Club 2005 Kids

[Castle House]

Kissgurami:

Castle House:

My MIL is also looking after my 2 other kids.. hehe.. so to ease her load.. we thought of putting him to student care so that at least he can does some work before attending school...

I did source for student care before... looked around for a few months and didn't feel comfortable with them.

I could be used to CC so find it hard to accept the standards for student care.....

Why and what is it that you are not comfortable with?

What about the standard?

[Castle House]

bigsnoopy:

Ok! be back in half an hour! Got things to do. Later I will talk more about student care.

okie..

[SAHM_TAN]

Castle House:

Ya.. we thought of that too. but can only pack thing like biscuit, bread.. those small snack... think he will eat till he sianz.. :roll:

If your MIL can \"visit\" him, then can pass him something that's cooked and more variety.

[Tokidoki]

Student Care in NH @ $240 per mth:

1) Not allowed to shower after class
2) Lunch and Snacks catered from Canteen Operators
3) In classroom most of the time, so must wear socks & shoe
4) Playtime is only after 5pm

Student Care in DS’s CC @ $350 per mth:
1) Can shower
2) Fully aircon
3) Homecooked meal
4) 1 hr to do homework (only)
5) Playtime starts from 4pm (outdoor play, water play etc)

Both also got pros & cons. Which one would you recommend?

[TAccs]

Tokidoki:

My advice is to visit the in school student care. it is very different from those setup outside the school. There's a reason why they can charge lower than outside rate.

I have not visited the student care @ the school yet but I have understood that the children are more comfortable with external operators for various reasons (esp those which also provide childcare).

For us, we just need that extra few hours so DD1 can have proper lunch, do her work before we pick her up. Knowing my girl, she works best when under external supervision (she wl not be picky on food or bargain to do less work when its really minimal -- not even 5mins effort). Thus, the effective & efficient arrangment will still be (1) finish daily work at SC (2) revision @ home if applicable (3) family time. We shall see and adjust accordingly when it comes

[TAccs]

Tokidoki:

Student Care in NH @ $240 per mth:

1) Not allowed to shower after class
2) Lunch and Snacks catered from Canteen Operators
3) In classroom most of the time, so must wear socks & shoe
4) Playtime is only after 5pm

Student Care in DS's CC @ $350 per mth:
1) Can shower
2) Fully aircon
3) Homecooked meal
4) 1 hr to do homework (only)
5) Playtime starts from 4pm (outdoor play, water play etc)

Both also got pros & cons. Which one would you recommend?

The external one which I am considering is charging $400 Guess different setup meets different situation. Have to check the place to see what's suit individual...

[Castle House]

SAHM_TAN:

Castle House:

Ya.. we thought of that too. but can only pack thing like biscuit, bread.. those small snack... think he will eat till he sianz.. :roll:

If your MIL can \"visit\" him, then can pass him something that's cooked and more variety.

errr.. wait the others also want to share.. share... :faint:

[Kissgurami]

Student Care 1

- shower within premise
- No Naptime
- has tuition
- If need Student care to fetch DD, need additional money.
- School Holidays - it will be additional $5 per day + materials cost
- classroom quite cramp
- I went and noticed the teacher just sits at a side and tells the kids to do their homework
- the sch was walking distance to the primary which I came from so dont need bus arrangement

Student Care 2
- No shower within premise i think
- very cramp 1 common area for all primary to mingle with.
- changing area is within the community centre
- No nap
- have to arrange for bus transport , if DD has CCA. monthly stays the same but will need to arrange bus transport for DD for her CCA. additional $$$
- Tuition included. There will be homework from student care as well

[tigger88]

Tokidoki:

Student Care in NH @ $240 per mth:

1) Not allowed to shower after class
2) Lunch and Snacks catered from Canteen Operators
3) In classroom most of the time, so must wear socks & shoe
4) Playtime is only after 5pm

Student Care in DS's CC @ $350 per mth:
1) Can shower
2) Fully aircon
3) Homecooked meal
4) 1 hr to do homework (only)
5) Playtime starts from 4pm (outdoor play, water play etc)

Both also got pros & cons. Which one would you recommend?

You already checked out EB's student care rate? I think most likely K1 will be home instead of going to BASC. I think he will miss his friends in cc.

[Tokidoki]

Kissgurami:

Student Care 1

- shower within premise
- No Naptime
- has tuition
- If need Student care to fetch DD, need additional money.
- School Holidays - it will be additional $5 per day + materials cost
- classroom quite cramp
- I went and noticed the teacher just sits at a side and tells the kids to do their homework
- the sch was walking distance to the primary which I came from so dont need bus arrangement

Student Care 2
- No shower within premise i think
- very cramp 1 common area for all primary to mingle with.
- changing area is within the community centre
- No nap
- have to arrange for bus transport , if DD has CCA. monthly stays the same but will need to arrange bus transport for DD for her CCA. additional $$$
- Tuition included. There will be homework from student care as well

so far, 2 of my colleagues withdraw from student care that gives homework. the kids could not cope with hmwork from school, where got time for student care's one.