<![CDATA[which school to choose?]]>am sending my son for nursery for next year... deciding whether chiltern or Pat's.


any recommendation or other school in the north or east which is good? :?: :?: :thankyou:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/30694/which-school-to-chooseRSS for NodeSun, 14 Jun 2026 19:28:10 GMTMon, 09 Jan 2012 05:44:41 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to which school to choose? on Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:47:55 GMT]]>Avoid Ci Ai Incubator Education

This childcare located at Punggol area and is under one of the temple named Fo guan Shan.
I am a single mother currently my Husband is fighting over for my children. I arranged for court order to allow him to meet the kids only on Mon, Wed and Fri. I am holding the interim care and control order over for my kids.

However, the school is blocking me from seeing my children. This is a ridiculous act.

My concern is the lawyer already mentioned that the kids must walk and follow the dad and they cannot force physically or verbally the kids to go with him. My youngest child and 2nd child is in this education center. Firstly, the principal and teacher are not experienced into such matter according to how they handle my child and force my children to go with the father. There was once they allow the dad to come into the classroom and my child got beaten by the father that day and was injured. The teacher do not deny this fact that the principal allow the father to go inside to the classroom and he was force to a corner. Until date, no one from the school explain to me what happen and why my child got beaten by the dad on the palm and no one is taking any responsibility for my child safety. Principle will push the blame to their Temple incharge which they always told me there’s a head person over there to teach them what to do.Secondly, they will always carry my youngest son and quickly hand it over by carrying and the father will immediately rush off the center not allowing my child to run away. I am writing in because this seriously affect my children and I. The center should not handle this case this way. They carry my youngest child and quickly hand it over to my husband which is an unacceptable way . My youngest child still do not know how to communicate that he is afraid. Each time when my child comes home, he will cried to sleep and sick . I believe he is afraid of the teacher as well as the father. My children already had phobia going to school and always have nightmare during his afternoon sleep and this was told by his form teachers.

This center changed 4 times of principle.Recently, the school came another new principal. This new principal don’t want to meet me as I would like to explain things to her and let her know the situation currently now. She asked my children quickly go inside to the classroom and shut the door . Yes ever though Mon, Wed and Fri is my husband access to fetch them after school, I am still allowed to supervise to ensure my children safety. I have video and pic that my children is very scared and once they forced my children to a corner and when he saw me , he came dashing out cry and hug me and said he dont want to follow the father go and he is very scared.

The current new principal asked me not to TURN UP to school on the following days. This is too much. Firstly no problems was being created. I am here to witness my children suffering and I cannot do anything because the school is afraid of the father side. The father apparently sent lawyer letters to the school to warn them. So the school is in favor of the father side and I don’t think this is correct method to justify this situation. I told the school they don’t have to get involve and create unnecessary problems. I told her that she should not continue to allow the father to go in the classroom and let him just carry my children and quickly disappear. The principal keep arguing and said she will discuss with her teachers. She is the principal and she can’t make a simple decision over such a small matters. There is one day I went to the school and realise that the school apparently locked me out from the school and closed all windows and cover it up. Things get uglier when they do not allow me to even stand outside the school gate. This is totally shocking because I am holding the interim care and control for my kids and i have the rights to supervise that my children is willingly and safety in the hands from the school to the dad! The school should not stop me from seeing my kids even having a glance. This is outrages. Alot of parents outside witnessing the incident as well. The principle told me to call their head which Is one of the monk at the Temple but the call keep engaged and no response. My mother in law was not suppose to appear but she appeared outside the school and the the school acknowledge and allow her to stand outside the gate and let my husband went inside the classroom. I am not putting any risks to allow my children get hurt in terms of mentally or physically again. On The next day I went to school and asked for a withdrawal letter. The school happily gave me the letter. This is not my fault. I enrolled them into this school and now when i want to withdraw, the school mentioned that I should consult the father first and do the withdrawal together. I PAID for the school fees, I apply them to this school and why is there a need for the father consent? This is too much. They are bullying me as I am alone and they thinks that i dont have the money to hire lawyer to sue them. The school is afraid of my husband because the school did mention my husband lawyer sent many lawyer letters to the school to instruct them to listen to him. A school is an institution for educating children and should be safe. I do not want my children to go through such traumatic experience since young. Emailing the school doesn’t works and i email to ask ECDA for help. This concerns my children growth in a healthy environment. After 1 month, the child care sending me email and even sent letter to my place told me to come and collect my child belonging If not they will bring to their WAREHOUSES! This is so horrible. From the start, they always acknowledge me by my Full name without Mrs or Mdm. Even I told them but they are very rude and look down on single mother. They will start to give many excuses or even bring down our family members which they know through social media and make things more complicated.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1746130https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1746130Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:47:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to which school to choose? on Tue, 27 Dec 2016 06:41:37 GMT]]>anyone have any experience with Ameba Schoolhouse at Bendemeer?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1742786https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1742786Tue, 27 Dec 2016 06:41:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to which school to choose? on Mon, 08 Aug 2016 08:26:48 GMT]]>Any views or opinions on mindchamps phoenix park will be much appreciated. Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1708725https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1708725Mon, 08 Aug 2016 08:26:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to which school to choose? on Fri, 06 Dec 2013 14:18:32 GMT]]>

Concerned Mum7:
I recently got to sit-in with the outlet at AMK Jubilee. Was shocked that they charge so high but standard is really bad.


Teachers mostly snaps and shouts at kids. I was told, that if you don't shout, kids wont listen. One of the teacher did not notice i was there. Even threw a chair on the floor to show how 'fierce' she was.

Although they have a big toilet, 30 kids are squeezed to be bathed together. The children would wait in their towels, while some do not even have chairs to seat on.

They have 3 aunties but classrooms are not kept clean. Kids eat and sleep in the same classroom. Often teachers would scold the kids for making a mess, because they have to clean up. And later got to use the same floor to sleep on.

I pity the kids there as they are not able to verbalize their views on the school.

Some good schools i have been to, kids are lively and expressive.

In this school, kids are afraid even to express themselves.

Anyone has other experiences from Learning Kidz?
Hi Concerned Mum7,

Are you referring to Wharton Preschool? If so, then I may strike out this school from my list.

Any other parents here who can share more feedback on this school please?

Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1162527https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1162527Fri, 06 Dec 2013 14:18:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to which school to choose? on Thu, 05 Dec 2013 07:23:06 GMT]]>I recently got to sit-in with the outlet at AMK Jubilee. Was shocked that they charge so high but standard is really bad.


Teachers mostly snaps and shouts at kids. I was told, that if you don’t shout, kids wont listen. One of the teacher did not notice i was there. Even threw a chair on the floor to show how ‘fierce’ she was.

Although they have a big toilet, 30 kids are squeezed to be bathed together. The children would wait in their towels, while some do not even have chairs to seat on.

They have 3 aunties but classrooms are not kept clean. Kids eat and sleep in the same classroom. Often teachers would scold the kids for making a mess, because they have to clean up. And later got to use the same floor to sleep on.

I pity the kids there as they are not able to verbalize their views on the school.

Some good schools i have been to, kids are lively and expressive.

In this school, kids are afraid even to express themselves.

Anyone has other experiences from Learning Kidz?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1161694https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1161694Thu, 05 Dec 2013 07:23:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to which school to choose? on Thu, 21 Nov 2013 10:43:54 GMT]]>

zac's mum:
Tried to post a table but it could not show here. Any idea how to post tables in this forum?


I propose having the following columns:
[list]
  • [*]Name of kindy/preschool
  • [*]Registration system (waiting list/physical Q)
  • [*]Priority given to
  • [*](For general public) waiting list/physical Q starts on
  • [*]Latest known number in waiting list/physical Q
  • [*]Expected date of confirmation/invitation to enroll
  • [*]Waiting list booking fee (non-refundable)
  • [*]Fees per month/per term (before subsidy)
    • [/list]Currently I have some of the above info for Chiltern House, EtonHouse, Marymount Kindergarten, St James Church Kindergarten, Barker Road Methodist Church Kindergarten, Nanyang Kindergarten, Newton Kindergarten. Will be calling up to verify/add more soon, since by now the first week of school havoc should have died down abit.

    If you have any suggestions or special requests, please let me know k... 😉
    Hi, I would like to have the list and feedback too as I am also looking for a school in the northern area. Thank you!

    ]]>    https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1150470https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1150470Thu, 21 Nov 2013 10:43:54 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to which school to choose? on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:17:20 GMT]]>hi mummies.. i'm pretty new to KSP Forum but have an interest in knowing what or where i can send my girl when the time comes but for now, can you explain whats the diff betwn pre-nursery, nursery, playsch etc etc and they are meant for what age as i'm all confused.. my daughter is 10mth now and i want to look see look see and slowly evalute and decide and not get caught when time comes as i know nowadays alot of places have waiting list/ or are full.. i'm staying in Tampines btw.. thanks 🙂

    ]]>    https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/725797https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/725797Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:17:20 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to which school to choose? on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:17:59 GMT]]>i think schoolhouse by the bay in Katong CC is not bad coz i talk to the OM and she is really nice n patient. its run by a canadian n they have seperate english n chinese classes. on top of that they have other activity in the noon if u r in for full day. but my only problem is transport since their bus driver dun pick up fm punggol.

    ]]>    https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/689023https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/689023Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:17:59 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to which school to choose? on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:07:33 GMT]]>Mneo, I understand…especially I think northeast area u got a lot of choices! Too many to choose from also headache sometimes.


    Discuss with yr hubby ba…see what’s impt to both of u.

    For us, we notice that most of the preschools dun have a solid curriculum. When I ask, they will say, "Oh, kids at this young age learn thru play, so we set up various stations for hands-on play." Personally, this thing I also can do at home lor.

    So we narrow down to those which offer something really different & special. Chiltern House is known for training kids in public speaking (they take turns to perform at morning assembly). But we’re also concerned that private preschools dun prepare kids enough for P1. So we’re turning to more structured kindys instead.

    Mimama, distance is not a factor for me, since my place quite central. Are u also looking for a preschool? How old is yr child?

    ]]>    https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/688488https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/688488Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:07:33 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to which school to choose? on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:29:19 GMT]]>I hv yet to visit any yet. But will be doing tat soon… It’s quite tough to make decision. Have u?

    ]]>    https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/688114https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/688114Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:29:19 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to which school to choose? on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:07:18 GMT]]>Hi zac’s mum,


    May i know which location are you looking at?

    ]]>    https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/688083https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/688083Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:07:18 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to which school to choose? on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:05:13 GMT]]>Hi I have started a new thread for my compiled list:


    http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=30809&p=688069#p688069

    We can still discuss the \"soft\" factors for choosing a preschool here, if u like 🙂

    Have u visited Pat's yet? Can try to bring yr son along...cos most impt is yr son likes the envt & teachers there.

    ]]>    https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/688080https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/688080Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:05:13 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to which school to choose? on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:57:36 GMT]]>Schoolhouse by the bay also not bad. Learning ladder.com.sg

    Not sure Abt table

    ]]>    https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/687564https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/687564Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:57:36 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to which school to choose? on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:16:12 GMT]]>Tried to post a table but it could not show here. Any idea how to post tables in this forum?


    I propose having the following columns:
    [list]
  • [*]Name of kindy/preschool
  • [*]Registration system (waiting list/physical Q)
  • [*]Priority given to
  • [*](For general public) waiting list/physical Q starts on
  • [*]Latest known number in waiting list/physical Q
  • [*]Expected date of confirmation/invitation to enroll
  • [*]Waiting list booking fee (non-refundable)
  • [*]Fees per month/per term (before subsidy)
    • [/list]Currently I have some of the above info for Chiltern House, EtonHouse, Marymount Kindergarten, St James Church Kindergarten, Barker Road Methodist Church Kindergarten, Nanyang Kindergarten, Newton Kindergarten. Will be calling up to verify/add more soon, since by now the first week of school havoc should have died down abit.

    If you have any suggestions or special requests, please let me know k... 😉

    ]]>    https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/687534https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/687534Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:16:12 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to which school to choose? on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:55:08 GMT]]>hi there,


    of course i'm interested.. love to see what you got.

    i think i giving up chiltern coz of the distant.. i wanna put him in playgroup but apparently those that i call is all FULL.

    let me know if u have those near me...most importantly is the teachers n if it will benefit the kid... :rahrah:

    ]]>    https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/687364https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/687364Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:55:08 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to which school to choose? on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:07:19 GMT]]>Oic. Our sons will be together in the N1 2013 intake then 🙂 Unless you are thinking of starting him at play group at 18 mths?


    I am in the process of compiling the different registration dates of various kindys. But because I'm also considering private preschools, I will also compile their waiting list lengths. FYI, registration for Chiltern House (and etc...) waiting list has already started this month.

    I have been calling up those in the north, central and west areas. Let me know if u're interested to know these, and/or add your research for northeast area. I'm sure other parents would like to know too. The info out there is such a mess, I just want to organize things for easier planning 😛

    ]]>    https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/687318https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/687318Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:07:19 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to which school to choose? on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:14:03 GMT]]>my son is now 15mths. i prefer private pre-school. which area you looking at? i’m looking at sengkang/punggol area.

    ]]>    https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/687255https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/687255Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:14:03 GMT    <![CDATA[Reply to which school to choose? on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:32:56 GMT]]>Hi mneo, how old is your son?


    Mine is 14 mths. Am checking out N1 classes too. So far I’ve been to chiltern turf city branch to look see.

    Will u be considering kindergartens? Or only private preschools?

    ]]>    https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/687216https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/687216Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:32:56 GMT