<![CDATA[[Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools]]>Hi!


Any good and wholesome kindergartens to recommend?

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worried_mom:
Mathmaniac:

[quote=\"worried_mom\"]Not any that I know off either...

The nearest is Little Wings @ Blk 32 Holland Close. Not sure about the reviews.
I saw their syllabus. I didn't like it. So I am choosing My First Skool @ Blk 18A Holland Drive instead.

Though it's a childcare, I think I will pay full day and send him in only for lessons. Lunch and nap at home.

Can share why you prefer My First Skool? What you don't like about Little Wings?

Anyway my son is born in Dec 09, think can only enrol in LW when he's 30mths old.

Initally I wanted PAP. But I realised that they have no standard programme. Little Wings though also under PAP jurisdiction, have very different program from PAP. for the playgroup portion, it's 2hours.
45mins outdoor play and 45mins singing or self-play.
15mins toilet break and 15mins check temp.

I do not find it productive at all. My son is in BEK now. It is a 1yr program only. So next yr I have to find another pre-school that will see him through till k2.

I love BEK cause my son always have something new to teach me. He has handicraft from school. There isn't self-play as the teacher always maximises the time to let the kids learn something new.

For My First Skool, I think standard wise, it's probably better as it's a new school and there is a guideline for all branches to follow. At least I know my kid is more or less learning the same thing as other kids in the many branches of MFS in SG.[/quote]Thanks for your insights. I'm also looking for a 1-yr N1 programme only.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/353680https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/353680Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:47:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 07:45:52 GMT]]>

Mathmaniac:
worried_mom:

Not any that I know off either...

The nearest is Little Wings @ Blk 32 Holland Close. Not sure about the reviews.
I saw their syllabus. I didn't like it. So I am choosing My First Skool @ Blk 18A Holland Drive instead.

Though it's a childcare, I think I will pay full day and send him in only for lessons. Lunch and nap at home.

Can share why you prefer My First Skool? What you don't like about Little Wings?

Anyway my son is born in Dec 09, think can only enrol in LW when he's 30mths old.

Initally I wanted PAP. But I realised that they have no standard programme. Little Wings though also under PAP jurisdiction, have very different program from PAP. for the playgroup portion, it's 2hours.
45mins outdoor play and 45mins singing or self-play.
15mins toilet break and 15mins check temp.

I do not find it productive at all. My son is in BEK now. It is a 1yr program only. So next yr I have to find another pre-school that will see him through till k2.

I love BEK cause my son always have something new to teach me. He has handicraft from school. There isn't self-play as the teacher always maximises the time to let the kids learn something new.

For My First Skool, I think standard wise, it's probably better as it's a new school and there is a guideline for all branches to follow. At least I know my kid is more or less learning the same thing as other kids in the many branches of MFS in SG.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/353610https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/353610Tue, 08 Feb 2011 07:45:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 06:24:54 GMT]]>

worried_mom:
Not any that I know off either...

The nearest is Little Wings @ Blk 32 Holland Close. Not sure about the reviews.
I saw their syllabus. I didn't like it. So I am choosing My First Skool @ Blk 18A Holland Drive instead.

Though it's a childcare, I think I will pay full day and send him in only for lessons. Lunch and nap at home.
Can share why you prefer My First Skool? What you don't like about Little Wings?

Anyway my son is born in Dec 09, think can only enrol in LW when he's 30mths old.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/353533https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/353533Tue, 08 Feb 2011 06:24:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 06:03:45 GMT]]>Not any that I know off either…

The nearest is Little Wings @ Blk 32 Holland Close. Not sure about the reviews.
I saw their syllabus. I didn’t like it. So I am choosing My First Skool @ Blk 18A Holland Drive instead.

Though it’s a childcare, I think I will pay full day and send him in only for lessons. Lunch and nap at home.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/353507https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/353507Tue, 08 Feb 2011 06:03:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 04:29:24 GMT]]>

cony_1:
Mathmaniac:

Anybody knows of any N1 classes near Holland Rd or Holland Village? Thanks.


Agape little uni. It's the only that I know...

I don't find any outlets near Holland area.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/350744https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/350744Tue, 01 Feb 2011 04:29:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 04:18:03 GMT]]>

Mathmaniac:
Anybody knows of any N1 classes near Holland Rd or Holland Village? Thanks.

Agape little uni. It's the only that I know...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/350729https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/350729Tue, 01 Feb 2011 04:18:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 04:15:15 GMT]]>Any good ones near Shelford Road then?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/348308https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/348308Fri, 28 Jan 2011 04:15:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:17:45 GMT]]>Anybody knows of any N1 classes near Holland Rd or Holland Village? Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/337511https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/337511Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:17:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:53:19 GMT]]>Which part of Bt Timah (it’s a loong stretch of road) are you looking at?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300131https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/300131Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:53:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:08:32 GMT]]>Hello Fellow Parents,


I’ve moved from Delhi, India recently. My family is moving end of December. I have a 5yr old daughter for whom I want to find a good kindergarten which is not very expensive but at the same time has solid reputation of care and good culture.

Any recommendations are highly appreciated.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/299408https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/299408Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:08:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:44:54 GMT]]>you can inquire at preschool by the park at dunearn road (hua guan).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/117021https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/117021Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:44:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:30:13 GMT]]>thanks for the reply… but i am looking more for a preschool rather than a child care…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/115842https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/115842Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:30:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:55:53 GMT]]>

dardar63:
Hi,

I'm looking for a playgroup for my 18months girl along bukit timah or holland area. Prefer a smaller setup and flexible timing of 2-3 times a week in the morning type.

anyone have any good recommendations ?
Hi
You may like to try Rosy Hearts Babies. They are at 12 Lor Pisang Batu (opposite Bt Timah Shopping Centre). Their website is http://www.rosyhearts.com
Tel : 64646618. The principal and owner is Ms Chong Peng.
The teachers are nice and warm. Its probably best to call and go see the place yourself to see if you are comfortable with them :). My girl has been going to the centre since last Aug and she enjoys herself there. She is now coming to 14 months. Since your girl is 18 months, I think she would be in the another class for the older kids.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/115799https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/115799Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:55:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:03:11 GMT]]>Hi,

I’m looking for a playgroup for my 18months girl along bukit timah or holland area. Prefer a smaller setup and flexible timing of 2-3 times a week in the morning type.

anyone have any good recommendations ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/115710https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/115710Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:03:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:13:11 GMT]]>

ChiefKiasu:
Dr.Gerbera:

Kindergartens are tricky. I don't have any to recommend but I have one that I would discourage you to place your child. This kindy is called \"XXX Service Provider name removed by moderator XXX\" located at farrer. I had a very bad experience there. They put a lot of effort in trying to make a good impression but its all a facade.


Dear Dr.Gerbera, while we allow negative comments on service providers, it is necessary that you are prepared to provide more details specific to your experiences and personally stand by your claims if you wish to name the provider. We do not allow remarks without justifications.

Definitely. I understand and apologize for that. I'm new here so I did not know how to bring my opinion across better.
There are a few justifications to my claim of course, or there will be no reason behind me making such a negative comment.
When my girlfriend's child attended the kindy when it was then located in farrer court, there were no children's toilets attached in the classroom and the children had to use the adult toilets. This is unacceptable as it is mandatory by MOE for pre-schools to have proper facilities for safety, care and hygiene. It is a wonder how they managed to get their pre-school registration license at all.
Secondly, the teachers were not all registered as we found out later. Two teachers did not have a diploma in early childhood at all (There were 4 teachers altogether including the principal). This should, however, be mandatory of all teachers, especially in one which is a montessori based classroom charging very high for each month.
These are just two justifications for my negative comment. The kindy has since moved and I haven't been near it. Hopefully there would have been some better changes.
I am just hoping to encourage everyone to be careful when choosing a kindergarten. While its not easy to tell if the kindergarten is good because we are not there attending it ourselves, a good way of knowing is to ask the child about the classes and see if he/she is enjoying it. Children will give the honest truth. A very good sign is when the child loves going to school and is happy with his or her learning environment. 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/72030https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/72030Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:13:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:15:40 GMT]]>

Dr.Gerbera:
Kindergartens are tricky. I don't have any to recommend but I have one that I would discourage you to place your child. This kindy is called \"XXX Service Provider name removed by moderator XXX\" located at farrer. I had a very bad experience there. They put a lot of effort in trying to make a good impression but its all a facade.

Dear Dr.Gerbera, while we allow negative comments on service providers, it is necessary that you are prepared to provide more details specific to your experiences and personally stand by your claims if you wish to name the provider. We do not allow remarks without justifications.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/67419https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/67419Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:15:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:04:06 GMT]]>Kindergartens are tricky. I don't have any to recommend but I have one that I would discourage you to place your child. This kindy is called \"XXX Service Provider name removed by moderator XXX\" located at farrer. I had a very bad experience there. They put a lot of effort in trying to make a good impression but its all a facade.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/67417https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/67417Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:04:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:47:25 GMT]]>One more new childcare center


http://www.cherieheartsnamly.com.sg

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/66218https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/66218Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:47:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:38:57 GMT]]>

cornucopia:
Hi!


Any good and wholesome kindergartens to recommend?
HI,

my gal has been attending Faith Montessori this year. I find the curriculum quite good.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/6237https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/6237Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:38:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:50:17 GMT]]>Hi!


Another good holistic kindergarten will be Faith Kindergarten located right beside Commonwealth MRT station.

It is a very old school, but they rebuilt the entire building few years back. My children were there since Pre-Nursery. They enjoy the school very much.

I love how the school is structure, there are morning and afternoon classes.
Teachers are very caring and "close knitted." The Principal of the school knows EVERY KIDS by their name!!! I’m talking about more than 16 classes of about 20 - 25 kids each classes. I’m very impressed. Love their year-end graduation for K2 Concerts… The school is just like a MINI-Primary School.
Facilities of the school are also new and good.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/6226https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/6226Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:50:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:21:20 GMT]]>I also dun know how to add in 'Spring Montessori', I am very new here too. :lol: But someone has already added the 'others' poll, thanks. I'll vote for 'Others' then. Like you, I also like a more holistic approach instead of an academic one, glad that there is a button for parents like us to vote.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/6148https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/6148Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:21:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:41:54 GMT]]>Hi babysz,


Great to hear u found e ideal kindy for yr bb.
As for to add in spring Montessori, sorry not sure how to add on. Maybe u can guide me.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/6146https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/6146Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:41:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to [Bukit Timah/Central/Holland] Preschools on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:28:51 GMT]]>Can add 'Other kindergartens' in the poll 😛 dd has been in Spring Montessori (in Bukit Timah Shopping Centre) since Jan and we are very happy with the school. btw, we do not receive any monetary benefit from the school by mentioning it.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/6113https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/6113Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:28:51 GMT