[Bedok/Katong/Marine Parade/Siglap] Preschools

[maisy]

hi surfermom

yes indeed … i stay just round the corner … near opera estate … within 1 km from St stephen’s and slightly > 1km to bethesda.
Yes St Stephen’s is catholic school … hehe my hubby was from SSS to St Patrick’s to CJC …but somehow not a Catholic.

oh NAFA … i did enquire abt NAFA but didn’t consider because i asked whats the "fine arts" they introduce to boys, they said Ballet & only Ballet …my hubby was "not keen to have his son learn ballet" …so no go lor… hehehe

[surfermom]

Hi Maisy,


U r indeed walking distance to Bethesda & SSS...I like your area, very cosy and has character. I live at Jalan Selamat, 5min drive away. Ahh...I didn't know abt ballet being the ONLY dance available...well, I don't mind my son learning ballet as it's really art. Not as sensuous/sexy as ballroom dancing. Anyway, the dance is only once a week and ballet is really good to train his flexibility and make him lean and graceful. Will see how it comes later.

[Hui]

All


Thanks for your advice. Sorry i have been very busy and have not checked the log in for a while. I have checked out Brighton but its very ex. Its about $750/- for half a day session and the fees is already after subsidiy. Where is this Bethesda school you mentioned? Will they take in tots like 18th months? I am also thinking for Little Skoolhouse (the east branch near siglap). Any comments?

Thanks
Hui

[maisy]

Hui:

All


Thanks for your advice. Sorry i have been very busy and have not checked the log in for a while. I have checked out Brighton but its very ex. Its about $750/- for half a day session and the fees is already after subsidiy. Where is this Bethesda school you mentioned? Will they take in tots like 18th months? I am also thinking for Little Skoolhouse (the east branch near siglap). Any comments?

Thanks
Hui

Hi Hui
Just to highlight , Bethesda is a kindergarten ...so it is only 3 hours of school per day, whereas Brighton & Little Skoolhouse that you mentioned , are childcare centres where you either have a choice to leave your kid there half day (usually 7am-1pm) or full day (7am -7pm)
Of cos if you opt for childcare(CC), u need not send your child at 7am ( i know most parents send their kids in around 8-9am ).
So if you are looking for CC, Bethesda may not be right for u

Bethesda has 2 sessions. 815-11.15AM or 1130AM-230PM. Bcos it is only 3 hours per session, the Principal & teachers will \"advise\" that you send your child in punctually but of cos there's always room for negotiation if you have legitimate reasons why u may need to send your child in later.

Bethesda is along Frankel Avenue but accessible via Siglap Plain or Siglap Road (depending on which direction u r coming from)

I stay very near Little Skoolhouse as i stay near Opera Estate. I have been to Little Skoolhouse (it is within walking distance) but i have my reservations abt this school/cc hence i decided to sign up with Bethesda instead (just a personal choice i guess)

Let me know if you need more information. Do you stay near Siglap / Kembangan area?

[chuaeil]

Hi all mummy,

I would like to gather some feedbacks on these pre school that i have chossed, will appreciate for all kind mummy for feedbacks and your point of view. I am looking from age 3 to K2. All are in the East.

- school house by the bay
- seeds d learning house http://www.seeds-dlb.com
- Soka http://www.sokakindergarten.org/
- Townfof kids preschoolhttp://www.townforkids.com/littlepalm.htm

I heard that seeds d learning house is good in the academic, what do you all think?

Thank you for your kind feedbacks

Cheers
Eileen

[chuaeil]

erm…no feedbacks???

[peobe]

how is the review for milk and honey? the church looks quite old and not very well kept. not sure about the hygience in this case… anyone has feedback on the childcare?

[Hui]

Hi Maisy


Thanks! My mum lives in Bedok and my mil is in eunos. Hence, there is no problem for either one of them to travel to Frankel. My daughter will be at my mum’s place most of the time while my mil helps to fetch her to and from school and send her back to my mum’s place. Perhaps, can you give me the url, tel number of bethesda school? Can you also share with me your reervations about little skoolhouse? i dont mind sending my daughter to school even if its for 3 hours session.

Thanks!
Hui

[maisy]

Hui:

Hi Maisy


Thanks! My mum lives in Bedok and my mil is in eunos. Hence, there is no problem for either one of them to travel to Frankel. My daughter will be at my mum's place most of the time while my mil helps to fetch her to and from school and send her back to my mum's place. Perhaps, can you give me the url, tel number of bethesda school? Can you also share with me your reervations about little skoolhouse? i dont mind sending my daughter to school even if its for 3 hours session.

Thanks!
Hui

Hi Hui

Here u go Bethesda Katong website :
http://www.bfec.org.sg/bkk/general-information.html

BTW I've PMed you on my opinions re Little Skool House - you may wish to check your Inbox

I read that u r keen to let your daughter start in the afternoon. In that case u may wish to get the 11.30AM-2.30PM slot if u r keen on Bethesda ... However, please bear in mind that Bethesda accepts only kids from 3 years old & above.... so you may need to look elsewhere if u need your daughter to start now, unless u don't mind waiting til she turns 3.

Cheers

:celebrate:

[KittyBin]

Hi


Any mummy check out if there is any preschool for child turning 2 years old next year (2010) with the following criteria?

Flexicare or child care
Afternoon 2 - 5 pm (or any late afternoon timings)
2- 3 hours per session
2 -3 times per week
East Area

I understand childcare is usually for 5 days, if I take half day in the afternoon.

Appreciate your feedback. Thanks.
Rgds