[Bedok/Katong/Marine Parade/Siglap] Preschools

[Pearlyshell]

Pure Purple:

Hi!

Check this document out to compare fees for all preschools in Singapore. Go to this website, on the right hand panel, under the heading \"For parents\", click on \"Kindergartens profiles\". You'll find the list of all preschools and their respective fees plus other info.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/preschool/find-a-kindergarten/

Hi Pearlyshell. It uses a play-based curriculum, so the classroom had different learning corners. Pretend play toys, crafts n paints, blocks etc. The teachers teach letters and phonics. There was writing at N2. I can't remember how many chinese lessons there were, sorry. But i remember chinese weekend homework. It was regular but not overwhelming. The teacher made learning the language and chinese culture enjoyable. Essentially, these are very caring, gentle and competent teachers. It was a very inclusive environment. I think when the child grow to like and trust their teachers, in a secured environment, they flourish.

They always had an auntie for tea time, sometimes she cooked healthy snacks, like red bean soup, or bee hoon. Sometimes, it was simpler, like bread with kaya. Milo too. Yummy!

They do sufficient outdoors, weather permitting. There were those lovely trikes and walk-cars. They even had a lovely garden then.

Nursery 2 is a 3-hr programme, whilst the K1/2 are 4 hours.

The end-of-year concert was a fantastic musical show, the MP was there. My child had one at Siglap CC concert hall. Theirs was the only school, so every child even the Nursery kids participated. It was very memorable for us. For Chinese New Year, they invited a lion dance troupe right into the school ground. Many parents were there too. Another unforgettable experience, cos the kids got up close with the dancing lions.

The only thing is that i wish the teachers had more rest time!

The classrooms were well cleaned by employed cleaners at the end of each school day, and the gardens were cleared over the weekend by a gardener.

I hope my information is still accuarate as we left 1year+ ago. Best to arrange for a visit. This is a very welcoming school.

Thanks Pure Purple for taking the effort to pen down your experience! I'll be sure to check them out. :thankyou:

[shabaka]

Hi mummies


Since many of you were talking about kids and kids, I was very curious so went down to check them out. I must say I was not very impressed by their set up.

They are holed up in the corner of an international school (I think), they share their premises. There were only 2 rooms and it was very cramped. It felt very claustrophobic and they didn't seem to have an alternative exit; meaning the entrance and exit were via the same door?! What happens if there's a fire?! Scary!!

While their curriculum was quite impressive ( the kindy children were doing number bonds and other problem sums, they could also write long English conmpositions), I just didn't feel comfortable with the set up. Gave me a feeling that the kids were in an underground nazi camp. *shudder*

Just my two cents worth! I guess the environment plays a big part in deciding on a preschool...at least for me!!

Could any other mummies recommend more schools in the siglap vicinity? I just moved here so am checking out the schools for my kids! TIA! :))

[headachemum]

shabaka:

Hi mummies

Could any other mummies recommend more schools in the siglap vicinity? I just moved here so am checking out the schools for my kids! TIA! :))

Hi you can try Bethesda Katong Kindergarten. My kids are in there and they simply LOVE going to school. Something I hope they can sustain through the growing up years. The crave for learning is there. Go visit the school and find out more.

Just to inform you that it's a regular kindergarten not a childcare. Thus the kids go to school for 3 hours only. Morning and afternoon sessions.

[superkiasumum]

Glimmer hope - My son is enjoying LW. You can pm me if you require more information

[Happyhappi]

Hi does anyone heard about the kindergarten at Mandrain Garden? How is it? Was comparing it with Kids n Kids. Any comments?

[Mylittlegirl]

Anyone knows the mindchamps@eastcoast contact number? the one opposite 112 katong...


I wrote in the mindchamps forum but think its not very active... So kiasu a bit and post here....

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=76&t=325&p=826487#p826487

[Ran1977]

MMI at Katong Shopping Centre is good.Strongly recommend that.

My son cries when I pick him up at 6pm cos he still wants to be in school and don’t want to go home…so I think that speaks for the popularity…

[Mylittlegirl]

Ran1977:

MMI at Katong Shopping Centre is good.Strongly recommend that.

My son cries when I pick him up at 6pm cos he still wants to be in school and don't want to go home...so I think that speaks for the popularity..

How's the environment there as building looks run down? Easy parking to drop off?

[Ran1977]

Hi My Little Girl pm u

[Ran1977]

Hi I like the school environment at Katong MMI…it’s an annex block so away from the main shopping area itself. The school has recently acquired another floor to better the individualised attention to the different classes; nursery, K1, K2.


Parking is easy as I normally drive to the roof-top level and there is a path to the inside of the school through that…in that way u can just stop there morning or evening and just fetch/bring your child in…

Hope it helps:)