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linda says:

Dear Salwa,

Thank you for the contact. I have been to Kiddies Patch with my 2.5 old gal-seem to like it (but still suffering fm major separation anxiety). The kindy is just lovely and they follow the reggio emilia approach..dunno whether it will work on my gal though..wish me luck…

Maya-r u sending your kids there too??

linda says:

Hi Another-Mama Adam,

My little muchkins name is Arissa. Today is her 5th day in Kiddies PAtch..So far – she seems to like it very much!!Great actually as I honestly dont have the enthusiasm and energy to go for another round of kindy hunting anymore.How’s Adam coping there? Must be a cool lad as I dont see anyone in her 2.5 yo group ever crying at all…if u bump into me there@kiddies patch-do say hi ok…cherio dear…

bell says:

hello,
just my personal opinion, as the standard 1(primary 1) is always crowded, is it safer to place your child in the kindergarden attached with the primary school, so easier to enter the class? the child familier with the enviroment and the way of life in that school including everything etc the rules, methods, perceptions..just get use to; so the child would not afraid to go to school and emotional calmer. less bully as they see/know each others since kindergarden which teacher can care about. the primary will be more on academy. about the play while learning concept, why not find a center that parent can join in with your child, once a week, let them feel laughter and happy fun time with parents?

Aini says:

Hi all,

I’ve read all the posted thread…I too am new to all this pre-school things…my son just turned 4 yesterday and I’ve just started him at a school in TTDI…I agree with the comments that its not just about the system that a school uses but also about the teachers, whether they are caring and patient enough to teach and care for our children…my son so far so good…no crying or tantrums yet!! Met the teachers I think they’re not bad so hopefully everything goes well….

JL says:

Do you moms also realise that most of these schools come in double stories and the classrooms r upstairs? worrying to know how teacher (1:15) can control them after class is dismissed.

blossom says:

Hi all mothers, actually all pre-schools no matter what they claim they are, are actually more or less the same, of course please don’t count those still teach the old ways like A = Apples, I think Q-Dees, CEC etc are all the same, they are all business oriented i.e. money. Education is a big part of making money as this is a must and they know these days we parents place a lot of importance on child education. my daughter went to CEC Subang Jaya (should be USJ 12), I would say okay, but not really brilliant, all the teachers are the same, they would tell you that your children are slower compare to others and when I checked with other parents, they said the same thing, they said all these because they want you to teach them more at home, anyway, need not worry too much, you will over-stress yourself, let our children have some childhood, you know these days some parents send their little kids to tuition As in terms of school fees, they are more or less the same, if you intend to send your children to chinese medium for primary school to prepare them I heard Tadika Chim is good but very stressful. let me know if you need more info, I would be more than happy to help you.

Ann says:

Hi salwa, could u please share with me the sunbeam@mutiara’s contact as well? thanks in advance

Adeline says:

hi, im a first time mum and am clueless on what to look out for in a kindergarten. Any pointers on what mummies look out for nowadays when they start on a venture for a suitable kindergarten for their child??

Shirley says:

I’m planning to send my girl of 2.5 years to preschool next. Anyone know a good one around OUG, Happy Garden