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ChildFirst @ Mountbatten is situated within the Kallang/South-East area of Singapore. The school is about a two-minute walk from Mountbatten MRT station (Exit A), making it easily accessible by public transport. Families benefit from its central position, with nearby community facilities and transport links close at hand.
The preschool offers programmes from Pre-Nursery (18 months+) through Kindergarten (K1–K2). Early years provision includes sensory-based and toddler gym activities, while the Kindergarten level integrates coding and guided AI use into the curriculum.
The school operates as a day preschool/childcare centre, offering both full-day (07:00–19:00) and half-day (07:00–13:00 or 13:00–19:00) programmes. It is co-educational, and there are no boarding facilities.
The school website does not disclose any provisions for Additional Learning Needs (SEN).
ChildFirst is a Singapore-based preschool brand and does not have an affiliation with any particular foreign country.
The school does not have a religious affiliation, and no religious instruction is described on its website.
Families can choose between full-day or half-day enrolment. The full-day schedule runs from 07:00–19:00, while half-day care is available for either mornings or afternoons. These timings are designed to align with childcare needs on weekdays.
The website does not provide information about school bus or coach services for the Mountbatten campus.
ChildFirst Preschool – Mountbatten is a city-convenient campus in Mountbatten Square, about two minutes’ walk from Mountbatten MRT (Exit A). Its iUnique curriculum blends AI (Artificial Intelligence), HI (Human Intelligence) and MI (Multiple Intelligences), delivered through a trilingual approach in English, Chinese and Coding/Robotics. Kindergarten levels include hands-on coding and guided use of generative AI tools, while Pre-Nursery and N1 feature Sensory Experiences and a Toddler Gym to develop executive function and life skills. Learning extends beyond the classroom with regular excursions—examples include visits to a hydroponics farm, the NEWater Visitor Centre, and nature walks—to connect classroom topics with real-world contexts. The school highlights its SPARK certification and Healthy Pre-school accreditation across centres. Families can book a school tour online; operating hours cover full-day and half-day care.
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