Playgroup near Floravale

Reply to Playgroup near Floravale on Thu, 02 Dec 2010 04:25:38 GMT

kiasu_mammy — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 04:25:38 GMT

Hi,

Thought I'll share my personal experience with Little Wonders Montessori (LW) for other parents' reference as I have been reading a lot from this forum.

My daughter have been in this premise since she was 18 months (then with Treehouse Kindercare) and until now with Little Wonders Montessori-JW branch due to the takeover. We had intentions to move on news of the takeover, however the english teacher suggested that rather than to move my daughter to a new school/ teachers and friends, we might as well stay on and observe before we make our decision. We've been happy with our decision so far

During the 1+ year with Treehouse, she cried a little each time we send her to school in the morning, however the teachers managed to console her and she was participative to the activities in school. After the takeover by LW, we noticed that my daughter hardly cry in the morning, instead, she look forward going to school. This we observed and take it as a good sign. We also thought it might be due to the fact that she's much older as compared to when she just started at 18 months, but then, so long as she is now enjoying school, that's most important to us.

Management
No major changes. In fact, the Principle is acting as a teacher for this centre to ensure that it start well on a good note, which we thought is a good idea. So far, we've got good mutual communication with the management and teachers.

School Premise
I like the fact that it is a semi-d house as it is spacious and part of the outdoor is converted for activities. Well maintained and ventilated. Hygiene in the school is good, so far.

Teachers
I could only speak for the English and Chinese teachers who taught my daughter. So far my daughter have been coming back surprising us with new information, words and things, according to her was what the teacher read to them. Guess children would be the best person to feedback about Teachers and since she is unable to put her thoughts clearly at this age, we take her emotion as guage. So far she has consistently been telling us that school is good and those new words that she say and start writing are good testimonial for the teachers. Both teachers are very candid during our feedback session and even gave me tips on what I can do with my daughter during our free time. The teachers have also been consistently been giving feedback or reminders to the caregiver when she picks my daughter up from school in the afternoon.

I do agree with another forumer who feedback that the PR skills of the staff here is not fantastically good. For us, that is a small part as what matter most is their passion in teaching the little ones and their actions speaks louder than words.

Curriculum
The school provide thematic curriculum for us before the new term start. Apart from the usual classroom learning, we are happy to see from the takeover the different exposure the school is bringing to the children. For example, the waterplay activity within the school once a week and school outing every month. We welcome these variety of exposure the school introduce as we noticed that through this experiential learning, my daughter is happily learning new things without much thoughts about it. Also, these activities does bring newness to her Monday - Friday school routine.

Reply to Playgroup near Floravale on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:23:28 GMT

batbat — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:23:28 GMT

Hi Mummies,

How about this two CCC?

1. kidzone childcare @ blk 862
2. learning seeds @gek poh cc

Reply to Playgroup near Floravale on Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:33:58 GMT

Sotong_mum — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:33:58 GMT

Sotong_mum:
Hi LKVM

I've sent u a PM. See if u could gather any info from the centre which I've left out :oops:

Will update u again if I've any add'l info on the centre

HI LKVM

I've went down to the school and decided not to register. I don't like the way things are handled.

Reply to Playgroup near Floravale on Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:27:31 GMT

Sotong_mum — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:27:31 GMT

You are welcome

Reply to Playgroup near Floravale on Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:27:05 GMT

Sotong_mum — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:27:05 GMT

Hi LKVM

I've sent u a PM. See if u could gather any info from the centre which I've left out :oops:

Will update u again if I've any add'l info on the centre

Reply to Playgroup near Floravale on Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:19:52 GMT

Sotong_mum — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:19:52 GMT

hi LKVM

I don’t have any experience in that childcare. I pass by and saw that the childcare centre was changed to Little Wonders Montessori.

I did called up to check cos intend to enrol my boy next yr. The person told me that it had changed management and the teachers were from the previous childcare. So I asked if they were montessori trained. She said no and will be sending the teachers for courses to train them.

I may go to the centre to take a look by end of this month

Reply to Playgroup near Floravale on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:45:26 GMT

Sotong_mum — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:45:26 GMT

Hi LKVM

there’s a childcare centre in one of the terrace house at Westwood crescent.

Reply to Playgroup near Floravale on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:04:29 GMT

ADave — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:04:29 GMT

Dear the one near floravale:

1. kidzone childcare @ blk 862
2. learning seeds @gek poh cc

if u have the chance to recce pls let me know what u think. i am thinking of enrolling my daughter…looking for one cc too now…

Reply to Playgroup near Floravale on Sat, 14 Aug 2010 02:39:44 GMT

ADave — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 02:39:44 GMT

LKVM, there is one cc behind floravale i think blok 862. have u check it out? good?

Reply to Playgroup near Floravale on Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:06:53 GMT

huskies — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:06:53 GMT

LKVM:
huskies:
[quote=\"LKVM\"]Dear parents, can anyone suggest good playgroup near Westwood avenue which is like for 2 hours for 2 yo kid :?:

Hi LKVM
My son attended Creative Twinkles playgroup at a hdb block next to Gek Poh CC, can't remember exactly which block. There is a playground in front of it. You can see the banner along the road near the CC. There is another one at the hdb block which is nearer to Floravale, just a short walk out the back gate.

Thanks huskies... I will try the Creative Twinkles, can you let me know your experience about it?

Near the floravale back side gate one is Child Care which I dont wanna send to....[/quote]
My son enjoyed going to school. It was new when we first enrolled so the environment was clean and well-decorated and the teacher-ratio was quite small. The main draw was the school had a chinese and an english teacher for the class so I found it to be well-balanced. The teachers were caring and friendly but the turnover rate was very high. Don't know what the situation is like now.

The one near the back gate that I was referring to is not the childcare you went to. It is slightly further down, beside the senior citizen's corner with the coke vending machine. It is located in the bomb shelter with green \"windows\". Maybe it's not there anymore?

I visited that one near the back gate and the one in the CC too before choosing Creative Twinkles. Didn't have a good impression of them. Hope this is helpful.

Reply to Playgroup near Floravale on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:22:27 GMT

huskies — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:22:27 GMT

LKVM:
Dear parents, can anyone suggest good playgroup near Westwood avenue which is like for 2 hours for 2 yo kid :?:

Hi LKVM
My son attended Creative Twinkles playgroup at a hdb block next to Gek Poh CC, can't remember exactly which block. There is a playground in front of it. You can see the banner along the road near the CC. There is another one at the hdb block which is nearer to Floravale, just a short walk out the back gate.