[Hougang/Punggol/Sengkang] Preschools

[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:

[MMM]

Besides those religious affiliated pre-school as well as CCC, are there any reputable and tried and trusted pre-school with good track record in hougang and kovan area??? So far, the comments are either for catholic kindergarden or CCC.

[fattysuperfamily]

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Dear all parents, am seeking for comments on Cambridge Development Centre, especially on the Poh Huat Crescent centre (Hougang).

Appreciate if somebody can share their experiences please.

[buds]

Heyya fattysuperfamily, this query should fall in here.

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=295

There are also back posts from our parents on other
alternative schools within your vicinity as well.

And by the way, do introduce yourself at our Newbies
thread. All our Newbies are entitled to their own thread
upon signing up here in KiasuParents. http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewforum.php?f=28

[casey29]

Tks corrochan,


Really appreciate yr help...and yes, they have replied me ...so i am asking them for the trial date available...did u go to the rented place or their place for the lessons??

[casey29]

mom2boys:

Hi Hairuliza,


I like the school mainly of it's small ratio. Each level has only 1 class. For ex, K1 has 1 class, ratio is about 1:12 if I remember correctly :lol:

Teachers are caring. so far I've no problems with the school. My boys are happy there..

I went to the open house last saturday...went to both places...i tink the teachers in poh huat crescent are younger (wonder if they can handle the kids, bathing them etc) while st xaviers teachers are older (wonder if they are really have the qualifications even though the teacher said they are all min. diploma).... poh crescent has a bigger own playground whereas st xaviers own playground is smaller...so penny for thoughts...but both has its pros and cons....

Hi Mom2boys,

Can i chk with you if there are any cases of HFMD in Poh huat crescent since you have enrolled yr son there?? I was told only one case so far....is it true?? I saw the timetable schedule and was a bit uncomfortable that after 5pm, it is TV time or free time until the parents pick them up.....so wonder if this applies to other CCC??

[corrochan]

casey29:

Tks corrochan,


Really appreciate yr help...and yes, they have replied me ...so i am asking them for the trial date available...did u go to the rented place or their place for the lessons??

I went to the 'rented' place....at I Love Children, VWO. I see fr the blog they now have home-based too. gd luck! :lol:

[Chris]

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Dear All...

I am leaving around hougang (near to hougang mall)and is urgently looking for a preschool for my gal who is turning 2 next yr Feb. Does anyone has good recommendations?

Currently my gal is attending enrichment classes at GUG, would love to let her continue there but travelling is abit too far for her.

Recently i visited Pat's @ Lim Ah Pin, anyone have comments/experience with them? I tried to go through the threads but I cant locate any comments on them (most of the comments is meant for other locations).

I saw a few good comments on Faith, can someone pls share with me on their website?

Many Thanks
Kaisu Mummy