[Hougang/Punggol/Sengkang] Preschools
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With a good programme, and most importantly, good teachers. I guess good is subjective, but the teachers must at least be happy and kind.
As for the place itself, preferably non-air conditioned, although it's not a MUST criteria. -
Hahaha! \"Good\" is subjective also.
E.g. How a principal behaves also very important to me, haha!
Anyway, I've recce around the area before cos I also stay nearby.
Think there are a few around the area, I eventually chose Learning Kidz (http://www.learningkidz.com.sg/)...but....I send my son to the HQ branch at Techpoint, haha!
We can chat privately, u can email me at eyktay@yahoo.co.uk, or you have any chat programs? -
Dear Mummies/daddies,
i need help on the above issue… Any good childcare in punggol/sengkang/amk that have interesting lesson? currently the lesson in my son’s cc now is soo boring that he’s not interested @ all… -
hi care to share which cc your child attending? is it established type? did u ask him y it’s boring?
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foreverj:
hi care to share which cc your child attending? is it established type? did u ask him y it's boring?
Hi! He's attending KINDERCARE @ amk ave 10. I was there with him for 3 days and the class is boring that couldn't catch the kids attention leh..if the lesson he's interested he will join in and when the class is boring he juz stand @ the door there.. even play hide and seek with the teacher also @ the door.. -
i see. so u just started him and still on trial? actually the trial classes are also for u as the parent to see how is the curriculum and how good the teachers are at delivering the lessons. so if even u find the lessons are boring and not becos your son is not used to classroom environment yet, then it may be advisable for u to quickly look for alternative.
where do u stay and wat is your budget? i presume amk? can try little skoolhouse at amk hub. i know two mums who send their child there who are quite happy with the school in terms of the teachers quality. but its aircon so may have problem of falling sick often. y not u go and visit the place for a rough idea?
sengkang area cc may have problem of vacancies. i know a mum who could not find a place for her 3 yr old son cos most parents already sent their children at 2plus! also depending on what level your son is. if stil very young ie. below 3 can consider montessori schools. sengkang has character montessori (so far seem quite good based on feedback from parents), shekinah montessori (mixed reviews). i also saw a new school amazing star montessori which took over the old gingerbread skoolhouse and i had a good impression when they were stil at farleigh avenue (my guess is they just move there). punggol has bridges montessori but is kindergarten and also quite expensive.
most importantly u need to personally visit the school, ask abt the curriculum, be comfortable with the person-in-charge etc. can go check out some forums here which talks abt criteria of good cc. that way, u can avoid the same situation as now when your child started the class already but find the classes boring.
having said the above, your son may be stil settling in so giving him some time may be something u wish to consider. hope the info here helps -
foreverj:
Thanks foreverj! You are so pro! My greatest regret is i nvr start my son on trial straight away i start him.. my grandma stayin @ amk ave 10 and for myself am staying @ punggol field.. so either amk or punggol is ok for me but my son may need to take school bus.i see. so u just started him and still on trial? actually the trial classes are also for u as the parent to see how is the curriculum and how good the teachers are at delivering the lessons. so if even u find the lessons are boring and not becos your son is not used to classroom environment yet, then it may be advisable for u to quickly look for alternative.
where do u stay and wat is your budget? i presume amk? can try little skoolhouse at amk hub. i know two mums who send their child there who are quite happy with the school in terms of the teachers quality. but its aircon so may have problem of falling sick often. y not u go and visit the place for a rough idea?
sengkang area cc may have problem of vacancies. i know a mum who could not find a place for her 3 yr old son cos most parents already sent their children at 2plus! also depending on what level your son is. if stil very young ie. below 3 can consider montessori schools. sengkang has character montessori (so far seem quite good based on feedback from parents), shekinah montessori (mixed reviews). i also saw a new school amazing star montessori which took over the old gingerbread skoolhouse and i had a good impression when they were stil at farleigh avenue (my guess is they just move there). punggol has bridges montessori but is kindergarten and also quite expensive.
most importantly u need to personally visit the school, ask abt the curriculum, be comfortable with the person-in-charge etc. can go check out some forums here which talks abt criteria of good cc. that way, u can avoid the same situation as now when your child started the class already but find the classes boring.
having said the above, your son may be stil settling in so giving him some time may be something u wish to consider. hope the info here helps -
oh i see. anyway, i understand from one cc that mcys regulation stipulates each cc must give every student 2 weeks trial. its a rule so u may negotiate with the current cc if u really dun like it. but verify with mcys first. i have never tried a 2 weeks trial b4 so dunno if its really true.
its never easy to find a good cc, so many criteria to fit. location, convenience, quality teachers, good curriculum that makes sure prepare your kid well for pri 1, clean envt so kid won't fall sick, healthy menu etc. some parents change and change cos quite \"yim-chim\" also. some parents no choice just stick to same one cos most convenient although no good.
all the best in your cc search! -
Hi foreverj,
You seem quite well versed in the AMK/Sengkang area. Can you recommend me some Montessori schools around AMK/Upp Thomson Road area. I have noted the few schools you have recommended.
Do you have more to this list? -
If you still need further information on Shekinah, pls pm me directly. My son was there for 5 yrs. He’s now in P1. I still have alot of friends’ younger children there. Would be able to provide rather detailed feedback
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