[Bukit Merah] BASC

[Bakugan]

insider:

For me, I don't quite like such question (very strong 'elite' smell), but from sales point of view, have to whip out all the 'branded' school names of the student care children in the centre.

I fully agree. :x
During my search for BASC, I come across certain centres who specifically \"boast\" that they hv mostly students from \"xxxx\" school, just to show me that the (implied elite) parents are v confident abt their childcare ability. :roll:

On the otherhand, i witnessed scorning parents who are the ones asking the BASC centres if they hv alot of \"neighbourhood\" schoolkids in their care. and then rethinking their choice of the centre.

[titank]

Hi insider,


How can we check the qualifications for the Principal & Teachers? Are they require to have some form of minimum qualification like Diploma in Childcare?

Maybe I really need to look at the 2 BASC which is located at Bukit Purmei. The PCF Telok Blangah Radin Mas also have given me during my registration.

[Bakugan]

Hi all :


I did a round of calling and visited SOME of the insider's list of centres. And Here are the some information updates of whatever i gathered... Hope u find them useful, pls followup ON YR OWN & nt just take my word for it

\"o\" = bakugan visited / \"x\" = no BASC / \"@\" = bakugan phone enquiry only / \"?\" = bakugan didnt check

\"@\" APPLELAND PLAYHOUSE 104C, DEPOT ROAD, #01 - 03, SINGAPORE 103104 \t63770800
- full at the moment
- told to check back again in Nov/Dec period
- $260 per mth

\"x\" BRIGHT KIDS SCHOOL HOUSE 400 LENGKOK BAHRU, #01 - 09, LENG KEE COMMUNITY CENTRE, SINGAPORE 159049 \t64790080

\"o\" CAMBRIDGE CDC @ TANGLIN 38C, BELVEDERE CLOSE, #01 - 02, DELTA COMMUNITY CENTRE, SINGAPORE 159883 \t64756556
- they hv 1 kid in morng & 10 in the afternn at the centre
- $430 per mth
- school is expanding within the Delta CC building
- 1 teacher in mrng & 2 teachers I/C for afternn
- generally clean (apart fr renovation, ending Oct09)
- fully aircon classrooms
- they hv playgym for kids' playtime 5-6pm

\"?\" CHERIE HEARTS LITTLE GENIUS 51, CHWEE CHIAN ROAD, SINGAPORE 119759 \t64755186


\"@\" CHERIE HEARTS MERRYLAND 113, BUKIT PURMEI ROAD, #01 - 226, SINGAPORE 090113 \t62701939
- full at the moment
- waiting list bt require to pay registration fees to reserve place
- $320 per mth

\"@\" CHERIE HEARTS SAF CDC @DEPOT 5, DEPOT ROAD, DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY BUILDING, SINGAPORE 109681 \t63731531
- full at the moment
- only accepting MINDEF parents on waiting list

\"?\" CHILDCARE @ AH \t378, ALEXANDRA ROAD, ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL, SINGAPORE 159964 \t63793415

\"x\" EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTRE\t460, ALEXANDRA ROAD, #03 - 02, PSA BUILDING, SINGAPORE 119963 \t62727618

\"x\" MILK AND HONEY DAY CARE CENTRE \t350, ALEXANDRA ROAD, SINGAPORE 159946 \t64791858

\"o\" SASCO CHILD CARE CENTRE 102, BUKIT PURMEI ROAD, #01 - 78, SINGAPORE 090102 \t62785558
- limited space at the moment, best to register by Sept09
- 3 kids in mrng, 14 kids in the afternn
- 2 teacher I/C for the aftrrnn
- generally clean and open concept toilet & bath
- no aircon except 1 room
- $270 per mth

\"x\" SPARKLETOTS CHILD CARE CENTRE 365 , COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, QUEENSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE, SINGAPORE 149732 64742045

\"x\" SUPERLAND MONTESSORI PRE-SCHOOL 568, GANGES AVENUE, #02 - 102, SINGAPORE 160568 \t62785886

\"x\" TWINKS SCHOOL HOUSE \t167, JALAN BUKIT MERAH, #04 - 15C, SINGAPORE 150167 \t62788482

\"@\" WESLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE \t29, TELOK BLANGAH RISE, #01 - 231, SINGAPORE 090029 \t62711216
- full capacity and definitely nt taking in anymore
- nt even waiting list

\"?\" YWCA OUTRAM CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE 254, OUTRAM ROAD, SINGAPORE 169051 \t62234556

\"o\" EHV Student Care Services, Blk 125 Bukit Merah View #01-386, Singapore 151125 62751302
- rather rundown walls, though clean
- 2 teachers, mostly older children in the aftrnn session
- inconvenient for school transport drop-off, but the teachers are willing to go outside to fetch (esp young charges)
- no students in the mrng currently



...end of Bakugan report
I will appreciate if other mummies have other feedback too.
Thanks

[Bakugan]

:oops: thanks insider...

kiasu mummy on the loose... :oops:

[titank]

insider:

There is a Cert in Student Care though I know there are very few people having this in the market. Not that this is a very qualified cert but if a teacher does not have some minimal good O Level results to begin with, then at least must have this cert.


When I recruit BASC teachers, need to have decent O Level results (at least be good in Eng and Maths (at least B4) else difficult to coach those pr students) and best to have A Level and when they look 'firm' on the position (sad to say this category of people usually will not stay long in the job once they have better place to go), then go for Cert in Student Care.

Older batch of Diploma in Preschool holders shy to say many of them having only 3 O levels (newer batch need to have 5 incl Eng) and these teachers I really can't put them in the BASC room else I will be plagued with calls of how to solve maths problems... (I would not say that it's their fault coz those maths questions are sometimes really tough and it takes someone more experienced to solve them).

PS: Depending on what you want. If your objective is mainly on care, then don't really have to bother about the teacher's qualification (some centres only commit supervising homework and don't commit on tuition and so when they choose teachers, they will choose someone who is responsible and caring to the kids' living needs and not really on academic). Theres no minimum requirement to be a BASC teacher afterall... (so you have to ask, speak to the teacher to hear his/her level of English, and if skin thick enough, ask the principal about the O level score of the the teacher...)

Hi Insider,

I think you are right where if my main concern is on care since the most they at the centre the most about 7.30am to 12pm. P1 is in the afternoon.
I doubt in the morning what can be achieve.

You mean there are some centre would can commit on tuition? DD still in Pre-Nursery so maybe would consider putting in a childcare nexy year while DS going P1.

Would be same as Bakugan go explore around the Student Care & Childcare Centre near my area. (Bukit Merah, Tiong Bahru & Telok Blangah)

[Charlotte Chan]

Are there any good student care centre at Tiong Bahru Area that provide tuiton to kids at additional cost? Hope to receive feedback soon!

[JUSTMOM]

thanks all for the inputs.


some additional centres that i had checked out for your consideration.

Alphabet Student Care
16, Dublin Road (at Killiney, near to Comcentre)
Singapore 239805
Tel: 67378201

there are many RVPS students at the student care, probably cos this is one of the nearest from RVPS.
I have finally selected this due to the above reason.


Cambridge @ Tanglin
38C Belvedere Close
Singapore 159883
Tel: 6475 6556 / 6475 7998

Kim Seng CC
(i dont have the contact number & details).
may want to check out the PA website.

there's another one at Kim Tian, but I can't recall the name now.....

Hope this helps.

I suggest parents to go to the centre to see the teachers in action, speak to the teachers, check out the environment.
At the same time, consider the distance, logistics (ie is it far from home/school, what time the school bus picks up the kids. is it too early?), etc before deciding.

[titank]

Hi All,


Any good BASC (Primary Students) around Redhill, Tiong Bahru, Telok Blangah area is you happen to know of. Preferably to be near Radin Mas Pri but not necessary.

Do share if you have good recommendations.

[Supersim]

titank:

Hi All,


Any good BASC (Primary Students) around Redhill, Tiong Bahru, Telok Blangah area is you happen to know of. Preferably to be near Radin Mas Pri but not necessary.

Do share if you have good recommendations.

Understood that Cherie Hearts @ Bukit Purmei is providing after school svs. You may want to call them up. (tel: 6-270-1939). fromthe map it is just within walking distance

[titank]

Supersim:

titank:

Hi All,


Any good BASC (Primary Students) around Redhill, Tiong Bahru, Telok Blangah area is you happen to know of. Preferably to be near Radin Mas Pri but not necessary.

Do share if you have good recommendations.

Understood that Cherie Hearts @ Bukit Purmei is providing after school svs. You may want to call them up. (tel: 6-270-1939). fromthe map it is just within walking distance

Underdstand that this BASC seem like a CC um BASC together. What I want is 100% BASC where there are someone supervise the kid or best to teach them do the homework.