Pat's Schoolhouse

[caydenmum]

Any comments abt the branch at Arena? Whats the fees like for Playgroup ? Appreciate your inputs thks!

[omgmum]

pancake77:

Any parents with kids at Pat's halifax?


Before Pat's, my child was at Chiltern House. I find that the teachers at Pat's are very much occupied with childcare duties such as showering the children, feeding and preparing the children for afternoon nap. Moreover, their working hours are quite long, from 9am till 6pm. The teachers are not very focused on academics. There is also lack of update from teachers on my child's development and academic milestone. When my child was in Chiltern House @ East Coast, the teachers are very approachable and friendly. Their update on my child's academic progress is detailed and meticulous, coupled with many photos documentation. Unlike Pat's, the teachers at Chiltern House do not scold or physically punish my child. Very often, I always find only one teacher in class, but in Chiltern House I observe there are always two teachers around.


Any feedback from parents?

I agree with you that the teachers are quite preoccupied with childcare duties, but then again, it is a childcare. Is the Chiltern House at East Coast more of preschool or childcare? Cos if I'm not wrong, the one at Turf club doesn't really have the childcare aspect.

I find that the administration part is very haphazard. E.g. I'm not supposed to take my child in to school earlier for the pm session, even though by right, kids can choose to have lunch at 12.30pm. I actually got told off by a teacher when I brought my child in at 12.30. And apparently, it caused a big hooha cos my child's teacher asked me about it.

It's very strange because my girl's classmates turn up at 12.30 or even earlier sometimes, and they do it on a regular basis. I only drop off my girl early once in a blue moon. After the scolding, I have to take pains to make sure that I drive very slowly so that it will be after 1pm before we arrive at the school.

First time I've heard of a parent being scolded for dropping the kid off at school early!

And I don't even want to start on the safety aspect- e.g. gates being open etc.

But my girl likes her teachers and that's good enough for me for the time being.

[Kabby]

caydenmum:

Any comments abt the branch at Arena? Whats the fees like for Playgroup ? Appreciate your inputs thks!

hi,
maybe you can call the P? Cos my boy is in Kindy already. think the fees are different for PG. but the fees are the same across all Pat sch centers.

[mamamiya013]

LOLMum:

zeezzen:

I thought I was kiasu to want to enroll for my 6 months old baby. But I was not.... zZzzz... Most of the centres are full already Left me with only Raffles. Sad, preferred Halifax but they can only take in siblings and toddlers from Baby Haven...

same here. mine was six months old and the waiting list was longer than a roll of toilet papers. :faint: and i thought i was kiasu too at that time but realised i wasnt the only one.

if you want to put your child in a popular school, better check to see if u are able to register and put her on waiting list even if she is still in your tummy.

getting a place in popular schools, be it high end or neighbourhood, is getting very very difficult now and going forward.

[quote][/quote]Hi there,
I'm new in this forum. I thought I'm very kiasu as most of my fren said i am. My boy is only 6mth and i am sourcing out for the childcare when he turn 18 mths. I am totally lost as there are so many choices on the market.

Can anyone share your experience?

Cheers
mamamiya.

[Kabby]

For peonies, caydenmum and others who asked about Arena,

my boy brought back a letter today saying that Arena will move to 5, Kang Ching Road, wef 3rd Oct.

I checked the street D and it's where Gracefields childcare used to be. i think that location is pretty convenient, at least for me. it's also near the AYE and PIE both ways.

i'm getting really excited. really hope my son gets to enjoy it before he graduates.

[NJmom]

Hi,


Any comment on Buckley road and Whitley road branches?

[pancake77]

I've visited most infantcare. So far Baby Haven is one of those better ones. Their teachers are very caring. They have huge playground with lots of outdoor slides, swings, tricycles. My boy took only two days to fit in. The teachers update me everyday about my boy ie whether he finish his meal, milk, milestones etc. They are honest even if my boy is not eating much. Now improving. My boy looks forward going to Baby Haven everyday. He cries for he has mistaken he's not going to school when he sees his kor-kor get down from the car first before him in the morning. The previous principal has left, and I'm glad she did. Once I asked her whether teachers help to potty train, she answered with narcism, saying that nowadays parents are so dependent on childcare and can't even take care of their own children. The new principal Ms Gwendolyn is much better and humble. She greets parents and she helps out when teachers are busy. Although she is young, she is very experienced in handling problems. So far she is the best principal I've met.

mamamiya013:

LOLMum:

[quote=\"zeezzen\"]I thought I was kiasu to want to enroll for my 6 months old baby. But I was not.... zZzzz... Most of the centres are full already Left me with only Raffles. Sad, preferred Halifax but they can only take in siblings and toddlers from Baby Haven...

same here. mine was six months old and the waiting list was longer than a roll of toilet papers. :faint: and i thought i was kiasu too at that time but realised i wasnt the only one.

if you want to put your child in a popular school, better check to see if u are able to register and put her on waiting list even if she is still in your tummy.

getting a place in popular schools, be it high end or neighbourhood, is getting very very difficult now and going forward.

[quote][/quote]Hi there,
I'm new in this forum. I thought I'm very kiasu as most of my fren said i am. My boy is only 6mth and i am sourcing out for the childcare when he turn 18 mths. I am totally lost as there are so many choices on the market.

Can anyone share your experience?

Cheers
mamamiya.[/quote]

[rosnyus]

hi,


care to share the updated schoolfees at pat’s schoolhouse (serangoon branch?)

thanks in advance!

[mamamiya013]

Hi Everyone,


Does anyone has any comment on these 2 school?

Thanks for helping out!!

[mamamiya013]

Hi Pancake77,


Thanks for your help.
I am looking for a school with outdoor facilities and other curriculums like bring childrens to visit zoo or musuem. OF course, caring teacher wtih passion in teching is a must. Maybe i am asking for too much. But just hope to find a dream school within our budget.

baby Haven sound good but far from my house. Do you know anything about Pat’s school at katong or siglap?

Cheers!!


[quote="pancake77"]I’ve visited most infantcare. So far Baby Haven is one of those better ones. Their teachers are very caring. They have huge playground with lots of outdoor slides, swings, tricycles. My boy took only two days to fit in. The teachers update me everyday about my boy ie whether he finish his meal, milk, milestones etc. They are honest even if my boy is not eating much. Now improving. My boy looks forward going to Baby Haven everyday. He cries for he has mistaken he’s not going to school when he sees his kor-kor get down from the car first before him in the morning. The previous principal has left, and I’m glad she did. Once I asked her whether teachers help to potty train, she answered with narcism, saying that nowadays parents are so dependent on childcare and can’t even take care of their own children. The new principal Ms Gwendolyn is much better and humble. She greets parents and she helps out when teachers are busy. Although she is young, she is very experienced in handling problems. So far she is the best principal I’ve met.