EARLY CHILDHOOD DIGITALISATION GRANT FOR OPERATORS
Overview
The Early Childhood Digitalisation Grant (ECDG) under the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) is provided to all EC licensed preschool operators to help them implement digital solutions and purchase equipment to enhance productivity, support educators and improve service delivery. Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis to defray the cost of implementing pre-approved digital solutions and physical solutions/equipment curated under IDP 2.0.
Funding for Digital Solutions
ECDA and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) progressively pre-approve sector-relevant digital solutions for adoption, with a grant support covering up to 50% of first-year implementation costs.
Funding for Physical Solutions/Equipment
Under IDP 2.0, ECDG support is expanded to help preschool operators defray the cost of purchasing physical solutions/equipment under specific solution categories. There are no pre-approved vendors and price packages for physical solutions/equipment. Operators have the flexibility to submit applications for their preferred solution provider that meets the established requirements of each pre-approved physical solution/equipment category.
Solution Categories
(iii) Parent Engagement & Child Development.
Click on the solution categories below to learn more:
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Preschool Operations | Digital Solution Preschool Management System Streamline operations and administration for preschools using this multi-functional system. |
| Digital Solution Preschool Management System & e-Forms for Preschool Streamline operations and administration for preschools using this multi-functional system and facilitate preschool processes such as enrolment, withdrawal and subsidy application using digital forms. | |
| Digital Solution E-Forms for Preschool Facilitate preschool processes such as enrolment, withdrawal and subsidy application using digital forms. | |
| Digital Solution [NEW] Vacancy & Waitlist Management Track available spaces and manage waitlist to optimise enrolment capacity. | |
| Digital Solution [NEW] Video Analytics for Safety & Security Enhance preschool safety by facilitating footage review and detecting safety hazards. | |
| Digital Solution Data Mining & Analytics (Centre Operations and Child Development) Optimise operational efficiency and obtain personalised child development insights through data dashboards. | |
| Equipment [NEW] Interactive Boards for Care Data & Learning Improve educators’ productivity and/or lesson delivery using touch-enabled digital displays. |
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Educator Training & Resources | Digital Solution Data Mining & Analytics (Centre Operations and Child Development) Develop data dashboards that consolidate fragmented information into actionable insights for targeted support of children's developmental needs. |
| Digital Solution Learning Platform for CPD and Mentoring Create a centralised platform for professional development courses and resources to enable continuous professional growth and skill enhancement of staff. | |
| Digital Solution Talent Attraction Platform Implement a digital platform that streamlines staff recruitment and onboarding processes. | |
| Digital Solution [NEW] AI-Assisted Lesson/Curriculum Planning Generate personalised lesson plans aligned to learning outcomes using an AI-powered platform. | |
| Digital Solution [NEW] AI-Enabled Lesson Observation & Portfolio Management Capture, analyse, and document classroom learning moments and children's interactions in real-time using an AI-powered platform that supports early childhood educators in tracking individual child development and teaching effectiveness. |
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Parent Engagement & Child Development | Digital Solution Preschool Management System Streamline operations and administration for preschools using this multi-functional system. |
| Digital Solution Preschool Management System & e-Forms for Preschool Streamline operations and administration for preschools using this multi-functional system and facilitate preschool processes such as enrolment, withdrawal and subsidy application using digital forms. | |
| Digital Solution Data Mining & Analytics (Centre Operations and Child Development) Implement analytical tools that enable educators to extract developmental insights and provide timely feedback to parents. | |
| Digital Solution [NEW] AI-Enabled Lesson Observation & Portfolio Management Capture, analyse, and document classroom learning moments and children's interactions in real-time using an AI-powered platform that supports early childhood educators in tracking individual child development and teaching effectiveness. |
