<![CDATA[Caterpillar's Cove]]>Hi, is there anyone who is able to comment on the caterpillar cove child care centre at Ngee Ann Poly? I went for a visit there and was really impressed by one of the teachers I talked to and the environment. The fees are rather expensive. It’s apparently under the umbrella of NTUC Childcare.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/25145/caterpillar-s-coveRSS for NodeMon, 11 May 2026 20:58:46 GMTThu, 28 Aug 2008 03:21:44 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:09:15 GMT]]>My son was in Caterpillar’s Cove NP. Frankly, I found it so-so. He was in infant care and transit to PG at 18 months. The infant care was good and my son enjoyed it.


However, he did not enjoy his time at PG. He was crying after we dropped him off at the school everyday. This continued for a few months and we decided to withdraw him from The Caterpillar’s Cove. We changed to a new school and the crying stopped. He adjusted well to the new school.

I remembered that at the end of the term, we will get a report. Unfortunately, the name of the boy in the report wasn’t my son name except for the first 2 sentences. The teacher obviously copied and paste from other children.

Pros
- Some of the teachers were quite good and professional
- the place is quite clean
- Children get to walk around the campus which is quite spacious

Cons
- As it is open concept, it can be very noisy. I always wonder if the children can hear the teacher.
- Multiple cases of HFMD
- Teachers weren’t attentive enough

Overall, I think it is a good school. However, it depends on whether it suits your child and which teacher is in charge of your child.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1986803https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1986803Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:09:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:57:39 GMT]]>Hi, anyone has a recent review of caterpillar cove Jurong branch? Considering the playgroup there.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1963936https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1963936Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:57:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:45:47 GMT]]>Very impressed with the immersion of parents participation in child’s everyday life in the school. Parents are encouraged & welcomed to spend time with child within school during drop off and pick up. Teachers are open and sharing of child’s progress. Cross level play daily. High quality of free and structured play everyday. Child progresses academically emphatically and morally

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1883568https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1883568Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:45:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Wed, 31 Oct 2018 09:51:59 GMT]]>Hi, is caterpillar’s cove at NP only for NP staff? We are keen to enrol our child there but from the website, it was stated that they only accept children of NP staff… but we also heard from our colleague that it is open to public so we are a little confused here.


Appreciate if anyone could shed some light on this.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1881608https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1881608Wed, 31 Oct 2018 09:51:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Sun, 27 May 2018 07:39:17 GMT]]>

annalee:
precutie:

Hi, any recent experience from caterpillar cove Jurong East branch?


Have a friend whose child is still there. She said teachers are dedicated and are researching the latest methods to teach the little kiddos well so their methods are innovative and she said the teachers there seem more hardworking. Her boy loves to go to school.

Thanks annalee :salute:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849856https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849856Sun, 27 May 2018 07:39:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Sat, 26 May 2018 05:36:29 GMT]]>

precutie:
Hi, any recent experience from caterpillar cove Jurong East branch?

Have a friend whose child is still there. She said teachers are dedicated and are researching the latest methods to teach the little kiddos well so their methods are innovative and she said the teachers there seem more hardworking. Her boy loves to go to school.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849723https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849723Sat, 26 May 2018 05:36:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Fri, 25 May 2018 16:08:50 GMT]]>Hi, any recent experience from caterpillar cove Jurong East branch?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849646https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849646Fri, 25 May 2018 16:08:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Thu, 24 Jul 2014 16:29:38 GMT]]>Hi I'm considering to put my toddler in caterpillar'a cove in Jurong east. Was impressed by the big space and cozy environment. My son was having so much fun playing with the teacher when we visited the school. Signed up for trial in august. The only thing that bothers me is there is no school bus. No one can help me to pick him up if i put him on full day. 😞 . Still finding a way.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1341518https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1341518Thu, 24 Jul 2014 16:29:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Tue, 17 Jun 2014 08:01:34 GMT]]>Any recent feedback on the Cove? Esp from parents whose children hv graduated… are they coping well in their pri sch? They hv recently opened a new branch in jurong east… am considering it but at the same time nt sure if it will be a good choice. Any parents like to give feedback? Thx alot in advance

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1314253https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1314253Tue, 17 Jun 2014 08:01:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Sat, 23 Feb 2013 03:29:05 GMT]]>Better to speak with the Childcare teacher. Caterpillar Cove is good! Teacher problem you can speak to her directly.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/960732https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/960732Sat, 23 Feb 2013 03:29:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Sat, 23 Feb 2013 03:14:30 GMT]]>Hi Princeton care to share your 3rd kid progress?

My gal current child care eacher is not good. But the center syllabus is good. that’s why think to change her. I have an offer, need to decide within 3 days. Any mummy can give me some advise?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/960730https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/960730Sat, 23 Feb 2013 03:14:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Sat, 23 Feb 2013 03:11:42 GMT]]>Hi Princeton care to share your 3rd kid progress?

My gal current child care eacher is not good. But the center syllabus is good. that’s why think to change her. I have an offer, need to decide within 3 days. Any mummy can give me some advise?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/960729https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/960729Sat, 23 Feb 2013 03:11:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:58:25 GMT]]>Hi mummies, am thinking of enrolling my daughter in caterpillar cove for the half day school when she turns 18 mths (she is turning one soon) can anyone please advise me on what the school fees is like for half day currently? i did make a call a few mths back and was told she already has to go on the waitlist. should i call again to check on vacancies or would they be likely to contact me when her age is closer to 18 mths? any mummies have any experience? will appreciate any advice! thank you in advance! 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/930248https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/930248Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:58:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:06:57 GMT]]>Share with you all. My son enrolled in the caterpillar’s cove for more than one month already. The teachers are quite nice and very patient. The foods there are also very good. But recently they have several HFMD cases again. Not sure why, maybe open space, children all stay in one big classroom with the air-con? And too many children and they play together? Don’t other child care centres…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/841755https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/841755Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:06:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:53:31 GMT]]>Thanks a lot. My son will enroll to the centre from 1 st Aug. Hope he can adopt there and like the school. The size of the class sounds really very big..... but I like the philosophy of the Caterpillar's Cove. My son is very naughty boy and can solve the proplems in his way. He always got purnishment in current school boz of naughty. That's why transfer him to the Caterpillar's Cove. I will share with you about his progress when he officially enter into the Caterpillar's Cove. :grphug:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/798421https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/798421Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:53:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:13:45 GMT]]>My kids have been with Cove the last 3 years, and till today, I only have great things to say about the whole Cove experience.


The teachers are very dedicated and are extremely professional. They are great examples of what early childhood educators should be like, as they manage the discipline without putting the children down, and they encourage active reasoning. Also, I like the fact that the teachers are never too busy to update parents on their children (regardless whether it is a major issue or something inconsequential), so much so that the PTM is almost just a formality as you are well-aware of how your kids are doing everyday.

Curriculum wise, I have no complaints, as I feel that the Cove focuses on the holistic education of the children. My kids are creative problem solvers, and personally, I am very happy with that.

If you are looking for an environment which drills students and does rote learning, then Cove is not ideal. Also, as other forumners have observed, the class size is pretty big, so that might not be suitable for everyone.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/790499https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/790499Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:13:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Fri, 06 Jul 2012 05:51:17 GMT]]>As far as I know, the classes will take up to a max of 26 - 28 pax, for the younger toddler class, I think it’s even lesser than that. They have around 2-3 teachers managing each class, so the teacher-student ratio is still fine…


I would agree that for the older classes, you are likely to be on the waitlist as the classes are almost full.

The teachers there are very professional and care a lot for the kids. Granted, they do not dish out lots of homework assignments, which may be a cause of concern for some parents, but they focus a lot on the holistic well-being of the child, in which I believe would translate into our child’s character & social development in their growing years. Importantly, my child is happy studying and learning there, and that to me, is good enough reason why I will let her continue on in Caterpillar Cove until she graduates to P1.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/790476https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/790476Fri, 06 Jul 2012 05:51:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Tue, 29 May 2012 09:03:09 GMT]]>Can anyone share more about this school? how the teachers? looks lots of children inside. a little bit over capacity?? also long long waiting list…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/771505https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/771505Tue, 29 May 2012 09:03:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:57:15 GMT]]>hm...how do you define \"sufficiently prepare\"? The cove covers the basic - addition, subtraction, time, etc, and hanyu pinyin. I used to work in a montessori kindergarten, the children there are more \"advanced\" as they learnt geometry, addition/subtraction of fractions. However, come to think of it, won't the children be bored when they attend P1, since everything has already been taught in the K? I do sound like a spokesman for the school but... I'm still very happy with the cove, till now :boogie:


My no.2 is in P1, nanhua, and she's coping well.

Are you thinking of placing your child in the cove or pulling him/her out? If you are thinking of putting him/her in, I believe you can arrange an appointment and take a look at the school yourself. 😄 But I heard the older classes are pretty full. My gal is in K1 and the class is around 28, and I'm not so happy about it :roll:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/751541https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/751541Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:57:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:30:52 GMT]]>Hi,


Does anyone has children who graduated from the school?
Care to share some comments about the curriculum whether it sufficiently prepare the children for primary 1?

I am divided whether to change …

Appreciate any comments about the school. Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/751536https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/751536Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:30:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:20:13 GMT]]>My 2nd one just \"graduated\" from the cove this year. I've only GOOD things to say about the school. :rahrah: I am not so bother by the curriculum, but I would say that the teachers are really committed and almost equally good, which, in my opinion, is something quite rare in childcare centres. They provide daily feedback, casual ones, when I fetched my kids. The centre is very very open and transparent, unlike some well known centres, which only allow parents to fetch their kids at the \"reception area\".

Academically, they may not be top, there is NO spelling, NO take home worksheets. BUT, I like their project theme, the K2 class goes around the school and identify \"problems\", then try to solve them as a group. They even have hands on wood work, which I'm impressed.
What's more, we only pay a $12 ticket for my gal's graduation concert. No glam stuff, but they acted in a play with songs, and played musical instruments with the poly students. Head gears are made by the students and teachers, costumes are loan out by parents (I lend them my gals' princess costume, while some other parents lend my gal a red suit for her role as red riding hood). The whole atmosphere is as cosy as the cove itself. :please:

My two gals enjoy themselves thoroughly. They speak in full sentences in daily conversation, and they are definitely more confident to speak up, but I would say not as \"ang moh\" style as those from \"prestigeous pre-schools\". But I think, the family plays a part too.

My 2nd gal is already good in phonics before she joins the cove in K2, so I'm not sure whether the curriculum is effective. Will have to monitor my no.3 though, as she joins the cove since nursery and she's not as strong in languages as her sister.

All in all, if you want your kid enjoy his/her childhood, in a safe environment, I think the caterpillar's is a good choice. 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/642291https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/642291Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:20:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:41:04 GMT]]>Original Title: Caterpillar's Cove at Ngee Ann Polytechnic


Hi

Anyone's child enrolled here? Wanna share experience on the curriculum and school's focus etc etc My DD will be enrolled here soon. It is also opened to the public.

http://www.thecaterpillarscove.com.sg/

Thought I could start a thread here so all parents can share....

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/559215https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/559215Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:41:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:04:38 GMT]]>Hi


Any comments on the above? Heard the program was a tie-up with a university.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/499928https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/499928Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:04:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Caterpillar's Cove on Sat, 23 Apr 2011 15:42:46 GMT]]>Hi leo26


Caterpillar Cove accepts toddlers from 18 months onwards, fees are on the high side, around close to $1K without subsidy.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/406518https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/406518Sat, 23 Apr 2011 15:42:46 GMT