[Bedok/Katong/Marine Parade/Siglap] Preschools

[janeys]

Subject: Shaws @ Katong Post and Treasure Box @ Marine Parade


Hi,

I’m considering placing my 2 yr old son in either one of these preschools. Anyone has any feedback?

I like Shaws for their environment and programmes but a little concerned about their mix of local vs international students. With no offence to anyone, I’m worried that my son will be bullied by the Caucasian kids. What do you all think?

I like Treasure Box for their low teacher-student ratio. But definitely like the environment in Shaws better.

Thanks!

[libran269]

janeys:

Subject: Shaws @ Katong Post and Treasure Box @ Marine Parade


Hi,

I'm considering placing my 2 yr old son in either one of these preschools. Anyone has any feedback?

I like Shaws for their environment and programmes but a little concerned about their mix of local vs international students. With no offence to anyone, I'm worried that my son will be bullied by the Caucasian kids. What do you all think?

I like Treasure Box for their low teacher-student ratio. But definitely like the environment in Shaws better.

Thanks!

Shaws staff are very senstive people. I have not heard cases of bullying.
Lot of my friends kids went there.
Mine went for couple of years too.

[sassyfire]

Hi,


I have actually visited Kids N Kids…
and my boy seems to like the place.
My only concern is the school hrs : 1130 to 430pm.
One of the teachers there seem rather fierce
as opposed to those I have seen at Children’s vineyard.

At Kids N Kids, it makes it impossible for him to nap.
And this boy needs to nap on most days.
That is because he is never asleep way past 815am in the morning.
Like 1% of his 4 coming 5 years…if he ever sleep past 830am
it is very very rare. Most days he is awake before 8am.
Which means by 3pm he is already getting very tired.

I know some moms said can be trained. But I don’t know if it
applies to all kids. I find he functions a lot better and alot healthier
if he has his afternoon nap. I tried before skipping his nap…
he ended sick …like bad for the 1st time in his life…yikes.
So while I won’t force to nap every single day. But I do know when
he is at his max : he cannot reason, he will break down easily
and eyes are very bloodshot. How to skip his nap?
Even if he sleeps at 830pm and wakes up 745am or 8am the next day…
he still gets very tired by 3ish…

Hence I am really really hesitant putting him at Kids N Kids…pardon my long past.
Unfortunately, Children vineyard is full in the morning.

[olivegal77]

Hi


I used to have a concern on my boy’s sleeping habits in the afternoon too, I am happy that my boy adapted into the afternoon session quite well, sleeps at 830pm and wakes up around 730-8am …

Btw, looking out for a preschool for my toddler, anyone has any feedback on alphabet preschool/child care at tanjong Katong?

[Carmiemoo]

HI i am at Telok Kurau and am looking for a child care for my 20 month old gal… jus for abt half a year.


any idea/ i prefer good child care-taking and also learn thru play. no need too much academic…

[dmbb]

Hi! Anyone has any latest update on the curriculum for Children’s vineyard? esp parents w kids who are attending or have attended their K2 program? I would like to know if they are well prepared for P1… thanks!

[2Gmum]

Hi all


Am searching for a good Montessori for my gal. Thinking of changing her from her current school N1 to new school N2 next year. Seriously need help here…
Thank in advance!!

[Www]

libran269:

phtthp:

any kindergarten here teach Malay ?

PCF Kembangan/Joo Chiat/Marine Parade/Siglap/Chai Chee

The Pcf my child attend does not teach Malay to my boy. Only teach Chinese and English.

[mooncalf]

mumagain:

Piggymum:

Dear parents, anyone here live in Telok Kurau or East Coast area nearer to nafa arts kindergarten side?


I understand that there is a childcare centre next to nafa called little fairyland child care. Anyone one has kids in there? would like to know more (both positive & negaive) about the centre. Thanks.

dear Piggymum, little fairyland is a small, intimate childcare that takes care of children as though they were their own children. I know, coz my daugther has been going there for the past 3 years (from N1 to K1). I have seen my child grow steadily and at her own rate over the years and the teachers and Principal at Little Fairyland have played a huge part in this regard. Her mandarin is remarkable (we do not speak mandarin at home); likewise for reading, maths and just a general interest in the academic side of things. The childcare also caters to the social and emotional aspects as well. For example, in N1, my daughter performed her end of year concert with head and eyes down throughout. This year, in K1, she not only led in some of the music and movement items, she did a narration in front of the audience! I couldn't be more proud of her! And I credit the teachers for patiently nurturing this side of her.

So in short, if you are looking for a childcare that takes care of the academic as well as the social and emotional aspects of your children, I would encourage and recommend Little Fairyland Childcare and Development Centre.

i found the premises a bit too small and cramped.. and N1 (their term for PG's) has to climb stairs to second floor...

but love the prices and yes, the principal seemed very nice and passionate about what she was about. anyone has any other feedback?

[san20sg]

I’m looking at treasurebox & pony’s at parkway centre. Any reviews? Thanks in advance!!