Fees & Subsidies for Infant and Childcare
Government Subsidies & Financial Assistance
The subsidies and financial assistance schemes available include Basic and Additional Subsidy for centre-based infant and child care for all parents with Singapore Citizen children enrolled in child care centres licensed by ECDA.
1. Child Care/infant Care Subsidies
A basic subsidy of $300 is given to working mothers/single fathers who work a minimum of 56 hours per month and a subsidy of $150 for non-working mothers/single fathers.
For Infant care, a basic subsidy of $600 is given to working mothers/single fathers who work a minimum of 56 hours per month and a subsidy of $150 for non-working mothers/single fathers.
| Infant | Childcare | |
|---|---|---|
| Subsidy | Half day : Singapore working mother : $300 Singapore non-working mother : $150 |
Half day : Singaporean working mother : $150 Singapore non-working mother : $150 |
| Fullday : Singapore working mother : $600 Singapore non-working mother : $150 |
Full day : Singaporean working mother : $300 Singapore non-working mother : $150 |
2. Additional Subsidy
Eligibility criteria: Children who are Singapore Citizens.
Mother/single father who is working 56 hours/month or gross household income of $7,500 or Per Capita Income of $1,875 below/month.
The additional subsidy is through means testing and will vary according to gross household income.
You can calculate how much subsidy you are eligible using the Subsidy Calculator sheet
For more information on infant & child care subsidies:
https://www.childcarelink.gov.sg/ccls/uploads/Subsidy_Brochure(ECDA).pdf
3. Baby Bonus Entitlement
The Baby Bonus extends increased benefits to the first and second child and benefits to Singapore citizen children beyond the fourth child.
4. ECDA: Guide for parents with Children in Child Care Centres
https://www.msf.gov.sg/publications/Documents/ParentGuide_english.pdf