[Ang Mo Kio/Bishan/Thomson/Toa Payoh] Preschools

[gcmah123]

triplejoy:

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Does anyone of you have favourable experiences with Singapore Montessori Kindergarten in Upper Thomson? Or any comments about this kindergarten?

HI There,

I have my 2 kids there previously from nursery to K2 ( They are now in Nanyang going P3 and P5 next year) and do have good feedback on the school. It is more of a montessori with Singapore structured style. They are well versed with the primary syllabus and do prepare your kids well for P1. I will be sending my youngest there again for nursery next year

The place is a little old semi D, with only 1 air-con class, most of the classrom are open concept with well ventilated rooms. Good for kids who are sensitive to air-con.

hope this helps.

[SBH]

gcmah123:

triplejoy:

[Moderator's Note: Topics merged.]


Does anyone of you have favourable experiences with Singapore Montessori Kindergarten in Upper Thomson? Or any comments about this kindergarten?

HI There,

I have my 2 kids there previously from nursery to K2 ( They are now in Nanyang going P3 and P5 next year) and do have good feedback on the school. It is more of a montessori with Singapore structured style. They are well versed with the primary syllabus and do prepare your kids well for P1. I will be sending my youngest there again for nursery next year

The place is a little old semi D, with only 1 air-con class, most of the classrom are open concept with well ventilated rooms. Good for kids who are sensitive to air-con.

hope this helps.

Hi...I'm also interested in registering my 3yr old son to this school next year...but the vacancy is only left for the PM class....any lunch provided for this PM class as the timing is abit weird to have lunch too early(11am) or too late(2pm) at home.

Also, I understand there is a computer class every week. Is it inclusive within the school fees of $1020 per term or have to pay separately? What other enrichment class does it offer?

TIA

[georgewong22]

Hi, my daughter is going into K1 next year and am looking for the best childcare centre for her around the Bishan St. 11 area.


Checked MCYS’ list and shortlisted:
1. Teeny Tiny, Blk 140
2. United Montessori, Blk 114
3. Bishan East 3-in-1, Blk 181

My son will starting P1 and am sourcing for a After School Student Care Centre - very scarce indeed and some do not even teach the kids their homework. I am hoping that the After School Student Care Centre would be able to help my son with his homework and making sure he understands what was taught for the day at school BUT all centres reiterated that they do not provide tuition services.

I am confused and desperate, would appreciate advise and comments.

Best regards.

[georgewong22]

Thank you for the elaborate explanation. I have a clearer picture now of the BASC.


But thinking about it, by the time my son finishes school at 1pm, gets out, gets picked up and sent to the centre, it would probably be 2pm. Then shower, lunch … may not be worthwhile after all if "serious education" not in place. Perhaps better, like you said to hire a private tutor and a babysitter at home.

What about my daughter, she will be 5, what do you think? Childcare centres in terms of education or better off with babysitter and private tutor at home?

Thank you again.

[georgewong22]

Thank you.


I agree with you on the latter. Could you please help advise which is the best centre to send them to?

My daugther, we have the following at Bishan:

United Monte charges $700/mth. Teeny Tiny $550/mth. 3-1 CCC $450/mth.

Quality education would be my priority for my daughter as she will be in K1.

As for my son,

Teeny Tiny $300/mth, 3-1 CCC $280/mth.

Thank you once again.

[Zof2kids]

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Hi mummies out there,

Really need u all help me to comment which cc at amk or bishan is good. My maid will be going back soon n till now still hvn found 1. My 2 kids did go to cc in Jan, but due to having vy bad experience at there, I immediately withdraw them.

Thank n Regards,
Zune

[anxiousmummy]

which childcare did your kids go to? And what bad experience did you have?

[nat_mom]

Hi there


My girl had been attending Character Montessori for 4 years till she starts P1 this year. Would say she really look forward to going to school everyday :lol:

[Zof2kids]

Hi anixousmummy,


R u stay in amk? if yes, let me hv ur email so tat i can tell u…

[anxiousmummy]

I think it’s important for us to assess what is or what is not important to us in a childcare centre. My children attend cc in bishan which was full of complaints (mainly due to management) but it did improve and i can now see that things are changing for the better. Also, my children absolutely look forward to going to cc every morning.