[Bedok/Katong/Marine Parade/Siglap] Preschools

[Joy]

Chiefks


Thanks for the info.

There are two pat school house around east coast.One is in mayer and the other one is in katong, which is better?Dont know why, I dont like the concept that school is resided in a terrace house.Call me traditional.I still prefer a school that really in the school.

Care to tell me more about school house by the bay?Are both your kids there?

Thanks for sharing...


regards
Joy

ChiefKiasu:

Joy:

Hi All

I am also looking for a good preschool around marine parade area.I am thinking of kinderland as my older gal was from there.The drawback is aircon is freezing cold, not much ventilation, and chinese is not too good over there.I like the k2 prog more.

Any one send kids to pat school house?...

I share the same thoughts as you with regards to Kinderland's Chinese programme. Pat's Schoolhouse is great if you can afford it. Otherwise, you may consider Schoolhouse By The Bay in Katong CC especially if your kid is more gregarious and creative.

[ChiefKiasu]

Joy:

...Dont know why, I dont like the concept that school is resided in a terrace house.Call me traditional.I still prefer a school that really in the school...

If a proper school environment is important to you, then you definitely should check out schoolhouse-by-the-bay. It is housed in Katong CC, and has proper \"canteen\", library, and gym facilities. Parents are also welcome to observe their children in comfort in a \"control centre\" area which has 1-way glass windows. You can't get more open than that :).

[Mishasha]

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Hi,

Any comment on this preschool? Wish to send my gal there but distance too far. Does anyone know of other preschools / childcare that are similar to School House by The Bay?

Tks!

[ChiefKiasu]

Mishasha:

Hi,

Any comment on this preschool? Wish to send my gal there but distance too far. Does anyone know of other preschools / childcare that are similar to School House by The Bay?

Tks!

Hi Mishasha,

There're plenty of comments on Schoolhouse by the Bay in this thread. Try using the http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/search/google feature to look for things in our Portal and forum in the future before posting your request, as it may have been discussed before and hence you may not get any responses to your request again.

[Mishasha]

ChiefKiasu,


Tks! Since your kid is with School House by the Bay, would you care to provide me more info about the school? Cos read mixed comments from this forum. My gal was from PMI, so looking for a preschool that is more creative in their teaching.

[pea]

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Hi all! Discovered this forum while looking for a preschool in the Fort Road area for my 2.5 year old boy (I live close by). This forum is very informative and enjoyable to read, kudos to all! From the tips that I got from this forum, as well as my own visits to numerous schools, I have shortlisted 2 schools. Hope that parents who have had experience with these schools can give me more feedback. Thanks!

1. Schoolhouse by the Bay: Liked the school facilities and one-way mirrors (great for anxious mommies!).I was taken around by an administrator (nice lady) and so didn't meet the principal or any teachers, so couldn't get a feel about the teaching staff. Chief, read that your girl was studying here. Is she still here? Would like to hear your comments about the teachers and curriculum. Is their K1 and K2 work good? Fun as well as prepares sufficiently for Pri 1? I prefer not to change schools once my boy is settled in, so must look ahead.

2.Odyssey Creative Learning Centre@Wilkinson (formerly Learning Vision): Newly renovated school with lovely classrooms, friendly principal and teachers, low child to teacher ratio. Their approach is mainly project-based, which I think that someone mentioned in this forum is the ideal method? But so expensive - I think half day is $1200, full day is $1500 (per month, before GST and MCYS subsidy). If I send the kid here, will need to scrimp on other expenses. So I want to be very sure that it's worth the high fees. Any feedback?

[eothian]

Hello everyone


I chanced upon this website when I was seaching for childcare centre because my 21-month boy is getting on his mummy’s nerves with his excitement to learn things at home so much so that she cannot take it anymore ! Time to send him packing to Childcare centres where he has his playmates and teachers to spend time with.

I’m searching for childcare centres around Katong / Mountbatten / Fort Road area which is near my workplace so I can drop him off before class and pick him up after work. I chose this arrangement because it will never work if we are to choose a centre near our home. I will be super late and I guess teachers wouldn’t like it !

So having read so many comments and remarks, I guess I might like to visit Schoolhouse by the Bay. To be frank, I cannot afford to send my kid off to Pat’s or Eton because that is hell lot of money involved ! I hope Schoolhouse can meet my budget and expectations. Any other similiar centres you guys like to recommend for a first-time father myself ?

There’s a lot of work to be done and kudos to all of you who have made it this far ! Thanks a million !

[Mishasha]

Hi,


I called up School House n they said full day fee (inclusive of enrichment activities in the afternoon) should be $785 after subsidy for FTWM.

As for other childcare centres, you must check out what are the \"additional fees\" for activities in the afternoon. They usually will ask your child to take part, of course need to pay. End up quite costly. I previously pd $1200 pm for childcare - after subsidy pd $900 pm, but have to add in another $300+ for 2 enrichment classes in the afternoon. Was hesitant but the whole class signed up, so no choice but to let my gal join, otherwise she would be left alone. Paying almost like Pat's School House's fee! :faint:

[eothian]

Mishasha:

Hi,


I called up School House n they said full day fee (inclusive of enrichment activities in the afternoon) should be $785 after subsidy for FTWM.

As for other childcare centres, you must check out what are the \"additional fees\" for activities in the afternoon. They usually will ask your child to take part, of course need to pay. End up quite costly. I previously pd $1200 pm for childcare - after subsidy pd $900 pm, but have to add in another $300+ for 2 enrichment classes in the afternoon. Was hesitant but the whole class signed up, so no choice but to let my gal join, otherwise she would be left alone. Paying almost like Pat's School House's fee! :faint:

Thanks for your info. I called up SchoolHouse by the Bay this morning and the lady told me they don't have any full-day course for my 21-month old kid. The only course for full day they have is for 4 years old and above. My child can only attend half day course for his age.

So I called a couple of other centres; Shaw and Pat. Shaw is fully booked and the next enrolment is Oct. My wife will go crazy if she is going to wait that long ! Pat is planning another full-day course in June but the fee is S$1,337.50 per month before subsidies ! This is mind-blowing !!!

[Mishasha]

Hi,


I think they have full day childcare from 18mths above. You should check again. Not kindergarten. Kindergarten is for 3hrs daily programme, 2.5yrs old above. :?