Hi buds,

As u know Montessori stuff pretty well, do u have any idea about CS Montessori at Tiong Bahru? What should i expect in a Montessori Playgroup & Workgroup? I hope to find out more so as to find a good Montessori school for my gal. Thank u in advance!

ginakoh:

Hi soomum,


I would say ave fees range between 550 (half day) to 850 (fullday). Both my children attends montessori.

(u can see my comment on babyplanet montessori that i highly recommend if not too far for u....- for your little one)

Cheers n good luck!

Thank you so much ginakoh for your reply.

Are the ave fees range u mentioned is before gov subsidy? Or subsidies are not applicable to Montessori for children at Mountbatten/Newton centres?
thank u once again!

GarangMama:

soomum:

Hi GarangMama, do u mean that for those on half-day programme there won't be enrichment programmes available?

Because most of the enrichment programmes are held only in the afternoons (after their naps), so those on half days will not be have these enrichment programmes.
Although you do have an option to have 'Extended Day Programme' for your kids to take part in these enrichment programmes, but when you add up the costs, you might as well put them in Full Day programme.
As far as I know, the cost difference between a FD and HD programme is between $150-$200 (after subsidies), so it's definitely more VFM to go for FD programme if you are keen on the enrichment programmes.
Recently Pat's is also offering 3 addtional 'modules' for their enrichment programme: IQ Maths (to be taught in Chinese), Swimming, and Music & Me (taught by qualified ex-Yamaha instructor), which is only offered to FD students at a subsidised cost. You might want to take these into consideration when deciding between FD and HD programme.
Hope these help.
Cheers!

Thank u sooo much for your reply.

Hi A3,

Which centre are u referring to?

A3:

The current, year 2009, principle is not well organized. Doing things in a
very messy way. She may be good in talking but no good in managing.
Previous staffs are better than the current ones.

In my personal opinion, the fee paid is not justifiable. Choose an average
fee childcare centre and save the extra money for other enrichment
programme over the weekends. Then you will see your child learn more
as more exposure. A child will pick up automatically when you expose
him/her more.

Hi jam.2008,


Are the school fees you mentioned, on monthly or per school term basis?

Hi GarangMama, do u mean that for those on half-day programme there won’t be enrichment programmes available?

Hi!

Am looking for a pre-school for my child. Wonder if anyone can tell me how much is the fees for Montessori for Children at Mountbatten road? Or a rough estimate…thank u!

Hi Blueydoo,

Mind if u share how much is Little Skoolhouse at SGH charging for halfday prog?
thanks.

Blueydoo:

Hi,

Any new info to share? Am still on the lookout for schools near Bt Merah area. So far I've visited Moral Childcare & Little Skoolhouse at SGH. Moral childcare price is very reasonable. But location abit inconvenient for me plus they seem to have only 1 hour lesson for half day.

Little Skoolhouse at SGH seems abit old, but alot of space, and they have big areas for outdoor play, sandplay, waterplay. The curriculum also seems quite ok, and price is within my budget.

Am planning to check out Eager Beaver (Safra Mt Faber), Cherie Hearts (Bt Purmei or Depot Rd), and Appleland Montessori at Depot Road. And also Dardis at Bt Merah.

Wow! Pat’s fees are around $1.4k per month before any subsidy??