i found this from the handbook, hth!
http://app1.mcys.gov.sg/portals/0/Summary/publication/ParentGuide_english.pdf
Q5. My child’s child care centre has an outbreak of
HFMD. At which point will the centre be instructed to
close so that the outbreak can be stopped?
Child care centres are required to inform MCYS and the
Ministry of Health (MOH), once there are two or more cases
of HFMD. Both Ministries monitor the outbreak of HFMD
and other infectious diseases in child care centres closely.
There are 2 possible types of closure of centres during an
HFMD outbreak.
1. Mandatory Closure
Where the situation warrants a closure of a child care
centre based on the strain of viruses and the number of
cases, MOH will advise MCYS that the affected centre
be closed to stop further transmission of the disease.
Upon the advice of MOH, the Director of Family
Services at MCYS will order the closure of the child care
centre under the provisions of the Child Care Centres
Regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
2. Voluntary Closure
Child care centres may consider voluntary closure if they
perceive a need to do so. However, this is subject to
all the parents’ consent and the clearance from MCYS.
MOH has advised that for a transmission to be stopped
completely, the minimum closure period is 5 to 7 days.
In view of this, some
parents may not be
able to find alternative
care arrangements for
their children. Child
care centres are
strongly encouraged
to work with parents
who may not be able
to find alternative care
arrangements. MCYS
does not interfere on
monetary issues such
as refund of child care
fees during a centre’s
closure.
Centres which choose voluntary closure would do
thorough cleaning and disinfecting of their premises,
equipment, materials and toys during the closure period.