[Alexandra/Bukit Merah/Queenstown/Tiong Bahru] Preschools

[verykiasu]

hi

jus a suggestion
my boy used to study at jhs montessori
nw shifted to valley point
they prepare the kids well academically
n small class ratio
bt the fees are on the high side
u may consider n go down n take alook at their worksheets done by the children

[coccomie]

I am also finding a good CC for my DS as my maid want to transfer. So far I short listed moral care, PCF @ Indus road and eager beaver. Any one has feedback on these CCC?


Btw, Sparkletots radin mas is not a good choice if anyone is considering. Too much tv programmes, tv at 4pm and showing Mr bean, Tom & jerry. What can the kids benefit from it!

[farmermum]

Hi all,


I’m a newbie moving into Strathmore Ave in 3 mths time.
My son will be in N2 in 2013 and I’m now looking for a preschool in the area with the following concerns:
- walking distance, no need for school bus.
The only 2 schools i can find tt fits this criteria are:
1. PCF at blk 53A strathmore ave
2. Good Shepherd church kindergarten at dundee road.
Both are abt same distance (5min- 10 min walk) from my place.

- School fees must be within $300 per month.
1. PCF is $80 per month. I intend to use the remaining budget to sign DS up for enrichment programmes such as phonics/ music/ taekwondo etc.
2. Good shepherd kindergarten is $650 per term (10 weeks), which works out to about $260 per month. This will mean I need to fork out additional money for his enrichment classes.

- School hours.
Currently my DS is in N1 studying 11.15am-2.15pm,which is a comfortable timing for him. However, PCF told me they only have classes 12.30pm-3.30pm. Good Shepherd only hv 11.45am-2.45pm.

With the above considerations, which school would you choose if you were me?

1. PCF pros:
- purely academic oriented.
- Affordable, I can send my son for enrichment classes.
PCF cons:
- school hours not v good as my DS takes his afternoon nap at about 3pm. I’m afraid he’ll be too tired to concentrate in class.

Good shepherd pros:
- "christian school". But do they hv "christian" teachings in class?
- School hours is more acceptable.
Good Shepherd cons:
- More expensive, I hv less money left for enrichment class for my DS.

Any comments or advce will be appreciated.

[TiggerMummy]

Hi Yi@cloud


May I know which childcare you have decided to placed your kid with?

Two weeks in a childcare is indeed too short to see if the school is good leh…

[japheng]

Hi, 


i-Creative Learner (Outram) is looking at starting a super crash course for 2007 born kids. Need at least 4 kids to start the phonics class; currently already have 2 kids. Need another 2 more kids to start the class. Ugent !
Day & Time: Monday, 2.15pm - 3.45pm
Duration: 1.5hrs
anyone interested -pls pm japheng, with your name and contact no.

[shopaholicmanic]

anyone can advise if there is any good pcf kindergarten in Bt Merah/Queenstown areas? Pls help!


My child is in Nurturestar and they allow them to watch TV fr 5pm onwards. The prinicpal/vice principal kept changing until I am not very sure if the childcare is ok or not. So thinking of changing to a PCF instead.

[coccomie]

My DD is with Bethesda church kindergarten, and the school is good. She enjoy her classes:)

[Always21]

Where is it located? Near Bukit Merah?

coccomie:

My DD is with Bethesda church kindergarten, and the school is good. She enjoy her classes:)

[coccomie]

It is at depot road. Opposite cmpb

[Jenny Lam]

coccomie:

I am also finding a good CC for my DS as my maid want to transfer. So far I short listed moral care, PCF @ Indus road and eager beaver. Any one has feedback on these CCC?


Btw, Sparkletots radin mas is not a good choice if anyone is considering. Too much tv programmes, tv at 4pm and showing Mr bean, Tom & jerry. What can the kids benefit from it!

You are right! Showing TV starting at 4pm and if a parent picks the child at 7 pm the child must have been watching TV for 3 hours! :scratchhead: