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Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Kindergarten
Introduction
Shaws Preschool caters for children aged 18 months to 6 years. The curriculum integrates elements of Reggio Emilia, Waldorf Steiner, and Montessori philosophies, encouraging experiential learning through hands-on projects, outdoor exploration, and structured play. A standout feature is its dedicated sports program, led by professional coaches from Shaws Little League, where children engage in activities like soccer, rugby, and basketball.
24 Lynwood Grove, Braddell Heights Estate, Singapore 358666
The Essentials
Shaws Preschool Braddell Heights has 20 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.
Location
Shaws Braddell Heights is located at 24 Lynwood Grove, a cosy cottage in the Braddell Heights residential estate in Serangoon, Singapore. The neighbourhood is described as quiet and pristine, away from heavy traffic, with a calm, natural surrounding environment. The campus has a large field for outdoor play and sports and is one of Shaws Preschool's Serangoon-area locations.
Stages
Shaws Braddell Heights serves children aged 18 months to 6 years. The day includes an English language curriculum in the morning, followed by Mandarin language activities, with a full-day option that includes a daily Play Club.
Type
Shaws Braddell Heights is part of Shaws Preschool, a Singapore-based play-based preschool network that includes Braddell Heights as one of its campuses. The Braddell Heights campus offers early childhood programs with an English curriculum and Mandarin language components.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Pupil nationality mix is not publicly disclosed. Shaws describes its environment as multicultural and classrooms as culturally diverse.
Additional learning support
The principal, Rai Nutan, holds a Specialist Diploma in Teaching and Supporting Children with Special Needs, indicating capacity to support children with SEN. The school emphasizes an inclusive environment where no one is left behind.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation: Singapore. The campus is located in Serangoon, Singapore, and operates within Singapore.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation: Not stated.
School day structure
School days begin at 8:30am with arrival, circle activity and a morning snack. English instruction comes first, followed by Chinese language activities; lunch is provided. Full-day students join the Play Club in the afternoon, with activities such as cooking, arts and crafts, or sports.
Bus service
Bus service is not listed on the Braddell Heights campus page. Families typically arrange their own transport, as no bus details are published for this campus.
Fees
Annual tuition at Shaws Preschool Braddell Heights ranges from SGD 20,862 to SGD 25,817 for 2026/27.
Application / Booking fee - A non-refundable booking fee of SGD 500 is required to secure a place.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per class) - The school does not publish a public fee schedule that lists specific tuition rates per term or by year group (Toddler / Preschool / Kindergarten) on its public pages. Exact tuition amounts by class and billing period are not available in the school's publicly posted materials. Parents must obtain the precise per-term or per-class tuition figures directly from the school's admissions office.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Initial enrolment charges consist of: the SGD 500 non-refundable booking fee, a one-month deposit for the chosen programme (the deposit is refundable on withdrawal under the school's withdrawal policy), and one month's advanced fees. - The school operates a one-month trial period from the enrolment date; if a family withdraws within that first month, the one-month deposit is returned in full. - No detailed public statement of regular invoicing dates, term/annual billing cycles, late-payment penalties, or required payment due dates is published in the school's public materials.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. Shaws is a day preschool offering full-day, half-day and extended-day programmes; there is no boarding provision or boarding fee.
Other costs and typical additional fees - Uniform top: SGD 15; uniform shorts: SGD 15. - Mattress for full-day children: SGD 40. - Excursions: typically 2–3 per term; costs vary and many excursions are included in fees but some may incur additional charges. - Optional activities (from N1/N2 and older): activities such as Shaws Little League (sports), swimming, art, Hindi and robotics are available at additional cost; prices vary by activity. - Readers: included in school fees for the year, with typical published price ranges for replacement/additional materials—Chinese readers approx. SGD 30–72 per year and English readers approx. SGD 45–80 per year depending on level; additional or replacement items may be chargeable. - K2 journals, diaries and exercise books are supplied free of charge; replacement charges of approx. SGD 2–10 apply if lost or damaged. - Transport (school bus): transportation quotes are provided on request by the school's longstanding bus partner; transport is optional and charged separately.
Refund information - The SGD 500 booking fee is explicitly non-refundable. The one-month deposit is refundable if the child is withdrawn within the school's stated withdrawal terms (the first-month trial withdrawal policy returns the deposit in full). Any other refund entitlements or conditions for returning advanced fees or other charges are not published in full detail in the school's publicly posted materials.
Fee payment options - The school's public materials do not list the accepted payment methods (for example credit card, bank transfer, GIRO/PayNow or other electronic payment methods) or the mechanics for recurring payments; parents are required to confirm payment channels and setup with admissions or the enrolment manager.
Notes on availability of detailed figures: - Publicly accessible pages for the school provide clear statements of enrolment charges, the deposit and trial/refund rules, and the common incidental costs listed above, but do not include a published per-class or per-term tuition schedule. The specific tuition rates and full billing calendar are not available in the school's publicly posted materials and must be obtained from the school's admissions/enrolment office.
Academics
Shaws Preschool Braddell Heights teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1.5 to 6.
Curriculum
Shaws Braddell Heights delivers a play-based ShawsPlay curriculum for children from 18 months to 6 years, covering Pre-Nursery through Kindergarten. The program blends literacy, mathematics, science, arts and sports with outdoor, sensory, water play and STEAM activities, guided by an inquiry-based approach. It emphasises essential life skills and executive function, including communication, self-care, problem-solving, and social skills. The curriculum is bilingual, with English literacy progressing to Kindergarten and Mandarin introduced from Nursery Two onward. The ShawsPlay Club extends learning with cooking, art, specialised sports, speech and drama, coding and swimming where offered. Age milestones include letters and pre-reading from 18 months-3 years, phonics and basic writing from 3-5 years, and more advanced literacy and numeracy from 5-6 years.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Shaws Braddell Heights supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a play-based curriculum that develops executive function and social competencies, including attention, self-regulation, planning, and social problem-solving.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The principal at Shaws Braddell Heights, Rai Nutan, holds a Specialist Diploma in Teaching and Supporting Children with Special Needs; the school is not described as a specialist SEN institution, and public disclosures do not specify the types of SEN it can support.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Shaws Braddell Heights is bilingual, delivering English and Mandarin daily, with Mandarin exposure from Pre-Nursery onward through songs, stories and cultural activities.
Mental Wellbeing
Essential life skills and executive function development support mental wellbeing by fostering emotional regulation, self-awareness, empathy, social skills, and independent problem-solving.
Safeguarding
The school publishes a Data Protection Policy under the PDPA, and health and safety protocols include arrival health checks, fever guidance, HFMD monitoring, and haze protocols.
Admissions
Admissions
Shaws Braddell Heights is located at 24 Lynwood Grove, Serangoon. Established in 1990, Shaws Braddell Heights was one of the first play-based preschools in Singapore. The campus features an expansive field for outdoor activities, a sandpit, mud kitchen, a long driveway for tricycle play, and weekly Messy Play and Little League (sports). A typical day starts at 8:30am with a gathering, followed by the English curriculum, outdoor/sensory/garden activities, and small-group Chinese lessons; lunch follows, and full-day students may join the Shaws Play Club with activities such as cooking, arts and crafts, or a new sport. The program is bilingual with English instruction and Mandarin learning integrated via the Chinese curriculum. The menu includes a variety of Asian and Western foods, with whole grain pasta and rice; snacks include fruits and biscuits with milk, and the school checks for allergies. Sugary drinks and processed foods are avoided. The principal is Rai Nutan, who holds a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Care and Education and a Specialist Diploma in Teaching and Supporting Children with Special Needs, with over 20 years in the industry and 8 years at Shaws; she leads with a roots-and-wings philosophy and aims to create a nurturing, inclusive environment. Memorable moments include soccer in the rain with children, parents, and staff, and a morning greeting routine under a table. There is an offer of up to $1000 savings if a child starts by mid-Jan 2025.
FAQs
What curriculum does Shaws Braddell Heights follow?
Blend of Reggio Emilia, Waldorf Steiner, and Montessori with experiential learning.
Age range?
18 months to 6 years.
Fees?
SGD 20,862 to SGD 25,817 per year.
What is Little League?
Professional sports coaching with soccer, rugby, basketball by qualified coaches.
Where?
In Braddell Heights, Singapore.
Educational philosophy?
Unique blend of three philosophies: Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, Montessori.
Co-educational?
Yes.
SEN?
Not mentioned.
Outdoor learning?
Yes, outdoor exploration and nature activities complement indoor experiential curriculum.
Sports?
Professional coaches deliver soccer, rugby, basketball through Little League.
