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Bucket House Preschool is situated in Woodlands, in the north of Singapore. The campus is within walking distance of Admiralty MRT (NS10), with several bus routes serving the neighbourhood. The surrounding area is a residential hub, making the school easily accessible for families living nearby.
The school offers programmes for children aged 18 months to 6 years, divided into Playgroup, Nursery 1–2, and Kindergarten 1–2. This allows children to transition smoothly through early years education before moving on to primary school.
Bucket House is a day preschool that operates Monday to Friday, 7am–7pm. It is co-educational, enrolling both boys and girls. The school does not provide boarding facilities.
The school does not publicly disclose any dedicated provision for children with Additional Learning Needs or Special Educational Needs (SEN).
No formal affiliation with any country is stated.
The school is non-religious and does not indicate any religious orientation.
The school day runs from 7am–7pm, with healthy meals freshly prepared by an in-house chef. Menus follow the Singapore Health Promotion Board’s preschool guidelines.
There is no school bus or transport service mentioned on the official site.
Application Fees
A one-time registration fee of SGD 654 is required for all new students. This includes two sets of uniforms (morning and afternoon), a bucket hat, a mattress and cover sheet, and insurance. A refundable deposit of SGD 1,475 must also be paid at enrolment and is returned upon withdrawal, provided two months’ written notice is given and all outstanding fees are settled.
Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Half Day (18 months – 6 years): SGD 13,500
Full Day (18 months – 6 years): SGD 17,700
Tuition fees are billed monthly, and payment must be made by the 5th of each month. A late payment charge of SGD 43.60 is applied if fees remain outstanding after 7 days. A SGD 21.80 processing charge applies for second GIRO deductions.
Additional Fees
The registration fee covers uniforms, hat, bedding, and insurance. Meals are included in tuition and prepared by an in-house chef following Singapore’s HPB guidelines. No boarding facilities are offered.
Sibling Discount
A 10% tuition discount applies to the older child when two siblings are enrolled. With three siblings, the first and second children both receive the 10% discount.
Government Subsidies
Eligible Singaporean children qualify for ECDA childcare subsidies (e.g., SGD 300/month for working mothers, full-day enrolment). Additional means-tested subsidies may also apply.
Refund Policy
Withdrawal requires two calendar months’ written notice, effective at the end of the month. Notices submitted from 1 October onwards take effect on 31 December, and full fees from October–December must be paid.
Payment Options
Payments can be made via Child Development Account (CDA), GIRO, cheque, telegraphic transfer, PayNow, or cash.
Bucket House Preschool is a Reggio Emilia–inspired school in Woodlands, Singapore, serving children from 18 months to 6 years. Its bilingual immersion programme features Mandarin as the second language and blends planned activities with inquiry learning through the school’s “IEIE” method—Initiate, Explore, Inquire, Experiment. The curriculum is informed by Singapore’s EYDF and NEL frameworks. A distinctive feature is the Atelier, a studio-style space guided by a resident Atelierista where children explore diverse media and document their learning. Children also engage with the Mini Remida, which uses recycled and repurposed materials to foster creativity and sustainability. The school operates Monday to Friday, 7am–7pm, and offers enrichment such as Julia Gabriel Speech & Drama. Families are invited to book a tour, and admissions are open year-round subject to availability.
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