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Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Early Years
Introduction
Lodestar Montessori Preschool (LMP) is a Montessori preschool at 23 Jalan Teliti, Singapore 537319, serving children aged 3 to 6. It offers a Montessori Primary Program for 3–6-year-olds and an Enrichment Program for 5–6-year-olds, taught through one-to-one, one-to-few and one-to-all presentations in two prepared environments: Polaris (ground floor) and Keystone (first floor). Polaris houses Language, Math, Practical Life and Snack areas; Keystone includes Language and Math, a Sensorial and Chinese area, and Practical Life. Outdoor spaces include two gardens with a vegetable plot and pond. The school runs term-time sessions, Monday to Friday, 08:30–12:30 and 12:30–15:30, with four 10-week terms per year and follows Singapore MOE term dates. Assessments are daily observations, with twice-yearly Parent-Guide Conferences. LMP is ECDA-registered and part of Lodestar Montessori Schools; founders are Anjum and Sheila. Field trips occur four times per year and a music program with Montessori bells and piano complements learning. Free play is encouraged daily.
Lodestar Montessori Preschool (LMP) has typical class sizes of 28, instruction in English.
Location
23 Jalan Teliti, Singapore 537319. The preschool is registered with ECDA (Early Childhood Development Agency) and is situated in a stand-alone house with an outdoor garden in a quiet neighbourhood. It caters to children aged 3-6 years. It is located in Singapore.
Stages
Ages 3-6 years.
Type
Montessori preschool
Country affiliation
Singapore
School day structure
Weekdays 08:30–15:30
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Fees
Annual tuition at Lodestar Montessori Preschool (LMP) ranges from SGD 14,400 to SGD 19,000 for 2026/27.
Application fee - SGD 500 — one-time, payable on application. This fee is non-refundable.
Enrolment deposit - SGD 500 — one-time. This deposit is refundable upon graduation or when the child leaves, provided a one-month written notice is given during term time. Failure to proceed to the elementary programme after Enrichment (if applicable) will result in forfeiture of the enrolment deposit.
Tuition fees (by programme; per term and annual totals) - Montessori Primary Program: SGD 3,600 per term. There are four terms in an academic year (each term spans 10 weeks), so the annual tuition for the Primary Program is SGD 14,400 (SGD 3,600 × 4). Term fees are non-refundable even if the child leaves during the term. - Montessori Enrichment Program (optional add-on for eligible children): SGD 900 per term. With four terms per year the annual cost for the Enrichment Program is SGD 3,600 (SGD 900 × 4). Term fees are non-refundable even if the child leaves during the term.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is charged termly. Each academic year begins in January and runs for 40 weeks divided into four 10-week terms. Parents pay the application fee on application, the enrolment deposit on enrolment, and term tuition for each term. Term tuition payments are non-refundable for the term once charged. The enrolment deposit is refundable only with one-month written notice during term time or upon graduation (see enrolment deposit conditions above).
Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The preschool runs weekdays during the day (hours shown as daytime weekday hours) and does not operate as a boarding facility.
Other costs and fees - Bus service: A bus fee is referenced as applicable in the admissions steps (payment of bus fees if applicable), but no fixed bus fee schedule or amount is published. If bus service is required, a separate bus fee applies. - Meals/snacks: Children bring their lunch; snacks are provided by the school. No separate published charge for daily snacks is listed. - Uniforms and materials: No published uniform fee or separate materials fee is listed with the programme fees. Any additional optional or occasional charges (special events, field trips beyond the stated termly excursions, or materials for special projects) are not detailed in the published programme fee schedule.
Refund information - Application fee: non-refundable. - Enrolment deposit: refundable upon graduation or when the child leaves provided a one-month written notice is given during term time; otherwise it may be forfeited according to enrolment conditions. - Term tuition and enrichment fees: non-refundable even if the child leaves during the term.
Fee payment options - No specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, etc.) are published in the programme fee schedule or FAQs. Contact details for the preschool are published for enquiries and enrolment (email and mobile/WhatsApp), and payments are referenced as required at the point of admission, but the school does not list accepted payment types in the publicly posted fee details.
Scholarships / discounts - Need- and diversity-based scholarships are offered to new and existing families of the school, up to 35% of the annual tuition fee. Scholarship eligibility is assessed annually and, when granted, is applied for each year of study. No standard sibling discount is published in the programme fee schedule.
Academics
Lodestar Montessori Preschool (LMP) teaches Montessori Curriculum for students aged 3 to 6.
Curriculum
Montessori Primary Program for children aged 3-6 years and Montessori Enrichment Program for children aged 5-6 years. The Montessori approach is used with one-to-one, one-to-few and one-to-all presentations, and children work with Montessori materials in prepared environments called Polaris and Keystone. The programs run during term time; each term is 10 weeks, there are four terms per academic year totaling 40 weeks; sessions run Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 12:30 and 12:30 to 15:30. The school follows Singapore MOE term dates. Assessments are via daily observation by guides; progress is shared with parents through twice-yearly Parent-Guide Conferences. Eligibility is 3-5 years old; entry is at Nursery 1, Nursery 2 or Kindergarten 1, with preference for families intending to complete the full 3-year cycle.
Student Teacher Ratio
Keystone environment: 1 guide for up to 28 children; Polaris environment: 1 guide for up to 24 children.
Higher Education Progression
Pathways after Lodestar Montessori Preschool lead to Lodestar Montessori School – Elementary and Lodestar Montessori School – Erdkinder; transition to traditional schools is described as feasible.
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Admissions
Admissions
1) Fill up the book-a-school-visit form. The school will arrange a Zoom meet with both parents. After the Zoom meet, if the parents' and school's expectations are aligned, a school visit will be scheduled. This initial interaction helps families understand Lodestar Montessori's preschool approach. 2) After the school visit, an Entry Assessment is conducted by the respective team of guides. If the assessment is successful, the family proceeds to submit the necessary documents and pay the Enrolment Deposit, Application, Term and Bus (if applicable) fees. These actions move the family into the formal enrollment process. 3) Submit scanned copies of the following for submission: Parents' NRIC/DP/PR/EP and passports for non-NRIC holders. Child's SG Birth Certificate/DP and passport for non-SG BC holders. Child's Health Records (if any) and Educational Reports (if any). Documents must be translated if they are not in English. 4) Eligibility: Children between and including ages 3-5 are accepted at Nursery 1, Nursery 2 or Kindergarten 1. If entry occurs at Kindergarten 2, the child must register for Montessori Elementary after completing the Montessori Primary and Enrichment Programs, with the Enrolment Deposit forfeited if the Elementary program is not pursued. Admission is based on availability and with consideration to age and gender ratios. Preference is given to families intending to remain for the full 3-year Montessori cycle. 5) Fees and deposits: The Application Fee is $500 (non-refundable) and the Enrolment Deposit is $500 (refundable upon graduation or with 1 month's written notice during term time). The Montessori Primary Program is $3,600 per term and the Montessori Enrichment Program is $900 per term, with four terms in a year. Bus fees apply if applicable.
Scholarships
The school offers need and diversity scholarships to new and existing Lodestar families, up to 35% of the annual tuition based on family income. Scholarship eligibility is established each year the student applies for scholarship aid and is guaranteed for each year of study. A sibling discount is not a scholarship.
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FAQs
Where is Lodestar Montessori Preschool located and what kind of setting is it in?
Lodestar Montessori Preschool is at 23 Jalan Teliti, Singapore 537319. It sits in a stand-alone house with an outdoor garden in a quiet neighbourhood and is registered with ECDA, serving children aged 3–6.
What ages does LMP cater to, and what curriculum do they use for those ages?
LMP serves children aged 3 to 6. It offers a Montessori Primary Program for 3–6-year-olds and an optional Montessori Enrichment Program for 5–6-year-olds, using prepared environments called Polaris and Keystone with one-to-one, one-to-few, and one-to-all presentations.
What are the daily hours and term structure for LMP?
School sessions run on weekdays from 08:30 to 12:30 and 12:30 to 15:30, during term time. The year comprises four 10-week terms (40 weeks in total) aligned with Singapore MOE term dates.
Who is the head of Lodestar Montessori Preschool?
The head of the school is Mary Cho.
What are the key programme options at LMP and what environments do they use?
The Montessori Primary Program runs for ages 3–6, with an optional Enrichment Program for 5–6-year-olds. Learning takes place in two prepared environments, Polaris (ground floor) and Keystone (first floor), each with age-appropriate Montessori materials.
What is the application process like for prospective families?
Families start with booking a school visit after submitting the form. There is an entry assessment by guides, followed by document submission and payment of fees if the assessment is successful.
How is tuition charged and what are the term fees?
Tuition is charged per term. The Montessori Primary Program costs SGD 3,600 per term (four terms per year, SGD 14,400 annually). The Montessori Enrichment Program costs SGD 900 per term ( SGD 3,600 annually) and is optional for eligible children.
Are there scholarships available and how do they work?
Lodestar offers need- and diversity-based scholarships up to 35% of the annual tuition for new and existing families. Scholarships are assessed annually and apply for each year of study; there is no standard sibling discount.
What happens if a family wants to transfer or if a child leaves mid-term?
Term fees are non-refundable once charged. The enrolment deposit is refundable upon graduation or with one month's written notice during term time; otherwise it may be forfeited according to the conditions.
How is student progress assessed and how often are parents updated?
Progress is assessed through daily observations by guides. Parents receive updates through twice-yearly Parent-Guide Conferences to discuss development across learning areas.
How large are classes in the Keystone and Polaris environments?
In Keystone, there is one guide for up to 28 children; in Polaris, there is one guide for up to 24 children, ensuring close caregiver attention within the Montessori framework.
What are the academic pathways after Lodestar Preschool?
Graduates can continue to Lodestar Montessori School – Elementary and Lodestar Montessori School – Erdkinder. Transition to traditional schools is described as feasible if needed.
What facilities and spaces support learning at LMP?
Polaris (ground floor) features Language, Math, Practical Life, and Snack areas; Keystone (first floor) includes Language, Math, Sensorial, Chinese, and Practical Life areas. Outdoor spaces include a front garden, back garden with a vegetable plot, herb beds, a terrapin pond, and lily pots.
What extracurricular activities or field experiences does LMP offer?
Music is part of the program with Montessori bells and piano. Students participate in field trips four times per year, and outdoor play is encouraged daily when the weather allows.
How does LMP support wellbeing and safeguarding for children?
Montessori learning emphasizes social and emotional development in a safe, loving, and mistake-friendly environment, with outdoor time supporting wellbeing. The preschool is ECDA-licensed, and Lodestar aims to hire AMI-trained Lead Guides to ensure quality and safeguarding.
What languages are taught at Lodestar Montessori Preschool?
Chinese language instruction is part of the program. The Keystone environment includes a Chinese language area, and a Chinese guide is on the teaching team.
What is the school's governance and accreditation status?
Lodestar Montessori Preschool is part of Lodestar Montessori Schools and is registered with ECDA (Centre Code PT9579) with a licence period from 10/09/2023 to 09/09/2026.
What is the school's history and community focus?
Lodestar Montessori was founded by Anjum and Sheila, driven by a shared AMI-based Montessori philosophy. The school emphasizes field trips, Parent-Guide Conferences, and a community that values learning through exploration.
What opportunities exist for parent involvement and community events?
Parents attend twice-yearly Parent-Guide Conferences to discuss progress, and there are four termly field trips. The school also hosts an annual children-led concert for friends and family.
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