The Fun Cove is a 24/7 on-demand babysitting centre at 7B Crane Road in Geylang, founded by Calista, an early childhood professional and mother who has worked in the field since 2010. The centre caters to a wide range of developmental stages, from infants as young as 1 month old through to children up to 6 years old, with programmes tailored to each age group's needs.
The Fun Cove was created to support parents facing common childcare gaps - children rejected from preschool due to minor illness, difficulty securing infant care vacancies, being unable to take leave during school closures, or simply needing a weekend break. It's one of the few childcare centres open on Saturdays, a point highlighted by Lianhe Zaobao for filling this gap for families.
Care is provided by ECDA-certified professionals in a chemical-free environment, with no screen time and healthy meals aligned to HPB guidelines, strictly accommodating allergies and dietary restrictions. Parents receive daily photo updates to stay connected with their child's activities and progress while away.
The Fun Cove is a 24/7 on-demand babysitting centre at 7B Crane Road in Geylang, built to fill a gap many Singapore parents run into: needing reliable childcare outside the hours a typical preschool or infant care centre can offer. Founder Calista has worked in early childhood care since 2010, and set up The Fun Cove as a personalised, home-like alternative to a large commercial centre.
The centre's stated purpose is directly tied to real problems parents face - children being turned away from preschool over a minor illness like a cough or low-grade fever, parents struggling to secure infant care vacancies, being unable to take leave during school closures, or simply needing a weekend break from the constant juggle of childcare and work. The Fun Cove has been recognised by Lianhe Zaobao as one of the few childcare centres open on Saturdays, specifically for providing this kind of support when families need it most.
The Fun Cove caters to children from as young as 1 month old through to age 6, with programmes and activities tailored to each developmental stage. Care is provided by ECDA-certified professionals, and the centre maintains a chemical-free environment designed to be safe for young children to explore.
Meals served are healthy and balanced, aligned to HPB guidelines, with allergies and dietary restrictions strictly accommodated. Screen time isn't provided - instead, children are encouraged toward physical activity and face-to-face interaction. Throughout the day, parents receive photo updates, giving reassurance and insight into their child's activities and progress while they're away.
Alongside its core drop-off babysitting service, The Fun Cove offers Mini Mess Makers, a sensory play activity that can be either parent-accompanied or added on during a drop-off session - with no clean-up required from parents. For parents who want to stay close by while working, the centre also offers hot desking, a flexible workspace available on a first-come, first-served basis, ideal for remote workers or freelancers.
Reviews of The Fun Cove point to Calista's hands-on, personal approach - from caring for a fully nursed infant who doesn't take a bottle, to looking after a newborn over a multi-day trip and proactively flagging health concerns like a bloated tummy. Parents also highlight that activities are genuinely educational rather than just play for play's sake, with well-balanced meals and regular photo and video updates giving peace of mind.
The Fun Cove is located at 7B Crane Road, Singapore 429356, and can be reached on +65 8352 9856 or by email at [email protected]. Centre tours can be booked directly, and enquiries can be made via WhatsApp.