Inclusive Support Programme (InSP)
INCLUSIVE SUPPORT PROGRAMME (INSP)
The InSP caters to children with developmental needs aged three to six who require medium levels of early intervention (EI) support, and suited to receive EI in a preschool group setting.
By integrating both early childhood education and early intervention in a preschool setting for these children, the InSP seeks to provide a more inclusive learning experience for both typically developing children and children with developmental needs.
The InSP was piloted in six preschools from 2021 to 2025. Based on promising findings from the pilot evaluation study, the programme will gradually be expanded to more preschools from 2026 onwards, giving more children the opportunity to thrive in inclusive environments. More details can be found in the media release.
Admission Criteria
Children eligible for InSP:
- Are 3 to 6 years old in the year of enrolment;
- Are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents;
- Assessed by a paediatrician at Child Development Programme clinics in KKH Department of Child Development or NUH Child Development Unit or a private paediatrician to require medium levels of early intervention support.
- Assessed by the InSP preschool that his/her needs can be supported through the InSP in a preschool setting.
- Not concurrently enrolled in any other ECDA-funded EI programmes*.
*Children who are already receiving intervention separately under EIPIC@Centre may be transferred into the InSP if there is a vacancy in the InSP preschool. The InSP preschool will consult the child’s EI centre on his/her suitability for the programme as part of the transfer process.
Fees
The maximum Out-Of-Pocket (OOP) fees per month for the InSP ranges from $10 to $430, depending on monthly household per capita income. The fees are only applicable to children served under the InSP. The fees for InSP are payable to the preschool. For more detailed information on fees, please approach the InSP preschools.
Table 1: Maximum OOP fees for the InSP
| Household per capita monthly income | Max. OOP fees for the InSP | Max. OOP fees/month for Permanent Residents |
|---|---|---|
| $0-$1000 | $10.00 | $20 |
| $1,001-$1,400 | $50.00 | $100 |
| $1,401-$1,800 | $80.00 | $240 |
| $1,801-$2,300 | $130.00 | $400 |
| $2,301-$2,800 | $210.00 | $735 |
| $2,801-$3,500 | $270.00 | $1,040 |
| $3,501-$4,600 | $330.00 | $1,170 |
| >$4,600 | $430.00 | $1,270 |
Childcare programme fees are chargeable at the preschools’ existing fee rates. For additional financial support for children from underprivileged families, please approach the preschool for more information.
InSP Preschools
From 2026 onwards, InSP will progressively be offered in more preschools operated by Anchor Operators and selected Partner Operators.
The table below lists current InSP preschools and will be progressively updated.
| Organisation | InSP preschools |
|---|---|
Busy Bees Singapore | 1. Small Wonder Nordcom II |
NTUC First Campus (NFC) | 2. My First Skool at Blk 406 Woodlands
Block 406 Woodlands St 41, #01-06, Singapore 730406 Website: https://www.myfirstskool.com/our-centres/blk-406-woodlands/ Tel: 6634 9989 Email: info@myfirstskool.com |
| 3. My First Skool at Blk 248 Kim Keat Link Block 248 Kim Keat Link, #01-53, Singapore 310248 Website: https://www.myfirstskool.com/our-centres/blk-248-kim-keat-link/ Tel: 6634 9989 Email: info@myfirstskool.com | |
PAP Community Foundation (PCF) | 4. PCF Sparkletots @ Pasir Ris West Blk 517
Block 517 Pasir Ris Street 52, #01-57, Singapore 510517 Website: https://www.pcf.org.sg/sparkletots/our-preschools/ Tel: 65844 4578 Email: PW.KN.517@pcf.org.sg |
| 5. PCF Sparkletots @ Fernvale Blk 455
Block 455 Sengkang West Avenue, #02-01 and #02-02, Singapore 790455 Website: https://www.pcf.org.sg/sparkletots/our-preschools/ Tel: 6976 2084 Email: PT.CC.455@pcf.org.sg | |
| 6. PCF Sparkletots @ Bukit Batok Blk 118
Block 118 Bukit Batok West Avenue 6, #01-270, Singapore 650118 Website: https://www.pcf.org.sg/sparkletots/our-preschools/ Tel: 6567 4574 Email: BK.CC.118@pcf.org.sg |
MOE has piloted a model of InSP, specifically for children with hearing loss in one MOE Kindergarten since January 2022. The intent is to support children with building their sign language proficiency alongside hearing peers. More information can be found MOE Kindergarten website.
How to Apply
Please refer to the table below for the steps you can take, based on the scenario that is applicable to your child.
| Scenario | Child is enrolled in preschool with InSP | Child is enrolled or in the waitlist for EIPIC | What parents can do |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | YES | YES | Please approach your preschool’s InSP team for more information on the transfer. |
| B | NO | NO | Please have a doctor at any polyclinic refer your child for assessment at the Department of Child Development (DCD) at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) or Child Development Unit (CDU) at National University
Hospital (NUH). Alternatively, you may approach a private paediatrician for assessment. Once your child has been assessed suitable, the hospital personnel (e.g. paediatrician or medical social worker) will collate the necessary information from you and facilitate submission of referral form (together with any other relevant reports) for placement on EI programmes to SG Enable. SG Enable will contact you subsequently. |
| C | NO | YES | Please directly approach the SG Enable case officer who previously assisted in your child’s EIPIC/PPIP referral. |
Children applying to enrol into InSP are further screened by the preschool to ensure the preschool is able to fully support your child's EI support needs.
Additional Information
For more information about the Inclusive Support Programme (InSP), please refer to these frequently asked questions.
For the press release of the InSP expansion, please click here.
For the previous press release on the InSP pilot, please click here.