About "The Waldorf Steiner School"
The Waldorf Steiner School is a preschool and kindergarten listed on KakiList, located at 72 Jalan Senang, Singapore 418371. It holds KakiList verified status and is registered with ACRA. The school carries a Google rating of 4 out of 5, though this is based on only 4 reviews — too small a sample to draw firm conclusions. Fees are indicated at the mid-range price tier ($$), though specific monthly figures have not been published.
Families interested in enrolling should begin by reaching out via WhatsApp, phone, or the online enquiry form to ask about available slots for their intended start month. It is worth asking about the daily routine, the approach to settling-in for younger children, the adult-to-child ratio in each class, and what the curriculum looks like in practice — Waldorf Steiner education has a distinctive pedagogy that differs from mainstream preschool programmes, so a centre visit is strongly recommended before committing. Singapore citizen children enrolled in licensed childcare centres may be eligible for ECDA subsidies; confirm directly whether the school's licensing status allows families to access these.
As a concrete next step, contact The Waldorf Steiner School directly via WhatsApp or phone to enquire about current vacancy for your child's intended intake month and to arrange a centre visit.
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Summary based on 4 Google reviews.
Lovely for those looking for a Waldorf preschool/ playgroup, great to see a playgroup that's available until 4yrs old. Great to see the Waldorf techniques in action and learn from it as we attend their playgroup. Pros of the approach that we witnessed: 1. Screen-free (No usage of phones by any adults in the playgroup in front of the children - 1 of the rules of joining the playgroup) 2. Gentle mannered and respectful teachers, 3. Lovely technique of singing songs to help children transition from one activity to another and help them understand the concept of time and how to share. The teacher tells the child that when the song is over, it's another child's turn to have a toy, which helps them mentally prepare for giving up the toy as they don't understand time yet. 4. Children learn practical life activities via imitation and because they are given the choice to do so (or not) rather than top-down instruction where everyone must do the same activity. E.g. make bread, learn to cut fruit, and tidy up. 5. No pressure from adults or the expectation to perform - when making bread children are not asked "What shape do you want to make/ what is it?" As they may not be making any sophisticated shape and just enjoying the kneading process and get pressured from the expectation that they're supposed to make something beautiful (which often they don't yet have the fine motor skills to do so yet). It's a cosy interior, so don't expect anything fancy, but sets children up well with the respectful and gentle approach. Since it's a screen free environment, they're not very active on social media - they don't constantly post pictures of the children online for marketing purposes, which is refreshing. So it may feel like there's not as much information about them online but I do encourage those looking for the Waldorf approach to try it for yourself!
Bad experience, poor impression
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The Waldorf Steiner School has not published specific monthly fee figures on its listing, so you will need to contact the school directly for a current fee schedule. As a general reference, preschool and kindergarten fees in Singapore vary widely depending on programme type, hours, and centre philosophy — Waldorf Steiner programmes may sit at a different price point from mainstream options. When enquiring, ask about any one-time registration fee, the deposit amount (typically equivalent to one to two months' fees), and whether uniforms and personal accident insurance are charged separately. Childcare and kindergarten fees in Singapore are GST-exempt, so the figure quoted should be the amount you pay. See the full childcare cost guide for Singapore →
Whether subsidies apply depends on the school's ECDA licensing status — confirm this directly with the school before assuming eligibility. If it is a licensed childcare centre, Singapore citizen children may qualify for the Basic Subsidy (up to S$300 per month for childcare, or up to S$600 per month for infant care) and, where the mother works 56 or more hours per month, the Working Mother's Child Care Subsidy. An Additional Subsidy of up to S$710 per month (combined with Working Mother's Subsidy) is available for lower-income households on an income-tested basis. Kindergarten Fee Assistance (KiFAS) applies to MOE-registered kindergartens. Permanent resident children receive partial subsidies only. Subsidy rates are subject to change — check directly with ECDA at ecda.gov.sg for the most current figures before making financial plans.
Availability information has not been published on this listing, so it is best to contact the school as early as possible to check current vacancy. For preschools with a distinctive curriculum such as Waldorf Steiner, places can fill well ahead of the intended start date — enquiring three to six months in advance is a reasonable starting point, and up to twelve months ahead is advisable if you are targeting the January intake, which is the peak enrolment period across most Singapore early childhood centres. To secure a place, most centres require a registration fee and a deposit at the point of offer. Reach out via WhatsApp, phone, or the online form to ask about current availability for your child's age group and preferred start month.
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