Anchor operators are non-profit operators who also receive a recurrent grant to defray the cost of recruiting and developing teachers, to provide affordable and quality childcare for the mass market.
Currently, there are two anchor operators - the PAP Community Foundation (PCF) and National Trades Union Congress' (NTUC) My First Skool. They are tasked with providing good-quality and affordable programmes. In return, they receive recurrent grants from the Government to help lower operating costs.
Non-profit, anchor operators such as the PAP Community Foundation (PCF) and National Trades Union Congress' My First Skool get development grants to set up centres in HDB areas and enjoy subsidised rental rates.