My First Skool at Blk 137 Jalan Bukit Merah is part of one of Singapore's most established preschool organisations, one that has partnered with families for over 45 years. Today the group runs more than 57 centres islandwide, caring for around 7,200 children, and this Bukit Merah centre brings that same trusted approach to families in the neighbourhood.
At the heart of the My First Skool experience is the belief that relationships come first. Teachers build strong bonds with children and families because learning starts with trust, and every space and programme is thoughtfully crafted to support each child's development and joy. Learning is powered by play: through hands-on games, carefully designed Learning Corners and open-ended exploration, children spark curiosity, creativity and confidence in a joyful, supportive environment.
The centre follows My First Skool's holistic PETAL curriculum, which weaves together Playing, Exploring, Thinking and Applying Learning. Children might roll different-shaped wheels down a ramp, notice which ones travel faster or farther, then build their own mini cars to test their ideas — turning everyday discoveries into thinking skills and confidence. Programmes span the full early years journey, from Infant Care through Playgroup, Nursery 1 and 2, and Kindergarten 1 and 2, so children can grow with the centre from their earliest months until they are ready for primary school.
For more than 45 years, My First Skool has partnered with Singapore families to help children learn, grow and shine. Today the organisation runs over 57 centres islandwide, with around 7,200 children growing with it — and the centre at Blk 137 Jalan Bukit Merah carries that same trusted approach into the heart of the Bukit Merah neighbourhood.
At My First Skool, learning is believed to start with trust. The team builds strong bonds between teachers, children and families, so children feel secure enough to explore, ask questions and try new things. Every space and programme is thoughtfully crafted to support a child's development and joy — an approach the brand sums up as "Designed for Growth".
Across the group, parents consistently describe caring, approachable teachers, warm interactions and strong communication between school and home — the qualities that have made My First Skool an award-winning, family-trusted name, recognised through accolades including ECDA awards, SPARK certification and Health Promotion Board recognition.
The centre follows My First Skool's holistic PETAL curriculum, built on four connected ideas: Playing, Exploring, Thinking and Applying Learning.
In practice, this means learning looks a lot like joyful play. In Kindergarten 2, for example, children experiment with ramps and wheels — discovering how things move, noticing that different shapes roll faster or farther, and then building their own mini cars to test their ideas. It is fun with purpose: children ask questions, make thoughtful guesses and turn knowledge into confidence.
Even pretend play is rich with learning. A popular activity sees children run their own "little hawker centre", taking on different roles. Behind the scenes, they are communicating with others, working together, solving everyday problems and understanding how actions lead to outcomes — real-world skills they will use both in and beyond the classroom.
The centre offers the full My First Skool pathway: Infant Care, Playgroup, Nursery 1 and Nursery 2, and Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2. That continuity means children can settle in early and grow through the years with familiar teachers, spaces and routines, while families enjoy one consistent learning journey from the very start.
Enrolling is designed to be simple. Parents can register their interest online, and the My First Skool team will guide and support them through admissions, centre details and fees. The website's Fees & Subsidies page sets out costs and the support available to families, so parents can enrol with confidence.
Families who want a feel for the experience first can look out for My First Skool's open houses and Experience Days, where visitors explore the learning spaces and see the holistic curriculum in action. Once enrolled, parents can tap into a library of parenting resources, news, articles and the academic calendar — and stay connected through the group's WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Telegram and YouTube channels.
For families in and around Bukit Merah, My First Skool at Blk 137 Jalan Bukit Merah offers a warm, play-filled start to a child's learning journey — one grounded in decades of experience and a simple belief: their journey begins here.