Early Childhood Learning Communities (ECLC)
The ECLC is a platform for senior educators who have a passion for direct teaching practice to advance their pedagogical practices and knowledge in key domain areas, through peer sharing and learning at the sector level. Senior educators who join the ECLC as core members will be known as Pedagogist And Specialist in Teaching and Learning (PASTELs). They will be nurtured to become pedagogical leaders and will go on to lead Communities of Practice (CoPs) for other educators in the future.
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimally meet the relevant competencies and skills required for “Senior Infant Educator”, “Senior Early Years Educator”, “Senior Preschool Educator” (Note: Occupational Title should be accurately reflected in ONE@ECDA at point of application)
- Learning Support (LS) Track: Senior Learning Support Educator/Lead Learning Support Educator/Senior Lead Learning Support Educator
- Early Intervention (EI) Track: Senior Early Intervention Educator/Lead Early Intervention Educator/Senior Lead Early Intervention Educator
- Be employed under a licensed Early Childhood Development Centre (ECDC) or ECDA-funded Early Intervention Service Provider(s) at the point of application;
- Possess a valid Letter of Notification (LON) issued by ECDA or relevant EC/EI qualifications.
- Able to provide strong evidence of past and/or present records of experiences and involvements in domain area applied for
ECLC Domain Areas
For 2026-2027, there are learning communities on the following domain areas.
Customised Professional Development Opportunities and Support for PASTELs
During the two-year membership, PASTELs can look forward to:
- An induction programme organized by ECDA
- Regular participation in their Learning Community with other like-minded educators
- Opportunities to lead a CoP for other educators
- A professional dialogue with local/overseas domain experts
- A professional exchange among core members
- Other professional development opportunities fully funded by ECDA
- An experienced Resource Person who will lead each domain area’s Learning Community
- A Professional Development grant of $1,500 for self-selected courses and resources relevant to pedagogical leadership
Employers of PASTELs will receive an annual manpower relief fund of up to $800 for every ECLC PASTEL.
Early Childhood Learning Communities (ECLC) Programme Highlights
Early Childood Learning Communities (ECLC) PASTEL's Journey
ECLC 2026 List of Pastels
Congratulations to our third batch of PASTELs whose ECLC membership is from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028.
Learning Community for Early Years Competencies
| S/N | Name | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hu Qinliu |
Skool4Kidz Preschool |
| 2 |
Masturah Begum Binte Shafaq Ali Haq |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 3 |
Nur Arbainah Bte Abdullah |
Skool4Kidz Preschool |
| 4 |
Roseanne Isabella Moses |
EtonHouse International Education Group |
| 5 |
Rupavathy D/O Khailasom |
HATCH By Touch |
| 6 |
Seow Hui Lin, Christina |
M.Y World Preschool |
| 7 |
Siti Nurnabihah Binte Salleh |
Skool4Kidz Preschool |
| 8 |
Wang Xue Er Shield |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 9 |
Zulaihabe Binte Talip |
Oaksplus Limited |
| 10 |
Hu Qinliu |
Skool4Kidz Preschool |
Learning Community for Outdoor Learning
| S/N | Name | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chen Lihua |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 2 |
Chng Pei Ning |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 3 |
Goh Fang Hui |
NTUC First Campus |
| 4 |
Liyana Kaiyisah Mohamed Hatta |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 5 |
Muhammad Hadi Bin Kamal |
Iyad Perdaus Ltd |
| 6 |
Phang Shu Ann |
NTUC First Campus |
| 7 |
Siti Nur Hajar |
Global EduHub |
| 8 |
Siti Rosnah Binte Jumahat |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 9 |
Vanitha Hariram |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 10 |
Chen Lihua |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
Learning Community for Values, Social and Emotional Competencies and Learning Dispositions and Executive Functions
| S/N | Name | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Aliyah Nerissa Binte Mohd Yussof |
NTUC First Campus |
| 2 |
Cheryl Danielle Seet |
Skool4Kidz Preschool |
| 3 |
Jayaalachumi D/O Pushba Raja |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 4 |
Karen Chia Yin Kay |
NTUC First Campus |
| 5 |
Nirmala Thevi D/O Vijayarengan |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 6 |
Nur Hidayah Binte Abdul Wahid |
Babilou Family Singapore |
| 7 |
Seri Nur Sabrina Binte Mohd Rafa'e |
E-Bridge Preschool |
| 8 |
Syahirah Binte Subana |
M.Y World Preschool |
| 9 |
Teng Yiwen June |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 10 |
Aliyah Nerissa Binte Mohd Yussof |
NTUC First Campus |
| 11 |
Cheryl Danielle Seet |
Skool4Kidz Preschool |
| 12 |
Jayaalachumi D/O Pushba Raja |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 13 |
Karen Chia Yin Kay |
NTUC First Campus |
| 14 |
Nirmala Thevi D/O Vijayarengan |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
Learning Community for Language & Literature
| S/N | Name | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chitti Faridah D/O Abdul Latiff |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 2 |
Durgadeve |
NTUC First Campus |
| 3 |
Hetty Augustina Binte Rahim |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 4 |
Kanagesswari d/o Rajendran |
Skool4Kidz Preschool |
| 5 |
Lim Jing Ying |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 6 |
Sherlene Tan Siew Ling (Chen Silin) |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 7 |
Siti Nur Amalina Binti Mohammed Hashim |
Babilou Family Singapore |
Learning Community for Inclusive Practice
| S/N | Name | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ang Li-Ping, Caryl |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 2 |
Charis Kwek Jia Xin |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 3 |
Chua Woei Ni @Chua Chin Ping |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 4 |
Goon Xin Xian Janice |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 5 |
Jurianna Binte Jumhari |
Kidz Meadow Childcare and Development Centre Limited |
| 6 |
Lim Huey Ching |
Marymount Preschool |
| 7 |
Marjaanaa Behgam Binte Maadarsha |
MOE Kindergarten |
| 8 |
Meenachi D/O C N Rajandran |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 9 |
Mira Pavitra |
Skool4Kidz Preschool |
| 10 |
Natasha Khoo Yi Ying |
New Life Community Services |
| 11 |
Nurmani Binte Sulaiman |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 12 |
Nurul Atikah Binte Mohamad Hussin |
Skool4Kidz Preschool |
| 13 |
Oon Siu Suan |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 14 |
Prem Andina |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 15 |
Purba Pal |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 16 |
Sharifah Nooraida Binte Sayed Zaaba |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 17 |
Shreeja Varma |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 18 |
Sudina Binte Surani |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 19 |
Suriani Bte Mohamed Sanif |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 20 |
Tan Xian Er, Sheena |
M.Y World Preschool |
| 21 |
Teo Soo Gek Joanne |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
Learning Community for Early Intervention
| S/N | Name | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Susila |
Presbyterian Preschool Services |
| 2 |
Koh Leng Choo Mimi |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 3 |
Law Jia'en Isabel |
Fei Yue Community Services |
| 4 |
Noor Azlina Binte Mohamed Ali |
Rainbow Centre Early Intervention Programme |
Learning Community for Mother Tongue Language (CL)
| S/N | Name | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chen Yi Chun |
The Schoolhouse by Busy Bees |
| 2 |
Cheng Guangyao |
NTUC First Campus |
| 3 |
Chu Choy Kuan |
Pre-School By-The-Park Pte Ltd |
| 4 |
Hong Hong |
Anglican Preschool Services |
| 5 |
Li Weiniya |
Skool4Kidz Preschool |
| 6 |
Nie Bing |
Anglican Preschool Services |
| 7 |
ONG CHIN YEE |
Skool4Kidz Preschool |
| 8 |
Qiu Dandan |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 9 |
Sun Ninger |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 10 |
Sun YingJian |
MapleBear Asiawide |
| 11 |
Tan Chiew Hoon |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 12 |
Tan Ruo Rui |
E-Bridge Preschool |
| 13 |
Tung Wei Wei |
Creative O Preschoolers' Bay |
| 14 |
Wang Junyi |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 15 |
Wang Yifei |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 16 |
Wei Xiurong |
MOE Kindergarten |
| 17 |
Xiao Xiaohua |
Skool4Kidz Preschool |
| 18 |
Yang Hsiu Wen |
Creative O Preschoolers' Bay |
| 19 |
Yang YanQing |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 20 |
Zeng Xiaoying |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
Learning Community for Mother Tongue Language (ML)
| S/N | Name | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bibi Fernaz Ashraf |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 2 |
Nur Hafizah Binte Abdul Jalil |
E-Bridge Preschool |
| 3 |
Nur Tsaqifah Binte Elme |
E-Bridge Preschool |
| 4 |
Nurlieja Onnawaty Mas'at |
Iyad Perdaus Ltd |
| 5 |
Radhiah Binte Osman |
E-Bridge Preschool |
| 6 |
Raudhah Binte Alias |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
Learning Community for Mother Tongue Language (TL)
| S/N | Name | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
B Rubini |
M.Y World Preschool |
| 2 |
Dharmaraj Pushpalatha |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 3 |
Rennuka D/O Naranisamy |
M.Y World Preschool |
Learning Community for Play-based Learning
| S/N | Name | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ananthi Ramprasad |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 2 |
Cariaga Aurora Mislang |
E-Bridge Preschool |
| 3 |
Imeelia Binte Ismail |
Shaws Preschool |
| 4 |
Krishanthi Vijaya |
Skool4Kidz Preschool |
| 5 |
Law Sin Hui |
E-Bridge Preschool |
| 6 |
Sia Hwee Choo |
MOE Kindergarten |
| 7 |
Siti Nadiah Binte Abdul Gani |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 8 |
Soh Geok Kwee |
Leap Education Group |
| 9 |
Wong Wai Mun Janice |
NTUC First Campus |
| 10 |
Zurhidah Binte Matsidah |
E-Bridge Pre-School |
Learning Community for Numeracy
| S/N | Name | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Araneta, Eden Berongoy |
PCF Sparkletots Preschool |
| 2 |
Dana Tan Hui Ling |
NTUC First Campus |
| 3 |
Lai Mei Sum |
NTUC First Campus |
| 4 |
Ling Bee Lain |
Anglican Preschool Services |
| 5 |
Ong Pek Fang Debbie |
NTUC First Campus |
ECLC Communities of Practice (CoP) by PASTELs
ECLC CoPs are led and facilitated by PASTELs and aim to engage other educators in peer sharing of pedagogical knowledge and best practices on a topic of interest from a domain area.
Registration for FY25 CoPs are closed. Do look out for new CoP topics led by PASTELs in 2026!
PASTELs Connect Newsletter
Discover how our Cycle 2 PASTELs, who led 35 Communities of Practice and benefited over 500 educators across the sector, are developing professionally through Learning communities, Evidence-based practices, Amplifying impact, and Developing others (LEAD). Click on the first issue of the PASTELs Connect Newsletter here to find out more: https://go.gov.sg/pastelconnect-march2026-issue1
Graphic Recordings from the ECLC Professional Workshop & Dialogue
ECLC PASTELs attended a Professional Workshop & Dialogue with domain experts in Year 1, to deepen their knowledge and broaden their perspective in a topic of interest within their domain areas. View their key insights and discussions via the respective Graphic Recordings below.
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1. Early Years Competencies
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2. Language & Literacy
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3. Outdoor Learning
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4. Social & Emotional Development
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5. Inclusive Practice
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6. Mother Tongue Language (ML)
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7. Mother Tongue Language (Chinese)
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