Before and After School Care Subsidy

The Before and After School Care Subsidy (BASC) is available to low-income families with children aged 7 – 14 enrolled in non-profit BASC centres. It augments the subsidies provided by Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and Student Care Centres.

SINDA will assist up to 50% (up to a maximum of $75 per month) for the childcare fees. The scheme is applicable after SCFA subsidy has been approved.

SINDA will also assist with up to $75 for the start-up cost (if the MSF subsidy does not cover the full cost)

Payment will be made directly to the childcare centres

• Child must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident of Indian Origin
• Child must be aged between 7 to 14 years old
• Child must be enrolled in a registered Student Care Centre
• Child must be receiving Student Care Financial Assistance (SCFA) from CDC before applying for SINDA’s BASC Subsidy

Monthly family income is $3,500 or less or your monthly household per capita income is $875 or less

Supporting Documents Required

• SINDA’s BASC 2020 application form – all fields completed
• Copy of applicant’s NRIC / BC
• Copy of parent(s) NRIC
• Copy of siblings’ NRIC / BC
• Copy of parent(s) latest 3 months’ payslips
• Copy of parent(s) 6 months’ CPF contributions
•  Copy of SCFA approval form
• Copy of divorce / death certificate (if applicable)
• Copy of examination result slip
• Other supporting documents that justify the child’s need for subsidy

Client Services Unit
For more information, please contact: 1800 295 3333 or email: queries@sinda.org.sg