ChildFirst Preschool - Tampines

ChildFirst @ Tampines is located in the Tampines Regional Centre in eastern Singapore. The campus is just a short walk from Tampines MRT (Downtown Line, Exit D), providing convenient public transport access for families. The surrounding neighbourhood features shopping malls, the public library, and community sports facilities.

The Tampines campus offers Nursery (N1, N2) and Kindergarten (K1, K2) classes. The website does not publish exact age brackets, but these are the stated programme levels available.

ChildFirst is a preschool/childcare provider. It accepts both boys and girls, with no boarding option. Families can choose between full-day (7:00 am – 7:00 pm) and half-day (morning or afternoon) care.

The website does not publish information about dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) services. It highlights tools such as AI Chinese and AI Maths to personalise learning but does not describe structured SEN provision.

The school does not have a country affiliation.

The school does not have any religious affiliation.

Operating hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm for full-day programmes. Half-day options are available either 7:00 am – 1:00 pm or 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm. The website does not publish detailed daily timetables.

The website does not state whether a school bus or coach service is available.

ChildFirst delivers its own iUnique Curriculum, which combines Human Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, and Multiple Intelligences. The programme is structured around a Trilingual approach, where children learn in English, Chinese (Mandarin), and Coding from the nursery years through kindergarten. Coding is introduced early and continues through K2, with activities in computational thinking, robotics, and AI tools such as “AI Chinese” and “AI Maths.” Chinese language and culture are taught through calligraphy, rhymes, and traditional activities, while English is embedded across literacy and communication tasks. Learning extends outside the classroom through neighbourhood and cultural outings, linking classroom projects to real-world contexts. The curriculum is proprietary and does not follow external frameworks such as IB or Cambridge.

ChildFirst highlights activities that encourage children to build positive relationships and express emotions through role play and collaborative projects. For example, Tampines centre news features traffic-rule role play and gratitude baking activities, both of which encourage empathy, cooperation, and responsibility. Dramatic play, festive celebrations, and parent–child projects are also showcased as ways children practise social awareness. The school does not publish information on a formal SEL framework or dedicated staff for SEL provision.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provision. The curriculum pages describe personalised learning tools such as AI Chinese and AI Maths, but these are presented as general enrichment rather than SEN support. No details are available on the types of needs supported, specialist staff, or whether the school is able to accommodate children with additional learning requirements. Therefore, it cannot be considered a specialist SEN institution.

The school operates within a Trilingual curriculum of English, Chinese, and Coding. However, it does not provide information on specific EAL support for children who are not fluent in English. No EAL programmes, staffing, or initiatives are described on the website. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL.

The website shows examples of activities that support children’s wellbeing indirectly, such as gross motor play and creative arts projects. These activities promote expression, resilience, and physical health. However, there is no mention of mental health programmes, counselling staff, or structured wellbeing policies. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding mental wellbeing initiatives.

The website does not publish a safeguarding or child protection policy. Accreditation logos (such as SPARK certification) are displayed, indicating compliance with national preschool standards, but detailed safeguarding provisions are not provided publicly. Parents are encouraged to contact the school for policy documents or further clarification.

1. Initial Enquiry and School Tour
Families begin by arranging a visit through the School Tour form on the website. Parents can select their preferred centre, including Tampines, and will be contacted by the school to confirm availability and timing. The tour provides an opportunity to view facilities and discuss the curriculum with staff before making an application.

2. Application and Enrolment
Once parents decide to enrol, they complete the application process. When promotions are active, the website notes that an application fee and a one-month deposit are required at the point of enrolment. Parents should also be aware that these fees are non-refundable under the terms outlined during promotional campaigns.

3. Confirmation of Placement
The school confirms a child’s placement once application requirements are fulfilled and fees have been received. Promotional terms also highlight that enrolment must commence within a specified timeframe to retain the place. Families are advised to check availability early, as spaces are allocated based on the centre's capacity.

The website does not list any scholarship programmes. It does, however, mention promotional discounts, such as referral schemes and open house offers, which reduce fees for a limited period. These promotions are available to new parents enrolling children during specific campaigns but are not scholarships based on merit or financial need.

The school does not provide details of a formal waitlist or pool system. Instead, promotional and enrolment terms specify that placements are “subject to allocation availability.” Families may be offered places on a first-come, first-served basis depending on current capacity at the Tampines centre.