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Preschools no child’s play as more investors join the fray

Investors, including foreigners, are keen on Singapore’s preschools post-Covid, even as sector faces consolidation

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Raphael Lim

Raphael Lim

Published Fri, May 10, 2024 · 03:00 PM
    • The number of child and infant care centres in Singapore has grown despite a rapidly declining birth rate.
    • The number of child and infant care centres in Singapore has grown despite a rapidly declining birth rate. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK

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    WORKING with young children has always been something that Claire Rui enjoyed.

    The mother of a preschooler used to teach dance to kindergarteners in China, and finding similar work in Singapore was on her mind.

    After working for three years as a consultant at a tech company, she decided to return to teaching performing arts to children. Later, she took a further step by investing in a Maple Bear preschool with a partner.

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