With the emergence of premium childcare centres in Singapore, parents may wonder how the quality of the education differs from centres that charge lower fees. In our nation’s competitive childcare centre landscape, is it true that you get what you pay for? Specifically, how well do premium childcare centres prepare students for primary school? Before...
Florence Ho’s daughter is like most Singaporean children. She went to a preschool where English was the main language of communication, spoke English at home and thus struggled with Chinese in Primary School. Now at 10 years old, she does not have much love for the language and shies away from speaking it. Seeing her...
Going to childcare is a big step in both your child’s life and in yours. For a kid, entering childcare means adjusting to a new environment, unfamiliar teachers and kids, and a different schedule. Here are some common problems that toddlers may encounter when they start attending a childcare centre in Singapore, with practical ways...
As all parents can vouch for, the arrival of a child changes a couple’s lives completely. Apart from a shift in the daily routine, one key area to consider is the childcare arrangements of the little one while mum and dad are at work. Thankfully, Singapore’s central business district (CBD), like Raffles Place, where many...
According to to the 2010 population census, 51.9 percent of Chinese Singaporeans speak English at home, and the number is sure to rise by the years. Most children also speak English among their friends, and thus have little exposure to the language beyond a few hours of class every week. A British Council article explained...
Learning the Chinese language from young will open up more opportunities for your child in the future. Not only is it increasingly used as a language for business expansion, trade, travel and cultural understanding, it is also one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. With such enormous and far-reaching benefits to learning...
Part of helping your kids succeed in life is providing them with a good education from the early years. When it comes to enrolling your kid into a child care centre or kindergarten, the quality of education matters, but budget comes into play as well. That is why it is paramount to know what government subsidies you qualify for,...
Home to over 20,000 children, childcare centres in Yishun that have a solid curriculum and variety of enrichment classes are few and far between. The estate is often underestimated due to its maturity, but this goes to show how important childcare is in this 41-year-old estate. MindChamps PreSchool: A Premier ChildCare Centre in Yishun According...
What is the difference between preschools, kindergartens and child care centres in Singapore? Many first-time Singaporean parents scratch their heads over this when they look for early child care care. Although the terms “preschool,” “kindergarten” and “child care centre” in Singapore are sometimes used interchangeably, there are key differences between them. Be sure to know...
Choosing the best preschool in Singapore for your child is one of the biggest decisions you will make in his/ her tender early years. For many children, preschool is their first venture into formal education that leaves an important impact on the rest of their learning journey. To help you choose the best preschool in...
