Some major pre-school chains set to raise fees in 2023
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SINGAPORE - Parents of pre-schoolers will have to pay higher fees in 2023, with major chains set to raise monthly charges by up to 11 per cent. Kiddiwinkie Schoolhouse, which has eight centres, will bill at least $1,600 before GST (up by $80) for its half-daSome major pre-school chains set to raise fees in 2023
SINGAPORE - Parents of pre-schoolers will have to pay higher fees in 2023, with major chains set to raise monthly charges by up to 11 per cent. Kiddiwinkie Schoolhouse, which has eight centres, will bill at least $1,600 before GST (up by $80) for its half-day programme and $1,800 (up by $100) for a full day from Jan 1. In a circular to parents on Sept 1, it cited inflation and higher operational costs for the increase. At Cherie Hearts, which has seven centres, fees will go up by 11 per cent, from $1,316 to $1,461 (including GST). Charis Montessori, which has four outlets, will charge 10 per cent more, from $1,500 to $1,650, for its full-day programme, while MindChamps, which has about 40 outlets, will raise fees by 7 per cent from $2,055 to $2,195 before GST. But pre-schools that receive subsidies from the Government to boost access to early education, especially for children from lower-income or disadvantaged backgrounds, have to keep fees affordable. Read more