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St. Gerards Preschool

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees SGD 10,800 - 0
Ages 2 - 6 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, SEN focussed
Taught languages Mandarin, English
Typical class size 12
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction

St. Gerard’s Preschool caters for children aged 2 to 6 years. Its curriculum blends experiential learning through play with English and Mandarin instruction, building bilingual skills. The school offersenrichment programs like music and sensory play to boost creativity and development. It stands out with inclusive programs, integrating children with additional needs alongside mainstream peers. Facilities include classrooms for hands-on learning, outdoor play areas, and spaces designed for exploration.

231 Mountbatten Rd, #01-01 Blk Geylang, B, 397999, Singapore

The Essentials

St. Gerards Preschool has typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
St Gerard's Preschool is located at St Gerard's School LLP, 231 Mountbatten Road, Block B, #01-01, Singapore 397999. It sits in the Mountbatten area and is accessible from Mountbatten MRT on the Circle Line, a short walk from the station. The campus is within the Mountbatten Centre complex near Guillemard Crescent.

Stages
Playgroup (PG), Nursery (N) and Kindergarten (K) are offered as part of the mainstream preschool program.

Type
Co-educational mainstream preschool with inclusive programs that welcome children of diverse abilities.

Additional learning support
The school provides inclusive education for mainstream and diverse-ability learners. A development facilitator identifies each child's preferred learning style and adapts activities accordingly. Therapy-based enrichment options such as occupational therapy (OT), speech therapy (ST) and Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) are available.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation stated.

School day structure
Hours are 07:00–19:00 for full-day programs and 07:00–13:00 for half-day programs. The school operates Monday to Friday; Saturday and Sunday are closed.

Bus service
There is no school bus service.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
No boarding is available.

Governance and Ownership
St Gerard's School LLP operates St Gerard's Preschool.
Fees

Annual tuition at St. Gerards Preschool ranges from from SGD 10,800 for 2026/27.

Programmes and published tuition
- Full Day Care Programme: SGD 1,500 per month.
- Half Day Care Programme: SGD 1,150 per month.
- Fees above are stated before any government subsidies.
- Promotional pricing and limited-time offers are published from time to time (for example: promotional school fees for first 20 sign-ups; limited-time starting rates quoted as low as SGD 900/month for specific promotions).

Breakdown by term / school year groups
- No separate per-term or per-school-year-group fee table is published for the various preschool levels (Toddler / 3-year-old / 4-year-old / Kindergarten). The publicly published fees are presented by programme (Full Day / Half Day) as monthly amounts.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- A specific billing schedule (termly vs monthly invoices), deposit amount, payment deadlines, penalty or late-payment terms are not published in the school's public programme pages. The school lists programme monthly fees but does not publish detailed payment terms or invoicing cadence.

Application / registration fees
- No application fee, registration fee or one-time enrolment deposit is published on the publicly available programme and contact pages. No public statement of a non-refundable application charge can be found in the programme material.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The provision is a day preschool with operating hours Monday–Friday (Half day 07:00–13:00; Full day 07:00–19:00) and the centre is closed on weekends. No boarding or residential accommodation is offered or charged.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Enrichment: Enrichment programmes are offered; promotional enrolment offers have included free termly enrichment (examples cited for promotional sign-ups). Specific regular charges for enrichment classes are not published alongside the programme fee amounts.
- Uniforms, resource/materials fees, technology levies, transport or meal charges are not listed on the public programme pages. No separate uniform price list or mandatory materials fee is published in those pages.

Refund information
- No publicly published refund policy, withdrawal notice requirement, or refundable deposit terms are provided in the programme pages. Refund and withdrawal terms are not listed with the programme fee statements.

Fee payment options
- No payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, GIRO, PayNow or other channels) or an online payment portal are specified in the published programme and contact content. The school provides telephone and email contact details for enquiries.

Location and contact (for fee-related enquiries)
- St Gerard's Preschool is located at 231 Mountbatten Road, Block B #01-01, Singapore 397999; contact telephone and email are published for direct enquiries. Use those contact details to request complete fee schedules, payment terms, subsidy treatment and any applicable one-time charges.
Academics

St. Gerards Preschool teaches Bespoke Curriculum, SEN focussed for students aged 2 to 6.

Curriculum
St Gerard's Preschool in Singapore offers mainstream programmes for four groups: Toddler Group, Three-year-old Group, Four-year-old Group, and Kindergarten. The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning through exploration and play, with English as the language of instruction and Mandarin taught as Mother Tongue. Language Arts is taught throughout, with Zoo-phonics used to build reading and spelling skills in Nursery and Kindergarten and preparation for Primary 1 by the end of Kindergarten 2. Core academic domains include Mathematics and Numeracy, Knowledge and Understanding of the World (science, history, geography, social studies), Creative Development, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, and Physical Development. Nursery and Kindergarten programmes provide age-appropriate focus areas, including Language and Literacy, Math and Problem Solving, Social and Emotional Development, and field trips; Nursery also emphasizes Science/Nature, Fine and Gross Motor, and Creative Development, with daily outdoor activities. Mandarin progression is explicit: recognition of Mandarin characters from Nursery, strokes in Kindergarten 1, and Hanyu Pinyin in Kindergarten 2, all aimed at readiness for mainstream primary education.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEL is integrated into the curriculum through the Personal, Social and Emotional Development domain, which aims to develop children's sense of self-worth and self-confidence and to lay the foundations for good social and moral behaviour. The domain supports transitions, use of materials, circle time, sharing routines, and self-help skills to promote self-regulation and social competence. The program emphasises interaction with peers in mixed-age groups, providing opportunities for cooperative play, listening, sharing, and conflict resolution. The school emphasises holistic development that includes academic, physical, social and emotional growth. Parental involvement is encouraged to support children's social-emotional development through open communication and family partnerships.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
St Gerard's provides Diverse Needs Programmes with early intervention from age 2, followed by Nursery and Kindergarten to support children with diverse abilities. The school lists areas of focus including Autism, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Down Syndrome and Dyslexia. The preschool is described as mainstream with programs for children with diverse abilities, not a specialist SEN institution. The School Inclusion Program outlines inclusive education with a shared curriculum where goals may be adapted to support access and participation. Support Services include Parent Training, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, ABA and Educational Therapy, and these services are available to supplement the programs. A dedicated team of therapists is described, with Occupational Therapy covering fine and gross motor, sensory processing, and related supports.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Mandarin is offered as a mother tongue language at St Gerard's Preschool. Language Arts are taught throughout the curriculum, and specialists are used when warranted to support reading readiness. Zoo-phonics is the program used to develop reading and spelling skills in Nursery and Kindergarten levels. The site does not describe an explicit EAL program; no dedicated EAL provision is detailed on sgpreschool.sg.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the SEL framework in Personal, Social and Emotional Development. Support services including Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, ABA and Educational Therapy contribute to overall wellbeing and development. The School Environment page describes a safe, comfortable, well-lit and ventilated classroom designed to support positive interactions. The School Inclusion Program emphasizes inclusive practice and access, with Speech and Language Therapy and other supports available for children with speech and language delays. Parent involvement and family partnerships further support emotional wellbeing through ongoing communication and engagement.

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding policies.
Parent Experience

History
St Gerard's Preschool has operated since 2007, as evidenced by the © 2007 St Gerard's School in the site footer. It is described as offering mainstream preschool education and programs for children with diverse abilities, reflecting an inclusive approach to early childhood education. The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning through exploration and play within a bilingual framework that includes Mandarin as a mother tongue. The school is operated by St Gerard's School LLP and is located at 231 Mountbatten Road, Singapore 397999. The site also proclaims 18 Years of Heritage & Happy Children!, signaling a long-standing presence in the community.

Community
St Gerard's Preschool centers its community on a strong home–school partnership and open communication with families. Parents are viewed as full partners, with ongoing dialogue about each child's experience and development; a parent–teacher communication book supports daily updates. The school encourages active parental involvement through classroom observations, two annual parent/teacher conferences, and committees formed by parent volunteers to work on school projects. Parenting seminars and family events are held throughout the year to engage families in learning and community life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school's approach to parent involvement operates like a PTA, organized around committees of parent volunteers that meet throughout the year to work on projects that enhance the school. There are two formal parent/teacher conferences scheduled annually to discuss each child's progress. Parenting seminars and family events are regularly conducted to support child development and family engagement. Parents may observe classrooms and contribute to activities such as cooking projects, reading to children, or sharing professional expertise. A Parent–Teacher Communication Book is used to maintain clear, ongoing dialogue between families and staff.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
St Gerard's Preschool is set in lush greenery with well-organized spaces designed to support positive interactions. There are clearly defined activity centres for groups of one to five children, with low furniture that enables visibility while preserving privacy. Centres include dramatic play, art, blocks, table toys, books, sand and water, and large motor activities. Noisy centres are kept separate from quiet centres to balance active play with focused tasks. Classrooms provide direct access to a playground and to water and toilet facilities, and spaces are large enough for storage and activity centres. Immersive Reality (IMR) technology is integrated into learning, with IMR-based sessions included in every child's learning journey.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor space includes a playground adjacent to the classrooms for outdoor play and large muscle activities. No other dedicated sports facilities such as indoor sports halls or swimming pools are listed.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include Immersive Reality (IMR) technology resources integrated into the curriculum, with IMR sessions included in each child's learning journey. Classrooms feature multiple learning centres to support varied activities. The learning environment is designed to be well lit and well ventilated, with direct access to a playground and to water and toilet facilities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Enrichment programs include robotics, mixed media arts, storytelling, music, and immersive reality experiences through the IMR room, with VR-based learning components.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
St Gerard's Preschool provides a holistic program that combines academic foundations with physical, social, emotional and bilingual development. From age two, toddlers participate in songs, rhymes and stories in English and their mother tongue, and Nursery through Kindergarten are immersed in a bilingual learning environment with hands-on activities that support key skill development. The curriculum is built through teacher observation and assessment, and aims to challenge each child within a meaningful, hands-on learning environment. Language Arts, Mathematics and Knowledge and Understanding of the World are integrated across the curriculum, with Zoo-phonics used to develop reading and spelling and regular science inquiry and field experiences to connect concepts to real-world contexts.

Arts & Creative
Creative development is encouraged through a range of art and craft activities, music and movement, cookery, and dramatic play. Children explore a variety of materials and ideas, with an emphasis on the process of exploration rather than the finished product. Work is displayed in the classroom to celebrate learning and creativity.

Cultural & Language
English is used across the curriculum and Mandarin is offered as a mother tongue. Children begin recognizing Mandarin characters from Nursery and progress to strokes in Kindergarten 1, with Hanyu Pinyin introduced in Kindergarten 2 as part of Primary 1 preparation. From early years, the school emphasizes a bilingual learning environment with English and the mother tongue.

Social & Hobbies
Social interaction is central to the program. The toddler and early years focus on activities that promote social interaction and peer learning, including art, blocks, dramatic play, manipulatives, language, books and sensory experiences. Four-year-olds develop cooperative play and social skills through planned and spontaneous group experiences, with opportunities for large and small group activities. There is daily outdoor play time as part of physical development.

Community & Service
Parents are actively involved through a family–school partnership, with open communication and shared decision making. Parents may observe classrooms, attend parent–teacher conferences, and participate in seminars and family events; committees of parent volunteers work on school projects and staff welcome ideas and involvement.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school is set in lush greenery with a well-organized environment to support positive interactions and meet individual and group needs. Classrooms feature clearly defined activity centres, low furniture, accessible materials and private spaces, with direct access to a playground, water and toilet facilities. There is daily outdoor movement and a structured programme that supports physical development and well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
Mandarin is offered as a mother tongue language. Children begin recognizing Mandarin characters in Nursery, progress to learning strokes in Kindergarten 1, and learn Hanyu Pinyin in Kindergarten 2 as part of the Primary 1 syllabus. Language Arts is taught throughout the curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
The school emphasizes bilingual development. Mandarin is offered as a mother tongue language. Under the Mandarin Language programme, children begin recognizing Mandarin characters from Nursery, learn the strokes of Mandarin characters in Kindergarten 1, and study Hanyu Pinyin in Kindergarten 2.

Immersion Programs
Immersive Reality (IMR) sessions are provided within the centre and integrated into every child's learning journey according to their needs and interests.
Admissions

Admissions
The school offers mainstream preschool education with inclusive programs for children with diverse abilities. Join a tour to learn about admissions; register for a School Tour or attend the Open House on 6th July. Fees are Full Day $1500 and Half Day $1150 before subsidies; hours are 07:00-13:00 for half-day and 07:00-19:00 for full-day, Monday to Friday. The school offers enrichment classes including robotics, mixed media art, storytelling, and an immersive reality room, and features an Immersive Mixed Reality (IMR) Powered Therapy Innovation Hub.
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