Early Childhood

How are you feeling today?

(Choose only one answer.)

• Sleepy. Didn't sleep well last night or slept too late. 😴

• Anxious. 😣

  I do not know what I want to be in the future. I do not even know which secondary school I want to go!

• Excited! 😀

  I am looking forward to secondary school life!

• Sad. I have to say goodbye to my friends soon. 😭

What was the topic that was covered this morning?

• Primary Education

• Early Childhood Education

• Singapore Education

• I have no idea.

Which age group does the Early Childhood sector in Singapore cover?

• 2 years old to 6 years old

• 2 months old to 6 years old

• Newborn to 6 years old

• 3 to 6 years old only

We categorise the preschools into ___ broad types. How many types of preschools are there in Singapore?

• 2 types.

• 3 types.

• 4 types.

• 5 types.

What are the two types of preschools?

• Day Care Centre and Playgroup

• Childcare Centre and Playgroup

• Early Learning Centre and Kindergarten

• Childcare Centre and Kindergarten

Answer explanation

The overall age group which the early childhood sector in Singapore covers is 2 months to 6 years old.

Childcare centres are opened from ___ to ___.

• 7am to 7pm
• 8am to 6pm
• 9am to 5pm
• 7am to 5pm

As childcare centres open from 7am to 7pm, educators are to work for 12 hours every day.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The working hours are typically 8.5hours + 1 hour lunch = 9.5 hours each day.

Which age groups do Kindergartens cover?

• 3 years old to 5 years old

• 3 years old to 6 years old

• 4 years old to 6 years old

• 5 years old (K1) and 6 years old (K2) only

Kindergarten programmes follow the MOE school calendar.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True! Kindergartens follow the MOE school calendar!

The ECDA Training Award covers the following components:

• 1) Full course fees

  2) Monthly allowance

  3) Professional Development Grant

  4) Textbooks

• 1) Full course fees

  2) Monthly allowance

  3) Professional Development Grant

  4) Learning Journeys

• 1) Full course fees

  2) Learning Resource Grant

  3) Monthly allowance

  4) Professional Development Grant

Answer explanation