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The 10 best preschools and nurseries in BGC

Small nurseries and preschools for toddlers to kinder: Montessori, play-based and international programs, most of them a short walk or drive from home. For the big K–12 schools, see our international schools list.

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01Playscape

Play-based early years Top pick
Play-based preschool · 18 months–4 years · Unit 12, 2F One Maridien, 26th St cor. 9th AveWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

A small preschool in central BGC that follows Australian and UK early years frameworks. Families can try a class before enrolling.

Approach: Emergent curriculum aligned with Australian EYLF and UK EYFS
Fees ₱165,000–506,000/yr, from 3 afternoons a week to 5 full days. Early-bird annual rates are lower (school fee sheet, SY 2026–27)

02Little Clarion Montessori

Montessori, half-day
Christian Montessori preschool · 18 months–6 years · 2F Tower 2, High Street South Corporate Plaza, 26th St cor. 11th AveWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

A Montessori preschool running since 2008, a short walk from Bonifacio High Street. Classes are small, with half-day sessions for toddlers and preschoolers.

Approach: Christian Montessori, AMI-aligned practice (per Aralya)
Fees ₱271,660–339,570/yr for Primary Montessori, plus ₱35,000 materials. Toddler classes ₱26,000–49,500 a quarter (school fee sheet, SY 2026–27)

03Summit School BGC

Progressive, small classes
Progressive preschool · 1–6 years (plus a 6/7s class) · 38th Drive North cor. University ParkwayWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

A progressive preschool in north BGC, open since 2006. It follows the Developmental-Interaction approach and meets or exceeds US NAEYC ratio guidelines.

Approach: Developmental-Interaction approach; NAEYC ratio guidelines
Fees ₱390,000–595,000/yr paid annually, books and materials included. Plus ₱10,000 yearly registration and a ₱20,000 one-time application fee (school fee sheet, SY 2025–26)

04Little Pearls Nursery

Infants, working parents
British EYFS nursery · 6 months–5 years · GF Avecshares Center, 1132 University ParkwayWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

One of the few BGC nurseries that takes babies from 6 months. It follows the UK early years curriculum and has long-day options to 5pm.

Approach: UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); international chain
Fees About ₱250,000–500,000/yr (Aralya directory, Aug 2026)

05MapleBear BGC

Canadian curriculum
Canadian bilingual preschool · ages not published · LG Uptown Mall Link, 36th StWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

The only Canadian-curriculum preschool we found in BGC, located at Uptown Mall. It offers half-day and full-day programs.

Approach: MapleBear Canadian curriculum, bilingual (English and Mandarin)
Fees About ₱325,000–450,000/yr (Aralya directory, Aug 2026)

06MindChamps International PreSchool The Fort

Full-day, bilingual
Bilingual preschool · 18 months–6 years · 20F The BoniPrime, 20th Drive, Upper McKinley RdWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

MindChamps' main Philippine centre, part of a Singapore preschool chain. It offers morning, afternoon or full-day options with two teachers per class.

Approach: MindChamps S.M.I.L.E.S. methodology; Singapore-based chain
Fees About ₱329,500–395,500/yr (Aralya directory, Aug 2026)

07Cambridge Preschool Serendra

Young toddlers, mid-range fees
Project-based preschool · 10 months–6 years · 2F Serendra Retail, McKinley Parkway cor. 26th StWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

A preschool in Serendra that takes children from 10 months, with year-round enrollment. It costs less than most BGC international preschools.

Approach: Project-based learning with iSTEAM
Fees ₱198,300–302,300/yr paid annually, with technology and activity fees. Paying per term costs more (school fee sheet, SY 2026–27)

08Creative Play Corner

Small classes
Play-based nursery to primary · 1–7 years · UG Telus Building, Lombard St cor. McWest Blvd, McKinley WestWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

Open since 1986, with small classes and a long link to the British School Manila. It is now in McKinley West, a short drive from BGC.

Approach: Recognised by British School Manila as a pre-British school (1989); DepEd-recognised Kinder and Primary
Fees About ₱250,000–300,000/yr (Aralya directory, Aug 2026)

09Kidscelence

Playgroup before kinder
Playgroup and enrichment classes · ages not published · Unit 2E-07, B5 Bonifacio High Street EastWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

A small playgroup on Bonifacio High Street that follows the UK early years framework, with classes of about 6 and art, science and drama on the side.

Approach: Playgroup Plus: 6 children a class, 2 hours a day
Fees Pay per class, or buy a class pass for a discount; ask the school for rates

10Mulberry Learning BGC

Full-day childcare
Reggio-inspired preschool and childcare · ages not published · 7F GSC Corporate Tower, Triangle DriveWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

A Reggio-inspired preschool from a Singapore chain, with full-day childcare. It is near Uptown Mall in north BGC.

Approach: Reggio Emilia-inspired; Habits of Mind certified
Fees Ask the school (not published)
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