What should parents of Little Professors student care do now?

Monitor your bank statements for GIRO deductions, keep fee receipts, and request written updates from the school on refunds or service changes. If billing looks wrong, document details and contact the operator and school immediately. You can also consider filing a report with the authorities if unauthorized deductions occurred.

Which laws apply to unpaid salaries Singapore cases like this?

The Employment Act requires timely salary payment and itemised payslips. CPF contributions are due by the 14th of the following month under CPF rules. Non-payment can trigger penalties. Workers can file claims or reports with MOM and seek assistance via formal dispute channels if wages or CPF are delayed.

How could MOE termination affect service continuity?

MOE can end contracts and schools may arrange interim coverage while new vendors are appointed through re-tenders. Parents should expect transition notices, options for care placement, and refund guidance. Keep communication in writing and verify dates, fees, and handover logistics to minimise disruption for your child.

What risk indicators should investors track in student-care operators?

Watch payroll timeliness, CPF compliance records, GIRO dispute rates, audit qualifications, and cash-on-hand versus monthly payroll. Also review complaint trends, refund turnaround times, and bank reconciliation processes. Consistent, verified compliance usually signals stronger governance and lower operational risk in education services.

Law and Government

Little Professors Probe February 15: MOE Terminates After Fee Anomalies

ByDanny Kontos February 15, 2026February 15, 2026

Little Professors student care is under scrutiny after MOE terminated its contracts on Feb 15 following reports of GIRO fee anomalies and unpaid wages. A MOM investigation is under way, with the CPF Board and police involved. For Singapore parents, schools, and investors, this raises questions about vendor due diligence, payroll controls, and service continuity. We review what happened, key legal duties in Singapore, and how tighter oversight and re-tenders could affect the student-care market and related operators.