Hi…I’ve not heard of the school but I would share that your concern on if children can adapt to primary school very real. A lot of parents think that will be a problem in terms of learning style and if they can get use to structure. Being a parent where my kids attend a MOntessori school and being a trained Mont. teacher as well, I feel that if anything, they better prepare the child for primary school. Most pre-schoolers learn through play or hands on or discovery approach (all of which are may be very diff from the structures pri schools) so MOntessori being of the various method to teach children do enhance your child’s learning journey better. I personally believe that if the more secured and confident the child is (which is often seen in a Montessori child), the better they can adapt and take on the challenges in Primary school. With all said, there are so many MOtessori schools nowadays, not all may adhere strictly to her beliefs and methodologies so do your homework before choosing one.

They are not as active. QAuite hard to reach them now. The last time I received their reply was after a few months later to say no stock

you can google to read more about them. The last time I read about them was on the web where many parents were airing their greviences about the school for various issues.

Hi,


I can fully understand your concerns, but generally if you enrol in a good MOntessori school even if it’s a 3 hr prog, your child would and should be able to grasp concepts and skills. Sometimes, it’s not the qty of time but even in 45 mins can the school provided constructive play and engaging work. Even if your child is in a fullday childcare, it does not mean that they are ‘studying’ the whole day. Your child is only 2 so if you decide to enrol him now, you’re already giving him an early start so don’t worry about the no of hours of work. Lastly, my personal preference are MOntessori schools, cos their philosophies and learning styles are closest to the way my child learns and I see the difference : )

Hi skydreamer,


To operate childcares, it is mandatory to be registered with MCYS, as with kindergartens (with MOE). When you are registered, I think it gives a sense that there is a proper channel to go to if you have concerns or complaints : ) Being registered also being they have guidlines to adhere to which may also translate to a sense of quality control. I would not be quick to say that the non registered ones to prepare them the childen well. There could be good ones. My personal choice is that you must like the school environment, they curriculum and for me it’s also important the values the pre-school upholds as well as the quality of teachers. I have a personal belief that even if you have a good core currriculum, the teachers will be the human link and they make a direct impact on our children. There should also not be a high turnover of teachers in schools, else your child is just having to get use to diff teachers and their styles. This unsettles them . Where are you from? : )

I’m not sure of the different terms you mentioned here as they sound more like for the private (adult) school. For mcys or moe registered schools, you should just see their approval being displayed in a prominent place when you view the school.

Hi skydreamer.


Sorry I don’t know enough about the 2 schools you mention to share my thoughts. BUt I can answer some of your concerns.

Childcare centres MUST be MCYS registered. Kindergartens MUST be MOE registered. There are also many schools who are actually enrichment centres that provide pre-school education and being registered with MOE is optional. If you enrol your child in a childcare, you enjoy some govt subsidies but none for kindys and enrichment centres.

For childcare centres, although the timing is half day (7am-1pm) or full day (7am-7pm), it doesn’t mean that they have more wok time. Curriculum time is usually 3-4 hrs a day max and the rest of the time is usually childcare services (like nap, play, tv time etc). So pre-schools and kindys work just as well ; )

The choice of school (CC or Kindy) therefore have to be what suits you best. if you are a working parent and need more CC services then a childcare would be you only option. If you have parents that can give you a hand, kindy’s are your other options.

Hope the info can help : )

Tulip might be worth a visit : )

Hope you’ll find a good fit. Montessori is a method of teaching so when they say they are a MOtnessori school, it should mean that they will adopt the principles and teaching styles of Montessori method. This also means that they should have a good, comprehensive set. There are many schools that may say they do MOntessori, charge high fees but does not provide a full Montesori program. In Singapore I think MMI is the only one which has franchises. The other smaller-scale Montessori schools are usually privately run. They can be just as good and give a run for your money with the bigger establishments.

Hi, I don;t have any personal recommendations for montessori schools in that area but I'll be happy to 'clarify' any confusions you may have over MOntessori schools if you have questions