my_melody92:

Hi

Need referral code for BEDOK BRANCH. Think need child's name..(not sure). Can PM me pls? Cos they closing for the year after this weekend.
Thks!!

Hi Melody,
I will email you my child's name shortly.

leejeslyn:

looney:

[quote=\"leejeslyn\"]Hi looney, why is it 10%+10%? i know pay upfront for 2 terms will be entitled 10% off...how about the other 10%?

I was told that as Lcentral won an award thus this additional 10% discount was given to celebrate that they won this award.

is it only for bedok branch? my centre manager din tell me this when i make payment... :?[/quote]I am not very sure about it..perhaps its only for bedok branch.

leejeslyn:

Hi looney, why is it 10%+10%? i know pay upfront for 2 terms will be entitled 10% off...how about the other 10%?

I was told that as Lcentral won an award thus this additional 10% discount was given to celebrate that they won this award.

Hi Melody,


I had signed up from the bedok branch weeks back.
Was given a 10% +10% discount for signing up.
Weekend course fee $564.96 for 11 lessons.

Hi Jeena,

Charis Student Care Centre at Blk 122 will not be taking in anymore new students into their center next year as the other center at blk 125 under the same organisation will be closed on end of dec.

For Geylang Methodist, I received the memo from the school that they are planning to go into single session..But i forget about the year already. :love:

Sorry with regards to global kids.I hv heard b4.whether is it good anot I don’t know as none of those whom I known enrol their child there.good luck in ur childcare hunting.hope u will find a suitable cc for kids.

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...

No worries..
At times, when those cc which we might find it good but some parents might not have find it good...How about agape at Upper boon keng..heard its also not bad too..

U are old gals from Maha bodhi...envy leh.i was actually aiming Kongkwa and your ex-school last yr..but too bad chances are low thus i switch bk to GM which is my ex-school. :love:

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?

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?