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WhatsApp Us →MapleBear Jurong West Nursery is a bilingual pre-kindergarten programme for children aged 3–4 years at 50 Yunnan Drive 1, Singapore 638270. Our current programme setup targets a 1:10 teacher-to-child ratio and integrates English and Mandarin learning aligned with the ECDA NEL framework. The published full-day childcare fee is S$1,580/month before subsidies; eligible families may receive ECDA subsidies based on household circumstances and assessment. Confirm placement, availability and the latest payable amount during your tour.
Play-Based Learning with Purpose — The Canadian Way
Children start structured phonics in English — letter sounds, blending, and early reading. In Mandarin, they learn pinyin, tones, and basic characters through songs, stories, and interactive activities.
At 3-4 years, children rapidly develop social awareness. Our nursery focuses on sharing, turn-taking, empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation aligned with MOE primary school preparation guidelines.
Structure, Variety, and Joy Every Day
Warm welcome and self-directed exploration in learning corners.
English phonics and Mandarin through stories and songs.
Gross motor skills, nature exploration, and physical games.
Fresh, nutritious meals from our in-house kitchen.
Painting, crafting, singing, and rhythm activities.
Hands-on science and math through guided play.
More Than Just a Nursery — A Complete Early Education
Real immersion — children hear and use both English and Mandarin naturally throughout the day.
Child-centered, play-based, developmentally appropriate for 3-4 year olds.
Warm, home-like environment with dedicated nursery classrooms and spacious outdoor playground.
Nursery leads directly into K1 and K2 — no transitions, no new adjustments.
Families in Jurong West and Surrounding Areas
Children ready for structured learning while keeping play central. Building confidence, curiosity, and early academic foundations.
Natural Mandarin immersion alongside English, not just language classes.
Start at nursery, continue through K2. One community, zero transition stress.
ECDA-approved with government subsidies. Many families pay significantly less after subsidies and CDA usage.
Common Questions About Nursery in Jurong West
Nursery is typically for children aged 3 to 4 years old, following playgroup (2-3 years) and preceding kindergarten. Our programme focuses on building confidence, social skills, and early literacy.
Early phonics and literacy in English and Mandarin, basic numeracy, inquiry-based science exploration, creative arts, music, outdoor activities, and social-emotional development — all through play-based methods.
Yes. Working parents can receive a Basic Subsidy of $300/month plus an Additional Subsidy of up to $460/month based on household income. WhatsApp us for a personalised fee estimate.
At MapleBear Jurong West, our Nursery programme (ages 3–4) covers six learning areas: Language & Literacy (phonics-based reading in English and Mandarin, storytelling, early writing), Numeracy (counting 1–20, basic addition/subtraction concepts, shape and pattern recognition), Science (nature exploration, simple experiments, observation skills), Social Studies (community helpers, cultural awareness, Singapore's multicultural heritage), Creative Arts (music, movement, drama, visual arts), and Social-Emotional Development (sharing, turn-taking, self-regulation via the Zones of Regulation framework). Our 1:10 teacher-to-child ratio ensures individual attention.
In Singapore, Nursery (ages 3–4) is a pre-kindergarten programme that introduces structured learning through play-based activities. Kindergarten (K1 at age 4–5 and K2 at age 5–6) builds on the nursery foundation with more formal literacy, numeracy, and P1 readiness preparation. At MapleBear Jurong West, our Nursery programme serves as the bridge between Playgroup and Kindergarten, with children progressing from Nursery to K1 at around age 4. View our full programme progression from 2 months to 6 years.
See our nursery in person — visit our classrooms, meet our educators, and learn about fees, subsidies, and enrolment.
50 Yunnan Drive 1, Singapore 638270
Mon–Fri: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
director-jurongwest@maplebear.sg
Last updated: 09 May 2026
