SPARK
Vacancies
As reported to ECDA, last updated 16 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 | Limited | Limited | Limited | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Nursery 1 | Available | Available | Available | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| Nursery 2 | Full | Full | Full | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Kindergarten 1 | Full | Full | Full | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Kindergarten 2 | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited |
The Schoolhouse Gentle Road at a glance
| Type | Childcare centre |
|---|---|
| Operator | Private Operators |
| SPARK certified | Yes — see all |
| Weekday hours | 07:00–19:00 |
| Saturday hours | Closed / not reported |
| Second languages | Chinese |
| Food | No Pork No Lard with Beef (without Certification from MUIS but from Halal Sources) |
| Transport provided | No |
| GST-registered | Yes (fees include GST) |
| ECDA licence | 36-month licence issued 17 August 2024 (valid to about August 2027) — ECDA grants longer licences, up to 36 months, to centres with a good record of meeting regulations. |
Address and contact
| Address | 12 Gentle Road, Singapore 309198 · View on our map · Directions |
|---|---|
| Phone | 8668 2513 |
| poompavaigovindaraju@theschoolhouse.com.sg | |
| Website | theschoolhouse.com.sg/gentle-road |
| ECDA centre code | PT8040 |
Preschools near The Schoolhouse Gentle Road
| Preschool | Distance | Vacancies this month |
|---|---|---|
| Kiddiwinkie Schoolhouse @ Novena Pte. Ltd. | 200 m | Playgroup, Nursery 1, Nursery 2, Kindergarten 1, Kindergarten 2 |
| Mfc Kindergarten (Blk 43 Newton Road) | 250 m | Playgroup, Nursery 1, Nursery 2, Kindergarten 1, Kindergarten 2 |
| The Schoolhouse Buckley | 300 m | Full or not reported |
| Little Woods Montessori | 300 m | Playgroup, Nursery 1, Nursery 2, Kindergarten 1, Kindergarten 2 |
| Etonhouse Pre-School Pte Ltd (Blk 39 Newton Road) | 350 m | Nursery 1, Nursery 2, Kindergarten 1, Kindergarten 2 |
| Learning Vision Tan Tock Seng Hospital | 550 m | Full or not reported |
| Far Eastern Kindergarten | 550 m | Nursery 1 |
| Barker Road Methodist Church Little Lights Preschool - Barker | 700 m | Full or not reported |
| Little Paddington Preschool Balmoral Private Limited | 700 m | Infant care, Playgroup, Nursery 1, Nursery 2, Kindergarten 1, Kindergarten 2 |
| Heartfield Kindergarten Pte Ltd | 850 m | Full or not reported |
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.