Preschool Curriculum

[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.

[buds]

Heyya kwcllf,


Bingo! All in a nutshell.
I fully agree. (Both hands up now!)

Well said.

:celebrate:

[momresource]

Hello Mummies,


I have read through every post in this thread and make me rethink my decision whether to transfer my Nursery kid out from his 3hr preschool to Fullday childcare.

Other than attending 3hr preschool, he attends music, art and drama enrichment outside. I am not focusing on the academic subjects like reading, writing and counting, but would like to focus on soft skills. He spent the rest of the time (avg. 3-4 hrs) on TVs… mainly kids educational program like barney, hi-5, jojo, leapfrog… Look after by doting grandparents and maid that never able to get kid to do any work, instead they were driven mostly by my 4yr old.

My initial thought was to enrol in full day childcare so that his days will be better utilized rather than sitting infront of the box as I make a enquiry to few CCCs and they usually have enrichmnet like speech&drama, gym, piano/volin, swimming and etc in the afternoon. In such case, we could have bonding time during weekends rather than rushing through enrichment.

Btw, I am a working parent. How do mummies advice on this? Or any parent with children in 3hr preschool, how do you occupy the rest of their time?

[onemoreparent]

My son is currently going to Maris Stella Kindergarten and I feel that he is not learining much. He is in k1 right now and they are still teaching Alphabets and numbers until 10. Iam somehow a bit worried that their skills are not put to use.


Iam seriously planning to change him to any montessori like butter cups or liitle oaks if I get admission. But I keep worrying if Iam thinking correctly. Cost wise it will make a huge difference to me and will my child really gain so much (is the constant question) that keeps bothering me.

Please kindly advice me on what I need to look into.

thanks for all the comments, feedback.