[Changi/Pasir Ris/Tampines/Simei] Preschools

[toddles]

haras88:

Hi all,


Thanks for the replies.

Which school would you recommend if I can wait till he turns 18 mths? I am clueless and after reading all the posts, I become more confused... I guess personal experiences are more important than anything else.

I can travel abit to tamp or pasir ris and of course Simei will be the most ideal as I am staying in Simei

Many thanks in advance.

Hi! I think it depends on your needs. Are you looking at a full day childcare, cos both parents are working and you don't have reliable help at home? Or do you prefer half day pre-school / kindergarten?

[haras88]

Hi,


I have help at home… So I am thinking of juz giving my son some exposure to "school" life… Basically for him to have some activities other than TV and more TV. So I think 2 to 3 hrs per day or even such timing for 2 to 3 days a week will be a good start.

Do you know of any good place? How about yourself?

Many thanks in advance…

[belle08]

Any comment on Hope Kindergarten?

[Akiroyo]

Hi, I gal turns two years old Dec next year. I’m thinking of sending her to a playgroup next year. May I know anyone knows any good childcare in simei?

[MingLing]

Dear all,


I am a new resident in Pasir Ris and currently looking for a good childcare for my son.

He will be K1 next year.

Any good childcare to share? Anyone knows about YWCA/Jude at Pasir Ris ?

Thank you.

[annfresh]

Hi,

Have you found school for your son? I’m also looking it for my son. I 'd checked 6 school around pasir ris park aria but don’t really like it… He is K1 this year. For me is more important K1 teacher and second thing is environment. Please any recommendation! Have to start in new school from Feb.

[plowyeong]

Hi If you are looking for just 3-4 hrs kind of Kindergarten classes in Pasir Ris, you can try enquiring at "Smart Junior Kindergarten" situated at Blk 716 Pasir Ris St 72, ground floor.


They used to conduct "P1 Preparation Class" after normal school hrs, on 3 days a week, about 1.5 - 2 hrs per day (1 day 1 subject) for K2 students. Not sure if they are conducting it this year. Very beneficial; my girl have a smooth transition from K2 - P1 last year, and can cope well with P1 studies last year.

My girl is now in P2 this year, but she used to attend N2 to K2 there.

[lowjessica]

My son is attending Exponential Learning Hut since he was 2.5 years old, now he is in the K2 class. Personally I like the Montessori way of introducing phonics to young children, it has benefit him in his reading skill. The class ratio is small & teachers are able to give good attention to all individual. The school website: http://www.elh.com.sg

[chavie]

hope76:

yeomaylin:

anyone has any experience with Bethesda (Pasir Ris) Kindergarten? I was thinking of registering my son for K1 in this school. Good or bad comments are welcome. Tks!

Hi, my kid is in Bethesda (Pasir Ris). He enjoyed the programme and environment and teachers a lot. Did try to shift him to anther school but however he still prefer Bethesda.

I feel that the curriculum is quite balance between play and academic.

Most of the teachers there are very good (except for 1-2) especially their chinese teacher. My son know and speak very little chinese at home but he pick up so much in school and now he said that his favourite thing is to learn chinese.

On fees side, I do feel that it's a bit costly as compare to PMCK. I guess maybe u would like to bring your kid down to the different kindy that u have intention to register and let him see which he prefer.

Both Bethesda and PMCK are not bad.

Hi. Your kid is in what level in Bethesda Pasir Ris now? My kid is enrolled there in Nursery. So far I have heard good feedbacks in this school that's why I sent my kid there. So far she seems to be fine in BPK. However my maid told me that one time when she fetched my kid, my daughter's face was a bit dirty because of some dried mucus and dried blood. The teacher said my kid was accidentally hit with a toy and her nose bled (my kid's nose is really quite sensitive and easily bleeds, I know). I'm just disappointed that the teacher/teacher-aid didn't even helped clean my daughter's face. They just seem to wait for us to fetch my kid and clean it ourselves. I don't know if I'm just expecting too much from the teachers or what. My kid came from a montessori-type of school (in Sg also) and the teachers there were very caring. Is it because of the higher teacher-student ratio that teachers wouldn't care to clean-up the kid? Is this the normal practice in school? Can you give your comments or share your experience? I'm a foreigner in Sg therefore I don't know if this is the \"norm\".

We plan to give it sometime if my kid will be able to adjust and be more independent. We will observe as well if she will learn a lot from this school. If we're not satisfied, we might consider moving her to a school with lower ration even though fees will be higher.

[hope76]

Hi, just pm u.


Forgot to reply u on this, usually the teacher or the assistant will clean them up and inform parents abt any accident. You may want to approach the teacher to check with her.