Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre

[Mrsbongz]

Hmm, I send my kids to the one at Bt Batok… since the older boy is 22mths till now, in K1… Am quite happy with the place… Yes they have outdoor walks etc at least once a day if the weather permits… they are very stringent with the disease management, everytime there is any outbreaks, the teachers and principal will have their SOPs that they will follow and spreading is always very minimal…


I also like that the children are always engaged by activities… Other than after lunch, when the auntie cleans the floor, the children do not watch tv at all… Not even after classes when waiting for the parents to pick them up… they are always broken into smaller groups to play (puzzles, library, dramatic play, finger painting etc)…

I agree that their academic isn’t as strong as other places, but they do have alot of learning thru play… My kids always have activities like eg when they were learning abt occupations… the teachers arranged with the library and brought them there to speak to the librarian… they also visited the barber shop… and the teachers hung up a mirror to set up a pretend ‘shop’ so that the children and take turns to be a ‘barber’ … I find that in this area, they are doing better than most places of the same price range…

I’m quite disturbed to hear abt the children standing outside on their own though… think can go take a look ard and observe a few times before u make up your mind… cos while it all under PCS, different centre is still operated buy different principals and teachers… Only the overall curriculum and approach is the same.

[troubled]

Hi


Any latest reviews / comments about PCS Jurong West at Blk 452?

Thanks!

[dolliepollie]

hello to all mummies and daddies,


anyone here from this CC encounter CC with no Chinese in the schedule?
im new to CC r&r and didnt know anything about the trial lesson. hence i bought 2set of uniforms each… and after i paid, they brief me on the timetable and there was chinese in it but they say currently dun have. i asked when they say for PG1 18mth - 30mths class no intensive learning or exact learning… more of play involve.

im just kinda worried cause my Boy can pick up words fast. just that till now still dunno to self feed… wonder if he learn there or should i change to another CC since he has not started yet.

[Jazzie]

Mrsbongz:

Hmm, I send my kids to the one at Bt Batok.. since the older boy is 22mths till now, in K1.. Am quite happy with the place.. Yes they have outdoor walks etc at least once a day if the weather permits.. they are very stringent with the disease management, everytime there is any outbreaks, the teachers and principal will have their SOPs that they will follow and spreading is always very minimal..


I also like that the children are always engaged by activities.. Other than after lunch, when the auntie cleans the floor, the children do not watch tv at all.. Not even after classes when waiting for the parents to pick them up.. they are always broken into smaller groups to play (puzzles, library, dramatic play, finger painting etc)..

I agree that their academic isn't as strong as other places, but they do have alot of learning thru play.. My kids always have activities like eg when they were learning abt occupations.. the teachers arranged with the library and brought them there to speak to the librarian.. they also visited the barber shop.. and the teachers hung up a mirror to set up a pretend 'shop' so that the children and take turns to be a 'barber' .. I find that in this area, they are doing better than most places of the same price range..

I'm quite disturbed to hear abt the children standing outside on their own though.. think can go take a look ard and observe a few times before u make up your mind.. cos while it all under PCS, different centre is still operated buy different principals and teachers.. Only the overall curriculum and approach is the same.

Hi Mrsbongz,

I'm also staying around Bukit Batok. Am considering sending my 3 year old boy to the school. Is it located at BLK 116?

I guess by now, you child has graduated and in P2 now.

May I ask for more feedback from you pertaining to the school. I guess in term of childcare they are really good???

How about academic? Is your child facing any difficulties in coping Primary school work? As I can see from the review that the school does not focus so much on Academic. And you know that we have no choice but to be slightly more competitive in terms of academic.

Any feedback about the Bukit Batok Branch would be much appreciated.
MTIA

[combist]

Hi, i’m new to the forum and am considering sending my son to the PCS@Holland Village (Holland Drive). Could i find out if there are any parents whose children have attended this school and what would your feedback on the centre be please? Thanks!

[suett]

Hi Combist…did you end up sending your son to PCS Holland Village? Any feedback?


Any feedback on PCS Holland Village from anyone? Thanks

[joko22]

Hi mums and dads, am seeking reviews for PCS @ Bt Batok. I m looking for a Christian childcare centre in Bt Batok/ Hillview/CCK area, with focus on nurturing kids based on biblical values and interaction with nature, hope to hear any recommendations…


Thanks!

[kelove]

hi, i enrolling my 2 daughters at the pcc at bukit batok? does anyone has feedback

[hannahuiyi]

Hi

Anyone has updated review regarding the branch in yishun?
Tia

[carecorner]

Review on PCS Yishun.

This is a childcare or kindergarten more focussed on the kids’ welfare and blessing the community. They do not harp on money matters like other centres. They are more concerned with the orientation and intake of the child. I had to chase them to pay, instead. Uniforms are easier to maintain without ironing. You pay for mattress covers not mattress. A rather refreshing experience and helpful to first timers who are unfamiliar with the education process.

Principal Ms Irene is extremely helpful and compassionate - the best childcare principal experience I have had. She evokes confidence and trust. School has kid-focussed teachers and old-timer ancillary staff like the cook, are very helpful. However, the Admin Asst is not friendly and gossipy. A good place to send kids for basic childcare with huge playground and park next to it that the kids use before lunch. Lots of play/draw activities. Do note that there are open access windows and easy to open gates as there is a trusting culture so anyone may speak to kids through them and any stranger can peep in to observe. Again, because of the large number of windows/louvres, it is very airy and provides healthy fresh air into the classroom. I would recommend kids coming here to used face-shields vs masks. Core teachers engage parents if you want to engage. If you are a parent who wants your child to learn humility, manners and easy friendships, this is the best place in Yishun.

If you are Christian and expect Sunday school type of curriculum, do note that this pre-school will not be similar to a church-grounds preschool like St James, apart from "Jesus loves me" song. I am quite particular in asking my kid what he learns everyday so I’ve found you will need to anchor Christian education at home, even though this is missions-led. This is a typical pre-school that seeks to bless the less advantaged community in Yishun. Bottomline, very strong in social growth for my child, flexible culture and he was blessed.