M.Y World Preschool was founded by Metropolitan YMCA in 1980, and remains a subsidiary of Metropolitan YMCA Singapore today. The organisation is committed to providing affordable and quality infant and child care services, and was appointed an Anchor Operator (AOP) by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) in 2014 — a scheme that provides funding support to increase access to good quality, affordable early childhood care and education, particularly for children from lower income or disadvantaged backgrounds.
M.Y World operates multiple centres across Singapore, including locations at Anchorvale Parkview, Ang Mo Kio Central, Bukit Batok West Plains 1, Canberra Eastlink and Admiralty, among others. The curriculum takes a learner-centred, inquiry-based approach built around children wondering, discovering and learning, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, character development and values education alongside academic learning. Core beliefs centre on children as confident explorers, creative thinkers, curious learners and caring individuals, with each child's development undertaken in partnership with parents and the wider community.
Beyond the classroom, M.Y World runs community give-back initiatives, including regular visits to senior activity centres and nursing homes, and an annual M.Y Manna programme where families donate food and toiletries to underprivileged individuals and families in the community.
M.Y World Preschool traces back to 1980, when it was founded by Metropolitan YMCA, and remains a subsidiary of Metropolitan YMCA Singapore today. From the outset, the organisation has been committed to providing affordable and quality infant and child care services to the community, a mission that took on further weight in 2014 when M.Y World was appointed an Anchor Operator (AOP) by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA).
Under the Anchor Operator scheme, M.Y World receives government funding support aimed at increasing access to good quality, affordable early childhood care and education — with particular benefit for children from lower income or disadvantaged backgrounds. That structural support underpins the organisation's broader vision: to be a childcare provider of choice that builds strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.
M.Y World's teaching approach is learner-centred and inquiry-based, encouraging children to actively participate in their own learning as they wonder, discover and learn, rather than simply receiving information passively. This shows up through the S.T.R.O.N.G. Principles framework and a values-centred approach that the organisation believes shapes character development and social competency alongside academic achievement.
Four core beliefs run through the programme: that each child's potential is cultivated within a conducive, loving environment; that each child's integrity and character are shaped by observing good role models; that each child is an individual with unique talents and abilities; and that each child's holistic development happens in partnership with parents and the community — not the preschool working in isolation.
M.Y World extends its values-based approach into the community through a couple of standout initiatives. Volunteering Our Time sees centres organise regular visits to senior activity centres and nursing homes, where children interact with seniors, learn about their lifestyles, and put on performances — building intergenerational bonds and instilling respect and care for others. Separately, the annual M.Y Manna programme invites parents and children to donate essential provisions like food and toiletries to underprivileged families and individuals in the community, including those affected by serious health issues, unemployment, retrenchment or incarceration.
M.Y World operates as a network of centres rather than a single location, with parent testimonials referencing centres at Anchorvale Parkview, Ang Mo Kio Central, Bukit Batok West Plains 1, Canberra Eastlink and Admiralty. Parents across these centres have specifically praised individual teachers by name — from Teacher Hazel and Chen Lao Shi at Anchorvale Parkview, to Bryana Huang, Cai Xue, Amalina and Ling Dan at Ang Mo Kio Central, to Teacher Wani and 辛老师 at Bukit Batok West Plains 1, Teacher Paulyn at Canberra Eastlink, and assistant teacher Mdm Woo at Admiralty — a consistent thread of parents crediting specific educators for their children's growth, confidence and communication development.
Across the testimonials, common themes emerge: children arriving hesitant and becoming confident and excited to attend school, careful attention paid to each child's individual development and well-being, and teams that communicate proactively and address concerns with composure. One parent specifically credited a teacher's consistent encouragement for improving their child's articulateness, while another noted feeling reassured enough by the centre's care to reach out with any concerns without hesitation.
Families interested in enrolling can register directly online, and M.Y World also lists open roles for those interested in joining the organisation as educators. The main contact point is 60 Stevens Road, Singapore 257854, alongside a general phone line and email enquiry address.
What comes through clearly across M.Y World's own messaging and parent feedback is an organisation built on a genuine values-first foundation — supported by government Anchor Operator funding to keep quality childcare accessible, and reinforced by a curriculum and community programme designed to build character alongside academic readiness. For families across several parts of Singapore, M.Y World positions itself as a long-standing, mission-driven option for early childhood education.