Creative O

[cookiecreature]

snow:

agree with ctcc. creative O is great. your son in N(sky)? my son also started in Sep08.


btw. i also stay in clementi (\",) engaged a bus uncle... saved us lots of trouble.

Hi do you mind provide me the bus uncle contact as I stay in Toh Yi.
Thanks alot.

[Han Seo]

I am an early childhood lecturer. I take my pre and inservice teachers to visit the centre as it has one of the best practices in early childhood education in Singapore. Their practices are very much in line with the principles of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP). The learning of academics is embedded in projects which is very much in line with how young children learn.

[summer]

I think the children there are very confident, vocal and inquisitive. The strong encouragement from the teachers to the children is excellent! Each month, K2 from different classes takes turn to visit the old folk home.

[cookiecreature]

Dear Summer & Han Seo

Thank you for your reply. I am sure that this is the childcare that I want my K1 girl to attend. when I check the website, I am totally impressed (I know that I myself would love to attend. Ha ha!)

I should have know this Creative O earlier. I will be attending trial for Caterpillla Cove in two week time cos they called up few days ago informing me that they have places for my K1 & 24Mth. After I cfm the trial, I came to know more abt Creative O, I guess I need to visit them to find out myself. of course, in term of $$, I know that Creative O is definitely value for money.

2 concerns that I have
1. Logistic, we dont' drive, so I called the driver who advises that the pick up is at Toh Yi is 7.15/eta 8am. etd Creative at 4.55/Eta home at 5.10pm.
Sound so early for my girl who usually wake up at 8am. Though it is a matter of discipline, somehow I don't feel good abt it.
Caterpilla Cove is in Ngee Ann so I heard that it is within walking dist to TohYi, which seems very ideal for me (putting the cost aside)

2. I know that both CC & C'O emphasis more on project base, however, am wondering if e kids will be able to cope with P1 academic school work. Though this is not my main concern.

3. I have another 24 month old boy but not yet toilet train, Creative O advises me today that they no longer accept enrolment for kids below 3. All kids must be toilet train. So I am really stucked here :?:
Alternatively, I can send my K1 girl to Creative O or even Caterpilla Cove and then my son to the other Montessori CC that I have already committed two month ago. Sound like I am going to be very busy.

Wud be good to hear some advises. Thank you very much in advance

[cookiecreature]

Han Seo:

I am an early childhood lecturer. I take my pre and inservice teachers to visit the centre as it has one of the best practices in early childhood education in Singapore. Their practices are very much in line with the principles of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP). The learning of academics is embedded in projects which is very much in line with how young children learn.

Dear Han Seo, hv u visited Caterpilla Cove, if yes, wud u be able to share if they are having the same concept as C'O
Tks,

[Han Seo]

Hi Cookiecutter,


Yes, I have heard of Caterpillar Cove. I have attended their open house 2 years ago but other than that, I don’t have first hand information or knowledge about their curriculum. Sorry, I can’t help you much here.

[sumo22]

Hi everyone,


My K1 son is at Fairfield Methodist Church Kindergarden now & I am switching him to full day at Creative O starting Jun 09. The reason is becos I notice the standard of Fairfield has declined (after some good teachers left & existing ones don’t seem to be that motivated) & in addition, my son spend the rest of his days after school doing nothing at my in law place.

May I get any valuable opinion if this would be right move?

Thanks!!

[cookiecreature]

sumo22:

Hi everyone,


My K1 son is at Fairfield Methodist Church Kindergarden now & I am switching him to full day at Creative O starting Jun 09. The reason is becos I notice the standard of Fairfield has declined (after some good teachers left & existing ones don't seem to be that motivated) & in addition, my son spend the rest of his days after school doing nothing at my in law place.

May I get any valuable opinion if this would be right move?

Thanks!!

My opinion is that you should go for Creative O because my best friend visited their premises to check out more after I share with her. from educational point, nothing to fault them. Very good learning style. Alot of field trips. Most of the K2 kids end up prefects & monitor in primary school. Alot of Leadership qualities. It is amazing how enjoyable these kids are. Best of all, you will laugh if I tell you this. They offer whole meal gardania bread for the kids. But the principle said that the fee will be increased by end of this year due to rental increased.

[cookiecreature]

I am staying in upper bukit timah and I don’t drive… so I am still working on the logistic part.

[sumo22]

hi CookieCreature,


My only concern is whether my son will be provided the foundation for P1 as the person in charge told me the children at Creative O are not given any work or home work at all - zilch. Though I like the project-based approach but I’m also concern of the total lack in academic curriculum. Has your friend enrolled his/her child there? Would you pls elaborate more on what you mean about educational point nothing to fault them?

Anyone has kiddos at Creative O to tell us more before I decide? Thanks a ton.