Hi Pinkitty,

Tykes is offering 5x a wk too but only when they reach the required number Of kids for the class. Currently my boy is going 3x a wk since it’s still a small group. I’m looking at 5x a wk too so once they hv enuff kids to start the class,I’d put my boy in it. (",)
You can call the person-in-charge again to know more on it.
It’s nice to hear your son adapts well to the environment there!
Cheers!!

Hi mummies,dont be surprised if i were to say the previous sch that my son went cost me 600bux per mth! Well it’s an estbalished sch too but the reason for the switch is coz there’s no transport and i hv to make own transport arrangements when he was there for a yr…to me as long as the curriculum & teachers are what i’m looking for,i dont mind paying such amt for my boy. Montessori approach does make "wonders" from what i can see inmy boy when he 1st started off knowing nuts but now since he was just 2yrs+ he can speak in gd sentences (making me wonder how hedoes that at his age).

But,it’s all up to individuals on this part whether to send or not…cheers!!

sherinaduncan:

Hi Basha, how much are they charging you for transport? I m staying in J.East. Tykes quoted me their price for 5x/week class but not 3x. So it ll be great if u can help clarify my qns above. You have been very helpful!

Hihi, 3x a wk will be $350 & 4x is $450. I'm looking at 5x a wk but since currently now it's a small grp (only 3 kids), was advised that 3x a wk is sufficient (as per mentioned in my earlier thread abt the sufficient approach that the kids are getting).
As for transport, mine is $250 since i'mresiding @ Bkt Panjang which isquite a distance but i believed for dos nearer will be much cheaper say abt $100+..u can call up the school to help in getting the cost. They are really helpful in answering all queries & doubts..

To all mummies who are asking me some qns, below are the replies (",)


Pinkitty: C ya around! Hehe…no harm trying out the trial class & see how it goes…
ChArlie Brown: The school is arranging transport for those kids who require one…i’m residing in Bkt Panjang & has a transport catered for my son.
3hrs i find it’s not too long as his previous sch too is a 3-hr program (montessori sch). My son has been in this kind of sch since he was 20mths & now he’s turning 3yrs in May… (",)

Missed out on the Mandarin class for the curriculum!! There’s one at Tykes…

Hi mummies,sorry for the late reply. Pretty tied up @ work!

Answers to all those who are asking some qns on Tykes Playhouse:

1) Tykes is currently only having 3 students at the moment hence all of them including my boy are attending 3x a wk (tue,wed,fri). Was told by the principal that since currently it’s a small grp, 3x a wk os sufficient as the teachers have more time with the students as in 1:1 approach. But, if the class gets bigger abt 5-6 kids,it’s best to go for 5x so that everyone will have the same amount of approach with the teachers.

2) Regarding curriculum, below is the list of it:
- Phonics, Language, Mathematics => Montessori method
- Thematic => Science, Zoology, Experiments, Arts & Craft etc
Every term there will be one theme for example now they are learning on All About Myself (Body Parts).
- Speech & Drama every Friday for half hour
Where the kids are exposed to confidence in performing, learn on expressions,speech etc.
- Excursions => This will be available only when the class grows bigger

Just an add-on, the Montessori Directress is a montessori trained teacher from MMI (Modern Montessori Intl).

No harm in trying the trial class for your kiddos! As the students now are attending 3x a wk,you can place your child there too for trial for the 3 days in a wk!

Hope the above answer to all the queries.(",)

Hi kabalevsky,


There are currently 3 kids in the class as it’s newly opened. Was told thatthe ratio is 2 teachers to about 8 kids. The school is by the poolside. Teachers are  experienced and trained. Every friday there’s Speech n Drama.

I’ve enrolled my boy in Tykes Playhouse. He was previously from another montessori school which does not cater transport hence the switch.

There at Tykes Playhouse not only the teachers are well experienced, it has a great preschool environment too.
I’m residing in Bukit Panjang & shouldthere be any parents who are keen in enrolling your child there too, do PM me if you require transport as the school is arranging for one (cost will not be so expensive if there’s a certain number of children).