[Ang Mo Kio/Bishan/Thomson/Toa Payoh] Preschools

[JJ_T]

hmm well i hope to get one ard my area so no need to travel.btw which 2 cc u went to? can share y yr wife didnt choose them?

[angelinn]

There sare the infos I have so far....

1) Child At Street 11 Ltd @ 102 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3
>priority will be given to low income family, so I guess they more focus on care rather than curriculum
2) Sunflower Kinderhub @ Amk Llp @ Mayflower Rise
>quite good as the person-in-charged v friendly, pity that there got no vacancy for my son for K2 next year
3) Pcf Kebun Baru Sparkletots Child Care Centre @ 216 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4, Kebun Baru Community Centre
>feel they are v 'close', i visited their centre but they not allow me to go in, juz say will let me know if they have vacancy
4)Ang Mo Kio Social Service Child Development Centre @ 229 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3
>No infos

consider Character montessori at AMK, but the price too steep...
kindly share if you have any good CC near this area....still looking...by the way, where u stay?

[JJ_T]

I’m staying at ave5. I sent my elder son (when he was 18mths)to 180 pcf but the place is air-con and my son fall sick. e ctr just started last yr aug/sep cant remember. newly start up so a lot of "NEW" staffs…handling of things… I paid the 1st 2mths full fees w/o MCYS subsidy,…sigh

I called sunflower kinderhub at mayflower. he mentioned both my son (3yo & 2yo next yr) gt vacany. so goin next thurs to visit the place .
btw who do u speak to at sunflower?

[JJ_T]

also hw do u find the place? curriculum, hygiene, teachers??K1 & K2 preparation to P1?

[ConcernedDaddy]

Dont think it is nice to say what we didnt like because ultimately different parents have different preferences for their kids.


For me and my wife, we know that there is high staff turnover in the childcare industry (no point saying we like teacher A or teacher B), so we give high priority to areas where we can observe directly and can be expected to continue so going forward.

1. Cleanliness
2. Good infrastructure and adequate space (big playgrounds are great!)
3. A fixed and established curriculum (dont like customised or unknown curriculum as you will be at the mercy of individual teachers’ quality)
4. Person in-charge must be very experienced and willing to engage parents

For the centre we chose, we noticed that they were so meticulous till every little exposed corner on their furniture have safety cushions installed. Better safe than sorry!

[angelinn]

think sunflower is quite ok guo (no air cond) and got montessori extra curriculum…they will observe yous kids and help them to develop based on their interests & potential…so i think should be OK guo…


I am thinking to send my son to PCF blk 172 (oso v new w air cond), so far this is the only centre nearby that hav vacancy for my son in K2 next year
U knew about this centre? Can share…

[piyobaby]

Hi everyone, we have just shifted to bishan 3 weeks ago & are in the midst of sourcing for a childcare in Bishan & have viewed a few centers till date but none seem to be mentioned in this thread or probably I have missed it. Any comments & advice greatly appreciated!


- Nobleland Arts & Learning Place Pte Ltd (Thomson / Pemimpin)
- Little Greenhouse
- Lcido (can’t rem the name but weird enuff can’t find in mcys listing now)

Shortlist Nobleland at this point of time but would be viewing Cheries Hearts b4 making a decision since our intention is to place my 32mos next Jan when he turn 3!

By the way, United Mon at blk 114 have been replaced by Starlearners.

[phtthp]

read feedback:-


http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=25879&start=20

[piyobaby]

Thanks phtthp, will spend some time digesting the info!

[knuckles]

Anyone interested in My First Skool (cc by NTUC) at Bishan Blk 153? My 2yo gal is in already in the toddler class and my 4yo in Zion Bishan Kindergarten (going to rebuild next yr) nearby. The school is newly opened on 1st Aug 11. I plan to put my 4yo in their K1 next year but the principal told me that there wasn't enough students to form a K1 class as their current intake is only up til N1 this year.


There are already 4 students on the K1 waiting list and they just need another 2-3 more students to form the class. So far, my 2yo enjoys going to the school and the K1 classroom at the other side is very nice and still brand new! See attached pic.
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If any parents staying in bishan interested, please contact the principal at [email protected] or visit the centre at Blk 153 Bishan St 13. School fee is also very reasonable at just $340+ a month after working mum subsidy.