hi, $980 is before subsidy right?


privates one usually better compare to govt ones, from feedback from my frens. when my son was in sparkletots, I requested for additional milk feed ard 5+ and they told me they do not have enough manpower to make the milk, but my fren at cherie hearts they can and they will take picture & send to the parents to update on the first few days.

do share with us your views after ur child starts. thanks.

Clareclt:

Hello every1!!

I am new to this forum. Happy New Year to all!!

I have recently enroll my 24mth gal to Eshkol Valley. She will be starting school in Mar 14.
Trying to look for some reviews and feedback about this school however, not alot found.
Had a bad slp last night, having thots that the teachers there might not be able to take good care of her like how my mum did...So worry...
Kinda regret that I actually enroll her....

I have visited the school for almost 3 times...overall the place is new cos they only start operations in 2011 or 2012.
I do not have a chance to see the teaching and the children there...
Wonder if they are rowdy?

Any one can advise?

hi, may I know how much u paid (before subsidy)? isit a full day 7am-7pm childcare? dun mind sharing the fees you've paid? I may consider Eshkol for nursery onwards cos will be withdrawing my son from Sparkletots this mth due to him falling sick.

any child in this centre? I visited the centre from outside I think it’s non-aircon right? how’s the teacher and do they give extra milk feed if we request?


we recently withdraw my son from sparkletots (fully aircon) who was there slightly more than a month cos he has been coughing for about 2 weeks until the PD confirmed it’s bronchitis. It was very heartache to see him sick and dun wan to eat the medicine so we decided to withdraw him and let him rest and will start to give him supplements to build his immunity.

I’m toying with the idea for the next centre that I wan him to go, to be non-aircondition, but wondering if it’s okay cos with the dengue cases around SK I also worry.

I would think if you really like the centre, its okay to place the deposit. Not all childcare centre would do tat. For me, I am happy that they offer me the place and allow me to put deposit but realy, due to the financial stress and my working hours we have to give it amiss.


I also went on a Saturday and it was their housekeeping and disinfecting day… saw they actually sun the toys, mop, clean… the open house I went also was on a Saturday… I also haven seen how they conduct the class. Maybe you can ask to view on a weekday when there are classes so tat you can make better decision?

blur_mummy:

lovers0206:

just got a call from Eshkol at SK to offer me a place for my boy (coming 18mths in Oct). He quoted me $980 for deposit and registration $150. uniform per set is $20 and have to purchase the bed which you can bring back if u withdraw.


I just find it abit ex and their curriculum has some Christianity/ Catholic elements in it; now dilemma as they need us to decide within these few days. I'm actually also on waiting list at the 2 PCF childcare centres nearer to my house. Anyway, I've made appointment to bring my boy and hubby to view the centre tis Saturday.

Hi lovers0206..

May I know if you had visited to the school that Sat? so what's your decision?
And could I ask how do you know that their curriculum has some Christianity / catholic elements in it? coz when I checked their curriculum in their website, it does state anything about it...

Please advise asap as I'm oso wish to enrol my son to that school too.

Thanks

hi, are you also offered a position?

we decided to give up the position cos it's over our budget and my company cannot adjust to my working hours to accomodate if we want to start of halfday childcare to let my boy get used to first. I went to one of their open house last year, and the owner and principal were there and when they did their presentation, they mentioned they will tell Christianity stories to teach the children honesty, etc.. those general ethics.. but they assured they have to stick to MOE's guidelines so asked us not to worry.

I would suggest you visit the centre yourself with your child and spouse, my boy will still stick to us when we let him walk around the centre and there was another 14 mth old child around at tat time. We let him played the piano but he only sat there staring and only punched afew keys. But he's quite facinated by the colorful hula hoops..

above is my personal views, hope this help.

just got a call from Eshkol at SK to offer me a place for my boy (coming 18mths in Oct). He quoted me $980 for deposit and registration $150. uniform per set is $20 and have to purchase the bed which you can bring back if u withdraw.


I just find it abit ex and their curriculum has some Christianity/ Catholic elements in it; now dilemma as they need us to decide within these few days. I’m actually also on waiting list at the 2 PCF childcare centres nearer to my house. Anyway, I’ve made appointment to bring my boy and hubby to view the centre tis Saturday.