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

[iLoveChubby]

Hi knuckles

I previously was sourcing for a pre school for my kid (gg K1 next yr) last month or so, came across My 1st Skool at Bishan 153, liked e environment but was told by the centre that there aint enough K1 kids so they may not open the class.
So i went to register my kid in another nearby school.
Just today, the principal (cheryl?) called me, said they need 8 to start K1 class and already 4 confirmed… I will be visiting the centre this wkend and will make a decision soon…
Can you share alittle more on their curriculum / programmes / teachers’ quality?

[iLoveChubby]

Visited the bishan MFS… new schs are always nice and clean! I hv no doubt my kid will enjoy this sch (becos there seem to be alot of things/toys to play/explore) but i m concerned abt the curriculum and staff quality. Kindergarten is a v impt stage for kids to establish their foundation before hitting P1. Seeing my older kid (now in P1) confirms that i REALLY need to put my younger one into a good kindergarten that is not only academic but fun (where got so good rite? :p)


Appreciate if anyone can share their views on MFS curriculum esp K1/K2?

[cutiegreenapple]

Anyone has good recommendation of preschools at Toy Payoh?

[simplemum]

Hi knuckles and ilovechubby,


I have been reading this thread and decided to register in KSParents to post my comments.
I am going to enrol my boy in MFS in Bishan 153 next year for K1 class. When the principal, Cheryl called up, she says I am the 8th person to confirm the vacancy. So I guess there will be no problem in starting the K1 class next year, I hope

I will be going down for registration cum one-to-one orientation 2 wks later with my boy, cos that's when the principal is available to be ard.

Has anyone confirmed registering for K1 class in this MFS?
Similarly, I hope to receive any comments/feedback on MFS curriculum too.

[kemmy]

Hi knuckles,ilovechubby and simple mum,

I am interested in registering for the K1 class next year.
Can I check, what is the timing of the class?
How about the teacher student ratio?

Any idea about the curriculum?

Thanks.

[iLoveChubby]

Hi all

As mentioned in my earlier post, e only thing that attracts me to this CC is becos it's new (thus clean)... But frankly I m still not extremely convinced of its curriculum n teachers quality... No one has given me any feedback anyway.:) After e news of MFS opening another 50+ CCs in 2012, it maybe 2 effects... E sch gets more popular or e sch will face more teachers shortage/turnover issue.. I realy duno. Anyway it's always gd to visit e sch n hv a feel yourself,bring ur kid along too. Most imptly ask them abt their curriculum n how they can help for P1 preparation. Good luck!

[simplemum]

Hi Kemmy,


The best way to find out if a cc is suitable for your kid is to call up the school and book an appt with the principal to visit the school and ask as many qns as possible. That's what I am going to do when I meet up with the principal 2 wks later. I will update you gals on what I have found out.

Btw, you may like to call up Cheryl (the principal) at 66349989 and visit http://www.myfirstskool.com

Hope this helps

[kemmy]

Ok.thanks.

[mango78]

Hi all, I’m thinking of placing my toddler in Shooting Stars CDC located near Marymount MRT, anyone has any feedbacks about the centre?

[Mimama]

Hi, does anyone has any suggestions on programmes for 1.5 to 2 year old near Upper Thomson? Not looking for a childcare or kindy, more of once or twice per week, 2 hours programmes type.