gcm_rukawa11:

Hi fellow parents,


I am looking for CC to enroll my daughter for Nursery.
Does any parent here has any feebback for the following CC:
1) My First Skool@Kallang Bahru
2) Small World Educare Centre Pte Ltd@Kolam Ayer CC
3) Agape Little UNI@Kallang - Expensive
4) Creative Star Campus@Boon Keng - Out of Geylang

For Kyra Preschool, other than the Principal Issue, is it a good CC overall?

Tks in advance.

Buttercup23:

Hi Carolina,


Prior to reading your comments, I thought its just my hb and I not used to the way Albert talks. Now that we had read your view, understand why he make us feel that way. Agree with you that he give the impression that he is \"ALWAYS RIGHT\"...

Carolina:

looney:

For my child I think most probably was because when Albert’s wife was explaining and answering to my questions with regards to school matter, the teacher ask my 2 kids to join their class for lesson. The kids had fun time doing worksheets, story telling and snacks together with other kids which I think has won over my child..haha

As for my side, I looked through those worksheets which the kids have done and understand that they really prepare the kids well for P1 and also the size of the class which is only 7 kids for the K2 class.

My experience with Kyra was they really prepare my son well for P1 not only in terms of academic but also confidence as they do have show and tell. My son was those type whom got stage fright but we were surprised he is able to stand on stage in front of all parents during the graduation ceremony to have his graduation speech done confidently.
In additional, my son starts doing P1 works when he is in K2 thus when he enter P1 this year, he doesn’t have any problem catching up on his studies and P1 work is fine for him as those that he learnt in Kyra are much more difficult than P1 work. Frankly speaking, the Spelling and Tingxie that was given are quite tough.
I am not sure if hanyu pinyin are not encouraged. But I still think we shl start on Hanyu Pinyin as many of my son’s classmates are having problem with hanyu pinyin since they did not learn the basic in K2…thus they are struggling very hard on that.
After surviving for one semester together with my son, I find that P1 school work is very stressful, they already start doing comprehension and composition, parents are given holiday homework too during the school holiday to help children prepare their show and tell after school re-open.

Btw,my son is currently in Geylang Methodist. Btw, how old is your child now?

Thanks for the info.

Yes, I do get the sense that P1 is really tough nowadays, that's why I'm being very careful in choosing which childcare to place my kids in. However, I'm still considering whether the curriculum alone is enough of a reason for me to place my boy with Kyra. Personally, I seriously do not like the idea of throwing all rights & responsibilities as a mother out the window just because Albert thinks he knows best. At the end of the day, the kids are still MY kids. If I'm happy to do that, then I might as well continue leaving my kids with my in-laws (They are ex-teachers so more or less knows what is the expectations for P1.) instead of looking for a childcare for my boy now. Sorry to sound mean, but the more I think about it, the more I don't like Albert's attitude.

Anyway, my boy will be turning 2 next week, and my baby girl just turned 7 months this week. Another reason for looking for a good childcare for my boy now is 'cos I'll be putting my girl in the same place when she's 2. My hubby & I have also more or less decided that we'll be sending the kids to Maha Bodhi School, as I'm an old girl (therefore confirm can get place) & it's a good school. However, I hear that the school's standard & expectations are still quite high as of today, therefore the worry of whether my kids will be able to manage with they start P1.

Don't know whether I'm thinking too much. Hubby thinks I'm being a little too KS...

looney:

For my child I think most probably was because when Albert’s wife was explaining and answering to my questions with regards to school matter, the teacher ask my 2 kids to join their class for lesson. The kids had fun time doing worksheets, story telling and snacks together with other kids which I think has won over my child..haha

As for my side, I looked through those worksheets which the kids have done and understand that they really prepare the kids well for P1 and also the size of the class which is only 7 kids for the K2 class.

My experience with Kyra was they really prepare my son well for P1 not only in terms of academic but also confidence as they do have show and tell. My son was those type whom got stage fright but we were surprised he is able to stand on stage in front of all parents during the graduation ceremony to have his graduation speech done confidently.
In additional, my son starts doing P1 works when he is in K2 thus when he enter P1 this year, he doesn’t have any problem catching up on his studies and P1 work is fine for him as those that he learnt in Kyra are much more difficult than P1 work. Frankly speaking, the Spelling and Tingxie that was given are quite tough.
I am not sure if hanyu pinyin are not encouraged. But I still think we shl start on Hanyu Pinyin as many of my son’s classmates are having problem with hanyu pinyin since they did not learn the basic in K2…thus they are struggling very hard on that.
After surviving for one semester together with my son, I find that P1 school work is very stressful, they already start doing comprehension and composition, parents are given holiday homework too during the school holiday to help children prepare their show and tell after school re-open.

Btw,my son is currently in Geylang Methodist. Btw, how old is your child now?

looney:

Carolina:

Hi all,


I'm currently trying to decide between Kyra Preschool and Metro-Y Child Care @ Sims (YMCA) for my boy. Anyone who still have kids there right now and can provide some feedback?

Thanks.

I also encounter the same problem as you few years back.
I am also trying to decide whether to enrol my child to either of the school which you have mention.
But after viewing these 2 center,I decided to enroll my 2 kids in Kyra. Because the 1st impression given to me and my kids are very good, clean and organize. Even though my elder one no longer in Kyra as he has already move on to P1, but he miss the center very much.
Btw have you visit this 2 center yet?

Carolina:

Hi all,


I'm currently trying to decide between Kyra Preschool and Metro-Y Child Care @ Sims (YMCA) for my boy. Anyone who still have kids there right now and can provide some feedback?

Thanks.

sunshine8:

Hi,


I'm a newbie here. As I would be sending my gal to childcare early next year, I would like to find out if anyone has any experience with Happy Town Childcare at Geylang West CC.

Or are there any good childcare centers at Kallang to recommend?

A big thanks in advance

sunshine8:

Hi,


I'm a newbie here. As I would be sending my gal to childcare early next year, I would like to find out if anyone has any experience with Happy Town Childcare at Geylang West CC.

Or are there any good childcare centers at Kallang to recommend?

A big thanks in advance