Lily Valley Preschool is a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in Singapore, located at Marina Square, operating as a mission-driven not-for-profit setting. The school positions itself around tailored learning with some of the smallest class ratios, and describes its high-quality enrichment programmes as offered at no extra cost.
Lily Valley's approach treats the environment as 'the third teacher' for children, with specially curated play spaces and ateliers designed to let children express their ideas creatively. Its programme spans Toddlers, Nursery 1, Nursery 2, Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2, alongside featured programmes including a Bilingual Mandarin Immersion Program, School Readiness preparation, and afternoon Specialty Programs that extend children's experiential learning.
The school also emphasises a strong partnership between teachers, children and families, following an International Global Learning Framework (IEYC and IPC) alongside a child-centric learning philosophy, with specialised ateliers as part of its curated environment.
Lily Valley Preschool, located at Marina Square in Singapore, sets out to redefine early childhood learning through play. The school describes its approach as built on innovation in curriculum and pedagogy, specially curated play spaces and ateliers, and treating the environment itself as 'the third teacher' for children. It operates as a mission-driven not-for-profit setting, a detail the school highlights as central to how it approaches tailored learning.
Among the features Lily Valley points to is its use of the Reggio Emilia Inspired Approach, based on the public early childhood programs in Reggio Emilia, Italy — a system the school notes has been identified as among the best early childhood education systems in the world. The school pairs this with what it describes as some of the smallest teacher-to-child ratios, and says its high-quality enrichment programmes come at no extra cost, distinguishing it from preschools that charge separately for add-on classes.
Lily Valley's classes are structured to follow a child's development from toddlerhood through to Kindergarten. In the Toddler class, educators focus on key developmental milestones such as self-help skills, gross motor development and social skills. As children move into Nursery 1, they grow more independent, begin forming friendships with peers, and start exploring and asking more questions. Nursery 2 builds on this by encouraging children to communicate their ideas, opinions and knowledge, as they embark on deeper investigations through inquiry-based unit learning.
By Kindergarten 1, children take a more active role in their own learning, continuing to discover and explore as they build knowledge and make key decisions. Kindergarten 2 is designed specifically to prepare children for Primary Schooling, equipping them with the skills needed for a seamless transition to the next stage of their education.
Alongside its age-based classes, Lily Valley runs several featured programs. Its Bilingual Mandarin Immersion Program aims to build a strong foundation for school readiness through a holistic, exploratory and child-centred curriculum. A dedicated School Readiness program looks beyond simply preparing children for school, aiming to help them develop a love for lifelong learning that extends well past their preschool years. In the afternoons, Specialty Programs are designed to expand and extend each child's experiential learning and development beyond the core day.
The school points to several reasons families choose Lily Valley: a curated environment with specialised ateliers, a strong focus on parent and family collaboration, a conducive teacher-to-child ratio, an International Global Learning Framework (IEYC and IPC), and a child-centric learning philosophy. Parent testimonials on the school's site echo these themes, with families describing warm and attentive teachers, a safe and child-friendly environment, and children who are genuinely excited to attend school and often come home sharing stories about their day, friends and activities.
Lily Valley Preschool is located at 6 Raffles Boulevard, #02-27/28, Marina Square, Singapore 039594. Families can reach the school by WhatsApp or mobile at +65 9248 4281, by email at [email protected], or by calling one of its two landlines. The school also offers school tours for parents who want to see the environment, ateliers and classes in person before enrolling, alongside a resources section and regular parent workshops as part of its families-as-partners approach.
With its Reggio Emilia roots, bilingual Mandarin immersion offering, and structured pathway from Toddlers through to Kindergarten 2, Lily Valley Preschool positions itself as a not-for-profit early learning option in Singapore built around small ratios, a curated environment, and close collaboration between teachers and families.