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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 ofLittle Seeds
247 Bukit Batok East Ave 5, Singapore 650247
Gallery
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Diving Deeper
Food Options
Full-day program includes breakfast, lunch, and tea break; half-day program includes breakfast and lunch.
Governance and Ownership
The school is faith-based and affiliated with The Salvation Army William Booth Corps; Centre Chaplains are Lieutenants of The Salvation Army.
Fees
Annual tuition at Little Seeds Preschool - TSA - Bukit Batok East ranges from SGD 8,892 for 2026/27.
Annual tuition at Little Seeds Preschool - TSA - Bukit Batok East ranges from USD 5,000 to USD 7,000 depending on year group. That works out at roughly USD 5,000 to USD 7,000 for the early years, USD 7,000 for primary. Expect an application fee of USD 150 and an enrolment fee of USD 500 on enrolment.
Academics
Little Seeds Preschool - TSA - Bukit Batok East teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Christian Curriculum for students aged 1.5 to 6.
Curriculum
The curriculum is rooted in Christian values, with the Values Matter programme introducing key values and learning dispositions each term across all year groups. Language and literacy are developed through a structured phonics approach that includes phonics activity books, readers, and storytelling, while Chinese is taught thematically through stories and daily contexts. Numeracy emphasises understanding concepts rather than memorisation, with regular revisiting of ideas and use of mathematical language to build confidence. Inquiry and exploration are encouraged through Sensory Play & Inquiry, giving children opportunities for hands-on learning. Weekly motor skills sessions and daily outdoor play further support physical development. The programme runs from Playgroup through Kindergarten 2 (ages about 18 months to 6 years), preparing children for a smooth transition into Primary 1.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The preschool integrates social and emotional development through the Values Matter programme, where children learn core values and apply them in daily routines. Parents’ testimonials highlight the way staff support children in adjusting to school life and building confidence. However, no dedicated SEL curriculum or specialist staff role is publicly mentioned.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The preschool does not publicly disclose specific information about SEN provision or specialist support.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
There is no evidence of a dedicated EAL programme.
Mental Wellbeing
There is no publicly available information on the school’s website about a formal mental health policy or staff roles dedicated to counselling.
Safeguarding
The school does not publicly provide a safeguarding or child protection policy. No details are available on procedures, designated staff, or training.
Parent Experience
History
Little Seeds Preschool is a faith-based bilingual preschool network in Singapore with 17 centres nationwide. The Bukit Batok East campus operates as a Partner Operator Centre within this network. The campus is located at Blk 247 Bukit Batok East Avenue 5, #01-86, Singapore 650247, and is led by Principal Stella Daniel. The centre offers programmes from Playgroup through Kindergarten 2 (18 months to 6 years), including full-day and half-day options with meals provided. Chaplains from The Salvation Army, William Booth Corps provide spiritual support at the centre.
Community
Little Seeds Bukit Batok East connects learning to the Bukit Batok community through real-world experiences such as neighbourhood walks and small projects. The centre is faith-based and includes church chaplains who support children with Christian values. Family engagement is emphasized through family-based activities organized by the school. Learning spaces include an outdoor playground, sand pit, and multi-purpose hall, supporting exploration and play.
Facilities
Facilities Overview
The Bukit Batok East campus is a purpose-built preschool environment designed for comfort, safety, and exploration. The environment is warm and spacious, with cosy reading corners, sensory play areas, and child-friendly furniture that help children settle and explore. Learning extends beyond the classroom through real-world experiences connected to the Bukit Batok community, including simple neighbourhood walks and small projects. The learning spaces include classrooms, a Music Room, an Art & Cookery Room, an Outdoor Playground, and Community Courts to support daily activities. The school teaches a strong bilingual foundation in English and Mandarin.
Sports Facilities
The campus offers an Outdoor Playground, a Multi-purpose Hall, and Community Courts for physical activities. Outdoor play and movement are integrated into daily routines. The Multi-purpose Hall enables indoor activities and group movement. The Community Courts provide space for social play and active learning.
Academic Facilities
Classrooms, a Music Room, and an Art & Cookery Room form the core learning spaces. An Outdoor Playground and a Sand Pit support hands-on exploration, while a Community Court offers space for learning beyond the classroom. Real-World Learning Experiences connected to the Bukit Batok Community connect daily activities to the local environment. The curriculum is holistic, integrating insights from neuroscience, child psychology, and theatre, and employs a bilingual English and Mandarin approach. Reading corners, sensory play areas, and child-friendly furniture support safe, comfortable learning.
Extra Curricular Facilities
Family-based activities are organized to involve families in the preschool journey. Real-world experiences outside the classroom include neighbourhood walks and small projects that connect learning to the Bukit Batok community. These activities foster engagement beyond formal lessons and involve parents in the learning process. The learning approach also includes theatre-inspired elements as part of the holistic curriculum, enriching experiences beyond core instruction.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Academic & Intellectual
The Bukit Batok East campus offers a holistic early childhood program for ages from playgroup (about 18 months) to Kindergarten 2 (up to 6 years). The curriculum is presented through a bilingual English–Mandarin approach, with learning grounded in insights from neuroscience, child psychology, and theatre.
Arts & Creative
The campus features spaces for music and art activities (Music Room and Art & Cookery Room) as part of the learning environment, supporting creative expression through structured activities and play.
Cultural & Language
A bilingual English and Mandarin foundation weaves language into daily stories, songs, and activities to build early bilingual proficiency and cultural awareness.
Social & Hobbies
The environment emphasizes social-emotional development through guided play, small-group projects, and real-world learning experiences that connect children with their community.
Community & Service
Real-world learning experiences connected to the Bukit Batok community are incorporated, helping children discuss and explore their surroundings through simple neighbourhood walks and projects.
Leadership & Professional
Educators focus on emotional and social development, supported by ongoing professional learning to guide children with empathy and individual attention.
Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The full-day program includes meals (breakfast, lunch, and tea) and outdoor play spaces (outdoor playground, sand pit, multi-purpose hall) to support healthy growth and well-being.
Languages
Language Provision
The school teaches in English and Mandarin, using stories, songs, and play to weave both languages into daily routines.
Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual instruction in English and Mandarin across its Bukit Batok East campus.
Reputation
Awards
The preschool has not published any information on awards received in the past five years.
Accreditations
Partner-Operator (POP) Scheme The preschool is designated as a Partner-Operator (POP) centre under Singapore’s Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA). This accreditation means it meets government requirements and provides families with access to childcare subsidies.
SPARK Certification The preschool is certified under the Singapore Preschool Accreditation Framework (SPARK), which recognises centres with strong practices in curriculum design, learning environment, health and safety, and staff development.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Registration of Interest Prospective parents begin by submitting a Registration of Interest online through the Little Seeds website, selecting the specific centre. Required documents must be prepared.
2. Centre Contact & Offer After registering, the Centre Administrator contacts parents to discuss placement availability at the chosen centre. If a place is offered, parents receive details of fees, subsidy eligibility, and the terms.
3. Acceptance & Fee Payment Once the offer is accepted, parents pay a registration fee, a deposit, and typically the first month’s fees or equivalent to confirm the placement. For non-Singaporean students, a Student’s Pass application fee is also required.
4. Trial Period The school offers a 2-week trial period for interested parents. During this time, a pro-rated fee for the 2-week period is charged, alongside the registration fee. This allows families and children to try out the centre before full commitment.
Scholarships
The school does not publicly publish information regarding whether scholarships (merit or need-based financial awards) are offered.
Waitlist
The preschool does not publicly describe a formal waitlist or pool system.
School Events
The school has not added events
FAQs
Where is Little Seeds Preschool - TSA - Bukit Batok East located?
The centre is located at Blk 247 Bukit Batok East Avenue 5, #01-86, Singapore 650247. It operates as part of the Little Seeds network in Bukit Batok.
What age range does the preschool cater to?
Little Seeds Bukit Batok East offers programmes for children from about 18 months (Playgroup) up to Kindergarten 2 (around 6 years). The programme is designed to prepare children for a smooth transition into Primary 1.
What is the school's educational approach and curriculum focus?
The curriculum is values-based and grounded in Christian principles, delivered through the Values Matter programme that introduces key values and learning dispositions each term. It combines structured phonics for literacy, thematic Chinese instruction, numeracy focused on concept understanding, sensory play and inquiry, and regular outdoor and motor skills sessions.
Who leads the Bukit Batok East centre?
The centre is led by Principal Stella Daniel. Chaplains from The Salvation Army William Booth Corps provide spiritual support at the centre.
How do I start the admissions process from overseas?
Begin by submitting a Registration of Interest online and selecting the Bukit Batok East centre, then prepare the required documents for follow-up. The Centre Administrator will contact you about placement availability and next steps if a place is offered.
Is there a trial period so my child can try the centre before committing?
Yes, the school offers a 2-week trial period during which a pro-rated fee for that period is charged alongside the registration fee. This allows families and children to try out the centre before confirming full enrolment.
What are the admission steps after a place is offered?
If a place is offered, parents receive details on fees and subsidy eligibility, accept the offer, and pay a registration fee, a deposit, and typically the first month's fees or equivalent to confirm the placement. Non-Singaporean students are required to pay a Student's Pass application fee.
Is there a waitlist if the centre is full?
The preschool does not publicly describe a formal waitlist or pool system for placements. Placement availability is handled directly by the Centre Administrator during the admissions conversations.
How is language learning handled at the preschool?
The centre offers bilingual instruction in English and Mandarin, weaving both languages into daily routines through stories, songs, and play. Chinese is taught thematically using stories and everyday contexts to build practical language use.
Does the preschool run any immersion or dedicated EAL programmes?
There is no evidence of a separate immersion programme or a dedicated EAL programme publicly described for this centre. Bilingual instruction in English and Mandarin is a core part of daily learning.
What classroom and academic facilities are available on campus?
The learning spaces include classrooms, a Music Room, an Art & Cookery Room, cosy reading corners, and sensory play areas with child-friendly furniture. There is also an Outdoor Playground, a Sand Pit, and Community Courts to support hands-on exploration and active learning.
What sports and physical activity facilities does the centre have?
The campus features an Outdoor Playground, a Multi-purpose Hall for indoor movement activities, and Community Courts for social play and active learning. Weekly motor skills sessions and daily outdoor play are integrated into routines to support physical development.
What kinds of activities and experiences take place beyond the classroom?
Children participate in family-based activities, neighbourhood walks, small community projects, and theatre-inspired elements integrated into learning. These real-world experiences connect learning to the Bukit Batok community and involve families in the preschool journey.
How does the preschool support social and emotional development?
Social and emotional learning is embedded through the Values Matter programme, where children learn and apply core values in daily routines. Educators focus on emotional and social development supported by ongoing professional learning to guide children with empathy and individual attention.
Does the centre provide specialised support for children with special educational needs (SEN)?
The preschool does not publicly disclose specific information about SEN provision or specialist support at the Bukit Batok East centre. Parents with particular support needs are advised to discuss them directly with the Centre Administrator during admissions.
What safeguarding or mental health support is available on site?
There is no publicly available information detailing a formal mental health policy or designated counselling roles for the centre, and no public details on safeguarding procedures are provided. For specific concerns, parents should raise questions directly with centre staff during the enrolment process.
Are meals provided and what does a typical day include for full-day and half-day programmes?
The full-day programme includes breakfast, lunch, and a tea break, while the half-day programme includes breakfast and lunch. Daily routines also include outdoor play and structured motor skills sessions to support wellbeing.
What is the centre's religious or governance affiliation?
The centre is faith-based and affiliated with The Salvation Army William Booth Corps, and Centre Chaplains are Lieutenants of The Salvation Army. Governance reflects the centre's Christian values which are integrated into the curriculum.
Is Little Seeds Bukit Batok East accredited or recognised by local authorities?
Yes, the centre is designated as a Partner-Operator (POP) under Singapore's Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), which makes it eligible for government childcare subsidies. It is also SPARK-certified under the Singapore Preschool Accreditation Framework for recognised practices in curriculum, environment, health and safety, and staff development.
Does the centre have any published awards or distinctions?
The preschool has not published information on awards received in the past five years. Its recognised accreditations are POP designation and SPARK certification.
What are the tuition fees at Little Seeds Preschool - TSA - Bukit Batok East?
Annual tuition at Little Seeds Preschool - TSA - Bukit Batok East is USD 8,892 a year. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.