Kinderland

[charmed]

I have experience in all the above schools. I sent my kids to Growing Up Gifted (GUG) in United Square. The school is excellent but very pricey. When we discovered Zoophonics in Bt Timah, we transferred our kids there because it’s closer to our house and a bit cheaper. Zoophonics is very similar to GUG but teacher and facilities-wise, GUG has the edge.


I sent my eldest to MMI (Bt. Panjang). It’s also good but I prefer Kinderland Pre-school. When we moved to Woodlands, I sent my kids to Kinderland Pre school. In MMI, it’s more playing.

[yippie131]

Thx charmed for sharing ur experiences, i will go and find out more for the difference betw all these…

[yippie131]

hi almondcream,

i’m thinking whether to send my girl to MMI tampines, Kinderland or zoophonics… MMI seems to hav good and responsible teachers but the environment is not that impressive, no playground and space is rather small. while kinderland hav bigger space and other facilities; Zoophonics just open this week, not sure how would it be yet, will need to check it out… Btw, how much is the fees for Schoolhouse by the Bay at Katong? how much u spend on the transport then? Did u send the kid to school by yourself?

[jordin]

Hi all mumies,


Have heard lots of negative comments about MMI especially MMI Kovan and SengKang Centre. Teachers there are all untrained and they all like to shout and screamed at the kids. The kids all cry in the morning and refuses to come to school.

Heard from my friends that recently a teacher actually pinched a child and led to lots of unhappiness and that teacher was thus transfer to Sengkang MMI to continue to work there.

Teachers at Kovan MMI even go to the extend of slapping the child and making the child crawl round the classroom in front of all the classmates.

I think it affects the child emotionally and also the self esteem.

Parents who are going to these two centre should think twice so that their child do not suffer at the hands of these unprofessional teachers.

[jordin]

Hi redrose,


Do not sent your kid to MMI Kovan. The teachers there are unprofessional. They actually uses corporal punishment like slapping, pinching and even making the child crawl round the classroom.

I know of a child who recently enrol her kids in MMI Kovan but was left alone to cry through the whole day till the parents come and pick her up.

[chuanchuan]

Hi Mummymama,

Maybe u can try the little school house at orchid country club or Rightstart by tumble tots at Sembawang. Jelutung Community Club. They have a play area and the environment is rather nice.

[starz]

charmed:

I have experience in all the above schools. I sent my kids to Growing Up Gifted (GUG) in United Square. The school is excellent but very pricey. When we discovered Zoophonics in Bt Timah, we transferred our kids there because it's closer to our house and a bit cheaper. Zoophonics is very similar to GUG but teacher and facilities-wise, GUG has the edge.


I sent my eldest to MMI (Bt. Panjang). It's also good but I prefer Kinderland Pre-school. When we moved to Woodlands, I sent my kids to Kinderland Pre school. In MMI, it's more playing.

Hi,

i m looking for phonics school. So far zoophonics is good as well? wat is ur reviews of zoophonics at BT (weekly class)? thanks.

[Mummymama]

Hi Charmed,

I'm considering sending my boy to Zoo-phonics at BT. Despite the facilties & teachers losing out to those at GUG, did your child learn anything? Most importantly, the child must gain and learn & show improvement.

I'm also considering btw MMI, Learning Vision & Kinderland. I think you are the best person to ask! You mentioned MMI has more playing. So what is the program like at Kinderland. In fact, when i visited Kinderland at Civic Centre, the administrator wasnt able to tell me anything. She told me \"games & play lor\". But the teacher at MMI showed me the kind of toys the kids will play and explained to me the daily activities etc... Can you share with me more please...? Thanks in advance!

[Mummymama]

Hi interesed Zoo-phonics mummies,


The BT branch is opening a new class on 16 Aug. However, there is no trial lesson. Fees will be pro-rated since there will only be 3 lessons that month.

[charmed]

starz:

charmed:

I have experience in all the above schools. I sent my kids to Growing Up Gifted (GUG) in United Square. The school is excellent but very pricey. When we discovered Zoophonics in Bt Timah, we transferred our kids there because it's closer to our house and a bit cheaper. Zoophonics is very similar to GUG but teacher and facilities-wise, GUG has the edge.


I sent my eldest to MMI (Bt. Panjang). It's also good but I prefer Kinderland Pre-school. When we moved to Woodlands, I sent my kids to Kinderland Pre school. In MMI, it's more playing.

Hi,

i m looking for phonics school. So far zoophonics is good as well? wat is ur reviews of zoophonics at BT (weekly class)? thanks.

I have a good experience with zoophonics. My kids learned a lot. However, if I compare it with Growing Up Gifted. I still prefer GUG. They have better facilities and better teachers. Teachers in GUG have good English (& accent) because most of them graduated in England, US or Australia.

In terms of teaching materials, it's almost the same. They both use zoophonics method.

If distance and money is not an issue for you, go for GUG. Zoophonics in BT however is good value for money. No regrets in sending my kids in both school. I have a newborn son. If I'll send him to a weekly class someday, I'd go for GUG (again if money is not an issue).