ChildFirst Preschool - Mountbatten

ChildFirst @ Mountbatten is situated within the Kallang/South-East area of Singapore. The school is about a two-minute walk from Mountbatten MRT station (Exit A), making it easily accessible by public transport. Families benefit from its central position, with nearby community facilities and transport links close at hand.

The preschool offers programmes from Pre-Nursery (18 months+) through Kindergarten (K1–K2). Early years provision includes sensory-based and toddler gym activities, while the Kindergarten level integrates coding and guided AI use into the curriculum.

The school operates as a day preschool/childcare centre, offering both full-day (07:00–19:00) and half-day (07:00–13:00 or 13:00–19:00) programmes. It is co-educational, and there are no boarding facilities.

The school website does not disclose any provisions for Additional Learning Needs (SEN).

ChildFirst is a Singapore-based preschool brand and does not have an affiliation with any particular foreign country.

The school does not have a religious affiliation, and no religious instruction is described on its website.

Families can choose between full-day or half-day enrolment. The full-day schedule runs from 07:00–19:00, while half-day care is available for either mornings or afternoons. These timings are designed to align with childcare needs on weekdays.

The website does not provide information about school bus or coach services for the Mountbatten campus.

ChildFirst Preschool follows its own iUnique Curriculum, which combines three strands: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Human Intelligence (HI), and Multiple Intelligences (MI). In the early years (Pre-Nursery and Nursery 1), programmes such as the Sensory Experiences Programme and Toddler Gym focus on physical, social, and sensory development. As children progress to Kindergarten (K1–K2), the curriculum integrates coding and robotics, with children introduced to programming concepts and supported in using generative AI tools. The trilingual model ensures exposure to English, Chinese, and Coding as core languages. MI-based activities are woven across all stages, offering opportunities for children to explore music, logic, interpersonal skills, and creative expression. The curriculum is developed in collaboration with Ednovation, which has been designing preschool educational technology programmes since 1991.

ChildFirst Preschool incorporates SEL mainly through the Human Intelligence (HI) strand of its curriculum. Programmes such as the Sensory Experiences Programme (SEP) and Toddler Gym (for Pre-Nursery and Nursery 1) are designed to help children develop self-regulation, motor skills, and social interaction. Classroom activities focus on life skills, character building, and executive function development as part of daily routines. Learning journeys, such as visits to community facilities and nature walks, also encourage teamwork and cooperation. The school highlights these experiences as ways of cultivating resilience and social awareness from an early age.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provision.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL provision.

The website does not describe formal mental wellbeing or counselling services. Some elements of the HI programme, such as executive function training, sensory exploration, and character development, indirectly support self-management and resilience. However, there is no specific mention of trained counsellors, wellbeing staff, or mental health initiatives at the school.

The school does not publicly disclose a safeguarding or child protection policy on its website.

1. Enquiry and School Tour
Parents are encouraged to begin the process by booking a school tour through the ChildFirst website. Tours allow families to view the facilities, understand the trilingual curriculum (English, Chinese, and Coding), and ask questions directly to staff.

2. Application Submission
Once parents decide to proceed, an application form must be submitted along with an application fee. At this stage, the school may request documents such as the child’s birth certificate and other identification.

3. Enrolment Confirmation
A one-month deposit is required to confirm a place, as stated in the school’s promotions. Placement is subject to availability and allocation is at the discretion of the centre.

4. Start Date
For younger children, promotions specify that the child must begin classes by the stated start date or when the child turns 18 months, whichever is applicable. This ensures continuity and eligibility for any fee rebates.

5. Billing and Discounts
School fees are billed monthly and are inclusive of GST. Certain enrolment promotions apply rebates in the 3rd or 4th month, provided that full monthly fees are paid first. Rebates cannot be combined with other discounts.

The school does not publish information on scholarships or financial aid programmes on its website.

The school does not publish information on a waitlist or pool system for admissions.