🎯 Top Government Preschools in Butterworth, Penang – 2025 Guide

Trusted, affordable, and accessible preschool options for families in Seberang Perai Utara
✔ KEMAS · PERPADUAN · MOE (SK-based)
✔ With contact info · Teaching highlights · Parent-friendly tips

✅ 1. TABIKA KEMAS Taman Bagan

📍 Address: Lorong Bagan Luar 3, Taman Bagan, 12000 Butterworth, Penang
📞 Contact: +60 4-332 7437 (KEMAS Seberang Perai Utara Office)
🏫 System: KEMAS
👶 Age Group: 4 – 6 years
💡 Key Features:

• Malay-medium syllabus with focus on hygiene, manners, numbers, and letters

• Located in a quiet residential area; walking distance for nearby families

• Caring, experienced teachers who guide patiently

• Ideal for shy or first-time preschoolers

📝 Parent Feedback: My child now greets others, dresses independently, and feels more confident going to school daily.

✅ 2. TABIKA Perpaduan Raja Uda

📍 Address: Jalan Raja Uda, 12300 Butterworth, Penang
📞 Contact: +60 4-333 2110 (Department of National Unity – SPU)
🏫 System: PERPADUAN
👶 Age Group: 4 – 6 years
💡 Key Features:

• Vibrant, multicultural environment encouraging interaction and tolerance

• Festival-based learning, roleplay, music, and classroom storytelling

• Strong home-school engagement through creative events and parent days

• Suitable for sociable or expressive children

📝 Parent Feedback: My son sings songs and shares stories at home now — he’s opened up so much socially.

✅ 3. TADIKA SK Bagan Jermal (MOE Preschool at Primary School)

📍 Address: Jalan Siram, Kampung Gajah, 12200 Butterworth, Penang
📞 Contact: +60 4-331 7745 (SK Bagan Jermal)
🏫 System: MOE (Ministry of Education)
👶 Age Group: 5 – 6 years
💡 Key Features:

• Part of the national primary school system (SK)

• Uses official MOE syllabus in Malay + basic English

• Structured routine with uniforms, assemblies, and classroom rules

• Good preparation for Standard 1 (Year 1)

📝 Parent Feedback: My child adapted smoothly to SK. He learned how to follow rules and get along in class.

✅ 4. TABIKA KEMAS Kampung Benggali

📍 Address: Jalan Kampung Benggali, 12000 Butterworth, Penang
📞 Contact: +60 4-332 7437 (KEMAS SPU Office)
🏫 System: KEMAS
👶 Age Group: 4 – 6 years
💡 Key Features:

• Calm, village-style setting with a safe and simple environment

• Daily routines include self-care, cleaning up, group play

• Teachers have long-standing community connections

• Great for gentle or hands-on learners

📝 Parent Feedback: My child used to cling to me, but now packs his bag, greets the teacher, and goes in confidently.

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❤️ HiParents Tips:

✔ All government preschools operate half-day (8AM–12PM)
✔ Monthly fees are very affordable (RM10–RM50)
✔ Apply through:

• KEMAS office for KEMAS preschools

• Unity Department (JPNIN) for PERPADUAN

• SK school office for MOE-based programs
  ✔ Schedule a visit before applying — it helps match your child’s personality with the right style

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