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

[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:

[zero_mist]

Dear Fellow Parents,


Any of your child is with Capstone Kindergarten? They have opened up the 2014 enrolment to Church members as well as Friends of existing students.

As a KS parent, wondering if anybody mind to be my referral so we can get priority before the school opens up to public for registration?

We just need your child name to get our gal enrolled. My contact HP is 96851015.

Thank you.

[temjin68]

Hi

Anyone heard about moral child care at jalan membina opposite tiong bahru plaza?
Thinking to enroll my DD in their play group.

EA