Smaller independent pre-schools in Singapore hit by post-Covid-19 rental hikes, rising costs

Rent has increased almost 20 per cent for Blue Lion Preschool since it opened its doors in the Siglap estate four years ago. - ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Forking out 40 per cent more in monthly rent in 2023 was a relief for pre-school Montessori Children’s House, said its principal Carolyn Tan.

The pre-school in Old Holland Road had initially been told its rent would go up by about 90 per cent, but managed to negotiate with its landlord to bring the amount down.