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Bilingual preschool & childcare in Kembangan

Where little ones grow toward the sun

At Little Sunflower there is room for big feelings, muddy shoes after the afternoon rain and long conversations about snails – in English and in Mandarin. We are a small, independent preschool in a restored 1930s bungalow, with 68 children, a big leafy garden and a kitchen that smells of fresh banana bread every morning.

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  • 68 children · 16 teachers
  • English & Mandarin daily
  • 800 m² garden
Three children, seen from behind, running hand in hand across the sunny garden toward the wooden playhouse, sunflowers alongside

“Can we come back tomorrow too?”– Chloe, 4

Children's hands pressing frangipani flowers and seed pods into clay, helped by a teacher
Our approach

Play, nature and two languages – at a child's pace

Children learn best when they feel safe, curious and unhurried. So we work in small, steady groups with the same teachers every day – and we never rush past a snail on the garden path.

Play is learning

Pretend play, block building and free imagination fill most of the day. It is where friendships, language and confidence grow.

Nature is our playground

Outdoors every day, rain or shine. Every Thursday our K1 and K2 children head out to explore the park connector and the nearby nature reserve.

Two languages, every day

Each class has an English and a Mandarin teacher side by side, so children hear both naturally – through songs, stories and play, never drills.

Food made with care

Auntie Siti cooks every meal from scratch in our halal-certified kitchen – and the children love helping to wash the vegetables.

A day at Little Sunflower

Steady rhythms make room for adventure

Our day follows a familiar rhythm, so children know what comes next – and can throw themselves completely into what is happening right now.

  1. 7.00am

    Gentle mornings

    We open with a warm breakfast – porridge, eggs or fruit – and quiet play in the reading nook for early risers.

  2. 8.45am

    Morning circle

    We sing good morning in English and 早上好 in Mandarin, count who is here and talk about the day and the weather.

  3. 9.15am

    Learning corners

    Art studio, movement, language games or a nature walk – each class follows its own weekly plan.

  4. 11.15am

    Lunch from our kitchen

    A freshly cooked hot lunch every day. The children set the table and serve themselves.

  5. 12.30pm

    Nap & story time

    Little ones nap in our cool, quiet sleep room under the ceiling fans. Older children rest with a good book.

  6. 3.00pm

    Tea break

    Fruit, soft buns and homemade kueh – often with papaya or bananas from our own garden.

  7. 3.30pm

    Free play in the garden

    Sandpit, water table and trike track. When the afternoon rain rolls in, we move to the veranda for drawing and music.

  8. Until 7.00pm

    See you tomorrow

    We always share a little about the day at pick-up – and send parents a few photos and a short note every afternoon.

House & garden

An old bungalow with room for the whole world

Little Sunflower lives in a lovingly restored 1930s bungalow on a quiet lane in Kembangan. Inside there are high ceilings, timber louvres and cosy corners; outside there is a garden with a great rain tree, planter beds, a water-play deck and a little hill that is perfect for rolling down.

Bright playroom with tall louvred windows, ceiling fans, a wooden floor, low toy shelves and a reading nook with soft cushions
The upstairs playroom – with a reading nook by the louvres
Lush preschool garden with a shaded sandpit, planter beds of sunflowers and a rain tree with a rope swing
The garden: sandpit, planter beds and the big rain tree
1936bungalow, restored 2011
800 m²garden with planter beds
3classrooms: Ladybird, Bumblebee & Grasshopper
5 minwalk to the MRT
Our teachers

The grown-ups who know your child

Sixteen permanent staff, all trained in early childhood education. Many have been with us for more than ten years, and we almost never use relief teachers the children don't know.

Four Little Sunflower teachers smiling on a wooden bench on the shaded veranda
  • RT

    Rachel Tan

    Principal

    Founded Little Sunflower in 2011. Knows every action song by heart and is never without a plaster.

  • DL

    Daniel Lim

    Teacher, nature & outdoors

    Leads our Thursday nature walks and knows more about beetles and geckos than most people thought possible.

  • WL

    Wang Li Ying

    Lead Mandarin teacher

    Brings Mandarin to life with puppets, picture books and songs – and gently supports families who don't speak it at home.

  • SR

    Siti Rahmah

    Head cook

    Has cooked for Little Sunflower for 12 years. Her fish porridge has a fan club of 68.

Fees & hours

Opening hours, fees and waitlist

Little Sunflower is a licensed childcare centre, so Singapore Citizen children are eligible for the government Basic Subsidy, and families may qualify for the Additional Subsidy on top. We are happy to walk you through what applies to you.

Opening hours

  • Monday–Friday7.00am–7.00pm
  • Saturday7.00am–2.00pm
  • Sundays & public holidaysClosed
  • Eve of Chinese New YearUntil 12.00pm
  • Christmas & New Year's EveUntil 12.00pm

We close for up to 6 teacher development days a year and let you know at least 3 months ahead.

Fees 2026

Infant care · 2–18 months

S$2,180 / month

Playgroup to K2 · 18 months–6 years

S$1,460 / month

Full-day fees before subsidies, incl. GST. Breakfast, lunch and tea break included. One-time registration fee S$150.

How to join the waitlist

  1. Come for a tour – we show families around every Tuesday at 3.30pm and Saturday at 10.00am.
  2. Fill in the form below. Joining the waitlist is free.
  3. We call you about 6 months before your preferred start date.

Siblings get priority. We usually welcome around 20 new children each year.

What parents say

“We bring home a happy child every day”

The settling-in was so calm and thoughtful. Daniel had time for Anika and for us – and after two weeks she ran in without looking back.

Priya & ArjunParents of Anika, 2

We don't speak Mandarin at home, so we worried. Laoshi Wang and the team have been wonderful – now Ethan teaches us words over dinner and corrects our tones.

Jessica KohMum of Ethan, 5

The food alone would be reason enough. But it's the teachers who make the difference – they truly know every single child. All three of ours have been through Little Sunflower.

Nurul & Hafiz RahmanParents of Aisyah, Adam and Irfan
Come and visit

Step inside – and feel it for yourself

The best way to get to know Little Sunflower is to visit. Do bring your child along – there is always kopi for the grown-ups and fresh juice for the little ones.

Request a tour or join the waitlist

Tours every Tuesday at 3.30pm and Saturday at 10.00am – or by appointment. We’ll confirm your slot by phone or email.

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