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Hi, just my two cents worth...


I think this boils down to the vast disparity between the middle to higher end preschools vs the lower or more standard preschools. In fact, those who can afford to complain that the preschool is over teaching, I think you are very lucky. Do note that children who are well equipped early will suffer less in pri 1. I am very happy that LHL would be doing something about the preschool standard.

I have witnessed my own nephews who are currently in a 'lower range' fee structure childcare centre. One of them will be entering pri 1 next year but is unable to even read a standard Peter&Jane reader 2A, much less to say blend phonics properly.
The younger sibling is a year younger and attending a standard $90 per month pcf. He is currently in k1 but unable to sound phonics, nor recognize any words without the picture appearing beside it.
With such basics not well established in the child, they are very ill equipped to enter pri 1. I would not even dare to think about how they might cope in school. To these children, pri 1 would be extremely demanding. It is extremely shocking that the lower range childcare/preschool standard can be so lacking!

Then parents should teach at home or send to enrichment to cope?

My kid's teacher even ask me how my kid already learn all the phonics...as most of the friends there don't know.

She thought I have sent my kid to some sort of tuition. Told her cannot afford to have childcare + tuition. I DIY the teaching currently.

I would prefer to continue teaching new things to my kid. I do not want to overload my kid when reach primary school. I rather space out the information to my kid for easier \"absorb\".

Sigh, the parents are from the lower income group and have only PSLE qualifications. They work very hard to make ends meet and leave the kids in the care of the grandmother aka my mother in law. It is very sad, but they think providing childcare or just the basic education would suffice for their children. In fact I think they do not even the problem their kids are facing. The lower income group definately needs more help.

I think I am very lucky to be able to be a sahm to teach and guide my kids, scrutinize the preschool curriculum and know how to fill in the missing gaps for my kids.

Hi, just my two cents worth…


I think this boils down to the vast disparity between the middle to higher end preschools vs the lower or more standard preschools. In fact, those who can afford to complain that the preschool is over teaching, I think you are very lucky. Do note that children who are well equipped early will suffer less in pri 1. I am very happy that LHL would be doing something about the preschool standard.

I have witnessed my own nephews who are currently in a ‘lower range’ fee structure childcare centre. One of them will be entering pri 1 next year but is unable to even read a standard Peter&Jane reader 2A, much less to say blend phonics properly.
The younger sibling is a year younger and attending a standard $90 per month pcf. He is currently in k1 but unable to sound phonics, nor recognize any words without the picture appearing beside it.
With such basics not well established in the child, they are very ill equipped to enter pri 1. I would not even dare to think about how they might cope in school. To these children, pri 1 would be extremely demanding. It is extremely shocking that the lower range childcare/preschool standard can be so lacking!

Hi, any good recommendation for teachers from sengkang or kovan?


Need referral too! Pls pm or email me at [email protected]. Thanks so much!

Hi hi, need some advice please!


My kid is turning 3 next year and I am seriously considering in putting him in bridges Montessori. Cannot find much info on this school… Any comments?

As i am considering going back to work, i intend to put my son in childcare after bridges. Has anyone also made this type of arrangement before?

Schooling is so mind boggling and I m really so lost now.

Any comments?

Hi everyone! I am new to this super informative forum! Now looking actively for pre nursery for my 3 year old son… I relied heavily on all the comments from everyone, but still very very confused as to choice of preschool or childcare!


Haha! Smetimes I wish things we’re much simpler. Guess my headache will get bigger when he reaches primary one!

Anyway, thanks to everyone out here for their sharing! Hope I will be able to contribute in future!