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“There is extensive research, which shows that experiences in the early years of a child’s life significantly influence his or her physical, cognitive, and social development… KidSTART will draw together government and community resources, to help these children receive appropriate learning, developmental, and health support. We will develop approaches that work best in the Singapore context.”

– An excerpt from the FY2016 Budget Statement

KidSTART was started in 2016 to provide low-income families with the necessary support for their children to develop well in the important stages of early childhood.

“KidSTART has a good programme. I am confident we are on the right track. We still need to follow up for a few more years, to assess more exactly its benefits. But for each new cohort of babies, there is no time to lose. So we will expand KidSTART to reach another 5,000 children over the next three years. Then we will take stock again how to expand KidSTART further.”

- An excerpt from the National Day Rally 2019

“Even as the Government funds the expansion of KidSTART, we want to partner foundations, corporates and volunteers who want to provide greater support for the children from low income families. … This is why we are launching the “GROWING TOGETHER with KidSTART” initiative. We invite corporates and individuals to partner us to help children in KidSTART communities, over a sustained period of time – to watch the children grow up and partner the families.”

– An excerpt from a speech by Mr Desmond Lee, Minister of Social and Family Development, at the Early Childhood Conference

Launched in 2016, KidSTART is on track to support 5,000 children by 2023.

From 2021, the expansion will be rolled out in stages, starting with Bedok, Chua Chu Kang, Geylang Serai, Jalan Besar, Punggol, Sengkang, Toa Payoh and Yishun.

The programme was first piloted in Kreta Ayer, Bukit Merah, Taman Jurong, Boon Lay and Geylang. It will now include Choa Chu Kang, Bukit Panjang and Bukit Batok.

2022 Committee of Supply: KidSTART is happy to announce greater support for eligible families as we progressively expand nationwide from 2023 onwards! We will roll out KidSTART@Home first and subsequently KidSTART@Community and KidSTART@Preschool.