<![CDATA[Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre]]>Hi,


I am new to this forum.

Would like to know whether anyone has any comments / send your kids to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre located at Hougang :?

I am thinking of enrolling my 18mths dd there.

Kindly advise :oops:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/2135/presbyterian-community-services-pcs-childcare-centreRSS for NodeSat, 18 Apr 2026 20:43:35 GMTWed, 25 Feb 2009 07:34:26 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:04:04 GMT]]>Wonder any parents have kids in Pcs pasir ris Blk 636? Can give some review? THK 🙏

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2123840https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2123840Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:04:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:04:01 GMT]]>Wonder any parents have kids in Pcs pasir ris Blk 636? Can give some review? THK 🙏

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2123839https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2123839Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:04:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Thu, 10 Dec 2020 03:40:36 GMT]]>Review on PCS Yishun.

This is a childcare or kindergarten more focussed on the kids’ welfare and blessing the community. They do not harp on money matters like other centres. They are more concerned with the orientation and intake of the child. I had to chase them to pay, instead. Uniforms are easier to maintain without ironing. You pay for mattress covers not mattress. A rather refreshing experience and helpful to first timers who are unfamiliar with the education process.

Principal Ms Irene is extremely helpful and compassionate - the best childcare principal experience I have had. She evokes confidence and trust. School has kid-focussed teachers and old-timer ancillary staff like the cook, are very helpful. However, the Admin Asst is not friendly and gossipy. A good place to send kids for basic childcare with huge playground and park next to it that the kids use before lunch. Lots of play/draw activities. Do note that there are open access windows and easy to open gates as there is a trusting culture so anyone may speak to kids through them and any stranger can peep in to observe. Again, because of the large number of windows/louvres, it is very airy and provides healthy fresh air into the classroom. I would recommend kids coming here to used face-shields vs masks. Core teachers engage parents if you want to engage. If you are a parent who wants your child to learn humility, manners and easy friendships, this is the best place in Yishun.

If you are Christian and expect Sunday school type of curriculum, do note that this pre-school will not be similar to a church-grounds preschool like St James, apart from "Jesus loves me" song. I am quite particular in asking my kid what he learns everyday so I’ve found you will need to anchor Christian education at home, even though this is missions-led. This is a typical pre-school that seeks to bless the less advantaged community in Yishun. Bottomline, very strong in social growth for my child, flexible culture and he was blessed.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2007475https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2007475Thu, 10 Dec 2020 03:40:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:25:00 GMT]]>Hi

Anyone has updated review regarding the branch in yishun?
Tia 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1705141https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1705141Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:25:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Fri, 24 Oct 2014 09:49:38 GMT]]>hi, i enrolling my 2 daughters at the pcc at bukit batok? does anyone has feedback 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1404307https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1404307Fri, 24 Oct 2014 09:49:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Fri, 26 Sep 2014 15:57:17 GMT]]>Hi mums and dads, am seeking reviews for PCS @ Bt Batok. I m looking for a Christian childcare centre in Bt Batok/ Hillview/CCK area, with focus on nurturing kids based on biblical values and interaction with nature, hope to hear any recommendations…


Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1389859https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1389859Fri, 26 Sep 2014 15:57:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Wed, 08 Jan 2014 04:21:16 GMT]]>Hi Combist…did you end up sending your son to PCS Holland Village? Any feedback?


Any feedback on PCS Holland Village from anyone? Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1185339https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1185339Wed, 08 Jan 2014 04:21:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:27:05 GMT]]>Hi, i’m new to the forum and am considering sending my son to the PCS@Holland Village (Holland Drive). Could i find out if there are any parents whose children have attended this school and what would your feedback on the centre be please? Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/875347https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/875347Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:27:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:01:19 GMT]]>

Mrsbongz:
Hmm, I send my kids to the one at Bt Batok.. since the older boy is 22mths till now, in K1.. Am quite happy with the place.. Yes they have outdoor walks etc at least once a day if the weather permits.. they are very stringent with the disease management, everytime there is any outbreaks, the teachers and principal will have their SOPs that they will follow and spreading is always very minimal..


I also like that the children are always engaged by activities.. Other than after lunch, when the auntie cleans the floor, the children do not watch tv at all.. Not even after classes when waiting for the parents to pick them up.. they are always broken into smaller groups to play (puzzles, library, dramatic play, finger painting etc)..

I agree that their academic isn't as strong as other places, but they do have alot of learning thru play.. My kids always have activities like eg when they were learning abt occupations.. the teachers arranged with the library and brought them there to speak to the librarian.. they also visited the barber shop.. and the teachers hung up a mirror to set up a pretend 'shop' so that the children and take turns to be a 'barber' .. I find that in this area, they are doing better than most places of the same price range..

I'm quite disturbed to hear abt the children standing outside on their own though.. think can go take a look ard and observe a few times before u make up your mind.. cos while it all under PCS, different centre is still operated buy different principals and teachers.. Only the overall curriculum and approach is the same.
Hi Mrsbongz,

I'm also staying around Bukit Batok. Am considering sending my 3 year old boy to the school. Is it located at BLK 116?

I guess by now, you child has graduated and in P2 now.

May I ask for more feedback from you pertaining to the school. I guess in term of childcare they are really good???

How about academic? Is your child facing any difficulties in coping Primary school work? As I can see from the review that the school does not focus so much on Academic. And you know that we have no choice but to be slightly more competitive in terms of academic.

Any feedback about the Bukit Batok Branch would be much appreciated.
MTIA

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/784480https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/784480Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:01:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:34:54 GMT]]>hello to all mummies and daddies,


anyone here from this CC encounter CC with no Chinese in the schedule?
im new to CC r&r and didnt know anything about the trial lesson. hence i bought 2set of uniforms each… and after i paid, they brief me on the timetable and there was chinese in it but they say currently dun have. i asked when they say for PG1 18mth - 30mths class no intensive learning or exact learning… more of play involve.

im just kinda worried cause my Boy can pick up words fast. just that till now still dunno to self feed… wonder if he learn there or should i change to another CC since he has not started yet.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/369043https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/369043Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:34:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:47:14 GMT]]>Hi


Any latest reviews / comments about PCS Jurong West at Blk 452?

Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/364104https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/364104Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:47:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:19:36 GMT]]>Hmm, I send my kids to the one at Bt Batok… since the older boy is 22mths till now, in K1… Am quite happy with the place… Yes they have outdoor walks etc at least once a day if the weather permits… they are very stringent with the disease management, everytime there is any outbreaks, the teachers and principal will have their SOPs that they will follow and spreading is always very minimal…


I also like that the children are always engaged by activities… Other than after lunch, when the auntie cleans the floor, the children do not watch tv at all… Not even after classes when waiting for the parents to pick them up… they are always broken into smaller groups to play (puzzles, library, dramatic play, finger painting etc)…

I agree that their academic isn’t as strong as other places, but they do have alot of learning thru play… My kids always have activities like eg when they were learning abt occupations… the teachers arranged with the library and brought them there to speak to the librarian… they also visited the barber shop… and the teachers hung up a mirror to set up a pretend ‘shop’ so that the children and take turns to be a ‘barber’ … I find that in this area, they are doing better than most places of the same price range…

I’m quite disturbed to hear abt the children standing outside on their own though… think can go take a look ard and observe a few times before u make up your mind… cos while it all under PCS, different centre is still operated buy different principals and teachers… Only the overall curriculum and approach is the same.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/43377https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/43377Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:19:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:07:36 GMT]]>Forgot to mention, they have a file for each English & Chinese to show the fornightly lesson plans & pictures of the activities they did in class. & my son gets to bring home his artwork and ‘worksheets’.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/43371https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/43371Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:07:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:04:52 GMT]]>My son's at the Hougang Branch and he has been there since he turned 18mths. He's 2.5yo now.


I'm happy with the activities & communication so far with the teachers & P.

Be prepared that they have OUTDOOR activities daily if weather permits (I know of parents who withdrew their kids when they realised that there is outdoor activities). I love the outdoor activities as they go to the nearby park (no need to cross any roads) for walks, and my son learnt alot from these walks.

They helped to toilet train my boy also & he enjoys school alot. He was so upset this morning when I told him I was sick and not able to send him to school. He was already in his uniform when I woke up!

Before the H1N1 flu, they were very active in planning excursions. My son went on a few of them and really enjoyed the trips.

My son was not used to their menu (which I personally think is quite good due to large variety) because I controlled his diet very strictly (no salt/sugar/seasoning/processed food), so he had a hard time adjusting to the food mainly because my maid always cut his noodles until they are like rice, so there is no need to really chew. The school allowed us to bring his food in Thermo flask & they'll feed him what we bring. & they know his food preferences & will try to accomodate. They also know that I do not allow certain foods & they'll offer something else to him instead.


But I'm thinking LONG TERM & the down-side I noticed is that they do not emphasis or push on academics. I've spoken to the P & they are reviewing their curriculum to make it more rigourous to prepare the kids for Pri Sch (exposure to reading & writing earlier, more challenging contents).

Another thing you will like is that they do NOT ask you to PAY & PAY like other private kindies/CC. Other than the fees, everything else is optional and they do not 'force' you to pay. Of cos extra excursions are payable but the fees have been affordable & if you do not want to join in, they won't keep asking or show you black face 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/43369https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/43369Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:04:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:20:31 GMT]]>I'm staying near that centre & often than not, I would see some kids left standing outside, keeping very quiet, with the gate closed.


At some point of time, I almost approach the centre to ask what's is the excuse.



jeek100:
HI

i am new here , just want to check whther anybody send their kid to this centre Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre located at jurong west st 42?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/42603https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/42603Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:20:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Thu, 07 May 2009 01:28:07 GMT]]>HI


i am new here , just want to check whther anybody send their kid to this centre Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre located at jurong west st 42?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/27612https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/27612Thu, 07 May 2009 01:28:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:19:43 GMT]]>Hiya


My boy was in their infant centre @ Ghim Moh from Jan 07 to Jun 08.
We are very comfortable with the caregivers there, very caring and loving. Throughout the period, our boy enjoyed himself very much. So much so that in the later stage he would be upset whenever we went pick him up.

They are very pro parents interacting/networking with each other. The centre have a big enough area for parents to stay and chat while baby is sleeping/changing/feeding. We are also welcome to go into the play area to play with our child or other children. We were always asked to stay and chat with the staff when we went to pick up our boy. They treat us more like friends rather than just parents leaving our kids there. It was really great that they truely share your joy of each milestone of your child’s path. 1st tooth, 1st word, 1st crawl, 1st step, 1st time they call mama/papa/dada…

We are very sad to leave them. If not for a fact that we moved west and its out of the way to send him there, we would continue with their childcare service.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21113https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21113Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:19:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:36:58 GMT]]>

sunsweet:
Hi I have


2 set of uniform (Gals) (Size: M)
2 sets of Brand new Tees and Shorts (size: M)

For sale.

Decide to withdraw my gal from class as she cannot adapt to school life.
Intend to let her join school/ CC later.

Drop me a mail for fast response elszie@gmail.com
Hi Sunsweet,

Care to share abt the school with us as some of us have intention of placing our child in. Which branch is your girl attending currently? Tks! :love:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21045https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/21045Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:36:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:22:55 GMT]]>Hi I have


2 set of uniform (Gals) (Size: M)
2 sets of Brand new Tees and Shorts (size: M)

For sale.

Decide to withdraw my gal from class as she cannot adapt to school life.
Intend to let her join school/ CC later.

Drop me a mail for fast response elszie@gmail.com

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/20911https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/20911Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:22:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:38:46 GMT]]>My 22 mths gal will be going mid-March to the PCS@Holland Village. Have seen the centre. It is a new centre and will start operating on 2 March 09. Fee is very competitive cos centre is non air con. Will feedback later.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/18389https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/18389Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:38:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:57:52 GMT]]>Hi luvmum,


Not yet, i would like to get feedbacks from mummies who have sent their kids there before visiting :lol:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/18172https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/18172Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:57:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) Childcare Centre on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:40:34 GMT]]>Hi Chiew,


have u spoken to the principal or visit the center before? I'm keen to enrol my child for their Marsiling branch though. :love:

I've not gone down or enquire further as thinking of June when my child is 30 months, so tot of going much later.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/18168https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/18168Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:40:34 GMT