[Bukit Batok/Chua Chu Kang/Yew Tee] Preschools

[sashimi]

jedamum:

Hi, thanks for the good feedback.
It is just opposite the kindergarten where my boy currently studies in! My MIL had asked me to check it out earlier, but I wasn't impressed with its location to start with (yes..the external environment is not very clean, though the http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FucD9Mp8vRI/SRlLzi6wBsI/AAAAAAAABoo/Yh8tdADQqs8/s1600-h/R2.jpg is quite clean).
Will keep that in mind though.
They have playgroup?? Any further info on its playgroup do you have?

What is 'BASC'?

Before-and-After School Care - i.e. I'm leaving my daughter at the centre after she knocks off from primary school, next year.

That playground (you can see the GentleLove uniform on the Indian girl on the right!) is relatively new, so it's ok. The old playground was just in front of the kopitiam nearby, and I definitely had some reservations about it! And just to reiterate, I think the residents of Block 504 ought to be ashamed of themselves.

Yes I think Gentlelove has playgroup, but I'm not in a position to comment on the programme, since my daughter joined at K2, sorry!

I've had my fair share of bad centres (or rather bad staff), so I hope this will help parents find peace of mind. I have that with my daughter at GentleLove.

[luckymum]

Hi,


Any parents has experience with Canossian Convent Kindergarten located at Bukit Batok area, Jalan Merbok?

I am looking for a church kindergarten for my son in area at Choa CHu Kang or Bukit Pajang or Bukit Batok.

Thanks in advance for any advise.

[luckymum]

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Hi parents,

Anyone know of Canossian Convent Kindergarten at Bukit Batok area???

Can share your advise with me as I am looking for a church kindergarten for my child?

Thanks in advance.

[Tri-mum]

Hi luckymum, my girl is studying at Choa Chua Kang Bible Centre Kindergarten. It is opposite Da La Salle primary school. So far, I’m satisfied with the school. When she was studied at Tulip Montessori, she could hardly speak and understand Mandarin so she didn’t her lesson there as most of the time, the teachers speak Chinese (wonder where is the English teacher!!!) and after that I put her at CCK Kindergarten at N2, her Mandarin improve alot and after 3 months, she could communicate with my mum in Chinese and with us in English. It is a Christian school so they will teach the children prayer and read them bible stories…

[lovebearsallthings]

Hi,


Would you parents happen to know if there are any school buses operating in this region? THinking of finding a school bus to fetch between Yew Tee and Bukit Panjang.

Thanks!

[luckymum]

Hi Tri-mum,


Thanks for your sharing.

I actually went to the school you mentioned last month but there is no more vacancies, will be put on waiting list.

Thanks and cheers!
luckymum

[dilshamum]

Tri-mum:

Hi luckymum, my girl is studying at Choa Chua Kang Bible Centre Kindergarten. It is opposite Da La Salle primary school. So far, I'm satisfied with the school. When she was studied at Tulip Montessori, she could hardly speak and understand Mandarin so she didn't her lesson there as most of the time, the teachers speak Chinese (wonder where is the English teacher??!!) and after that I put her at CCK Kindergarten at N2, her Mandarin improve alot and after 3 months, she could communicate with my mum in Chinese and with us in English. It is a Christian school so they will teach the children prayer and read them bible stories...

Hi Tri-mum,
how is the overview of Tulip Montessori? are they very academic. And how much is the fees? I am looking for a good childcare or kindergarten for my 2 1/2 yrs old girl
Any one heard of gracefields kindergarten at Teck whye?

[phantom]

dilshamum:

Hi Tri-mum,
how is the overview of Tulip Montessori? are they very academic. And how much is the fees? I am looking for a good childcare or kindergarten for my 2 1/2 yrs old girl
Any one heard of gracefields kindergarten at Teck whye?

Hi dilshamum,

My kid is currently in Tulip Montessori, their fee is around $1500 per term (10 week each). They don't have the normal school holiday, so they have classes throughout the year. But their intake is quite small, children of various age group are taught together in 1 class. They do prepare for primary one. I am quite impressed with their Chinese lesson where they taught writing, poetry recitation, etc.

You can give a call to them and arrange to visit, that is what I did last time.

[dilshamum]

phantom:

Hi dilshamum,

My kid is currently in Tulip Montessori, their fee is around $1500 per term (10 week each). They don't have the normal school holiday, so they have classes throughout the year. But their intake is quite small, children of various age group are taught together in 1 class. They do prepare for primary one. I am quite impressed with their Chinese lesson where they taught writing, poetry recitation, etc.

You can give a call to them and arrange to visit, that is what I did last time.

Hi phantom,

Thanks for sharing. I will make a trip down and take a look

[Tri-mum]

Hi Dilshamum,

Í couldn’t remember the exact fee as it was abt 3 years ago. I think it was approx $700 plus for 3 days/week for 1 1/2hr sessions for Nursery and $1000 plus for 5 days week. I put my girl there because it was convenient for my mother to fetch her to/fm school. For the price I paid, I don’t think they are very academic but also maybe my girl is still too young (2 1/2 yrs old) at that time. However, I can see obvious improvement in her language and social skills after I switched her to CCK Bible Centre Kindergarten (3hrs including one meal). I’ve not heard of Gracefield but you can bring your girl there and see whether she likes the school environment. You can also check out Hope Community Kindergarten at Sunshine Place (CCK), I’ve heard good review about this school too.