Preschool Curriculum

[elmomo]

Hi kwcllf,


thanks for the advice.

After i wrote in last yr’s feedback that i would like to see more "creative play" than more TV time, i actually realised for the past three days, the kids are in groups playing or reading. Hope will continue this way. My girl also told me they had started Maths and English lesson this week.

Some mummies also told me 3 hrs kindy more productive lor…will see how it goes. Thanks for all the advices.

[Diveera]

Hi kwcllf


Thanks for the information. I’m now waiting for them to provide me the menu and daily schedule.

[buds]

Heyya elmomo & diveera,


I’m ALL for 3 hours kindy!!!
Other than it being cheaper,
(cos no inclusion of the care part in
childcare, ie. shower, b’fast, lunch,
snack, sleep, "free play", tv, etc…)
it is solely 3hrs academic time.

At most once a week, playground
opportunity for the children… and
also indoor play - which has learning
corners for children to indulge in…
This kinda play is purposeful play.

If in childcare esp if child is full day,
i dislike the idea of having boxes and
boxes of blocks or lego being thrown
to the children to play till like forever!
Some teachers delay proper lesson
hour by just dumping those toys! This
is not constructive. We parents, can
reali jolly well do that for free at the
comfort of home…

Of course for parents who are both
working full time with no alternative
caregiver, no choice but to opt for
full day childcare. Full day children
tend to have their activities dragged
till end of the day. By right, full day
children should learn more things than
those attending half day to make it more
worth with the $$$ paid to the centre and
not just plain baby sitting…

Diveera,
A good centre will provide all the information
upon the child’s promotion to next level.
Everything from menu, timetable, themes
and whatever nots… They shud already have
that filed in when they started, so shudn’t be
too hard to provide information much less a
delayed one…

[buds]

Heyya insider,


You’re right! The centre most likely doesn’t have anything to
show for. I can’t tolerate these kinda set ups, man. So
unprofessional. Money all take but nothing to give.

Diveera,

Will you mind sharing which centre this is?

[Diveera]

Hi Insider and Buds


Thanks and truly grateful for your reply. I’m seriously working out my options on whether to place her in another CC or Kindy.

Buds, at this stage not comfortable to reveal the CC. I will do so when I am comfortable. Honestly, I’m disappointed that till now the in-charge have not acknowledged receipt of the letter I submitted to her via the hand of the principal. But have not found an alternative so can’t be hard on her. Having said that, I will sure call her next week to follow up.

[buds]

Heyya Diveera,


Yup, follow up is good. Good for you.
Revelation of centre not so important,
but good if other parents are aware &
won’t make the same mistake. Your
sharing of the goings-on of the centre
is revelation enuf for other parents to
reflect on their own experiences or
issues with other centres.

Hopefully, sharing is lightening the
burden of your thoughts…

Discuss with your hubs/family as to
next move… Pre-empt certain replies
you’re likely to receive from the centre
and the possible decisions you may have
to make, to ensure your money is well
spent. Amount may seem puny to some,
cos they can afford it. To me, personally…
So much can be done with that $700, than
on a centre that doesn’t satisfy yours and
your child’s needs…

Hang in there ya.
Hopefully, things will sort itself fine once
you get the answers you are waiting for.
Fingers crossed.

Take care.

[buds]

Heyya kwcllf,


Good observations on your part..

Pssst...
I know (too!) of centres that shortchange on menu promised
on their monthly roster. Child can come back each day
saying that they just ate biscuits, when it is supposed to be
roti prata, or french toast for the day. And at times, no milk
or milo as promised, but only plain water..

Very bad like that isn't it..
Sigh..

[Diveera]

Hi Insider & Buds


I met up with the CC in-charge last Sat. They addressed every single points that I have raised and have also presented the curriculum and weekly class plan to me. They did place the menu at the makan area but we didn’t see cos we don’t usually walk into that area. I’m pleased with the session cos they are open to rec feedback and make changes. I will leave my gal there for this year and review again in Sep.

Thanks once again for your valuable advice.

Cheers

[buds]

Very happy for you, Diveera..

And very nice of the person in charge to assure
you privately of your doubts, this is a personal
touch. Nice to know she's open and positive to
feedbacks. I'm glad.

Btw, the childcare i ever sent my kiddies to for
a while, they pasted near the dismissal corner
where parents sign in and out. Parents are not
allowed in makan area, so i suppose that does
served a purpose.

But hey, all's well with you then.. Really hope
your child will be well cared for and important
thing happy... Take care!

[kwcllf]

Hi Diveera,


Nothing beats having the childcare centre being "open, forthcoming & truthful".

This will create trust between parents and the centre and in the long-run, I am sure words will get around about how "good" this centre is.

This is unlike some that constantly skirt issues and simply try to get parents to pull their children becasue they think they are established and can afford not to have your business.