M.Y World @ Leng Kee is a preschool and child care centre in Singapore's Queenstown neighbourhood, part of the M.Y World family founded by Metropolitan YMCA in 1980. The organisation is committed to providing affordable and quality infant and child care services to the community, and in 2014 was appointed an Anchor Operator (AOP) by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) — a scheme that funds increased access to good quality, affordable early childhood care and education, especially for children from lower income or disadvantaged backgrounds.
Learning here takes a learner-centred and inquiry-based approach: children participate actively as they Wonder, Discover and Learn. Programmes are designed to satisfy the curiosity of different age groups — from infant care and playgroup through the preschool years — engaging young minds in reasoning, hypothesising, posing questions and predicting answers, guided by the organisation's S.T.R.O.N.G. Principles and an emphasis on sustainability, character development and values.
Values sit at the heart of daily life. The team believes every child is a confident explorer, creative thinker, curious learner and caring individual, and works in partnership with parents to build character, strong values, self-confidence and independence. That partnership extends beyond the classroom: children make regular visits to senior activity centres and nursing homes, and families can join the annual M.Y Manna programme, donating food and toiletries to underprivileged families in the community.
M.Y World @ Leng Kee brings one of Singapore's long-standing names in early childhood education to the heart of Queenstown. Located at 52 Lengkok Bahru, the centre is part of the M.Y World family — a group of preschools founded by Metropolitan YMCA in 1980 with a simple commitment: to provide affordable and quality infant and child care services to Singapore's communities.
That commitment has grown into a network of centres across the island, and in 2014 it earned formal recognition when M.Y World was appointed an Anchor Operator (AOP) by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA). Under the scheme, M.Y World receives funding support to increase access to good quality, affordable early childhood care and education — with a particular focus on children from lower income or disadvantaged backgrounds. For families in Queenstown, that means quality preschool education designed to stay within reach.
Step into an M.Y World classroom and you'll find a curriculum built around curiosity. The organisation adopts a learner-centred and inquiry-based approach to teaching, summed up in three words children come to know well: Wonder, Discover and Learn.
Rather than simply receiving facts, children participate actively in their learning. Programmes are designed to satisfy the curiosity of different age groups — from infant care and playgroup through the preschool years — and to engage young minds in pursuing understanding through reasoning, hypothesising, posing questions and predicting answers. It's an approach that treats children as the capable learners the organisation believes them to be: confident explorers, creative thinkers, curious learners and caring individuals.
This is underpinned by M.Y World's S.T.R.O.N.G. Principles and a thoughtfully designed learning environment, supported by staff and teachers described as passionate about teaching and dedicated to providing experiences that inspire a love of learning.
What sets M.Y World apart is how deliberately values are woven into everyday life. The organisation puts values first, believing that a values-centred approach to preschool education positively shapes a child's character development and social competency — factors it sees as vital to success, alongside academic achievement.
Each child's potential is cultivated in a conducive and loving environment; integrity and character are shaped by observing good role models; and every child is seen as an individual with unique talents and abilities. Crucially, holistic development is a partnership — with parents and with the wider community. The team welcomes families to become part of the M.Y World community, engaging children in creative learning experiences that build character, strong values, self-confidence and independence.
That community focus shows up in programmes the whole family can join. Centres organise regular visits to senior activity centres and nursing homes, where children interact with seniors, learn about their lifestyles and entertain them with performances — nurturing respect and care for others while encouraging intergenerational bonding in the neighbourhood.
Once a year, families are also invited to take part in M.Y Manna, a programme where parents and children donate essential provisions such as food and toiletries to underprivileged families and individuals — support that reaches households dealing with severe health issues, unemployment, retrenchment or incarceration. For many families, these shared acts of giving become some of the most memorable parts of the preschool years.
Across its centres, M.Y World has built a reputation among parents for caring teachers and a secure, safe environment. Testimonials shared by the organisation speak of children who arrive hesitant and leave eager — running through the school gates, excited to share what they ate, sang and discovered; of teachers who patiently coach children to 'use your words'; and of principals who address issues with composure and work closely with parents.
M.Y World @ Leng Kee carries that same culture into Queenstown. Whether you're exploring infant care for a new baby or a preschool place for a growing explorer, the centre offers a values-driven, inquiry-based start — and an invitation to join a community that builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities.
Ready to find out more? Families can submit an enrolment enquiry through the online registration form on the M.Y World website, or get in touch via [email protected] to ask about programmes and availability at the Leng Kee centre.