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

[smurf]

saw already leh...that's why I said it's a bit run down...:)

[buds]

Paiseh.. :oops: So brightstart was the one with

un-updated webbie lar.. Sollie.. :salute:

[smurf]

it’s ok lah…hahah…

[st999]

smurf:

went to view brightstart, hmm, the environment seems quite worn down??

Is it? Well, it's not the newest school. But I find the environment clean and teachers/helpers friendly to the kids. Everyone has different point of view. Hope you find a suitable school for your child.

[smurf]

I haven’t seen teacher teaching and kids yet, cos when I went, no kids around.haha…but they told me it’s not full montesori…I guess that’s ok…

[FTM08]

hi

i just wanted to echo emmanuel’s words. i went to cdc mei hwan too and found the supervisor just like emmanuel describe - not enthusiastic at all. really ask and answer. which is a pity. cause i thot of putting my gal there. is near my home. this is all new to me cause i’m first time mom and the sup is just not helpful at all. sigh.
wonder if any one had any experience with pre school by the park at li hwan?
tks!

[elchwong]

Hi all,


Any reviews or comments with regards to YWCA at Blk 185 and Bishan East 3 in 1 at Blk 181?

I actually paid registration fees to secure a space in YWCA for my son to be enrolled in Nov 1 but I just realized that they do no teach phonics. Phonics are taught by an external vendor whom we need to pay…

Called up Bishan East 3 in 1 and found that using Letterland is part of the curriculum. Even for playgroup, they are exposed to it via the Letterland songs…the monthly fees are cheaper than YWCA…

I’m in a dilemma now as to which to choose…please help?

[deon629]

Anyone comments on the above pcf in bishan? I am thinking of registering my son to their k1 class next year.

[LLX04]

Hi elchwong,


My gals were in YWCA 2 years ago where th childcare was refurbished… Noticed most of the senior teachers are still around till now. The price are reasonable and the food looked yummy to me though i never get to taste it. One thing I dislike its that the children are make to watch tv in the evening while waiting for parents to fetch them. The senior teachers are not as warm or friendly. However, I pulled them out as there were upgrading projects in the block which its going to be dusty and noisy.

[elchwong]

Hi LLX04,


Thanks for the info. Besides the food being yummy, how about the curriculum for playgroup? Are they taught phonics, crafts and etc?