Carpe Diem

[kiasu_pig]

cookiecreature:

kiasu_pig:

As both of us (and grandparents) are working, we have no choic but to put our kid in a CC. We have a maid, but we reckon that it would be safer to put our kid in a CC than with our maid alone at home. Ideally, we thought that our kid(s) do half-day pre-school, with the another half day in another hlaf-day programmes such as \"Zoophonics\" or \"Creative Thinkers\" etc. But the problem is the travelling between the two pre-schools.

We live in Bukit Batok East. Appreciated it if anyone knows of a good (or bad) CC (based on personal experience) kindly do PM me. While we think that CD-JJK is good for now, we would consider to switch if a good CC is available. Some CCs that we are thinking of are:-
a) Learning Ladder (pros - Teachers who are native english speakers)
b) Babies Inc (pros - offer 2 kindermusik & 2 gymborree lessons / week)

Hi kiasu_pig, are your kids still in JJK CD? Hv u found a better CC? Will be visiting gloryland learning cc in Tohyi. Just checking i am in the same scenario as you. Thought of Creative O but then the distant. Currently putting my K1 with Caterpilla cove and for toddler, i am still considering cos toddler at this age fall sick often and it is not wise (both financially & physicall) to put them in the costlier CC knowing that half of the time, he will be unwell.

As regards to the domestic helper, I would rather to leave my kids in the child care than the helper. The maid will be idle fm 9am to 5pm. Do you have any suggestion or task that will be help the maid to use their time meanifully.

You mention learning ladder, I am considering this CC. Pls advise your thoughts.

My kid is still with CD(JJK), though I am getting impatient and ignored with them lately [haiz]. I have visited \"Gloryland\" & \"Learning Ladder\" earlier - the latter is pricey though [> $1K]. But I'll do some serious \"looking around\" once we have settled down.

[cookiecreature]

Hi kiasu_pig

How do u find Learning Ladder and GLoryLand learning? Do you like their curriculum.
I have registered my girl in caterpillar coves… it is very pricey but because of her character and learning abilities, I want to try it out at Cat Cove and see how it turns out.
As for my son who is 28mth, I am considering to put him in GloryLand less pricey.
I would like to hear from your comment if any on your thoughts abt these 2 center. You can pm me. Tks alot

[gummy]

Hi Cookiecreature,


i would like to hear your views on caterpillar cove if your kid is in the programme already.
thanks.
can pm me.

[cookiecreature]

gummy:

Hi Cookiecreature,


i would like to hear your views on caterpillar cove if your kid is in the programme already.
thanks.
can pm me.

My girl just started her 3rd term on June 15... and I cannot comment much on academic cos everything to me is still fresh and new... however, I can see that my girl really enjoy school and she look forward to going to C.C every day. In term of food and environment, you can be rest assured. During my 3 days trial with CC, I notice that the kids seems to have confidence as compared to mine child and they behave well and proper. you need to make appointment to view the center.

[sotong]

I am considering Carpe Diem Young Minds @ Tampines St 24. Full day child care for my 2yo for 2010.


Anyone has any experience with this?

[kiasu_pig]

kiasu_pig:

My kid is still with CD(JJK), though I am getting impatient and ignored with them lately [haiz]. I have visited \"Gloryland\" & \"Learning Ladder\" earlier - the latter is pricey though [> $1K]. But I'll do some serious \"looking around\" once we have settled down.

The house next to CD/JJK has been vacanted for a long time, and is the only one vacant (lot) throughout the estate.... Hmm...

[Kathong]

[Moderator's note: Topics merged.]


Hi,

Does anyone have any comments on Carpe Diem @ Punggol?

I've tried calling the CC several times and they always tell me that they are full and on long waiting list...

Is it really so good? I have yet to visit the centre...

Pls comment...

Thanks :?

[schellen]

Please discuss Carpe Diem here: http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1011


Mods, please merge. Thanks.

[Kathong]

Hi..


I'm considering Carpe Diem at Punggol...

Does anyone has any comments on the CC?

I was reading thru the forum and realise that CD does not phonics?

THe centre told me the sch fees $39X after subsidy. Does it means that any additional items liek art & craft are chargeable???

I have not personally visit the CC yet.

Please advise :?

[kiasu_pig]

Kathong:

Hi..


I'm considering Carpe Diem at Punggol...

Does anyone has any comments on the CC?

I was reading thru the forum and realise that CD does not phonics?

THe centre told me the sch fees $39X after subsidy. Does it means that any additional items liek art & craft are chargeable???

I have not personally visit the CC yet.

Please advise :?

hi, i was told that the CD (Punggol) is operated by the same management of CD(JJK). Ok, as of now, CD(JJK) doesn't have phonics, but will be introducing later once their treachers have completed their training now (as told by their principal). CD(JJK) has a different enrichment class every afternoon from Mon to Fri which are chargeable - for example Kindermusik's on Mon.