[quote] Hi, both my kids are in Cherie Hearts @ Eng Kong since early this year when the school just started... I have mixed feelings about the school. So far I rate it 7/10.


Pros - 1) the school is just 1 street away from my place hence v convenient, 2) school is clean and new (they observe hygiene strictly and if a child falls very sick e.g. stomach flu, they will advise the parents to keep the child at home to avoid spreading of the illness), 3) the main teachers are very nice, Director is also very nice, 4) Kids have chance do outdoor play (they have water play, cycling, a small play ground) as well as indoor gym 5) they are now planning to start on enrichment classes which I think are quite good - Speech and Drama and Kindermusik. 6) They encourage feedback from parents and implement improvements quickly if necessary.

Cons - 1) In the past short 6 months, I see changes in management and teachers. It was traumatic at 1st for both my kids and myself, but lucky for us, the teachers and teacher helpers that are still around are generally nice. 2) Currently there are not many students in the school - on 1 hand its good cos it means that my kids get more attention from the teachers, on the other hand, I worry if the school will get enough students to stay in biz! 3) The kids usually have a lot of time doing free play in the afternoon, teachers are quite relaxed. I rather them be occupied in some learning activities. Hence now hoping that they can successfully implement the enrichment classes!

I cant really comment on how good all the teachers are. But so far based on what I hear from my kids, the 2 main english teachers and 2 main chinese teachers are nice to them and they loved them very much. Hence, this at least put my mind at ease that they are in good hands while I am at work :-)[/quote]hi, i also just visited this eng kong CCC just past Sat.. similar to what you mentioned, the centre is clean and new but a little ulu. But the trade off, is similar to what you wrote, cycling, waterplay, indoor gym, playground ...

there were many toilets too. 1 on the playgroup level (so i think they must be doing it 1 by 1 and not a whole group together cos only 1 pipe) the upper level is dedicated to Nursery n Ks and they each have their own toilet, in their own enclosed classroom (which is really a rarity considring many places are doing the open concept common toilets now, individual toilet is gd to contain the spread of diseases, as andy mentions)

my baby girl is still only 16months and may be a little early to decide now, and they are having a promo till the 35th kid.. and i would be the 30something parent if i signed up now..

he says that he has 5 teachers and 2 helpers for his students now as they adopt a small ratio..

i m glad u mentioned that your kids are well loved as i do too, like the feel of the people there, but only less than half work on sat, so maybe need to pop in again..