Discover what makes kidsStop at Science Centre Singapore the most engaging indoor science playground for children aged 18 months to 8 years. Explore detailed zones, pricing, tips, and more.

🧒 What is kidsStop?

kidsStop is not your average indoor playground it’s a science-based edutainment centre tailored for young minds. Located within the Science Centre Singapore at Jurong East, this indoor facility was built with a mission: to inspire children to discover the world through hands-on exploration, curiosity, and play.                                                 Spanning over 3,000 square metres, kidsStop offers a structured yet flexible environment where kids aged 18 months to 8 years can explore over 20 themed zones covering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).                              At its core, kidsStop is about experiential learning letting kids touch, try, climb, build, and discover on their own terms. It’s a space where fun meets foundational education.

🎯 Who Is kidsStop For?

While many attractions in Singapore cater to older children, kidsStop focuses exclusively on early learners those at the most impressionable age of development.

Perfect for:

👶 Toddlers beginning to walk and explore

🧒 Preschoolers developing curiosity

👧 Primary 1–2 students grasping basic science concepts

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families looking for screen-free, educational fun

🏫 Kindergartens and early childhood enrichment centres

🧪 What Makes kidsStop Unique?

What sets kidsStop apart from malls or ordinary playgrounds is its science-first approach to play. Every exhibit is backed by real learning outcomes, aligned with the Ministry of Education’s early childhood learning frameworks.

Key Elements That Define kidsStop:

• Purposeful Play Zones: Divided by themes like body, space, nature, and construction.

• Interactive Demos: Live mini-experiments and role-play sessions.

• Sensory Learning: Focused on touch, sound, movement, and observation.

• Climbable Structures: Designed for gross motor skills and spatial awareness.

• Inclusive Design: Suitable for kids of various abilities and learning speeds.

🧩 A Deep Dive into the kidsStop Zones

Here’s an in-depth breakdown of the most exciting and educational exhibits inside kidsStop:

🌈 1. The Big Dream Climber

This is kidsStop’s centrepiece an 8–9 meter-tall netted climbing structure designed like a giant dream cloud. Children climb through levels of obstacles, tunnels, and platforms to reach a musical “cloud-top” room.

🔍 Skills Developed:

• Physical coordination

• Spatial awareness

• Confidence through safe risk-taking

🚀 2. Flight & Space Zone

Is your child fascinated with airplanes, rockets, or astronauts? This immersive area lets them explore a simulated cockpit, try on space gear, and even interact with gravity-based experiments.

🔍 Skills Developed:

• Cause and effect

• Basic principles of flight and motion

• Imaginative role-play

🏗️ 3. Built Environment

This zone introduces kids to the world of engineering, construction, and physics. With pneumatic pipes, foam blocks, and pulley systems, children are encouraged to build bridges, towers, and more.

🔍 Skills Developed:

• Logical sequencing

• Cause-effect relationships

• Team collaboration

🧬 4. Know Your Body

A fun, hands-on way for kids to learn about the human body. With exhibits like a skeleton on a bicycle, heartbeat sensors, and digestive flow models, children begin to understand how their own body works.

🔍 Skills Developed:

• Anatomy basics

• Health and hygiene

• Motor coordination

🦴 5. Dino Pit

Bring a hat and mini shovel just kidding (they’re provided)! The Dino Pit lets kids dig for fossils, bones, and dinosaur skeletons. It’s one of the most immersive pretend-play zones.

🔍 Skills Developed:

• Paleontology concepts

• Patience and observation

• Fine motor skills

🐜 6. Little Ant Kingdom

Perfect for younger toddlers, this zone allows them to crawl through mini tunnels like ants and explore models of bugs and plants. A soft, sensory-based environment helps with social learning.

🔍 Skills Developed:

• Sensory exploration

• Insect and environment awareness

• Cooperative play

🕑 Timings & Sessions at kidsStop

To ensure a quality experience, kidsStop operates in two fixed sessions per day with controlled capacity:

🎫 Last entry is 15–20 minutes before each session ends.

🎟️ Ticket Prices

Prices are affordable and structured for families. Here’s the typical breakdown:

🎟️ Tickets must be pre-booked online via the Science Centre website, especially

 during school holidays and weekends.

📍 Location and How to Get There

• Venue: Science Centre Singapore, 21 Jurong Town Hall Road

• MRT: Nearest station is Jurong East (EW24/NS1)

• Parking: On-site parking available at Science Centre carpark

• Accessibility: Stroller parking outside, wheelchair accessible

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Tips for Visiting kidsStop

• Bring socks for you and your child required for climbing areas

•  Avoid bringing strollers inside the venue; parking is available

•  Arrive early to make the most of the 3-hour session

•  Join the demos  they’re usually included and very interactive

•  Prepare your child in advance about the flow it helps reduce overstimulation

📅 Events & Special Sessions at kidsStop

kidsStop regularly hosts:

•  Science-themed birthday parties

•  Mini STEM experiments (e.g., bubbles, magnetism, circuits)

•  School holiday workshops

•  Seasonal themed days like “Ant-ceptional Day” and “Space Explorers”

⭐ Real Reviews from Singaporean Parents

“We loved every bit of kidsStop. My 4-year-old was completely engaged for the full 3 hours. It’s worth every dollar!”
  Noor A., Hougang

“The Climber and Body Zone were my son’s favourites. We’re already planning our next visit!”
Rachel T., Bukit Batok

“This isn’t just play it’s education disguised as fun. That’s the best kind of learning.”
  Mr. Lim, Parent & Educator

With over 20 interactive zones, safe play environments, and educational backing from the Science Centre Singapore, kidsStop offers an incredible return on value. It’s more than just an activity it’s an investment in your child’s development.                                          Whether it’s a weekend family day, a rainy-day rescue, or a learning expedition, kidsStop offers the perfect mix of fun, science, and imagination right in the heart of Singapore.