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.

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.