Wharton Preschool @
Sembawang
Providing Infant Care and Child Care for families in Woodlands, Yishun, Canberra and more.
At Wharton Preschool Sembawang, we’ve created a calm, spacious environment where children as young as two months can explore, learn, and grow with confidence.
Opened in 2024, this is our newest campus yet, spanning 10,000 sq ft. of naturally lighted Montessori classrooms that inspire focused learning, a dedicated infant care wing provides a nurturing start for our youngest learners, and a safe indoor-outdoor play area encourages active exploration and movement.
From a baby’s first steps to a child’s final year before Primary 1, our activities are thoughtfully designed to support physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth — laying strong foundations for a love of learning and values that last a lifetime.
A Safe Space for First Steps, First Moves,
and First Discoveries
How Infant Care Shapes Every Corner of Wharton Preschool @ Sembawang
This campus is purposefully designed to welcome infants as young as two months old.
Here, feeding, sleep, movement, and connection are all supported with care and intention — giving your baby the best possible start. Every material and play item is cleaned and sanitised regularly throughout the day to maintain the highest standards of hygiene and safety. Soft lighting, safe and cushioned flooring, and a natural flow to the day create a secure, comforting environment where your baby can settle and thrive.
The space includes its own entrance, nap room, pantry area, shower and routine change facilities, and play zone — solely meant for infants from 2 months to 17 months. Every material, from mats to manipulatives, is thoughtfully selected to match your baby’s developmental stage.
Each educarer supports his daily routines gently, from feeding to tummy time, while introducing music and sensory play that stimulate early brain development. With patience, respect, and heart, our team nurtures each child’s individual rhythm and personality.
Enrolling your baby in our infant care also secures a guaranteed place in our childcare programme.
Spacious Classrooms With Montessori Apparatus
As your child grows, Montessori apparatus are presented in structured zones designed for deeper focus and independence.
In the later preschool years, children learn in a dedicated Montessori environment with advanced materials that extend beyond Singapore’s NEL framework and offer experiences not typically available elsewhere.
Your child is free to explore, take initiative, and build confidence at every stage — developing trust in their own abilities through guided discovery and meaningful effort.
Indoor-Outdoor Play Area for Daily Movement
At the heart of our centre is a central indoor courtyard — a safe, enclosed haven where children can play, laugh, and form friendships, rain or shine.
The height of our ceilings and the gently elevated floors are designed to cushion movement, providing comfort and sensory ease, so your child can explore and develop gross motor skills safely and confidently.
This versatile space also serves as a hub for assemblies and celebrations, bringing the whole Wharton community together.
Central Access With a Community Feel
Located in Admirax, our Sembawang campus combines convenience with space and greenery—giving children room to explore while keeping parents connected to a rapidly developing neighbourhood. Nearby, families can enjoy a variety of activities and comfortable spaces to relax or meet other parents.
The centre is quiet, easily accessible, and just minutes from Sembawang MRT, with a bus stop right nearby for added convenience. We also provide bus services for families in Woodlands, Canberra, and Yishun, making drop-offs and pick-ups effortless.
Answering Your Questions
1) What are the protocols, supervision policies, and security systems at Wharton Preschool?
At Wharton Preschool, we are committed to creating a safe environment for your child. Every staff member is fully aware of their responsibility to prioritise the safety and well-being of every child at all times.
Our measures include:
- Daily health checks for every child each morning
- Regular cleaning and disinfection of toys, mattresses, and learning materials
- Frequent air quality testing to ensure levels exceed government standards
- Immediate notification to parents if a child is unwell or has an accident
- Strict pick-up policies allowing only authorised guardians
- Accompaniment of all external visitors by centre staff
- Secured entrances and exits at all times
- CCTV monitoring across all centres to support safety and accountability
These protocols are designed to ensure peace of mind for both children and parents while fostering a safe, nurturing learning environment.
2) What is the difference between Montessori and other curricula in Singapore?
Montessori education is child-centred, allowing children to learn at their own pace, make choices, express their words freely, and engage in hands-on activities. In a Montessori classroom, specially designed materials encourage active learning and problem-solving, with educators acting as guides rather than directing every step.
In contrast, many other curricula in Singapore tend to be more structured and teacher-led. The learning programme is more guided, with teachers directing most activities and lessons.
At Wharton Preschool, we blend Montessori principles with inquiry-based and thematic learning. This combination offers a well-rounded educational experience that balances independence with guidance, helping children become confident, curious, and capable learners while achieving structured developmental milestones.
3) How does Wharton Preschool communicate with parents?
We keep in touch with our parents mainly via an online platform called Wharton Preschool.
At a glance, here’s what you can access on the platform:
- Communicate with your child’s teachers
- View photos of your child’s pick up and drop off from school
- Announcements by the Principal and HQ
- Access your child’s e-portfolio
In addition, we also organise bi-yearly parent-teacher meetings to discuss on your child’s development — ensuring that trust, knowledge, and heart remain at the centre of our partnership with every family.
Still wondering if Wharton is the right fit for your child?
Hear It Straight From the Parents of Our Preschoolers
As a parent of a student at Wharton Preschool Admiralty, I would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for the hard work and dedication shown by the teachers, especially Ms. Marilyn and Chen Laoshi.
The teachers have been consistently warm, caring, and attentive to the children. We can also see the positive impact their efforts have had on our child, Asher. His development and milestones have been very encouraging, and we are grateful for the nurturing and supportive environment that the school provides.
Asher has been talking a lot at home recently and is able to have very clear conversations with us. The surprising part is that he knows exactly what he wants and expresses it clearly. Thanks to the teachers’ encouragement, he’s making great progress in his learning journey.
We sincerely thank the team for their continued dedication and care. It is truly appreciated!
Abby Chan (Parent of Asher)
My two daughters have been blessed with wonderful teachers and friends since they joined Wharton from Playgroup. They have lots of fun in class and learn many things that sometimes blow me away – like famous historical figures and current affairs!
All Wharton teachers are exceptionally dedicated and loving. They observe and bring out the best in every child. When I saw my older daughter, who is shy yet wants to shine, giving speech at a school event for the first time, I felt thankful to the teachers for understanding her character and giving her such opportunity. I truly believe days in Wharton is a great gift for my daughters’ childhood. It was hard for me to keep it short…there are too many good things to write about Wharton.
Haruka (Parent of Hisa and Chiyo)
Wharton preschool has been a great fit for our needs. We wanted a place where kids could have a combination of Montessori & themed based learning activities indoor as well as outdoor activities.
For us having outdoor play time was very important. Our son has shown a huge improvement since day 1, he has developed immensely in many ways. He is learning about the environment, his surroundings, social skills and language exchange. The staff has been very supportive and has tried to be as understanding as possible, as a first time mom I also had to go through a process which was much easier with the help of the staff and the digital tools that are available at school for parents to help ease that process and calm down the anxiety!
Teresa (Parent of Leo)
Wharton Preschool @
Sembawang Location Map
8 Admiralty St,
#01-13,
Admirax 757438
Wharton Preschool @ Sembawang offers a nurturing environment for families from Woodlands, Sembawang, Canberra, Yishun and the surrounding areas.