<![CDATA[[Serangoon North] Preschools]]>Hi All,


I am a newbie in this forum but have read through all topics under the "Childcare, Pre-Schools, Kindergartens, Before/After School Care" thread but cannot really find what I want.

Does any one has any recommendations of good preschools in Serangoon North area?

I am planning to enrol my soon-to-be 24 mths old child in a half-day preschool programme. Have shortlisted Wesley Child Development Centre and Shaws Preschool childcare at Braddell Heights. Wonder if anyone has any feedback to share regarding these 2 centres and if there’s any other that I might be missing out.

Greatly appreciate any advice or comments or feedback.

Thanks & Best Regards,
Chie

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/1834/serangoon-north-preschoolsRSS for NodeSat, 18 Apr 2026 15:21:21 GMTMon, 19 Jan 2009 07:29:33 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Mon, 27 Feb 2017 06:13:53 GMT]]>

Disneyland03:
Any comments on mindchamps @ serangoon north? What do their curriculum consists of?

Hi Disneyland03,

I highly suggest you check out the curriculum on the companies website. From my understanding each centre follows the same curriculum. What sold me about the Mindchamps curriculum is that its always being developed and upgraded to better help our children. It is not stagnant. My daughter loves to go to school and learn. She comes home and tells me everything she did at school and is showing improvements in many areas. Take our little one in and let them try it out.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1757352https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1757352Mon, 27 Feb 2017 06:13:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Tue, 06 Dec 2016 17:32:55 GMT]]>

Disneyland03:
Any comments on mindchamps @ serangoon north? What do their curriculum consists of?

My child is not studying there, she is in another mindchamps branch but I have gone down before to take a look at their centre at serangoon north. I find the director quite dynamic, the children there seem bright and lively. I like mindchamps curriculum because there is learning by play but yet it is done in a structured manner. I feel as such their curriculum is quite suited to the Singapore system. However, I think it is important to look at the teachers teaching your child. As much as the curriculum is good, a lot depends on whether the teacher can bring out what is taught clearly. Mindchamps does get your child somewhat ready for P1 I feel but you have to still reinforce and do your part at home.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1738862https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1738862Tue, 06 Dec 2016 17:32:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Tue, 06 Dec 2016 06:12:49 GMT]]>Any comments on mindchamps @ serangoon north? What do their curriculum consists of?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1738777https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1738777Tue, 06 Dec 2016 06:12:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Fri, 18 Nov 2016 15:11:42 GMT]]>Hi

My daughter is studying at MRC serangoon North Blk 542B since 2014.
They are more academic focus in K1 & K2 to prepare kids for primary school.
Low turn over rate for their teachers and their teacher to kid ratio is good
Their teachers are good and caring. Their students (have a few korean kids)are well behave plus
person in charge also understanding & caring.

Above are key points why my kid is studying there.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1734013https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1734013Fri, 18 Nov 2016 15:11:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Tue, 16 Aug 2016 04:13:25 GMT]]>Had an unpleasant experience at Amazing Star. To fellow mummies, pls check that your childcare centre has cctv at assembly area and classrooms before enrolling him/her. That was the mistake I made- I didn’t ask about it because I assumed all childcares would have cctv.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1711029https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1711029Tue, 16 Aug 2016 04:13:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:36:22 GMT]]>Been to a few preschools around Hougang, Serangoon north and AMK. Lately, just saw Mindchamps is opening near my Mum’s place at serangoon north ave 5, and got really excited. My nephew’s peers from Mindchamps all transits very well to primary school, i think due to their strong curriculum. I hope the centre will prepare my son will as im intending to send him to Roysth if it’s possible, will be visiting the centre next week.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1658941https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1658941Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:36:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Thu, 30 Jul 2015 08:50:55 GMT]]>Hi, i need to find a full-day kindergarten for my younger daughter, as her present one will be relocating to an inconvenient location. She will be in K1 next year. Any recommendations? 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1550488https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1550488Thu, 30 Jul 2015 08:50:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Thu, 08 May 2014 15:33:23 GMT]]>Any feedback on mrc serangoon north blk 542b?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1285524https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1285524Thu, 08 May 2014 15:33:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Thu, 01 May 2014 23:21:24 GMT]]>Hi mummies,

I'm also staying at serangoon north, just moved here a uear ago. I've enrolles my little girl to a play group at Happy Gracr Kids. It's a school that utilizes the bombshelter at the basement.
My girl is enjoying it so far, so it's good for me 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1279943https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1279943Thu, 01 May 2014 23:21:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:07:45 GMT]]>

munnoos:
My child is 4 years old this October 14th. Can any one suggest a better kindergarten in Jurong west st51? What is your opinion about Little wings? What is the fee structure in play schools and kindergartens?

hi, you can try out this preschool called stamford little geniuses in bugis. (http://www.stamford.edu.sg/genius)

they are giving out free for the 1st month for new-comers.

my girl is studying there right now and its not bad. their teachers are very nice and caring. since its free, might as well try it out and see whether its suitable for your kid 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/287080https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/287080Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:07:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:27:35 GMT]]>My child is 4 years old this October 14th. Can any one suggest a better kindergarten in Jurong west st51? What is your opinion about Little wings? What is the fee structure in play schools and kindergartens?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/278870https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/278870Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:27:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Sat, 16 Oct 2010 08:23:35 GMT]]>Hi


Anyone has kids in Holy Family Kindergarten at Katong?
Wanted to find out more. Have called the principal for enquiry but the principal was impatient with me.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/277589https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/277589Sat, 16 Oct 2010 08:23:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:26:19 GMT]]>

janet_lee88:
berryjas:

Hi,


Is anyone child is with Kinderland @ Serangoon Ctr, Zoo Phonics @ Serangoon Ctr or MRC Learning Ctr @ Downtown East attending their Kindergarten programme? I want to switch my girl to a better kindergarten that focus alot on academic and prepare them well for P1.

Any advice which is a better centres? :?

How about PCF ? I think they still emphasize on academic work. My daughter is attending RC class every Sat and her teacher is from Little Wings (PCF centre right ?).

Hi Janet_lee88,

I am not too sure about Little Wings, but I gather alot of feedback regarding PCF, seems like they learn thru play as not so academic focus.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/275041https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/275041Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:26:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:36:48 GMT]]>

berryjas:
Hi,


Is anyone child is with Kinderland @ Serangoon Ctr, Zoo Phonics @ Serangoon Ctr or MRC Learning Ctr @ Downtown East attending their Kindergarten programme? I want to switch my girl to a better kindergarten that focus alot on academic and prepare them well for P1.

Any advice which is a better centres? :?
How about PCF ? I think they still emphasize on academic work. My daughter is attending RC class every Sat and her teacher is from Little Wings (PCF centre right ?).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/274868https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/274868Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:36:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:20:12 GMT]]>Hi,


Is anyone child is with Kinderland @ Serangoon Ctr, Zoo Phonics @ Serangoon Ctr or MRC Learning Ctr @ Downtown East attending their Kindergarten programme? I want to switch my girl to a better kindergarten that focus alot on academic and prepare them well for P1.

Any advice which is a better centres? :?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/274844https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/274844Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:20:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:27:18 GMT]]>Your blog entry was very informative nagmummy.

Thanks.
has anyone has heard anything about appletree in serangoon north?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/241134https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/241134Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:27:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:35:11 GMT]]>hi, i m sending my son to zoo phonic @ serangoon central, i stay hougang n need to engage school bus service. I had done some survey but still not so sure about the bus fare. The driver tat appointed by the school (3rd party) call me up this morn informing the charges is $130 for 2 way and i ask him about 1 way charges, he said only $20-$30 different.


Would any mummies advise me is this the standard rate? Or can anyone share their bus service contact with me for NE area? By any chance any mummies/daddies here sending their kid to pre-school around the same area (930am-100pm), would u mind fetching my son along? Token of appreciation will be given, kindly email me to discuss. agnes1980@hotmail.com

Thanks in advance for reading n replying!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/97068https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/97068Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:35:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:43:09 GMT]]>I am planning to send my gal to appletree (Serangoon north ave) playgroup from new year. any recommendation or suggestion?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/96197https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/96197Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:43:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:02:19 GMT]]>hi nagmummy,


how much are the fees t preschool by the park?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/90041https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/90041Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:02:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:23:37 GMT]]>Hi Nagmummy, does Schoolhouse by the garden provide school bus?


Anyone try Cherie Heart @ Serangoon North Ave 5 (right abv. Sheng Shiong)? I will be shifting over to Serangoon North soon and are not familar with the area.

Need advise.

Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/58870https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/58870Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:23:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:27:54 GMT]]>Hi MJ,

We also stay in the same area and have been looking around for a preschool for our 2.5 yo girl. From our understanding, there's no standard enrolment time, really depends on individual kindy or CCC and also their availability.

We visited 4 CCCs recently - Cambridge, Schoolhouse by the garden, Preschool by the Park (Li Hwian and Carmichael). We visited Schoolhouse by the garden a 2nd time today with our girl and she seems to like it too. She will be starting in dec.

More details on my blog http://www.nagmummy.com/?p=175

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57745https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57745Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:27:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:48:11 GMT]]>Hi Everyone,


I’m new here.
My girl is turning 2 years old this year and we live in serangoon north as well.

Anyone with recommendation for pre-school/playgroup/nursery for 2 or 3 years old?

In addition, for 2 years old kid to start schooling around 2 years old, must I enrol her now?

And if for 2 years old kid to start schooling at 3 years old, must I enrol her now or next year when she is 3 years old?

I’m sorry everyone, I’m totally not sure about schooling arrangement for children.
Can anyone kindly advice me?

Best regards

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/54798https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/54798Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:48:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:21:10 GMT]]>Hi,

ANyone has any feedback on Treasurebox @ Parry Ave?

I went there during their open house and find their Curiculum very interesting. The only pull-back is the charges…

Thanks for your reply.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/38908https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/38908Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:21:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Serangoon North] Preschools on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:28:58 GMT]]>I did go over for a visit @ Kinderland YCK because a staff called me back as a follow-up to me enquiring @ their booth during the Motherhood Fair.

All in all I'll say the place is huge, clean, the kids looks happy, curriculum seems OK.
It's thematic, 1 theme per term.
Their teacher-student ratio is 1:10 to 1:12, so I thought that it was OK.
I went over to the childcare building to look @ the playgroup kids & they told me that there's no half-day childcare for nursery-age children.
They have a huge, huge outdoor playground for the younger kids & an open play area in front for the older kids.
I was impressed that kindergarten kids have music classes in the curriculum conducted by Crestar.
However, a question that I posed regarding HFMD & their policy on informing parents about it left me uncomfortable.

Anyway... Wesley @ Serangoon North is @ a void deck.
No frills childcare I'll say.
My parents stays across the place (I can see the place from my bedroom window @ my parents')... and she's not too keen on me sending my boy there though.
There's a playground next to the block, so I'm guessing the kids do outdoor play there.. though I've never seen them do that.
Think best is to go down & talk to the staff & do a tour.

Hey chie
Tried convincing hubby to take a look @ Shaws but he's pretty smitten with Cambridge @ Poh Huat Crescent because he thinks it's pretty cosy, super near to my parents' place so my dad can drive & pick my boy up & very affordable (leaving us extra $ for more Gymboree & Montessori enrichment classes).
I think they're alright too... I like the fact that they don't cram too many kids there.
But still feel we could have taken a look @ Shaws :roll:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/36787https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/36787Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:28:58 GMT