Criteria for a Good Student Care Service (BASC)

[sakura_2009]

mamemo:

I'm also facing this dilemma for next year when my boy starts primary 1.


There are pros and cons of both options.

granny
- home environment
- not able to coach in terms of school homework

BASC:
- can coach homework
- mix of children in a large environment, hence kids pick up things very fast, mainly undersirable behavior.

I've witnessed my nephew changing from a well-mannered boy to a talkative boy that says things that is beyond a P1 child after he enrolled in BASC.

sigh, dilemma

I agree to a certain extent that kids sometimes do pick up 'undesirable' habits from the BASC, since they will be mixing with other kids from different schools and varying backgrounds. But for me, the upsides outweights the downsides as they provide a 'routine' for my DS - time for lunch, bathe, homework, and lastly, some form of extra tuition before I pick him up after work. I guess if someone at home (the caregiver) is able to provide all the above, that will be the most ideal situation....

[JWMorgan]

Is there a good indicator or rating of the service provided by a student care centre? How do we know the children are properly taken care of, in terms of health, school work supervision/help, play, basic exemplary manner, community bonding (with students in the centre)? If the supervisory staff are not even confident enough to help the students with p1 and p2 English and Math and speak broken English, then this will set an example that it is alright to speak broken English uncorrected, in an environment where little or no help is provided with English or Math. Are student care centres required to show what those in the supervisory capacity are able to do and are clearly capable of leading a team of student care teachers? And if so, how can a parent find out?


Off tangent to the above: Does anyone know why and exactly when the Jurong Central Stuent care centre closed about one and half year ago ?

[tankee]

Mod’s Note


Threads Merged.

[ClubNAKO]

Dear Parents,


I suffered the same woes 2 years ago when I moved my son from one BASC to another and finally settled on grandma.
I don't know which is worse as BASC is like a chicken coop while grandma's is freedom in heaven.

I have since quit my job and I am taking care of them by myself.
Have a look at http://www.clubnako.blogspot.com

Yours Sincerely, Niki

[BSC]

Hi, I am providing homely before school care service (morning for P1 and P2 kids only) in Jurong west. Small group with more rich learning opportunities. Interested,please email me at [email protected]

[ksunflower]

Hi,


Can anyone have any good recommendation for good nannies in CCK/Yew Tee?

Thanks!

[mum2jj]

Can anyone enlighten me on the difference bet. BASC and student care services? After reading thru’ this thread, it seems BASC do not tutor :!: right?


Can anyone recommend a good student care centre in Hougang?
TIA! Seems there aren’t any good ones in this forum’s listing. Saw one with 5stars rating in Pasir Ris only.

[cantbearit2]

mum2jj:

Can anyone enlighten me on the difference bet. BASC and student care services? After reading thru' this thread, it seems BASC do not tutor :!: right?


Can anyone recommend a good student care centre in Hougang?
TIA! Seems there aren't any good ones in this forum's listing. Saw one with 5stars rating in Pasir Ris only.

Hello mum2jj,

IM oso looking for a student care in Hougang. Have you check out any?

[rainbows]

hi mum2jj & cantbearit2


i’m also looking for student care for my gal. your found any good ones around yet?

i have no chance to visit any yet… still trying to make time for it.

where’s your children studying next year? mine is in pymgs. same sch?

[cantbearit2]

rainbows:

hi mum2jj & cantbearit2


i'm also looking for student care for my gal. your found any good ones around yet?

i have no chance to visit any yet... still trying to make time for it.

where's your children studying next year? mine is in pymgs. same sch?

Hi rainbows,

I miss the deadline to PV for PLMGS. But anyway even if I PV, I dun fall within 2km, this yr also got to ballot. :faint: sigh..

Luckily found Marymount Convent Sch which is not too bad except for the distance. I stay at Hougang and Marymount is near Bishan/Toa Payoh lor.

The student care beside Marymount is full so decided to put DD1 in a student care near Hougang Mall. DD2 is in the childcare at Hougang mall so will be easier for logistics reason.

Went to take a look at Pro-teach but the place seems pretty shabby and dark. I prefer a well-lit place.

Do share with me if you find any gd ones.