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Josiah Montessori Kindergarten at Tampines Mart is located at 5 Tampines Street 32,
The Tampines Mart campus operates as a Kindergarten. The Josiah network also runs Infant Care and Toddler programmes at other locations, but Tampines Mart specifically serves Kindergarten-aged children (roughly 2–6 years).
The campus is co-educational and follows a Montessori approach in a kindergarten setting.
Josiah Care provides early intervention and other SEN support for children with learning or developmental needs within Josiah centres.
Singapore.
No formal religious affiliation.
Weekday sessions typically run from around 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, with breaks integrated into the programme.
Bus service is not offered at this campus.
Application / Registration Fees
- Registration (non‑refundable) fee: SGD 500.
Booking / Security Deposit
- Booking deposit required on acceptance: typically SGD 1,900 for childcare places and SGD 2,300 for infant‑care places. This deposit is normally held against future fees and/or to secure the place.
Tuition fees by programme / age group (typical amounts, billed monthly)
- Infant care (approx. 2 months to 18 months): up to SGD 2,300 per month (equivalent to up to SGD 27,600 per year). Fees shown exclude GST where applicable and may be eligible for government subsidies for Singapore citizens.
- Childcare / Preschool (approx. 18 months to 6 years): up to SGD 1,900 per month (equivalent to up to SGD 22,800 per year). Fees shown exclude GST where applicable and may be eligible for government subsidies for Singapore citizens.
- Note on centre‑specific published figures: a centre‑level fee table for Josiah Montessori — Tampines Mart has been published by a school data service with a separate (converted) annual listing; fee levels can vary by location and by exact class/age placement.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is typically billed on a monthly basis; first month's fee (or deposit plus first month) is payable on commencement and fees may be pro‑rated if enrolment does not start on the 1st of the month.
- Booking deposit is normally retained until commencement and is refundable subject to the centre's withdrawal/notice terms (deposit refunds are commonly processed if the required notice is given).
- Centres commonly apply a late‑payment charge if fees are not paid by the due date and may require a written notice period (typically one calendar month) for withdrawal to avoid forfeiture of deposit or further charges.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Josiah Montessori — Tampines Mart operates as a kindergarten/preschool centre (day provision only).
Other costs and recurring additional fees
- One‑time or annual additional items may include materials fees, technology fees, and uniform costs; sample figures published by third‑party sources for Josiah show materials/technology items as separate annual charges. Expect additional small annual or term charges for consumables, insurance, excursions and optional enrichment.
Refund information
- Booking deposit is commonly refundable subject to the centre's stated withdrawal and notice requirements; one‑month notice is a common condition for refund of the deposit. Refund and cancellation terms vary by centre and by the timing of withdrawal relative to the start date.
Fee payment options
- Payment methods commonly used by preschools in Singapore include GIRO/direct debit (including Child Development Account (CDA) deductions where applicable), PayNow/bank transfer and other electronic bank transfers; some preschools also accept card payments. Individual centres vary in the payment channels they accept.
Summary (practical points for parents)
- Expect a non‑refundable registration fee (SGD 500), a booking deposit (commonly SGD 1,900 for childcare / SGD 2,300 for infant care), and monthly tuition in the ranges noted above (up to SGD 2,300/month for infant care; up to SGD 1,900/month for childcare), plus occasional annual or term charges for materials, technology and uniforms. Tuition figures are shown before any GST and before any government subsidies for which a child may be eligible.
Not publicly published.
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