Preschool & Childcare Novena
Our Novena Preschool - Big Garden, Happy Kids
Wide open lawns, shady fruit trees and an edible garden to explore: at Children’s Cove Novena, happy days begin outdoors. Our centre sits in a breezy colonial house on Akyab Road, tucked in a quiet pocket near Balestier, where children can run, dig, climb and even pick rambutans in season.
From infant care for babies as young as 2 months to K2, we offer childcare in Novena with the kind of outdoor space most city preschools can only dream of.
Infant Care & Preschool Programmes in Novena
Whether your child is taking their first wobbly steps or getting ready for Primary 1, our Novena preschool has a class that fits. We care for babies in small, nurturing groups; toddlers learn through songs and stories; and older children explore letters, numbers, and science through hands-on projects. Choose a half-day or full-day schedule to suit your family.
Infant Care
- Age: 2 months to 18 months
- Available: Half-day or Full-day
- Location: Orange Grove, Jalan Penjara, Pasir Ris and Sembawang
Pre-Nursery
- Age: 19 months to 2 years old
- Available: Half-day or Full-day
- Location: All Children’s Cove schools
Nursery
- Age: 3 to 4 years old
- Available: Half-day or Full-day
- Location: All Children’s Cove schools
Kindergarten
- Age: 5 to 6 years old
- Available: Half-day or Full-day
- Location: All Children’s Cove schools
What's Inside Our Heritage Childcare Centre in Novena
Built long before air-conditioning was common, our colonial house was designed to stay cool naturally. Tall windows, high ceilings and wide verandahs let the breeze flow through, keeping classrooms fresh and bright from morning drop-off to afternoon nap. Children wander between our Exploration Zones™, from a dramatic play corner where they run pretend shops and kitchens to an art atelier stocked with paints, clay and natural materials.
Behind the fun is a carefully planned day. Our Building Blocks™ curriculum sets clear goals for each age group, and teachers weave those goals into every story, game and garden activity. That’s what makes Children’s Cove a trusted name in Singapore childcare, where children learn deeply without ever feeling rushed.
School Culture
A Close-Knit Community at Children’s Cove Novena
In a house this welcoming, everyone knows every child by name. Older children help the little ones put on their shoes, friends take turns at the sandpit, and teachers greet each family at the gate every morning. Guided by C.O.V.E.™, we treat these small moments as real learning, where children discover how to listen, include others and solve problems kindly.
Parents often tell us it feels less like dropping off at school and more like visiting a second family.
Why Families Pick Our Childcare Novena
The C.O.V.E™ Approach
Every activity at our Novena centre starts with C.O.V.E.™. Teachers observe what excites each child, then plan experiences that stretch their thinking at just the right level.
Boundless Classrooms
Mornings might mean muddy hands at the sandpit, catching rain in buckets or tracking ants along the path. At Novena, outdoor play is where many of our best lessons happen.
Close Parental Relationships
Photos, notes and quick updates keep you in the loop throughout the week, and regular parent-teacher meetings give you a full picture of how your child is progressing.
Expertly Crafted Programmes
Small-group lessons, hands-on projects and plenty of play get Novena children set for the move to big school, building the skills, focus and confidence the next step needs.
A Stone's Throw Away
Tucked along Akyab Road near Balestier and Novena MRT, we’re a short trip from Toa Payoh, Thomson and Newton, making drop-offs easy for families across central Singapore.
Diversified Culture
Children at our Novena centre learn greetings in new languages, try dress-up days from around the world and make friends from many backgrounds, growing open-minded and kind.
Our Core Values
Our logo’s colourful blocks form a house, symbolising our commitment to each child's growth. It represents the strong partnership between home and school, creating a loving, trusting, and nurturing community for learning.
Passion
Instill the passion in children that excites desire and awakens courage and energy to explore and take on challenges.
Inquisitiveness
Inculcate in children the inquisitiveness to acquire knowledge and the creativity to think out of the box.
Character
Lay a strong foundation for children to grow in kindness, compassion and confidence.
Colonial Heritage House • Spacious Lawn & Garden • Fruit Trees • Edible Garden • Sand & Water Play • Naturally Airy Spaces
What our Clients Say About Us!
LOCATE US
Children’s Cove
(Novena)
11 Akyab Road S309975
+65 6655 2401
novena@childrenscove.sg
Enrol Your Little One at Children’s Cove Novena
Picture your child’s first days at school: racing across a sunny lawn, discovering ripe fruit on the trees, and making friends in a cosy colonial house. Our Novena team makes admission simple, guiding you through available places, fees and subsidies for infant care, pre-nursery, nursery and kindergarten, so you can focus on preparing your little one for their next big adventure.
Book a School Tour Now and take the first step towards enrolling your child.