Faith Montessori / CS Montessori

[lovebearsallthings]

I went to the one at Hillview. I know of someone who sent her daughter to B Timah one, had full of praises for it.


As for CS, the one I visited was Bukit Timah Plaza. You are right, there are more expensive ones Probably it didn't give me a very good vibe, but I saw the class in action. The class is very orderly - something I like. Quiet and peaceful. But the guy I spoke to, didn't give me a good feeling

[kaitlynangelica]

Hi lovebearsallthings,


In spite of the costliness, I decided to sign up the phonics course at CS. So far after two months, I see improvement in my daughter’s reading. She seems to be moving much faster now. Their course is systematic and orderly. I think it would be worthwhile to give them a try.

[lovebearsallthings]

Hi,


That was a fast reply - I'm impressed

Actually they did ask me if I wanted to try out the weekend class, and I was tempted. I thought I could do grocery shopping while my husband brings my boy to class But my boy is already attending Kindermusik, so not sure if I want to sign on an extra enrichment class for him..

How old is your child? My boy just turned three.

[kaitlynangelica]

My gal is 4.5 years old. Will be five in December. I am concerned about getting her well-prepared for p1 that’s why this year I decided to send her to a montessori in the hope that she will be okay. In the past two years, sent her to church kindergartens but found that she didn’t benefit at all . So me and my husband decided that we will dig our pockets a little to send her to Faith.


But if you have read Tamarind’s comments about how high the standard of the PCF centre that she sends her gal to is, then I am now wondering what am I paying so much at Faith for.

Where is your boy right now?

[lovebearsallthings]

I understand your concerns about P1! I have heard many who told me that it is very important to find a good pre-school, so that the kids do not have to struggle with the increasingly competitive standards in primary school now. I have heard that Kinderland and Montessori train their children very well for primary school (different methods of course).


My boy is at The Children's Campus.

I did try to source for a good Montessori school/childcare for him, but was generally disappointed. Perhaps it's because my expectations were a little too high You know, given the extensive comments that I've heard. In the end I decided to enrol my boy in a more 'sociable' environment with lots of singing and dancing and laughter. Of course, I would have wanted a school which prepare their children well, with lots of laughter etc, you know, everything But I guess I decided that it is more important for my boy to love school and to love learning, so I decided to enrol him in a more 'activity-based' school.

[kaitlynangelica]

How much you paying right now? The good thing about Faith is that it blends the Montessori and MOE curriculum together. I tot that was good cos there has been feedback given that children who go to full MOntessori can’t adapt when they reach p1.


Also, feedback that I got from the others was Faith was a good place altho it is not so well-known.

[lovebearsallthings]

Yes, I think Faith is quite a good place - I have heard of it I think you should be rest assured that your daughter is in good hands


I am paying $525 (after MCYS subsidy) for half-day currently.

[kaitlynangelica]

Mine is slightly more ex. Paying $575 after subsidy.


Oh well, as long as the kids benefit its okay. That’ s why I have to work. can’t afford to be a SAHM.

[lovebearsallthings]

I would love to be a SAHM! But I like that I am working, and believing that my money goes into something worthwhile for my children. They grow up too fast...


We are probably one of those parents who pay quite a bit for our child's 'education' at such a young age already But I like to believe that early childhood is very important. My husband and I always felt that we missed out on a lot of things in life because of our exposure. For instance, we believe in Speech and Drama etc, because both my husband and I have seen our friends who took these when they were young, growing up to excel in many things, eg. debating in schools, in musical areas too. Of course, we are not saying everyone would become like that, but we would like to give our children the exposure and opportunity if we can afford. The rest, is really up to them already.

I have a friend who did kindergarten in Canada and she told me she loved it there. They did cooking, baking, and had walks during autumn in forest trails, and built snowmen etc. I think it's quite 'cute' that in Singapore, we have to 'pay extra' for our kids to do baking, cooking etc Where over there, they probably feel that it's 'routine'

[kaitlynangelica]

Yes i agree!


I really don’t mind working to give my daughter a better education. Research has shown that the first 6 years of a child’s life are crucial to their development. And I am sure that we are not the only ones who are paying such fees. Parents in Singapore are very willing to stretch themselves to give their kids a good education or a headstart in life. And you really get what you pay for. It has been proven that kids who had a montessori pre-school education do better when they get to p1. Of course after that, it is all up to them!