Hi, have disappeared for a long time, cos been really busy...
Icey,
My son is also in PSA Learning Seeds. I didn't have time to scroll through all your post but saw that you wanted to withdraw your daughter from there.
I am also looking for another CC for my son. My son has been in Learning Seeds since October last year and was initially in the nursery class cos there wasn't any playgroup at first. This year, they open a playgroup and he is now in the playgroup class.
Since Oct till now, there were many things that I'm not too pleasd about the centre/ teacher too. I also find that there are too many china teachers. I have nothing personal against them but i do not like the way they handle the kids. Their way is very "auntie" and "traditional", which is not what I want. For example, they do not train the kids to walk in to put their bags, etc. They simply will say "bao bao" cos they dun want the kids to cry in front of the parents. I think kids should be trained to be more independent.
As for curriculum, on paper, the management may have come up with a plan but I dun see the teachers really excuting properly. I find that the teachers there not very well trained.
There was an incident last month where my son came home with 3 sets of teeth marks on his hand. I called the school to check and was surprise that the teachers didn't even know about it. I dun blame the child who bit him cos I know kids at this age sometimes just do not know how to express themselves and also difficult to prevent it from happening. What I am not happy is that the teachers didn't even know there was such an incident.
I have a previous experience with Kinderland (Pasir Ris) when my son was there. My son fell at home and had a bruise on his hand. When he went to school, the teacher actually called to say how come there was a bruise and didn't inform them. To me, it shows that the teacher really cares for the child and know about every spot on him. The main teacher was his chinese teacher (local singaporean) really trained him well, to walk in, eat himself, etc.
I really liked that school but unfortunately, I moved out of pasir ris.
I really have no idea which schools nearby are good. But hearing from some mummies here, I am thinking of looking at Cherie Hearts SAF. Initially i wanted to just let him stay at Learning Seeds till next year, then i will find him a kindy, but last night was thinking 1 year is too long to wait, so might pull him out earlier.
Problem is my in-laws are the ones bringing him there and back, so convenience is important. They dun drive, so have to take bus. Learning seeds and sparkletots are the ones within walking distance. So have to weigh the pros and cons carefully. I live at Telok Blangah Drive.
Wait till i talk about their year end concert last year... but think my post too long already. Save it for next time... hehe