<![CDATA[Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11]]>Hi there! Has anyone done a centre visit or enrolled your child at Small Wonder Punggol in recent years? Would love to hear your perspectives or experiences, as I’m looking to enrol my son there for playgroup! Thanks very much for sharing!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/78502/small-wonder-preschool-blk-348-yishun-ave-11RSS for NodeSat, 02 May 2026 03:55:36 GMTThu, 22 Apr 2021 16:58:07 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:42:19 GMT]]>Hi I’m looking to enrol my child into Small Wonder at either Serangoon North or Nordcom II. Would appreciate any feedback on these two centres in the recent years. Thank you in advance!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1996175https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1996175Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:42:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:57:11 GMT]]>Looking for review for Small Wonder Preschool at Tampines North. Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1960844https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1960844Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:57:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Fri, 04 Jan 2019 15:16:57 GMT]]>can any mummies or daddies share the sch fee for small wonder? TIA

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1893107https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1893107Fri, 04 Jan 2019 15:16:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Wed, 05 Dec 2018 20:48:54 GMT]]>Hello! Wondering if anyone’s bubs with Small Wonder now? They opened a branch in Tampines. I went there for a visit and I find the principal there is very nice but the teachers look inexperienced and they are probably the type that coax kids a lot. Plan to put my 19mo (will be 22mo when she starts school). Any more updated reviews on this school? Can’t find it on any other websites. And from the previous comments, it seems like this is a very bad school.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1888191https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1888191Wed, 05 Dec 2018 20:48:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Tue, 16 Jan 2018 02:22:39 GMT]]>

TT tan:
Appleworm:

I STRONGLY do not recommend u to play ur kiddos in this childcare.

The principal is really not the hands on type who does not work with the parents to deliver the best for their child.please do not leave them in their care. In my opinion they are not patient & definitely unprofessional educators in terms of managing the kids.
Crap school really. .

My child was enrolled in small wonder serangoon. The experience was horrible. I went in to observe for few days and found many unhygienic practises. The China teachers simply passed the toys from one child to another, letting the infants crawl outside the mat and suck on the floors!! The floor was quite dirty and teachers were walking with slippers. I also saw some teachers very rough in handling the children. Crawlers and walkers who do not want to eat on high chairs be scolded and threatened. The teachers be shoving porridge in the mouths of lined up kids like factory one after another. I saw kids perpetually crying. Those who cannot walk or crawl were most poor thing. I saw one baby girl just placed on a pillow lying there staring at ceiling for hours. After I came back from lunch the baby was still lying there staring at ceiling alone. When I saw the father at pick up time i wanted to tell the dad if he knows his child has been left alone there for hours just sucking on her pacifer. I also saw babies sleeping all alone in the cots in the room by themselves with no teacher supervision which is totally dangerous. I asked the teacher why no supervision. She said we can hear from outside if baby wakes up. What rubbish!!! When so many babies were crying and brawling outside. Probably If baby died inside no one will know. By the way the centre has just been issued by moh for mass hfmd. Put your child there at your own risk !!

This is very unfortunate. Yes there were 2 HMFD cases in mid and end Dec, which really calls into question the management's protocol. Schools like Pat's Schoolhouse will engage a vendor for school wide disinfecting and send parents the certificate. Their conduct was very professional and the fact that they reached out to parents instead of waiting for parents to check on what the school has in place to deal with the outbreak is highly commendable.

In general, yes I agree that the centre lacks service, as well as commitment. When you raise issues with them, they get very defensive and can give you extremely \"far-out\" justifications as to why it cannot be done or why it wasn't done. They just keep telling you that in Learning Vision they do it this way or that way and use that precedence as the basis for their argument, even if they are archaic, flawed or outdated.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1829017https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1829017Tue, 16 Jan 2018 02:22:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Tue, 16 Jan 2018 01:58:36 GMT]]>Branch at Serangoon is so-so.


Positives: Relatively new and clean

Negatives: Like a few of the comments in this thread, the management is rather poor and lacking with little support for parents.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1829007https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1829007Tue, 16 Jan 2018 01:58:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Mon, 16 Oct 2017 14:28:00 GMT]]>I believe a good childcare centre is the one that the principles monitor the everyday classes.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1808948https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1808948Mon, 16 Oct 2017 14:28:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Tue, 10 Oct 2017 08:21:36 GMT]]>

Appleworm:
I STRONGLY do not recommend u to play ur kiddos in this childcare.

The principal is really not the hands on type who does not work with the parents to deliver the best for their child.please do not leave them in their care. In my opinion they are not patient & definitely unprofessional educators in terms of managing the kids.
Crap school really. .
My child was enrolled in small wonder serangoon. The experience was horrible. I went in to observe for few days and found many unhygienic practises. The China teachers simply passed the toys from one child to another, letting the infants crawl outside the mat and suck on the floors!! The floor was quite dirty and teachers were walking with slippers. I also saw some teachers very rough in handling the children. Crawlers and walkers who do not want to eat on high chairs be scolded and threatened. The teachers be shoving porridge in the mouths of lined up kids like factory one after another. I saw kids perpetually crying. Those who cannot walk or crawl were most poor thing. I saw one baby girl just placed on a pillow lying there staring at ceiling for hours. After I came back from lunch the baby was still lying there staring at ceiling alone. When I saw the father at pick up time i wanted to tell the dad if he knows his child has been left alone there for hours just sucking on her pacifer. I also saw babies sleeping all alone in the cots in the room by themselves with no teacher supervision which is totally dangerous. I asked the teacher why no supervision. She said we can hear from outside if baby wakes up. What rubbish!!! When so many babies were crying and brawling outside. Probably If baby died inside no one will know. By the way the centre has just been issued by moh for mass hfmd. Put your child there at your own risk !!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1807310https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1807310Tue, 10 Oct 2017 08:21:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 10:36:43 GMT]]>Hi all I am considering Small Wonders at Yishun. Heard that the principal recently changed. Anyone can share whether the standard has improved now?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1799886https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1799886Thu, 07 Sep 2017 10:36:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 09:31:36 GMT]]>Hi all I am considering Small Wonders at Yishun. Heard that the principal recently changed. Anyone can share whether the standard has improved now?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1799877https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1799877Thu, 07 Sep 2017 09:31:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Fri, 21 Oct 2016 00:49:43 GMT]]>generally is good. We are satisfied with their the environment and management. I would highly recommended.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1727444https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1727444Fri, 21 Oct 2016 00:49:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Wed, 19 Oct 2016 06:21:49 GMT]]>hi mummies nt sure if this thread is still active. but i would like to find out more info at e serangoon branch. will be visiting e school tmr. juz wonder any parents lo is currently at e serangoon branch. can share review

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1727069https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1727069Wed, 19 Oct 2016 06:21:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Fri, 01 Jul 2016 03:09:12 GMT]]>Hi Parents, I also plan to sent my kids to Small Wonder Preschool @ Yishun on 2018. Any improvement there? Cos the review here i read was terrible experience.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1694660https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1694660Fri, 01 Jul 2016 03:09:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Tue, 03 May 2016 07:09:50 GMT]]>Hi Parents who sent their kids to Small Wonder Preschool@ Yishun, is there any improvement since their operation? Planning to change my kid here because it is just downstairs. Was waiting for my First Skool that is ready in July but till now no news.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1675712https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1675712Tue, 03 May 2016 07:09:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Tue, 26 Apr 2016 14:22:10 GMT]]>Any new updates about the yishun branch?


I mean they have run for more than a year…is there improvement?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1672997https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1672997Tue, 26 Apr 2016 14:22:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Tue, 08 Mar 2016 15:05:04 GMT]]>Hi. Would like to know how is the serangoon north ave 5 branch?


How is the teachers and circumlum?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1653295https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1653295Tue, 08 Mar 2016 15:05:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Sat, 06 Feb 2016 00:51:55 GMT]]>I’m also thinking of sending my daughter to small wonder serangoon north this year. Any feedback on the pg teachers? While the place is nice and new any feedback on their hygiene standards? Thank you in advance!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1639457https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1639457Sat, 06 Feb 2016 00:51:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 07:19:14 GMT]]>CONS

1. Curriculum ends at 4.45pm
- my eldest child previous school enrichment ended at 5pm. So, I am fine with pm

3. Cold central aircon. And I mean COLD.
- their class room temperature can be adjusted, normally they will set 25 deg..even lower during their nap time.. I know as I have been with my child during his first 3 days of CC.

4. Outdoor garden not managed by Small Wonder, and is currently under renovation. So no outdoor play. And no water play or sand play as well due to indoor nature of school.
- They will bring them for out door activity as we are advised to bring 2 pcs of mosquito patch dairly.

5. The second teacher per class is not a Chinese teacher (the brand name schools guarantee two teachers - one English speaking and one Chinese speaking. Not one-teacher plus one assistant, but two teachers).
- My child's class is currently with 1 chinese and 1 english teacher.. I may check with them later..:)
6. Phonics program is not Letter Land, but another brand (just a minor point)

all their enrichment are carried out by Learning Horizon which same as ALL the CC under busybees

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1635465https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1635465Fri, 29 Jan 2016 07:19:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Fri, 29 Jan 2016 07:12:04 GMT]]>" Tight security - facial recognition, electronic sign-in. " this is only for their stuff… not for parents.


Due to current primary curriculum, they emphasize more in Holistic Learning Path. That’s mean, too academic approach CC/ kindergarten might not suitable for Primary 1 preparation. As even you get full marks for your paper, your total marks of the subject may just pulled down by other aspect like show and tell, reading aloud…etc

I made a mistake for my elder son which I only think for "academic approach" CC which starts Tingxie/spelling as soon as N1, in-house enrichment…etc…when he was in Primary 1, i realize how important of Heulistic learning environment is…

Learning Vision is previously named Small Wonder if I m not wrong. This Childcare has gained my trust due to their background and their operation which runs by Busy Bees.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1635464https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1635464Fri, 29 Jan 2016 07:12:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Thu, 28 Jan 2016 06:15:19 GMT]]>Thanks lisalimbf for your sharing.

Any other parents here have children already attending childcare at Small Wonder Serangoon north branch, can share your experiences pls? Greatly appreciate!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1634923https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1634923Thu, 28 Jan 2016 06:15:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Tue, 19 Jan 2016 04:40:09 GMT]]>Hi everyone,


I am searching for a PG for my twins and wish to enrol them in August 2016. I have been to 5 schools so far, and Small Wonder Serangoon is one of them. I thought I could share what I feel, and hear from current parents.

PROS
1. Tight security - facial recognition, electronic sign-in. The doors and gates are all locked/latched.
2. Small ratio of 1 teacher to 6 students for PG.
3. Little Lives online portal to keep in touch with your child’s progress every 2 weeks.
4. In-house kitchen which serves hot food.
5. Excellent facilities - I was really impressed with the HUGE indoor playground, and tricycle circuit. Toilets are all very clean and well maintained. And did I say school is HUGE? LOL.
6. Affordable fees at $556/ month if working mother.
7. Milk intake and poop records for PG.


CONS
1. Curriculum ends at 4.45pm, so if you pick up your kids at 7pm, they are just whiling away their time.
2. Phonics begins at N2 (which is standard after many comparision, but the brand name schools such as Pats and MMI begins immediately)
3. Cold central aircon. And I mean COLD.
4. Outdoor garden not managed by Small Wonder, and is currently under renovation. So no outdoor play. And no water play or sand play as well due to indoor nature of school.
5. The second teacher per class is not a Chinese teacher (the brand name schools guarantee two teachers - one English speaking and one Chinese speaking. Not one-teacher plus one assistant, but two teachers).
6. Phonics program is not Letter Land, but another brand (just a minor point)

The pros outweigh the cons in terms of number, and in my mind, the pleasant environment is making me give Small Wonder serious consideration. The main worry I have is the curriculum. It is "light" compared with the school’s I’ve visited, and while I know at PG, children should play and develop their gross motor skills, one of the brand-name school I visited had a really SCARY rigorous plan to develop the child from PG to K2. There is a saying in Chinese that "a good start accounts for half your success"… and I really want my twins to have the best start possible. Small Wonders is super affordable at $556, vs the top tier of $1700 plus which is crazy when I have to multiply by two.

Any comments, parents? Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1630721https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1630721Tue, 19 Jan 2016 04:40:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Sat, 09 Jan 2016 15:17:05 GMT]]>Would be interested to hear more about the Serangoon Branch too. Quite like the environment, would be great if parents can share more about the curriculum and teachers. Thanks!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1625762https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1625762Sat, 09 Jan 2016 15:17:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Small Wonder Preschool @ Blk 348 Yishun Ave 11 on Sat, 07 Nov 2015 07:23:56 GMT]]>Hi. Any reviews on the Serangoon branch?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1602407https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1602407Sat, 07 Nov 2015 07:23:56 GMT