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Little Seeds Preschool - St. Hildas Church

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees SGD 16,872 - 20,268
Ages 1½ - 6 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Part of
Little Seeds
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Christian Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, English
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Kindergarten
Introduction

The preschool offers a values-based curriculum grounded in Christian principles, emphasizing moral and character education alongside academic learning. Programs cater to children aged 18 months to 6 years.

This campus is part of Little Seeds

83 Ceylon Rd, Singapore 429740

The Essentials

Little Seeds Preschool - St. Hildas Church has instruction in English.

Location
83 Ceylon Rd, Singapore 429740, Katong. Nestled in a cozy spot in Katong, Little Seeds Preschool (St. Hilda's Church) emphasizes outdoor learning and a garden landscape. Nearest MRT is Marine Parade MRT, about a 10-minute walk.

Stages
The centre offers infant care, playgroup, nursery, and kindergarten programmes for children aged 6 months to 6 years.

Type
Faith-based, bilingual preschool; part of the Little Seeds Preschool network. It is co-educational.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The exact nationality mix is not publicly disclosed. Foreigners are welcome to enroll, indicating a presence of international families.

Additional learning support
No explicit SEN provisions are listed on the centre's pages.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is listed; the centre operates in Singapore as part of Little Seeds Preschool.

Religious affiliation
Christian faith-based education; the centre has a Centre Chaplain affiliated with St. Hilda's Church.

School day structure
Operating hours are 7:00am to 7:00pm, Monday to Friday. Full-day programmes run 7:00am–7:00pm with breakfast, lunch and a tea break; a half-day option (7:00am–1:00pm) is listed for some centres.

Bus service
Bus service is not offered.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
None; operates as a day centre from 7:00am to 7:00pm.

Food Options
Breakfast, lunch, and tea break are included in Full Day; breakfast and lunch are included in Half Day.

Governance and Ownership
Little Seeds Preschool operates as a faith-based, bilingual preschool network with 17 centres nationwide.
Fees

Annual tuition at Little Seeds Preschool - St. Hildas Church ranges from SGD 16,872 to SGD 20,268 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- A Registration Fee and a Deposit are collected upon offer and confirmation of placement.

Tuition fees (by programme / year group)
- Full‑Day (Playgroup 18 months to Kindergarten 2): SGD 1,750 per month. This full‑day option runs 7:00am–7:00pm and includes breakfast, lunch and a tea break.
- Half‑Day (Playgroup 18 months to Kindergarten 2): SGD 1,480 per month. This half‑day option runs 7:00am–1:00pm and includes breakfast and lunch.
- Notes on fees and subsidies: the monthly figures above are shown before applicable government subsidies for Singaporean children (subsidies of up to SGD 767 are available depending on household income) and the published figures exclude GST. The group school‑fees pages also show the Non‑Partner‑Operator centre fee ranges for context.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are quoted as monthly rates. A Registration Fee and Deposit are collected to confirm an offered place; for a 2‑week trial a Registration Fee plus a pro‑rated 2‑week fee is payable. Specific billing cycle details (for example, whether invoicing is issued monthly or termly, precise due dates, or whether fees must be paid in advance) are not published on the public centre pages.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. This centre operates as a day preschool (operating hours shown as day‑time care).

Other costs and fees
- Registration Fee and Deposit: collected upon offer (amounts not published).
- Student's Pass application fee: for foreign children requiring a Student's Pass, the Student's Pass application fee is payable as part of confirming a placement.
- Uniforms: uniforms are sold through the LSP uniform webstore (separate charges apply).
- Enrichment and external programmes: some enrichment classes are provided by external providers and are charged separately by those providers (centre pages note that enrichment options vary by centre).
- Any centre‑specific additional charges (for example transport, materials, or other ancillary fees) are not listed for St. Hilda's on the publicly available centre pages; such charges may apply at centre level.

Refund information
- No detailed public refund policy (for registration fees, deposits, or tuition) is published on the St. Hilda's centre page, the general school‑fees page, the registration page or the FAQs. The public pages note that deposits and registration fees are collected to confirm placements but do not publish refund terms.

Fee payment options
- The public centre pages list fee items and payment‑related requirements (registration fee, deposit, first month's fees for foreign Student's Pass applications) but do not publish the accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, PayNow, credit card). Specific payment methods and invoicing procedures are not shown on the publicly available pages.

Summary of what is and is not published publicly
- Published and verifiable: the St. Hilda's centre page publicly lists the monthly tuition rates for Full‑Day (SGD 1,750/month) and Half‑Day (SGD 1,480/month) for Playgroup to K2 and notes operating hours and meal inclusion; the group School Fees and FAQs pages set out subsidy guidance and show Non‑POP centre fee ranges.
- Not published on the public pages: exact Registration Fee and Deposit amounts for St. Hilda's, any per‑term or per‑year‑group rate breakdowns beyond the monthly PG–K2 figures, a detailed billing calendar with due‑dates, explicit refund policy text, and the list of accepted payment methods.
Academics

Little Seeds Preschool - St. Hildas Church teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Christian Curriculum for students aged 1.5 to 6.

Curriculum
Little Seeds Preschool (St. Hilda's Church) offers infant care, playgroup, nursery, and kindergarten programmes for children aged 6 months to 6 years. The curriculum is faith-based and values-driven, featuring the Values Matter programme across all levels and daily devotions integrated into learning. English phonics and reading are taught from N to K2 using the Phonics Foundation programme with Code Cracker and Readers, while Chinese is taught through a PG-K2 thematic and story-based approach with key vocabulary. Motor skills are developed through daily outdoor play and weekly structured motor-skills sessions; Art, Music & Movement and Numeracy (Math) are integrated with inquiry, and Sensory Play & Inquiry supports discovery. The programme prepares children for Primary 1 and beyond via executive-function and life-skills development and enrichment options, guided by a Reggio Emilia-inspired philosophy that treats the learning environment as the third teacher.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Little Seeds Preschool at St. Hilda's Church supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a values-based curriculum. The 'Values Matter' programme runs across all levels, teaching 3–4 values and dispositions per term and integrating them into daily devotions and other learning experiences. The curriculum also foregrounds social-emotional competencies and learning dispositions as core domains of development. An 'Executive Function & Life Skills' component builds cognitive flexibility, working memory and inhibitory control, and teaches seven essential life skills such as focus and self-control, perspective taking, and self-directed engaged learning. The programme emphasizes preparation for primary school and beyond, including navigating friendships and conflict resolution, reinforced by unhurried conversations about life and its challenges. A Centre Chaplain, Pastor Steven Tan, provides pastoral support to children and staff, reinforcing wellbeing in a faith context. The environment is described as nurturing and child-led, with outdoor learning and a garden landscape supporting holistic development in a positive, safe and secure setting.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Little Seeds Preschool at St. Hilda's Church does not publicly disclose information about Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, including types of SEN supported or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution. Publicly available materials describe a values-based, faith-informed program with general emotional, social and intellectual development, but do not specify SEN staffing or services. The curriculum outlines 'Values Matter' and 'Executive Function & Life Skills' as core offerings rather than dedicated SEN supports. There is no explicit SEN policy or SEN staff listing published for this centre. As a result, it is not possible to confirm from public materials whether targeted SEN accommodations are provided.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Little Seeds Preschool provides a bilingual learning environment in English and Chinese. The curriculum includes a Chinese Thematic & Story-based Learning component alongside English Language & Literacy (Phonics & Reading) for English, and Chinese-themed lessons are integrated across levels. The school states it offers a bilingual environment, with English and Chinese used in the curriculum and language-focused components such as Phonics & Reading (English) and Chinese literacy. There is no separate, publicly described EAL program beyond the bilingual instruction and language-integrated activities. The information is drawn from the curriculum pages describing the bilingual approach and language offerings, as well as FAQs confirming language of instruction.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the values-based framework and SEL-focused programming. The Values Matter programme fosters moral development and unhurried conversations about life and its challenges, contributing to emotional safety and well-being. Executive Function & Life Skills training supports cognitive regulation and self-management, including seven core life skills such as focus, perspective taking, and self-directed learning. Preparation for P1 and beyond includes conflict resolution and navigating friendships, reinforcing social resilience. The Centre Chaplain provides pastoral care to children and staff, further supporting holistic wellbeing in a faith-based context. The overall environment is described as positive, safe, and secure, with outdoor learning and nurturing spaces that support well-being.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are supported through multiple governance and pastoral measures. A Centre Chaplain attends to spiritual and pastoral needs of children and staff. The school maintains a Whistleblowing Policy to encourage reporting of malpractice or wrongdoing with confidentiality and protection from retaliation. Privacy safeguards are covered by a PDPA-compliant Privacy Policy, detailing data protection and the handling of personal information. The organisation branding includes Anglican Preschool Services Ltd, indicating a governance framework for safeguarding and ethical conduct. The environment is described as positive, safe, and secure, complementing formal safeguarding mechanisms.
Parent Experience

History
Little Seeds Preschool (St. Hilda's Church) is a faith-based, bilingual preschool located at 83 Ceylon Road, Katong, Singapore. It was formerly St. Hilda's Kindergarten. It is one of the network's newest centres as Little Seeds expands to 17 centres nationwide. The centre is led by Winnie Sim (Ms), Principal, with Pastor Steven Tan serving as Centre Chaplain, reflecting the integration of faith-based care into daily learning. Outdoor learning and a garden landscape underpin daily activities, in line with the network's emphasis on outdoor, experiential education.

Community
The school community prioritizes trust and belonging, with open communication among staff, parents, and children. Parents share positive experiences about engaging teachers and a nurturing environment. A Centre Chaplain and a Pastoral Care Team coordinate faith-based activities, weekly chapel assemblies for children and staff devotion sessions, and church outreach events. Outdoor learning and garden spaces extend the learning beyond the classroom and invite family involvement.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent involvement at Little Seeds Preschool (St. Hilda's Church) is organized through the Pastoral Care Team and the Centre Chaplain. They coordinate weekly chapel assemblies for children and staff devotion sessions, and arrange church outreach events to support families. The Pastoral Care Team works with oversight churches to provide community care for children and families. The open communication between staff, parents and children is a central part of the community approach. Parent testimonials on the site highlight engaged teachers and a nurturing, faith-guided learning environment.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
Little Seeds Preschool (St. Hilda's Church) is located at 83 Ceylon Rd, Singapore 429740, in Katong. The learning environment prioritizes Outdoor Learning and features a garden landscape designed for daily outdoor play and discovery. The facilities include private playspaces for small-group activities, a waterplay area, and a sandpit for sensory exploration. Outdoor spaces are integrated with the curriculum to provide multi-sensorial experiences and opportunities for exploration beyond classroom walls. The setting supports a faith-based, bilingual preschool with smaller class sizes and specialised programmes.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Little Seeds Preschool (St. Hilda's Church) offers enrichment programmes across disciplines such as technology and performing arts. Core academics are delivered through a values-based, inquiry-driven approach that includes daily outdoor, multisensory experiences. The program features Math (Key to Learning), Phonics & Reading (English), and Chinese Thematic & Story-based Learning to build foundational literacy and numeracy. An emphasis on outdoor learning and a structured motor-skills development program complements cognitive development.

Arts & Creative
Art/Music & Movement is a central component of the aesthetics and creative expression domain. The curriculum includes a state-of-the-art Visual Arts program (N – K2) and dedicated music offerings, including Toddler Tinker-Time and 佳美音符 (PN – K2). Art is integrated with inquiry and Chinese lessons, reinforcing creativity across disciplines. These activities foster expressive work, collaboration, and appreciation of the arts.

Cultural & Language
English Phonics & Reading (N–K2) accelerates literacy using a structured phonics framework, with Code Cracker activity books and Readers issued each term. Chinese Thematic & Story-based Learning (PG-K2) uses curated picture books and thematic lessons to develop vocabulary and word recognition. Language learning is integrated with inquiry-based learning and thematic content that relates to children's environments.

Social & Hobbies
Child-led learning is emphasized across levels, with a focus on social-emotional development and learning dispositions. The Values Matter program provides a foundation for moral and character development, with 3–4 values and dispositions taught per term. The program also includes Executive Function & Life Skills to develop cognitive flexibility, working memory, and inhibitory control. Daily outdoor play and movement are integrated across the curriculum to support interaction, curiosity, and peer engagement.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Outdoor learning is central to daily routines, with daily outdoor play and movement integrated into all activities. Children have access to private playspaces, waterplay, and a sandpit to support hands-on exploration. Health, Safety and Motor Skills Development includes weekly structured motor-skills sessions. The garden landscape and outdoor spaces support ongoing physical activity and well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Chinese are the languages taught at Little Seeds Preschool (St. Hilda's Church). English instruction is provided through Phonics & Reading (English) for N–K2. Chinese instruction is provided through Chinese Thematic & Story-based Learning (PG–K2), with language taught through thematic and story-based content.

Bilingual Teaching
Little Seeds Preschool (St. Hilda's Church) is a faith-based bilingual preschool in Singapore. English and Chinese are taught as part of the curriculum. English instruction is delivered through a Phonics & Reading program for N–K2, based on a structured phonics approach. Chinese instruction is delivered through a Chinese Thematic & Story-based Learning program from PG to K2, integrated with themes and vocabulary.

Immersion Programs
A stand-alone immersion program is not described for this centre. The language provision is bilingual, with English and Chinese taught as part of the curriculum. Chinese instruction is delivered through a Chinese Thematic & Story-based Learning approach integrated with other subjects, rather than through a dedicated immersion track.
Admissions

Admissions
The school is Little Seeds Preschool (St. Hilda's Church). It is located at 83 Ceylon Rd, Singapore 429740, formerly St. Hilda's Kindergarten. The nearest MRT is Marine Parade MRT, about a 10-minute walk.
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