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Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Christian Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, English
Typical class size 21
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Kindergarten
Introduction
The preschool offers a values-based curriculum grounded in Christian principles, emphasizing moral and character education alongside academic learning. Programs cater to children aged 18 months to 6 years.
Little Seeds Preschool - St. James' Church has typical class sizes of 21, instruction in English.
Location
839 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534682. The campus is in the Kovan area and is described as being a short walk from Kovan MRT (about 4 minutes). It sits within the Little Seeds Preschool network and serves families seeking a faith-based, values-driven early education in a residential neighbourhood.
Stages
Programs run for children aged 6 months to 6 years, including playgroup, nursery, and kindergarten (Kindergarten 2). The centre offers Playgroup (18 months) up to Kindergarten 2 (6 years) within the stated age range.
Type
The school is a faith-based, bilingual preschool operating within the Little Seeds Preschool network in Singapore. It emphasises a values-based curriculum and Christian ethos, supported by a centre chaplain from St James' Church. (Boarding facilities are not indicated.)
Pupil Nationality Mix
The school states that foreigners are welcome to enrol, but it does not publish a breakdown of nationalities or the local-to-international pupil ratio.
Additional learning support
Public listings do not specify a dedicated SEN program for this campus. The standard offering is bilingual (English and Chinese) with enrichment options available; families seeking additional learning support should contact the centre to discuss needs and arrangements.
Country affiliation
Singapore. The school operates as a faith-based preschool in Singapore.
Religious affiliation
Christian faith-based education connected with St James' Church; the centre has a dedicated chaplain and ongoing church-linked ministry to children.
School day structure
operating hours are from 7:00am to 7:00pm, Monday to Friday, with meals included (breakfast, lunch, and tea). The centre also notes a full-day program and consultation options for enrolment.
Bus service
There is no public listing of a dedicated school bus service for this campus. The centre provides access information indicating it is within a short walk from Kovan MRT (about 4 minutes), suggesting attendance primarily by public transport or walking.
Fees
Annual tuition at Little Seeds Preschool - St. James' Church ranges from SGD 20,268 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration fees - A registration fee is required to secure a placement; the centre's FAQ confirms a Registration Fee is payable upon offer. - Several centre promotion pages reference a waiver of an SGD 80 registration fee in promotional offers, indicating SGD 80 is the commonly referenced registration fee amount in promotions. - A deposit is collected to confirm placement, in addition to the registration fee and the first month's fee; the site states a deposit is payable upon confirmation but does not publish a single universal deposit amount.
Tuition fees by year group (Playgroup through Kindergarten 2) - Full Day programme (Playgroup [18 months] to Kindergarten 2): SGD 1,750 / month. This includes operating hours 7:00am to 7:00pm and breakfast, lunch and a tea break. - Annual equivalent (12 months): SGD 21,000 per year (calculated from the published monthly rate). - Half Day programme (Playgroup [18 months] to Kindergarten 2): SGD 1,480 / month. This covers 7:00am to 1:00pm and includes breakfast and lunch. - Annual equivalent (12 months): SGD 17,760 per year (calculated from the published monthly rate). - Term fees: the centre's published information lists fees on a monthly basis. There is no published, centre-wide per-term fee schedule (term-length or per-term billing amounts are not shown). Fees are therefore presented by month and by annual equivalent as above.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is presented and billed on a monthly basis (monthly programme fee figures are published). Fees shown on centre pages are stated as monthly amounts. - Fees published for centres exclude GST; the St. James' centre notes that the published monthly fees exclude GST. Subsidies for Singaporean children (up to the published maximum amounts) are applied before or against the published fee figures as described on the school-fees and subsidy pages. - On confirmation of a place, the following payments are identified as payable: the registration fee, the deposit, and the first month's fees. For a 2-week trial, a Registration Fee and pro‑rated 2‑week school fees are payable. For foreign children requiring a Student's Pass, a Student's Pass application fee is payable as part of confirming placement. Specific amounts for deposit, Student's Pass fees and the registration fee (except promotional references noted above) are not published as a single universal table on the site.
Boarding / Residential fees - Boarding is not applicable. The centre operates day programmes (operating hours are listed as 7:00am to 7:00pm) and does not list any boarding or residential provision or associated fees.
Other costs and additional fees - Uniforms: the Little Seeds site links to an LSP Uniform Webstore (Harvest Uniform), indicating uniforms are provided via the webstore; however specific uniform prices are not published on the centre fee summary pages. - Enrichment / external programmes: enrichment programmes with professional external providers are offered at some centres; fees for external enrichment providers are additional and vary by centre/provider and are not published as a single fee on the centre pages. - Student's Pass application fee (for foreign children without appropriate long-term visas) is listed as payable to confirm placement; the specific ICA/administration fees are not published on the centre-fee pages. - Meals are included in the published programme fees as indicated for full-day and half-day programmes where applicable.
Refund information - The centre's public fee pages and FAQs list the payments that are payable to confirm placement and describe trial pro‑rations, but they do not publish a detailed refund policy or a full refund schedule for registration fees, deposits, or term/tuition fees on the publicly available fee pages. Where the site sets out payments required (registration fee, deposit, first month, student pass fee) the site does not provide a separate, explicit public statement of refund entitlement or of which components are refundable or non‑refundable.
Fee payment options - The site's public school-fees and centre pages publish the amounts and items payable but do not list a definitive set of accepted payment channels (for example: bank transfer, credit card, GIRO, PayNow) in the publicly visible fee summaries. No universal, centre-wide payment-method table is published on the fee pages. Parents are directed to contact centre administrators regarding enrolment and related payments.
Summary of notable published facts and omissions - Published and verifiable: Full Day (PG–K2) at Little Seeds Preschool (St. James' Church) is SGD 1,750 / month; Half Day (PG–K2) is SGD 1,480 / month. Published monthly fees exclude GST and are shown before the application of government subsidies where eligible. - Published and verifiable: Registration fee, deposit and first month's fees are required to confirm a placement; a 2‑week trial requires a registration fee plus pro‑rated 2‑week fees; foreign enrolment requires Student's Pass application fee as part of confirmation. - Not published (no single authoritative figure found on public pages): exact, centre‑wide deposit amount; a detailed refund policy for registration/deposit/tuition; a published per‑term fee schedule or term length; specific accepted payment channels. The site's public pages note the items payable but do not publish those specific terms or amounts in a single table for all centres.
(Information above aligns with the Little Seeds Preschool centre page for St. James' Church and the system-wide School Fees and FAQ pages for Little Seeds Preschool.)
Academics
Little Seeds Preschool - St. James' Church teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Christian Curriculum for students aged 1.5 to 6.
Curriculum
Little Seeds Preschool at St. James' Church operates a faith-based, bilingual curriculum for children from Playgroup (18 months) through Kindergarten 2 (6 years), i.e., PN–K2. The program builds core learning in Language & Literacy (English phonics and reading, plus Chinese thematic learning), Aesthetics and Creative Expression (art and music/movement), Numeracy (Math via Key to Learning), and Discovery of the World (Sensory Play & Inquiry), with Health, Safety and Motor Skills Development embedded in daily routines. Values Matter underpins moral and character development with 3–4 values taught each term, alongside Executive Function and 7 life skills such as focus, perspective taking and problem solving. The pedagogy is anchored in a social-constructivist, child-led approach influenced by the Reggio Emilia framework and Mind in the Making, emphasizing the environment as the third teacher and executive function skills. Preparation for Primary 1 and beyond is explicitly addressed, aligning with MOE concepts and routines and offering enrichment across disciplines. Daily outdoor play and a structured Motor Skills Development program support physical development across levels.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Little Seeds Preschool (St. James' Church) supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a Values Matter programme that develops moral and character dispositions and is integrated with daily devotions, and an Executive Function & Life Skills framework that targets cognitive flexibility, working memory, and self-control.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions, staff, or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is not described as a separate programme; English language learning is provided through a Phonics & Reading (English) programme and there is Chinese Thematic & Story-based Learning integrated into the curriculum.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Values Matter programme, which promotes moral development and well-being, and through unhurried conversations about life's challenges and the development of learning dispositions.
Safeguarding
A Whistleblowing Policy governs reporting of misconduct to promote accountability and protect whistleblowers; there is no dedicated student safeguarding or child-protection policy published on the site beyond general governance.
Admissions
Admissions
The school is Little Seeds Preschool (St. James' Church) located at 1 Leedon Rd, Singapore 267828 (formerly St. James' Church Kindergarten). Nearest MRT is Holland Village MRT, about a four-minute walk. The school is a faith-based, bilingual preschool.
Scholarships
Subsidies are available.
FAQs
What curriculum does Little Seeds Preschool St. James' Church follow?
Little Seeds offers a values-based curriculum grounded in Christian principles, emphasising moral and character education alongside academic learning.
What age range does the school serve?
The preschool caters for children aged 18 months to 6 years, with programmes from Infant Care through Kindergarten 2.
Is the school affiliated with a church?
Yes, this campus is associated with St. James' Church. Little Seeds Preschool operates across church and community locations in Singapore.
What are the fees?
Fees range from approximately SGD 11,064 to SGD 15,672 per year depending on the programme and age group, making Little Seeds an affordable option.
What is included in the curriculum?
The curriculum integrates language, motor, social, and cognitive development with phonics-based literacy, thematic Chinese learning, outdoor play, and sensory activities.
Does the school offer an intergenerational programme?
Some Little Seeds centres offer an Intergenerational Programme connecting children with elderly community members for mutual enrichment.
Does the school offer SEN support?
There is no specific mention of dedicated SEN support at Little Seeds Preschool centres.
Is the school co-educational?
Yes, Little Seeds welcomes both boys and girls from infant care through kindergarten.
How many Little Seeds centres are there?
Little Seeds operates 17 centres across Singapore in various church and community locations.
What outdoor activities are offered?
Daily outdoor play, water play, sandpit activities, and dramatic corner setups support physical and imaginative development.
