[Bukit Panjang/Bukit Timah/Hillview] Preschools

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I am so thankful to all the parents who have shared on this thread.


Frankly, I am unable to share anything as I was half-hearted in my research previously. Because my MIL is very against the idea of sending my gal to school.

However, now looking at what my one-year old has been doing at home, I am very determined to send her to childcare at two or at least some programmes in the day before I come home to play and coach her.

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mylittleprincess:

hi my offspring


i havent seen agape and gloryland cuz they are too far for my MIL to bring my girl to...but i hear agape has quite a good curriculum:)

have u been to any of the CCC to recce? i think different parents have different expectations ..so , u may like/not like the place, while others have different points of view:)

jedamum
ur boy in Nursery or Kindy in BPMC? im thinking of putting my girl there when she is ready for Nursery...

Thank you for all the information. It's so useful. You can write a book on this. I love it!

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I visited Ichiban Kiddie College yesterday and I must say Principal Elizabeth is extremely warm and easy to talk to. She is understanding and is very upfront with what the centre is doing. I like her honesty.


The place is definitely very clean. I didn't see the kitchen. Hehe cos I forgot about it.

The teachers were very busy that day cos one of them was on leave and hence I didn't get to speak to the teachers.

But after just visiting one centre I am not too sure if I want to put my gal in a childcare. I am so used to her having individual care from my MIL and it's a heart pain for me to see her wait to get her needs addressed.

And the full day hours are just too long.

I will still continue to search for a good playgroup or any2-3hours playgroup before I decide to put her in Ichiban. BUt I am say again Principal Elizabeth is very reassuring.

[okea]

hi m3,


actually it can b good for kids to go childcare as they can learn to be independent. they can learn when is the time to share,wait for their turn and be independently.plus they can make friends,outdoor play,excursions,etc…

my boys are in ichiban and i can see that they are quite independent now.
previously they are being cared for by my mil n maid where all the attentions are on them only.now they knw when to share and wait for their turns except for the occasionally brotherly fights…hee…

if u think full day is too long, y dun u consider half day?

[winniegal]

//Moderator's note: Topics merged.


Hi
am lookin for childcare in b. panjang as my mom is unable to take care of my son liao..pls help.. would prefer the childcare to be in a landed property so that he can have acess to the playgroud safely..
thanks in advance.

[Mum-Of-4]

Hi winniegal,


There isn't much choices in BP area. But have you heard of agape little uni @ Cashew Heights? Its located in Cashew Heights Condo (next to Bukit Panjang Pri Sch).

Recently received their flyers, yet to throw away so let me share with you what they have in the flyer.

They having open house every Sat from 9am to 2pm.

Also quarterly workshop for parents to know what their child is learning in school. They having a 'Letterland Workshop' on 31 Oct from 10am -12pm.

You may wanna go and take a look. Emm.... their contact no. is 6893 2696 or website: http://www.agapelittleuni.com

Hope it does help you.

[winniegal]

thanks.. will pop by to take a look

[Sparks88]

cherie hearts & gloryland at cashew area


i did see a banner (near BPP macdonald junction) for the children’s campus. this place seems to be associated with the brand "pat’s schoolhouse"

[buds]

Actually we have a long list of schools discussed here in http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=770

Do take some time to check out this thread for more reviews on
centres in Bt Panjang. Chief, mebbe can help merge this thread
to our already existing one above. Thanks.

[Mum-Of-4]

Oh yes… there are cherie hearts & gloryland along Cashew Road as well.


Heard from friends that these two centres are not very popular as they used to be oleady. Its either too run-down or ‘cramp’ in each class. They also dun like the idea of having staircase in the centre as they worry that their little one might fall or being pushed down by accident.

Hope you dun mind me being so straight forward as I think safety and environment comes first, hygiene and cleanliness 2nd, curriculum 3rd.

Anyway, bring your child along and decide from their body language. As I always believes that if my child is comfortable, they’ll be happy.

No point shortlisting those that he/she dun like as you’ll have a hard time persuading them to go to school every morning.