[Hougang/Punggol/Sengkang] Preschools

[casey29]

[Moderator's note: Topics merged.]


Hi mommies,

Anyone who has enrolled their kids in either of the abv?? Can share any reviews??

These 2 are nearer to my mom's place.....or any others around the vicinty?? Anyone can help to reccomend or advise??

Greatly appreciated...

Cheers.....

[schellen]

Will this existing thread on preschools in Hougang help? http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=295

[casey29]

Thank you veri much......


BTW, can i ask what is GUG?? Not very good with the abbreviations.... hehehe

[schellen]

casey29:

Thank you veri much......


BTW, can i ask what is GUG?? Not very good with the abbreviations.... hehehe

You're welcome! I only know that GUG is Growing Up Gifted but other than that, I'm clueless.

Mods, can help to merge the threads? Thanks.

[rainbows]

hi


i’m also looking for recommendation of a childcare, hopefully near compass point. if in sengkang be good also.

anybody put their children in faith educate? heard its not bad? other childcare?

appreciate your comments/opinions/thots.

thanks.

[kovankitty]

Anyone has child in The Montessori Playroom Kindergarten in Hougang Central? Appreciate if you can share some feedback on the pre-school.

Thanks in advance!

[corrochan]

schellen:

You're welcome! I only know that GUG is Growing Up Gifted but other than that, I'm clueless.

Yes, that's GUG. I think they run various programs for various age groups from 8 mths to 4 yrs. I think they are expensive too.

If you are looking for a good playgroup in sengkang/punggol/hougang area, take a look at PlayDates!
http://beyondplaydates.wordpress.com/

I've attended before and find them good and committed & unique in their content & delivery. It's a weekly playgroup for 2-4 yrs.

[casey29]

I saw the link and drop them an email...but to date no response from them.....so still searching....u have tried their services??


Can u share more??

[corrochan]

casey29:

I saw the link and drop them an email...but to date no response from them.....so still searching....u have tried their services??


Can u share more??

Sure happy to. I just realized that they now have an online form (http://beyondplaydates.wordpress.com/contact-us/). Maybe you can try again or you can email them direct. Just be more patient because they are not a commercial outfit. PlayDates! was started and run by a SAHM.

Which brings me to the reasons why i tried and actually like what they do. The program promotes parent-child bonding by insisting on 1 parent attendance with the child, no guardian allowed. So it's like a weekly play \"Date\" commitment I had with my kid. The program helped my improve my relationship with my kid.

The other thing that worked well for me was the contents. It's not your usual academic stuff. Their contents are creative and quite original. they made my kid become more aware of surrounding things, and feeds his curiosity. This was something I was looking for - beyond usual learning stuff. Of course, there are plenty of activities and hand work and we bring home a collection of crafts which my kid proudly showed off to everyone. Even I enjoyed learning those things and doing stuff with him. And kid and I also made new friends along the way.

But that's me. You have to understand more from them and see if their program is what you want. Maybe go for trial to experience. Gd luck!

[corrochan]

casey29,


After I posted my reply to you, I saw this on my RSS feed. The Play Leader usually just blog about their activities. But this time she penned her personal thoughts.

http://beyondplaydates.wordpress.com/2009/09/24/a-tribute-to-play-dates-parents/

Way to go, PlayLeader! :celebrate: