<![CDATA[Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2]]>Hi all,


Need some advise cos I’m thinking of changing childcare center in May for my child who is K2 this year.

Ever come across cases of K2 switching childcare?

Will Childcare center or Kindergarten reject the child??

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/17819/changing-kindergarten-childcare-center-mid-of-k2RSS for NodeSun, 15 Nov 2026 20:37:58 GMTMon, 03 Jan 2011 08:30:50 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:00:05 GMT]]>Hi all mummies,


Just an update, we did indeed change CC for dd who have started in Apr, unfortunately he exhausted his teachers' patience....with issues like refusing to sleep and as a result teachers cannot rest or do their work, disturbing class, shouting out answers thereby depriving others of a chance....causing the teachers to be \"physically & mentally\" stressed....... :skeptical:

CC arranged meeting with us, saying wanting to help, propose half day instead of full day, giving us one week to consider..... :yikes:

Meeting was held on Tues, and on Sat, when I went to pick dd up, principle came over to tell me \"its not an option\"......so it dawned on me, not \"proposal but just informing us\"......told me they'll give me one month and dd will be on to Flexi 1............. :mad:

Feeling cheated....decided not to take up their \"proposal\" and have submitted withdrawal form! :torchme:

And so I started my search for another place to enrol dd.....this time, decided on kindy instead.....luckily managed to find one quite nearby....starting soon..... :rahrah:

Have to keep telling myself to stay positive and be hopeful!!! :xedfingers:

How about the other mummies?? Any one managed to change CC?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/524044https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/524044Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:00:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:28:31 GMT]]>Hi Lims


I understand what you mean and share the same feeling that life will be tougher for him when he go P1. As my girl is in P3 now so I am aware of the kind of hardship he will need to go through.

My boy is currently in MMI and so far is the best CC I can find in my area. Apparently seems like, he cannot adopt to their teaching system which my girl could.

I have already brought my boy to view a new CC and he said he likes it and wants to change but the location is too far from my house.

My worry is that by viewing the CC and meeting the teacher might not be enough to make a sound decision. As children tends to attract to a new place, after a while, they might be back to square one again or worst.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/384080https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/384080Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:28:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:48:25 GMT]]>Hi JWMommy,


But we we dun change then he will suffer when he is Pri one coz am aiming to register him at Pei Hwa...

Just imagine if most of the students in the class are at a certain standard except my child ... tink 99% the teacher will surely change gear and move to higher one ...then my boy will not be able to catch up liao .... 😢

Will be worst coz will hv even have lower morale ...lower self esteem ...

For my situation,my bet is he really dun like his eng teacher therefore the new ctre i hv to make sure i bring him to visit the ctr...see if he like the place anot,then arrange with the new ctr...let him has a chance to meet the form teacher and see his reactions before i decide lor...PLUS must make sure the ctr has lower ratio so the teacher can hv more time to coach him in order to catch up with the rest....

What do u tink ....

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/381992https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/381992Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:48:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:36:45 GMT]]>Hi Lims


I am facing a similar problem as you but my son is K1 this year. He also shut himself up when we try to teach him phonics and his cc teacher also said that she faced the same problem as us. However, he enjoys learning and doing his chinese and maths homeworks.

Even his weekly enrichment class teacher notices the change in him this year that he no longer enjoy his phonics class and will be in tears if she asked him to try.

When I asked him the reason, he told me he do not understand what his teacher is saying and scared will be scold if said the wrong answer.

My question in mind now also whether should we change cc and will it get worst if we changed him.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/381601https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/381601Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:36:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:26:53 GMT]]>Hi all Mummies,


Am facing a very very tough situation here hope to seek some adv fm Mummies. And Daddies ya

My boy K2 this year …he was being transferred to current CC last year when he was in K1.

He was behind his peers as adv fm the CC teachers as he previous CC did not start them on phonics during nursery .

Teachers and myself gave him a year to see if he can catch up with the rest but sad to say my boy dun like the English teacher so till now he is still behind his peers for Eng

But His Chinese improved Tremendously … He kept telling everything abt his wu Lao shi… Not much prob on mandarin except his strokes are not up to
standard yet still he made an effort to do it

But when it comes to reading of books and phonics he seems to shut himself …the teacher even made an effort to coach him individually yet he has not made much improvements at all

His feedbacks to me on his Eng teacher : I dun like mrs Rama, always scolds him .
Am planning to change them to a new CC since my new maid will be in by
Apr … I have a younger girl at N2 too

Current CC is at butik batok reason our bbsitter lives there but we are at bukit timah.Since am gonna hv maid so no more bbsitter so tot of finding a
CC near to our area…


1.Should I change the CC since my boy is not doing tat well in this CC?
2. Current CC Location quite far.
3.But current CC has very good standards am worry if I change to another will he has any problems over there? Better or worst?
4.Next year my boy p1 … Eventually I still need to change my girl to a nearer cc too!
5.Worry on the change of environment n adpation Of new childcare?btw new childcare has lesser kids as compared to current … Teacher can spend more time on him too as per the new CC teacher…

Any advice ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/381158https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/381158Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:26:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:13:20 GMT]]>Hi 2centsworthy,


I've replied ur PM..... 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/348696https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/348696Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:13:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:34:46 GMT]]>Hi Soursop,


LV @ Alpha is abit too far for me..... 😞

How's your assessment today??

Ever considered PCF at Blk 662 or 665 Jurong West??
You're able to pick up your gal half day?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/348677https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/348677Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:34:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 03:19:54 GMT]]>Hi troubled,


Going to bring my girl for assessment at MMI today!!! Thinking of switching her to half day kindergarten instead. Not confirmed but see if the assessment goes well and if she can get into the morning session..

My girl now attend the LV at Alpha, they still have vancancy and they are very new, opened just a year ago, moved from Kent Vale. maybe a bit far from Jurong West, but can try if you can make it.
:celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/348239https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/348239Fri, 28 Jan 2011 03:19:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:56:15 GMT]]>Hi Troubled,


I’m going to PM u. Please check your inbox.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/347838https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/347838Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:56:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:17:55 GMT]]>Hi Greenbean,


Thanks for your info.... 😄

I considered these two kindy before but heard they are quite popular and also I need one that has longer hours..... 😞

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/347803https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/347803Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:17:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 06:03:58 GMT]]>hi troubled,


since you stay in Jurong West, how about try Calvary Pandan kindergarten, or Galilee kindergarten ? The Principal and teachers are very caring. I heard curriculum not bad too.

galilee:-
website: http://galileebpchurch.org/?p=154

calvary:-
http://www.calvarypandan.org/pandan/cpk.htm

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/347214https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/347214Thu, 27 Jan 2011 06:03:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:22:17 GMT]]>Good morning Greenbean!


Thanks for the info....but its too far for me.... 😞
Newton Kindy certainly looks good..... 😄

I'm staying at Jurong West.

Been searching for the past few days, nearby CC are all full.
Now looking abit further...hopeful can find one........... 🙏
I've up till Monday, 31st Jan to confirm one cos need to withdraw before Feb (2 months notice!)..... :?:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/346755https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/346755Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:22:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:00:02 GMT]]>hi troubled,


where you stay ?

if Newton kindergarten is convenient to yr house bec got school bus, you may consider send him there. Since he's so active, can send him for enrichment lessons to keep him occupied.

example: my girl attends enrichment lessons AM, while PM she attend regular 4 hrs kindergarten. For kids who attend PM session, they attend enrichment lessons AM, ie. the other way round.

i have written some comments on Newton kindergarten.
refer link here:-

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12778&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=10

Newton principal also very kind. On 4 Jan 2011 first day when school term started, i met another parent. She said her child is mild autistic, and the Principal was very kind. She said Principal told her, it's all right, let him try out first. She said Principal didnt' even tell her to bring son come down for assessment first, because that's what my other ccc, kindergarten principal told her to do, when she let them know the truth beforehand.

your son is not autistic. He is normal, just that he's more active than others. I'm telling you this to let you know that Newton Principal is warm, caring, understanding and so are all the teachers here !

whatever decision you make, my heart goes all out to you. I can fully understand the pain & the amount of stress you are going through. You can only cry out to God for help, through praying. God is always there, even if we can't see Him. He hears your cries in yr heart.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/346689https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/346689Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:00:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:25:42 GMT]]>Hi Soursop


Confirmed switching my boy.... 😉

Now actively searching for available K2 for him.....hopefully can find a suitable CC soon..... 🙏

How about yourself? Decided on switching already??

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/343825https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/343825Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:25:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:58:02 GMT]]>Hi Soursop,


Looks like I'm not the only one thinking of changing, just that our reasons are different..... 😉


Hi Insider,

I see what you mean....we're not really into academic, just trying to get him into habit of doing homework and sittting down.

We enrol him for swimming and now teaching him to ride 2 wheels bicycle....we do roller blading also!

Hoping to drain him out..... :siam:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/340892https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/340892Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:58:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:55:14 GMT]]>Hi troubled,


I also have the same problem as you on changing CC for my DD but my reason for changing is due to distance. I can't change her now due to the 1 months notice that I need to give but I'm more worried about her not fitting in and disrupting her studies and then her need to adjust again next year for P1....hiaz.......I wonder if these young kids are really so adaptable... I still ding-doing on the idea....keep me posted on what you decide... I need some directions too... :?:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/340784https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/340784Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:55:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:53:34 GMT]]>oh....but i think it won't be an issue with my boy cos he's quite far ahead with his academic.


Now can only hope we can get into a CC with caring teachers who'll be more patience with him...... 🙏

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/340433https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/340433Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:53:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:17:03 GMT]]>Forgot to tell you also that the new CC had to do an assessment on the child. Reason given was because he did not start with them since nursery and they need to understand his level of english and math etc. They say some parents change school in K2 because they expect the new school to do miracles to the child academic level to prepare for P1 and if the child has just joined them from K2 onwards, there is very little time for that.


Having said that, not all kindy or CC do this. I guess so long as there is vacancy, they will accept you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/340380https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/340380Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:17:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:03:05 GMT]]>Hi Mimama,


Thanks for sharing!

Did considered that too but need to serve 2 months notice at current center so earliest to start will be in April.....if we managed to find one..... 😢

I've actually had a few nearby CC in mind but haven't called them yet as we can only start in Apr..... :roll:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/340360https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/340360Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:03:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 06:58:43 GMT]]>Hi troubled,


I have just changed my DS, who is K2, to a new CC. We have to change due to relocation. It took me a while to make this decision and we started looking around since a year ago. Was worried that DS could not get used to the new CC, and worried that he misses his friends, worried about the timing (when is the best time to leave K1 so as not to miss concert), worried that he could not cope with the new academic and every other things in the new place.

It has been 2 weeks plus and he is adjusting well (I think). During the first week, he was reluctant to go to school and kept on asking me if he can attend half day instead of full day etc.

If you have intention to change, it is better to change now than in the middle of K2. Because they need time to adjust and by the time they have settled down, it is probably close to end of K2 and going to P1 which is another round of adjustment again.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/340352https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/340352Thu, 20 Jan 2011 06:58:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:54:12 GMT]]>Hi Insider!


Thanks for sharing your experience and I definitely feel much better now.

Actually I also noticed that if my boy watches TV, his wires will go loose and gets difficult to control! His previous CC lets him watch TV 2 to 3 times a day so he goes crazy and they can't control him..... :!:

We only switch on the TV after he goes to bed and he watches DVD (Cartoon : Disney / 3 littles pigs, ect) on Sunday at Grandma house after he does his 10 to 20 pages of assessment book.

But what do you mean by \"condition\" him?? :?

Currently I'm a SAHM but have intention to look for job soon....so a CC may be a more suitable choice for me..... :scratchhead:

Yesterday, my boy mentioned that one of the teacher is very fierce and beat them using pencil! Even threatened to lock them up in storeroom if they're naughty! Made me really worried cos they're in the basement and nobody sees what they do......

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/340091https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/340091Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:54:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:38:39 GMT]]>Its a long story.....hiaz....


Actually he's an intelligent child, just that he's extremely talkative and mischevious....gets on our nerves at times, not to mention teachers!

Due to numerous complains from his teachers, we sent him for assessment and before the tests & results are over & out, he's being asked to leave his CC.... :shock:

At our wits end, we send him to a \"special\" school..... 😞

However, laterly he's seen the psychologist and we were told he's okie and can actually join normal CC.....and DS has said he's not happy at current school plus we noticed he's picked up some weired behaviours......that's why we are considering switching him....

Academic wise we're not really worried.....just want him to have more social interaction with his peers.....

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/339538https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/339538Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:38:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Tue, 11 Jan 2011 06:49:49 GMT]]>

troubled:
Hi Rainbow!


Do u mean during mid-term of the year?

I'm actually more worried about Childcare not accepting new child in May or June :oops:

My boy adapts quite easily to new environment tho he does says he misses his ex-center's friends on & off..... :roll:

I've heard that childcare / kindergarten have this graduating concert preparation... :scratchhead:
what is your reason for changing?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/330627https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/330627Tue, 11 Jan 2011 06:49:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Changing Kindergarten/Childcare Center mid of K2 on Tue, 11 Jan 2011 01:30:08 GMT]]>not quite advisable to change at k2 esp middle of the year unless really necessary like shifting house from jurong to changi…


it is quite disruptive for the child, even though he or she may be very adaptive… u also hv to consider e disruption to his/her curriculum…however if r u switch him/her within the same chain e.g. pcf->pcf, ntuc->ntuc, learning vis->learning vis, ch hearts->ch hearts… then maybe it is still not too bad

generally, so long as e CC/K has vacancies, don’t think they will reject k2 students… if u alr has a CC/K in mind, can just call them up n ask.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/330225https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/330225Tue, 11 Jan 2011 01:30:08 GMT