place, centres typically require payment of a registration fee and, upon acceptance, a deposit. These amounts vary by centre, so confirm the figures with Little Woods Montessori directly. Given the small number of public reviews available, it is not possible to assess the centre's current demand from listing data alone. Contact Little Woods Montessori via WhatsApp, phone, or the enquiry form to ask about current availability for your child's age group and intended start month.