Oh dear. This is bad. I still have not received the official letter from the school. I wonder if it is because of the take over by UK. Some of the other CC brands under them have monthly fees of over $1600++ a month.


Which branch is your child in?

ESA, my son has been with Pat’s Schoolhouse Lakeside for the last six mths and is settling in quite well. He enjoyed school and his progress is pretty good, in terms of his speech and being independent. His class teachers are patient, friendly and work hand-in-hand with parents, eg. detailed record of the daily progress and happening, and seek advice from parents/ align with them on discipline/child’s preference. The principal is very experienced and hands-on; I spotted her a few times on the grounds to work with the teachers. The school is open/transparent, as they allow parents to enter the classroom during pick up if we want to (unlike the previous CC, parents have to stay at main entrance and the whole area is masked). The environment is a bit old but it is spacious, clean and comes with an outdoor playground. The child:teacher ratio is small which is suitable for my child who likes attention. In fact, I was a little concern about the fees initially but looking at my child doing well, I am at ease when I am at work. I just hope they will not increase the fees.

Hi, I used to get freelance PT maid (usually China lady) but always MIA. I have recently engaged an agency, Home Carely Cleaning. Quite reasonably priced. Acceptable cleaning efforts but always best to tell them what you want them to do and how to do on first day. If the PT maid goes away, they will arrange another to take over. No complaint so far.

Hi,


Anyone has put their child in full-day Sparkletots? Able to share your experience? I am considering to shift my child to the new Sparkletots down my block, in view of the convenience and new facility. However, I have a little concern with the principal being very young, in her mid 20s or so and sporting blond hair and coloured contact lens. Perhaps, it’s the generation gap, I am not quite convinced by her.

Any advice?