Early Childhood Support for Lower Income Families (KidSTART)

Empowering lower-income families to give their children a good head start in life.

Building a Strong Foundation for Children from Lower Income Families

KidSTART is a nationwide programme that supports low-income families. By helping families provide a solid foundation for their children’s growth, we hope to lead to positive child development outcomes.

By helping families provide a solid foundation for their children’s growth, we help them achieve positive child development outcomes.

Through home visits, our KidSTART Practitioners will engage parents on child development, nutrition, health, social wellbeing and more for their children aged 0 to 6. We will also provide the appropriate intervention and help.

Visit kidstart.sg to find service providers for other parts of Singapore.

Who It's For

If your family meets the following requirements, you may be eligible for KidSTART perks:

Pregnant mother and/or a Singaporean child aged 6 or below
Gross monthly income of $2,500 and below, or per capita income of $650 and below
Residing within the Punggol region

You may visit the KidSTART website for further details regarding this service.

What You Can Expect

You will be assigned a KidSTART Practitioner who will provide dedicated support for your child's development from the ages of 0 to 6. The service is free for eligible families and will be delivered directly through home visits.

You may also receive KidSTART perks such as Welcome Pack, Home Library, Fresh Food Produce, and Maybank KidSTART Saving Stars Programme.