[Bukit Batok/Chua Chu Kang/Yew Tee] Preschools

[Joeann_Bryan]

I'm looking for a playgroup for my 18 months old around CCK or Yew Tew.

Any other recommendation/s will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

[ChiefKiasu]

I'm looking for a playgroup for my 18 months old around CCK or Yew Tew.

Any other recommendation/s will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

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[mummydearest]

hi mummies and daddies...i'm staying in bb too! just sharing that this skate school www.skate-with-us.com is doing free trial skating class near west mall area..so if u are interested can go...

BUT my objective here is to look for kakis....for holiday camps and also do share if you got any holiday camps...good way to keep my boy occuppied..SAhM need a break too leh!

Found this on a mummy's forum, anyone interested to sign up as a group of 6? We get GROUP DISCOUNTS! PM ME okay?

I'm considering this for my 4yr old...tried their FREE trial thingy..not bad quite interesting cos got they seem to specialise in teaching kids to skate...

The skateschool is www.skate-with-us.com

i need 5 more!!!

[mummydearest]

do they have an open house soon?

[ziltransformer]

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Need advice... (1) I have a maid & im considering if i shud put my gal (4yrs old nxt yr) to full day childcare or just kindergarten? (2) Which is good? Apple Tree, Kinderland, Learning Vision or Sheffield?

[ChiefKiasu]

Need advice... (1) I have a maid & im considering if i shud put my gal (4yrs old nxt yr) to full day childcare or just kindergarten? (2) Which is good? Apple Tree, Kinderland, Learning Vision or Sheffield?

Hi ziltransformer... perhaps you can check out the rest of this thread for more info.

[ChiefKiasu]

...Btw, does it really that fully aircon centre will tend to make kid sick easily?...

Yes. It is just another take on the "sick building syndrome". Size of classroom also plays a part.

[sashimi]

IMPORTANT NOTE: 7 Dec 2009 - Gentlelove Schoolhouse no longer exists. This is mainly due to the fact that a new "management" has taken over, renamed the school, and most importantly, principal Ruth has left. The review below is now history - it is a reflection on Ruth's good work, and nothing to do with the present school in GL's former premises.


Hi, fellow parents - I live in Bt Batok and would like to strongly recommend GentleLove Schoolhouse at St. 52, Blk 501. See http://gentlelovesh.com/.

It opened I think about 2 years ago. I'm very happy to say its appearance here, and so near my block, was a tremendous blessing. It has almost everything you could ask for in a good childcare centre, and more.

The principal, Ruth, is a very responsible and responsive lady with a solid foundation in childcare. Her staff are uniformly good as well. Very friendly and positive. I have not encountered a single teacher at this school I have any negativity about, in the time my daughter has been here. They show genuine concern for my daughter, and won't hesitate to call us whenever necessary.

Environment - NO AIRCON! The school is at the ground floor of Blk 501, just opposite a playground/multi-purpose court. Buses, 945, 176, 985, etc. About 10 minutes stroll from Bt Batok MRT.

The one bad thing about this area is that Blk 504 next door is home to the dirtiest people in this estate, so it's a block quite beloved by cockroaches and rats. Not that this badly affects the school, but I thought you should be aware. Also, the estate is home to a lot of older gen, so they do burn a lot of incense during the 1st and 15th of each lunar month - a note to kids with any respiratory issues.

The school has surprised me and my wife with a couple of DVD-Rs with videos and photos of the ongoings at school. It's a really amazing bonus since we never get to see.

Last but not least - my daughter is happy. Something I can't say for the last centre she attended. My only regret is that Gentlelove didn't open sooner here. Anyway, I'm sending my girl back for BASC.

One thing though - places are limited. Seems always full. No harm calling to enquire though, if you are in the area.

[jedamum]

Hi, fellow parents - I live in Bt Batok and would like to strongly recommend GentleLove Schoolhouse at St. 52, Blk 501. See http://gentlelovesh.com/.

Hi, thanks for the good feedback.
It is just opposite the kindergarten where my boy currently studies in! My MIL had asked me to check it out earlier, but I wasn't impressed with its location to start with (yes..the external environment is not very clean, though the playground is quite clean).
Will keep that in mind though.
They have playgroup?? Any further info on its playgroup do you have?

What is 'BASC'?

[ziltransformer]

Have anyone any comments for Learning Vision at Sunshine Place?