Vacancies
As reported to ECDA, last updated 7 October 2026. “Limited” means only a few places are left.
| Level | This month | Next month | In 2 months | In 3 months | In 4 months | In 5 months | In 6 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playgroup | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| Nursery 1 | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| Nursery 2 | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| Kindergarten 1 | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| Kindergarten 2 | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full |
Registration fee, deposits and other charges
One-off and incidental charges reported to ECDA. Monthly school fees are not included here; ask the centre for its current fees and subsidies. Compare with typical charges in Singapore →
| Charge | How often | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | Once | S$430 |
| Deposit (Class B) - All | Once | S$2,096 |
MapleBear Novena at a glance
| Type | Childcare centre |
|---|---|
| Operator | Maplebear |
| SPARK certified | No |
| Weekday hours | 07:00–19:00 |
| Saturday hours | Closed / not reported |
| Second languages | Chinese |
| Food | No Pork No Lard with No Beef (from Non-Halal Sources) |
| Transport provided | No |
| GST-registered | Yes (fees include GST) |
| ECDA licence | 24-month licence issued 4 December 2025 (valid to about December 2027) — ECDA grants longer licences, up to 36 months, to centres with a good record of meeting regulations. |
Address and contact
| Address | 2 Derbyshire Road, Singapore 309458 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 8806 2500 |
| gladysng@maplebear.sg | |
| ECDA centre code | PT9917 |
Other preschools in Novena
- Barker Road Methodist Church Little Lights Preschool - Barker
- Children's Cove Preschool Pte. Ltd.
- Etonhouse Pre-School Pte Ltd (Blk 39 Newton Road)
- Far Eastern Kindergarten
- House on the Hill Montessori Pre-School
- Julia Gabriel Preschool Thomson
- Kiddiwinkie Schoolhouse @ Novena Pte. Ltd.
- Kinderland Preschool (Revenue House)
- Learning Vision Tan Tock Seng Hospital
- Little Olive Tree (Thomson)
- Maple Bear Newton
- Maplebear Adam
See all 20 preschools in Novena →
Primary schools in Novena
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
- Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary School
- St. Joseph's Institution Junior
Source: Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA). Contains information from the “Listing of Centres”, “Incidental Charges” and “Licence History” datasets accessed in October 2026 from data.gov.sg, made available under the terms of the Singapore Open Data Licence version 1.0. Vacancies change quickly and are as reported by each centre; always check with the centre or on LifeSG before applying.