<![CDATA[Christian Childcare in Tampines]]>Hi any good christian childcare centre in Tampines?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/42303/christian-childcare-in-tampinesRSS for NodeThu, 23 Apr 2026 06:36:51 GMTMon, 15 Oct 2012 08:43:51 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Christian Childcare in Tampines on Sun, 02 Aug 2015 01:17:14 GMT]]>Notksmum, i’m so sorry that i took so long to thank you for replying my post. I just discover how to find the posts that ive posted. Blur me!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1552520https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1552520Sun, 02 Aug 2015 01:17:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Christian Childcare in Tampines on Fri, 04 Jan 2013 02:39:05 GMT]]>Hi wateraine,


Yes, the English and Mandarin ones are for N1 and N2. My boy joined PN in Nov, and I received the letter in Mid or End Nov (I think). I presume Kiddyark will check with you again and include in the communications book. 🙂

But so far, I am quite happy with the Childcare! After Mrs Sharon Chiam took over, marked improvements.

1. The place was refurbished, rewiring done, repainted the premises, installed new cabinets etc. [I personally saw all these on the Sats when I pass by to go NTUC).
2. Menu updated and looks yummier.
3. More Teachers for PN class.
4. PN class got bigger space!!!

Boy likes school now... but every mrg still cry when we drop him off. HA!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/929627https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/929627Fri, 04 Jan 2013 02:39:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Christian Childcare in Tampines on Wed, 02 Jan 2013 04:04:48 GMT]]>Hi Notksmum


My boy just started N1 at Kiddy Ark today. Are the enrichment classes for nursery pupils? I have not received any letter so far.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/927831https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/927831Wed, 02 Jan 2013 04:04:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Christian Childcare in Tampines on Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:38:56 GMT]]>Blurrymum!


I found the piece of paper.
Here it goes:

English Speech and Drama by http://www.artistic-exp.com
Per term 6 sessions ( 4 terms in a year). 1-hr per session
Price: $135 per term (plus one-time $10 material fee)

Chinese Speech and Drama by lifesparks learning http://www.lifesparkslearning.com.sg
Per term 12 sessions (4 terms a year) 1-hr session
Price : $110 per term (plus one time $10 material fee)

IT Starter Programme by Cyberland International Education Centre
http://www.itnrobo.com
Per term 12 sessions (4 terms a year) 1-hr per session
Price : $100 per term

Basic Money Management by Numi$ Academy
(Y2013 or K2 and K1 will start only in 2nd half of 2013 and completes 1st half in 2014)
Price: 130 per term

English and Chinese Speech and Drama are recommended for N1 onwards
IT Starter from N2 onwards
Basic Money Management for K1 and K2 only

Hope the above helps.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/926512https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/926512Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:38:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Christian Childcare in Tampines on Mon, 10 Dec 2012 01:17:28 GMT]]>Hi Blurrymum, Sorry I cant find that paper anymore. Probbaly went to the trashcan. Btw I received a letter from the childcare saying they have hired a new Centre Supervisor. FYI.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/916330https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/916330Mon, 10 Dec 2012 01:17:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Christian Childcare in Tampines on Thu, 29 Nov 2012 02:45:26 GMT]]>Hi Blurrymum,


I have to find that paper at home. But those enrichment classes are for N1 onwards. 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/911032https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/911032Thu, 29 Nov 2012 02:45:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Christian Childcare in Tampines on Wed, 28 Nov 2012 07:49:02 GMT]]>Hi Notksmum, Thanks for update.


They have art and drama now? I have passed by the school that day, i always see 1 teacher there & the children are napping, maybe is because the timing i visited that day.
How much is the additional cost for the art n drama? Would you mind sharing?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/910469https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/910469Wed, 28 Nov 2012 07:49:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Christian Childcare in Tampines on Fri, 09 Nov 2012 01:44:27 GMT]]>Update: Teacher Jennifer joined on monday and my boy is now attached to her and Teacher Gillian. So the principal did increase teachers to manage the children.


Also, I received a letter and some forms on enrichment classes (English, Mandarin drama and art) these are excluded from the monthly fees.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894969https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894969Fri, 09 Nov 2012 01:44:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Christian Childcare in Tampines on Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:39:02 GMT]]>hi blurrymum, yes. The curriculum is not that great but I wanted a chidlcare near home with experienced caregivers. At their age, I wasn’t looking for excellence in academia, all I wanted was more for my child to play. I am not sure if they will change the curriculum with the new principal on board. I am also not sure its because its near their "graduation concert day" so there are loads of practice for the concert song.


My son has severe separation anxiety but I guess all kids go thru that. Day 1 and 2 I accompanied him so he was ok. But come day 3, it was bad. He screamed and cried and did not eat a morsel of food since AM milk feed that I gave him before school. So I would suggest, to ease your child in by accompanying for 3 days then 1/2 day for 2 weeks for adjustment. that’s what the teachers advised me. Now, I get my mum to pick DS up at 3pm (after naptime cos mum cannot come before that time). And I noticed that if his dad sends him, he tends to be more "kuai", ah well, my son does bully me. So now i get hubby to send (see no evil, hear no evil so heart not so painful)

DS is most happy during the outdoor/nature walk segment. We suspect he hates being confined to space (which is why he refused to stay in his playyard to play and will protest big time at home). One thing is that DS has grown v attached to Teacher Gillian because she carried him and comforted him from day 2 onwards. So i presume he will gradually get used to the teachers and friends and env soon (I HOPE!). On Day 4, he actually stretched out to her at the door and asked her to carry while still crying when hubby left.

I am aware that the academia is not v strong at kiddyark. I do acknowledge that. For the amt I am paying with subsidy I guess I can’t complain much plus it is really convenient (just next block from mine).

btw, I am also not christian so pls note that kiddyark does teach the kids to say praise during meal times and sing bible songs. If you are ok with that then its fine.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894322https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894322Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:39:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Christian Childcare in Tampines on Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:43:19 GMT]]>Hi Notksmum, Thanks for the link. Seems like there are only a few christian childcare in tampines.:( How is your boy with Kiddyark so far? Saw your schedule earlier, it seems like they do not have much activities but alot of music session?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894241https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894241Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:43:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Christian Childcare in Tampines on Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:26:42 GMT]]>Oh dear!! Am really a blurrymum! Trinity Holy Church only start from 3 years old…-_-…oh dear…haha.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894218https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894218Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:26:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Christian Childcare in Tampines on Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:24:46 GMT]]>hi blurrymum, kiddyark is under the diocese of singapore. http://www.anglican.org.sg/index.php/archives/category/anglican_kindergarten_and_childcare_centers

Its Anglican. Hope this helps.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894213https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894213Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:24:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Christian Childcare in Tampines on Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:11:44 GMT]]>Pardon me, how mummies/daddies out there find christian school? i went to MCYS website to search for the childcare centre, but all the school there are not christian school. BTW, am not a christian myself too. keke. Is there any link or website that have all the list of christian childcare/preschool?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894198https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894198Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:11:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Christian Childcare in Tampines on Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:08:48 GMT]]>Thanks all for the reply.! Was so busy can only reply now…zzz. yes, Vic2009 i have heard about Trinity Holy Church, heard was good too. My girl is 10mths old now, intend to put her during 18mth, wonder if there are still vacancy? Think i need to call up. Trinity is a catholic church if am not wrong, does anyone know what is the different between a catholic and christian preschool? Kiddy Ark Childcare Centre is a christian school?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894196https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894196Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:08:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Christian Childcare in Tampines on Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:18:46 GMT]]>Vic 2009,


He just started on 1 Nov. This is my feedback so far. There are 2 teachers for N2 level. They are not bad. My experience with Teacher Gillian (N1 teacher) and Teacher Ai Fen (N2 teacher) is ok. Teacher Ai Fen is quite caring.

For PN, last week they had 2 to 13 kiddoes which is quite bad. Even though MCYS says 1:8. But I think 2 to handle 16 is too much for PN level. Teacher Lena can handle the kids quite ok. Last week they had a new teacher who is not experienced so they got Teacher Gillian to help out and the Teacher Poh Mei. On day 2, they got another church volunteer to come help the PN class. Too bad my boy joined in Nov, he was suppose to start in Jan so that the cohort will be smaller when some of the kids graduated to N1. But too bad we had to start him 2 mths early. 😞

Their curriculum goes like this:
8am - 8.30am : Breakfast (usually the older kids will help serve the younger ones and there are some Pri school kids who are at the student care section also help out).
8.30am : Assembly. They will sing National Anthem followed by Christian songs.
9.00am : Go class for lesson. [English or Chinese]
10.30 : Outdoor Play (playground for older kids) [This depends but PN class will go for nature walk and return at 11]
11 : Shower time [staggered shower times]
11.30: Lunch
12: wash hands etc
1 - 3pm : Nap
3-4.30pm: Lesson [English or Chinese]
then around 5.30 gather at assemby (music room) either they sing songs (nowadays they practice for their concert) or read books or watch movie and wait for parents to pick up.

They just had a new principal Sharon Chiam. She is quite ok. She told me she hired a new teacher for PN and indeed the teacher turned up for work today at PN. So I am relieved. Another thing is i noticed the teachers are pretty honest. In PN class, there was a boy who was bitten by his classmate (a girl) and the teachers truthfully told his parent when she came to pick him up. At least they do not try to cover up. that's the consolation.

Boy started having severe separation anxiety so my plan is to start 1/2 day then gradually ease him in to full day. For N2, I think at their age, quite ok to go for full day.

Hope this helps. The facilities are not great but I think the teachers are generally responsible and ok.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/891869https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/891869Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:18:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Christian Childcare in Tampines on Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:54:45 GMT]]>Hi Notksmum


Will you place your son for full day in Kiddy Ark?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/886889https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/886889Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:54:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Christian Childcare in Tampines on Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:13:00 GMT]]>My boy going Kiddyark PN class this Friday. Tho kiddyark the facilities are not that fanstastic but I am hoping he will enjoy school.


Also they just changed a new Centre Director.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/886459https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/886459Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:13:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Christian Childcare in Tampines on Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:40:11 GMT]]>

Blurrymum:
Hi any good christian childcare centre in Tampines?

YMCA cc at Blk 855, some of the teachers that taught dd when she was 2, are still there.

Ps, my dd is 11 this year.

😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/886073https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/886073Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:40:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Christian Childcare in Tampines on Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:50:48 GMT]]>Hi Blurrymum,

My x colleague told me that Trinity Holy Church is operating a good childcare centre. She sent her daughter there.

Although I’m not a Christian but I’m thinking to enrol my daughter N2 at Kiddy Ark Childcare Centre which is near to my house. It is a Christian based operation centre. I’m still looking around if I can find a better centre in Tampines.

Hope this help.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/885838https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/885838Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:50:48 GMT