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NurtureStars ✓ ACRA Verified

Childcare
★★★★☆ 4.3 12 Google reviews
💰 From S$700/month 📞 Call for availability
Small review sample — treat rating as directional. Required licence not confirmed — ask before booking.

About NurtureStars

About "NurtureStars"

NurtureStars is a preschool and kindergarten provider operating at its centre in Toa Payoh, verified by KakiList with confirmed operating details and contact information. It is registered with ACRA, Singapore's official business registry. The centre holds a Google rating of 4.3 out of 5, though this is based on 12 reviews — a small sample, so treat it as directional rather than conclusive. Pricing is indicated at the mid-range ($$) tier for the childcare category.

Families considering NurtureStars would typically begin by enquiring about available slots for their intended start month, as places — particularly for younger age groups — can fill well in advance. When you contact the centre, ask about the infant-to-caregiver ratio, the structure of the daily routine, and the settling-in arrangements to help your child transition smoothly. It is also worth discussing ECDA subsidy eligibility early in the process, as Singapore citizen children may qualify for Basic Subsidy and, where applicable, the Working Mother's Child Care Subsidy, which can meaningfully reduce monthly fees. The centre can be reached by phone or via the enquiry form listed on this page.

As a concrete next step, call or submit the enquiry form to confirm slot availability for your child's intended start month, then arrange a centre visit to meet the teachers and see the learning environment before signing any enrolment contract. Listing data is incomplete — contact "NurtureStars" directly to confirm details.

Services Offered

Preschools/ Kindergarten

Is NurtureStars legit?

Likely legitimate
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  • 4.3/5 from 12 Google reviews
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Visit the centre in person, meet the lead teacher, and read the parent contract before signing.

What reviewers say about NurtureStars

Summary based on 12 Google reviews.

Parents report that NurtureStars maintains low teacher turnover, with staff remaining consistent across the infant-to-kindergarten progression, which parents credit with reducing anxiety about transitions. The centre communicates regularly with families about children's daily wellbeing and implements structured routines and processes that parents contrast favorably with less organized alternatives. Teachers across all levels actively engaged with curriculum delivery and event planning, organizing thoughtful graduation ceremonies and coordinating supplementary programs like Kidz Amaze visits and JACPA classes.

Google Reviews ⭐ 4.3 (12 reviews)

natyam tan ★★★★★
4 months ago

A Truly Wonderful Preschool Experience at NurtureStars Toa Payoh. My family and I are incredibly grateful to NurtureStars Toa Payoh for taking such amazing care of my daughter since she was just 6 months old. From day one, the centre has felt like a second home for her. A very special thank you to the wonderful Principal, Ms. Kit, and her amazing team — Teacher Cindy, Teacher Ann, Zhan Laoshi, Chen Laoshi, Teacher Nana, Teacher Shermaine, and Teacher Jes. Their patience, warmth, and genuine care have played such a huge role in my girl's growth and confidence. We’ve watched her develop not just academically, but emotionally and socially, all thanks to the nurturing environment they’ve created. Every teacher has shown attentiveness, love, and dedication, always willing to go the extra mile. Knowing that my daughter is in such capable and caring hands has given us so much peace of mind over the years. Thank you, NurtureStars Toa Payoh, for being such an important part of her early years. We truly appreciate everything you’ve done for our family! ❤️

Joanna Lee ★★★★★
4 months ago

My boy was in NS TPY since infant care till K2. The teachers at all levels have been very caring, kind and nurturing throughout my child’s infant and kindergarten years, giving us parents and the caregivers peace of mind throughout the 6 years. We count ourselves really blessed not having to worry about changes of teachers and environment as NS TPY provided so much stability (low teacher turnover, clean environment and inhouse cooked food). Thank you to all the staff at NS TPY - thank you Ms Kit Low, Ms Chan, Teacher Ann, Teacher Zhai, Teacher Chen, Teacher Cindy, Teacher Nana and Teacher Wendy for all your efforts and kindness to Josh!

Koh Lee Kuen ★★★★★
4 months ago

Our child has grown so much during his time at this preschool, thanks to the caring and dedicated team of teachers. The curriculum is well thought out, and the environment feels warm, safe, and nurturing. The preschool graduation was beautifully organised — you could see how much effort the teachers put in to make it a meaningful experience for the children and families. We are truly grateful for the love, patience, and passion the teachers show every day. Highly recommended!

Xael Tan ★★★★★
a year ago

Our child was placed in NurtureStar TPY Safra since preschool and into their kindergarten, and I must say the experience was entirely positive. Before NS TPY, we had enrolled them in a different childcare centre nearer to our place, but we heard stories of how they had little routine and processes. Without that, teachers, and therefore kids, were more stressed. The centre was also not air-conditioned, so the heat and humidity likely added to the stress. Not an environment we wanted our child to be in. Thus when the opportunity to be in NS TPY came in, we took it and we were so glad that we did. NS TPY had an excellent way of running things - well-established routines from the child's daily life throughout the year, to nutritional practices, academics, UV sanitisation lights in classrooms during wee hours, to how the child transits year on year. It was smooth like clockwork that they have much more bandwidth to focus on the nurturing of the children. While systems are important, I believe it was the people who made the real difference. We were so glad for Ms Kit's love and leadership - she had a great heart for each child and her teachers, regularly engaging the parents, and were hands-on frequently. The teachers - Ms Ann, Ms Lillian, Ms Tham, Ms Zhao, Teacher Jas, Ms Zhai, just to name a few - can be strict when necessary, but mostly were full of love and deeply invested in making sure my child thrived. I appreciated how they were upfront and communicative about the day-ins-day-outs, and it helped to build trust over time. Also shout-out to Ms Chan, who made sure that our child never lacked anything with the consistent communications. In fact, it took us some time to get used to the primary school method/style of communication after enjoying NS TPY's excellent communications for years. As far as I know, their curriculum is all-rounded, and covers academics to exploration of our world, to external experiences that helped our child explore their interests, which I thought was great. I remember the centre inviting a few parents to share their careers/jobs with the students and that was such an endearing and heartwarming thing to do. Besides that, NS TPY also have plenty of parent-and-child activities, and I got to meet other parents as well. I liked how that really helped us in building this community spirit that brings us together as a team in the nurturing of our children. We stayed in touch with many of the parents after NS TPY, having play dates once in a while. I deeply appreciated, especially during my child's final years with NS, how the teachers were intentional and impactful in preparing them for Primary School. Indeed, much of our PTO sessions during that two years were about building up their confidence. Based on the teachers' feedback (not advice), and on our own consideration, we decided to engage an external educator to provide a light, play-based tuition, and we saw how our child was able to grow from struggling to having confidence in their classes. When our child transited to primary school, I could see that they had little issues focusing on their homework when they understood how to answer, and ask questions when they didn't. It was this confidence in learning that I believe NS was building and I appreciate it was a partnership between the school and ourselves that is needed for our child to get there. I also liked how NS emphasised the importance of socialising well - the free weekly Kidz Amaze session was such a joyful thing to witness - and truly I observed over time how my child is entirely comfortable with making new friends on their own. It has been such a privilege to be able to have our child spent a essential part of their childhood in such a loving environment that prepared them not only for the real world but also strongly anchored in values and relationships that'll help them thrive. Thank you to all at NS TPY for the difference you have made in my child's life, and for role-modelling love and guiding growth throughout the years. It's the little daily things that mattered.

Winnie K ★★★★★
10 months ago

My kids attended NurtureStars since infant care and the experience has been great. Ms Kit and her team of teachers and staff are caring, thoughtful and take care to update us on our kids’ well-being in school. My kids love visiting kidz amaze next door and attending the jacpa classes, as part of the school programme. Most importantly, they look forward to going to school and come back happy.

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NurtureStars vs other providers in Singapore

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NurtureStars (this page) ⭐ 4.3 12
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does "NurtureStars" charge per month?

NurtureStars is listed at the mid-range ($$) price tier for the childcare category, though specific monthly fee figures are not publicly confirmed at this time. When enquiring, ask for a full breakdown that includes the registration fee, any refundable deposit (typically equivalent to one or two months' fees), as well as uniform and personal accident insurance costs, which are billed separately at many centres. It is worth noting that childcare fees in Singapore are GST-exempt, so the quoted monthly fee should be the amount you pay. Fee levels can also vary depending on the programme type (full-day, half-day, or kindergarten only) and the child's age group. Contact NurtureStars directly for current fee schedules before making enrolment decisions. See the full childcare cost guide for Singapore →

What subsidies can I claim at "NurtureStars"?

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 for eligible families. Working mothers who clock at least 56 hours of employment per month may additionally qualify for the Working Mother's Child Care Subsidy, and lower-income households can access the Additional Subsidy, which may bring combined subsidy support up to S$710 per month or more depending on household income. For kindergarten-specific programmes, the KiFAS (KidSTART and Financial Assistance Scheme) may also be relevant. Singapore permanent residents are eligible for partial subsidies at reduced rates. Subsidy quantum and eligibility criteria are reviewed periodically, so always verify the latest figures directly with ECDA at www.ecda.gov.sg before making financial plans. Note that subsidies are tied to ECDA licensing of the centre. Confirm with NurtureStars that their programmes qualify before assuming subsidy eligibility.

Is there a waitlist at "NurtureStars"?

Waitlists are common at popular childcare centres and preschools across Singapore, particularly for infant care places, which tend to be the most limited. As a general rule, families are advised to enquire at least three to six months ahead of their intended start date, and up to twelve months ahead for infant care or if the centre is in high demand. January is the primary intake month for most preschools in Singapore, which means competition for places tends to peak in the months leading up to the new year. To secure a slot, centres typically require payment of a registration fee and a deposit at the point of offer. Contact NurtureStars directly by phone or via the enquiry form to ask about current availability for your child's age group and intended start month, as waitlist situations change frequently.

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