Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2

[troubled]

oh....but i think it won't be an issue with my boy cos he's quite far ahead with his academic.


Now can only hope we can get into a CC with caring teachers who'll be more patience with him......

[soursop]

Hi troubled,


I also have the same problem as you on changing CC for my DD but my reason for changing is due to distance. I can't change her now due to the 1 months notice that I need to give but I'm more worried about her not fitting in and disrupting her studies and then her need to adjust again next year for P1....hiaz.......I wonder if these young kids are really so adaptable... I still ding-doing on the idea....keep me posted on what you decide... I need some directions too... :?:

[troubled]

Hi Soursop,


Looks like I'm not the only one thinking of changing, just that our reasons are different.....


Hi Insider,

I see what you mean....we're not really into academic, just trying to get him into habit of doing homework and sittting down.

We enrol him for swimming and now teaching him to ride 2 wheels bicycle....we do roller blading also!

Hoping to drain him out..... :siam:

[troubled]

Hi Soursop


Confirmed switching my boy....

Now actively searching for available K2 for him.....hopefully can find a suitable CC soon.....

How about yourself? Decided on switching already??

[greenbean2011]

hi troubled,


where you stay ?

if Newton kindergarten is convenient to yr house bec got school bus, you may consider send him there. Since he's so active, can send him for enrichment lessons to keep him occupied.

example: my girl attends enrichment lessons AM, while PM she attend regular 4 hrs kindergarten. For kids who attend PM session, they attend enrichment lessons AM, ie. the other way round.

i have written some comments on Newton kindergarten.
refer link here:-

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12778&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=10

Newton principal also very kind. On 4 Jan 2011 first day when school term started, i met another parent. She said her child is mild autistic, and the Principal was very kind. She said Principal told her, it's all right, let him try out first. She said Principal didnt' even tell her to bring son come down for assessment first, because that's what my other ccc, kindergarten principal told her to do, when she let them know the truth beforehand.

your son is not autistic. He is normal, just that he's more active than others. I'm telling you this to let you know that Newton Principal is warm, caring, understanding and so are all the teachers here !

whatever decision you make, my heart goes all out to you. I can fully understand the pain & the amount of stress you are going through. You can only cry out to God for help, through praying. God is always there, even if we can't see Him. He hears your cries in yr heart.

[troubled]

Good morning Greenbean!


Thanks for the info....but its too far for me....
Newton Kindy certainly looks good.....

I'm staying at Jurong West.

Been searching for the past few days, nearby CC are all full.
Now looking abit further...hopeful can find one...........
I've up till Monday, 31st Jan to confirm one cos need to withdraw before Feb (2 months notice!)..... :?:

[greenbean2011]

hi troubled,


since you stay in Jurong West, how about try Calvary Pandan kindergarten, or Galilee kindergarten ? The Principal and teachers are very caring. I heard curriculum not bad too.

galilee:-
website: http://galileebpchurch.org/?p=154

calvary:-
http://www.calvarypandan.org/pandan/cpk.htm

[troubled]

Hi Greenbean,


Thanks for your info....

I considered these two kindy before but heard they are quite popular and also I need one that has longer hours.....

[2centsworthy]

Hi Troubled,


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[soursop]

Hi troubled,


Going to bring my girl for assessment at MMI today!!! Thinking of switching her to half day kindergarten instead. Not confirmed but see if the assessment goes well and if she can get into the morning session..

My girl now attend the LV at Alpha, they still have vancancy and they are very new, opened just a year ago, moved from Kent Vale. maybe a bit far from Jurong West, but can try if you can make it.
:celebrate: