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

[DesertWind]

debpch:

If any other suggestions, pls feedback as well. Thanks.


ps... :?: feel that AMK really has very little preschools for such a BIG estate....

Dear debpch,

I agree with you that it is not easy to find a good pre-school (with vacancies) in AMK. I have also checked out all you have listed already but either I don't like or no vacancies. My DS turning 3 this year.

But there are quite good ones around, other suggestions as follows:

(1) Carpe Diem @ Hilltop (Yio Chu Kang) - new CCC
(2) Marymount Kindergarden - fantastic feedback from parents
(3) Totsville Montessori Enrichment Centre @ Bishan
(4) Shaws @ Bishan

Do share with us your feedback after visiting!
:celebrate:

[littlehelper]

Oh i see.

So all the classes are full?

[AT27]

Any review on Singapore Montessori Kindergarten at Thomson? I’ve visited the place and it looks fairly decent. However the timing is weird, the morning is from 8.15 - 11.15pm.

[phankao]

AT27:

Any review on Singapore Montessori Kindergarten at Thomson? I've visited the place and it looks fairly decent. However the timing is weird, the morning is from 8.15 - 11.15pm.

What's so weird about that timing? When my elder kids were in kindy at a traditional church kindy, it was that timing too.

[mrswongtuition]

Dear parents,


Kindly help me complete a short survey regarding studentcare centre near SNGS.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NSG6KYS

Also, if you have pre-school age children, kindly help me complete another survey regarding kindergarten around the same area.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NSJL8JQ

Your generous help is greatly appreciated!
THANK YOU!

*MUACKS*

[debpch]

Desertwind,

the parents in AMK/Bishan/Thomson are really quiet… or is it because that these are the old estates and less young parents/small kids?

have heard about carpe diem but have not called…

visited learning horizon during the weekend… quite like the place. anybody has feedback on this?

[littlehelper]

yeah i think it’s bcos there it is a old estate with very few young kids.

Ironically,the estate is old such that there are new couples moving in and have young kids under 2.
i guess for this parents they do not know about these online forums.
The rest are parents of kids p1-sec school

[meiah]

debpch:

Desertwind,

the parents in AMK/Bishan/Thomson are really quiet... or is it because that these are the old estates and less young parents/small kids?

have heard about carpe diem but have not called...

visited learning horizon during the weekend... quite like the place. anybody has feedback on this?

My gal used to attend Singapore Montessori kindergarten near Thomson Plaza. They take from 2.5 to 6 yrs old. Maybe you would like to check it out.

[st999]

debpch:

Desertwind,

the parents in AMK/Bishan/Thomson are really quiet... or is it because that these are the old estates and less young parents/small kids?

have heard about carpe diem but have not called...

visited learning horizon during the weekend... quite like the place. anybody has feedback on this?

Hi,

I would still recommend Bright Start Montessori, above bishan cc, if you are looking for 3hrs school for your child. The place may not look as impressive as some other schools from the outside, but the teachers and helpers are very good and caring. However, they only take in kids between 18mths to 4yrs. So you will need to find K1-K2 for your child again later on.

[debpch]

hey guys, thanks for the suggestions.


yep, have heard of the singapore montessori kindergarten, but i am a bit confused about what are the differences between montessori & the rest... :?

i have placed myself on the learning horizon waiting list cos quite liked the place... teacher's credentials look good & kids look happy... only concern is that the centre looks a bit inexperienced in the nursery/kindergarten business... oh well, will see...

:idea: recently, was reading some treads where parents were debating on whether to send kids for enrichment only (i.e. separate classes in eng, chinese etc etc) & skip preschool... AMK/Bishan/Yishun seems to have many enrichment centers but few preschools...

i am beginning to consider this option since finding a preschool in AMK (not child care kind) appears to be soooooo difficult. :stupid:

what do you think?