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Tiffany mummy (tohhweili)
New member
Username: tohhweili
Post Number: 3
Registered: 4-2010
| | Posted on Sunday, March 04, 2012 - 4:43 pm: | 
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Hi, I am looking for a childcared centre for my 19 month old girl. I am considering Grace House. Appreciate if you can share some comments on this childcare centre with me. Thanks! |
Kayla (kaylin)
Member
Username: kaylin
Post Number: 956
Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Monday, March 05, 2012 - 2:38 am: |
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Hi Tiffany,
You are looking for Kindy or Childcare for your gal ? GraceHouse is one of the good ones in Bt Batok( there isnt many good ones here unfortunately). They are kindy not childcare and only have 2 sessions per day.
I ended up putting my gal in Mulberry Learning Centre @ JE Swimming Complex after researching for a long time. Prior to this, she was at Appleland Montessori at Bukit Batok West Ave 8. |
Nining (nins)
Intermediate Member
Username: nins
Post Number: 3816
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Monday, March 05, 2012 - 4:00 pm: |
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I send my boy to Mulberry at CCK stadium  |
Joanne (agelocme)
New member
Username: agelocme
Post Number: 86
Registered: 7-2010
| | Posted on Monday, March 05, 2012 - 4:01 pm: |
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hi Bt Batok mummies,
anyone knows of any good after school care of your kids? that is a place they can go after their primary school studying hours? me is abit kiasu.. my kid going to reg for pri sch only next year but i need to start finding a after school scare for her..
both parents working.. not sure where my kid can go after her primary school though..
any good advice out there?? |
Jan Lim (jan_lim)
Member
Username: jan_lim
Post Number: 695
Registered: 4-2007
| | Posted on Monday, March 26, 2012 - 1:50 pm: |
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Hi Tiffany,
My girl goes to Gracehouse starting from this year and I can see she's enjoying herself there. There's an update of the child's progress in character and academic periodically (once a month) and it's useful for parents to know. The school is clean and appealing to the children. The teachers are really nice and helpful too. On the down side, the fees really not cheap ($931 per term) and they are gonna increase it still... |
coffee (cofibeen)
Member
Username: cofibeen
Post Number: 1156
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 02, 2012 - 3:31 pm: |
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Hi all
I'm looking for a babysitter who can help MIL take care of my 2yo and 7yo (who goes by sch bus at 11.30am). After 11.30am, can help do some housekeeping duties. Need her Mon-Fri 7am-1pm. MIL stays in Bukit Batok St 31. Any good recommendation pls PM me. Thank you so much! |
chasey (chasey)
New member
Username: chasey
Post Number: 40
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Monday, April 02, 2012 - 3:53 pm: |
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Hi
I will be moving to Bukit Gombak in May. Is currently looking for childcare for my 2 years old son. So far I've been to Little Footprints and MMI. Honestly I was not impressed.
1. Little Footprints - When asked about their curriculum, they stared at me. I got to asked them in details like "Will you be teaching based on thematic?" They told me that they are flxible in teaching the kids. If I want curriculum, they can give me all their lesson plans but they won't follow it. Their reason is that "Kids get bored easily, thus no point sticking to a curriculum." They elaborated that they rather tell something that interest the kids than have them bored. To me a a KS parent, this is not ideal. In my heart, I was thinking how will my son be able to 'catch up' in Primary school if he go through these kind of system. However, the teachers are friendly and it is spacious.
2. MMI - They are known for their manipulatives for kids. But I wasn't impressed with their manupulatives. They were sparse and 'dirty'. The space is so tiny. Their gate is locked by a 'hook'? I was really puzzled. To think that I pay so much for these 'facilities'.I was told that in the afternoon, the playgroup will join the nursery for activities since the number is small. For me this is not what I want.
I am really in dilemma now. Any recomendation for cc nearby? Carpe diem @BB is full. |
Nining (nins)
Intermediate Member
Username: nins
Post Number: 3827
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Monday, April 02, 2012 - 7:14 pm: |
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Hiya,
I live nearby bukit gOmbak mrt and after did my research my k1 boy is now enrolled fullday at mulberry learning.. |
2011Mummy (grace1827)
Junior Member
Username: grace1827
Post Number: 218
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 12:36 pm: |
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hi, i am staying at Bt Gombak area. Does anyone have any school van transportation contact. I like YMCA child care centre at Bt Batok central but it is quite far from my place at Bt gombak, hence looking for transportation. Please pm me as i seldom follow the thread. Thanks |
2011Mummy (grace1827)
Junior Member
Username: grace1827
Post Number: 219
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 12:37 pm: |
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or any mummies have lobang for car pooling etc? thanks again |
MummyLou (mummylou)
New member
Username: mummylou
Post Number: 8
Registered: 11-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 07, 2012 - 10:54 pm: |
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any mummies living ard bukit batok street 25? |
Joanne (agelocme)
Junior Member
Username: agelocme
Post Number: 102
Registered: 7-2010
| | Posted on Friday, November 23, 2012 - 10:04 am: |
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hi mummylou
im at st.25 - why leh?? |
Jumanji (jumanji)
Junior Member
Username: jumanji
Post Number: 170
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, January 03, 2013 - 2:03 pm: |
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Any good student care for recommendation? Just student, accendo, pro-teach, etc. Anyone? |
Jumanji (jumanji)
Junior Member
Username: jumanji
Post Number: 171
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Friday, January 04, 2013 - 6:43 pm: |
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Sent my daughter to pro teach Hong kah. Not sure whether I like it. The place looked cramp and old and dirty and messy. Not sure if there are other good ones. |
Nining (nins)
Intermediate Member
Username: nins
Post Number: 3913
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Monday, January 07, 2013 - 7:30 am: |
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Before n after student care? I send my kid to kowabunga for reading class, they also have basc looks good, at blick 361 by bukit gombak mrt though.. |
Joyful Tee (joyful_tee)
Junior Member
Username: joyful_tee
Post Number: 255
Registered: 7-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2013 - 8:35 am: |
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Hi,
Any mummies can share where do you bring your kids for phonics class? Thks. |
happi (happi)
Member
Username: happi
Post Number: 1426
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 - 11:42 am: |
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Hi
Anyone with kids gg for P1 registration this year??? |
Nining (nins)
Intermediate Member
Username: nins
Post Number: 3920
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 - 11:47 am: |
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Mine will be registering this year.. |
happi (happi)
Member
Username: happi
Post Number: 1428
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 - 1:56 pm: |
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Hi nins,
Which school r u looking at? I m doing research now... Looking at schools and student care. |
mikiko (mikiko99)
Member
Username: mikiko99
Post Number: 816
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 - 3:49 pm: |
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me .... my boy will be in P1 nx yr . Any gd student care ard our area? Went to see Proteach the centre is quite old. Yet to visit Just education |
Jumanji (jumanji)
Junior Member
Username: jumanji
Post Number: 180
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 - 5:06 pm: |
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@nining - kawabunga too far from my hs. Anyway I tolerate for awhile and so far the teachers are good at pro teach. I asked my gal if she wants to change other student care but she said she enjoys it there with her frens and teachers. Guess I have to give in to her. |
happi (happi)
Member
Username: happi
Post Number: 1429
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 - 5:43 pm: |
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Mikko,
U r fast ... Went to visit student care aldy. Which school r u targeting? |
Nining (nins)
Intermediate Member
Username: nins
Post Number: 3921
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 - 7:01 pm: |
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happi,
my boy will be going to LiahHua hopefully, its just behind our home hehehe.. lazy mom here..my boy is also not so academic focus, he is very physical, he swims and skate well.. he's good in math but he doesn't like reading much.. so I don't want to aim at too academically focused school and put too much pressure on him, scared he will dislike learning later in life..
student care perhaps will continue with kowabunga lah, or others nearby the school.. so easy for me to pick him up.. |
mikiko (mikiko99)
Member
Username: mikiko99
Post Number: 817
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 2:53 pm: |
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happi
Hope can get into St Anothny. |
happi (happi)
Member
Username: happi
Post Number: 1430
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Friday, February 22, 2013 - 1:40 pm: |
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Mikiko,
I m also looking at this school.  |
happi (happi)
Member
Username: happi
Post Number: 1431
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Friday, February 22, 2013 - 1:42 pm: |
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Nining,
I also prefer convenience... Else picking and sending them to school can be a big problem in future.
How is the reading class at kowabunga? |
Nining (nins)
Intermediate Member
Username: nins
Post Number: 3927
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Friday, February 22, 2013 - 2:12 pm: |
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Happi,
He loves it.. Now he reads simple books with little help fr me before bedtime.. |
sprightly.fg (sprightlyfg)
New member
Username: sprightlyfg
Post Number: 1
Registered: 2-2013
| | Posted on Friday, February 22, 2013 - 5:42 pm: |
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Specialise in PRIMARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS (Bukit Batok)
Mr Chng - taught in Teck Whye Primary School, 2 years experience in home tuition
Ms Low - 3 years experience in home based upper primary Math tuition
Based on Latest MOE syllabus
Affordable rate of $80/month
Duration: 1.5 hours per session
Maximum 4 students per group
Mission:
Nurturing students to be their best
Description:
5 mins walk from Bukit Gombak Mrt and Bukit Batok Mrt
Bukit Batok St 31
Call us for more details :
Ms Low 98801453
Mr Chng 93630572 |
dama (dama)
New member
Username: dama
Post Number: 7
Registered: 5-2012
| | Posted on Monday, February 25, 2013 - 12:34 pm: |
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My boy this year p1 at st Anthony.
So far so good. As the school is a temporary site, the state of classroom furniture is quite bad.
But overall, my boy is adapting well. |
happi (happi)
Member
Username: happi
Post Number: 1432
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Monday, February 25, 2013 - 6:55 pm: |
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Dama,
How are the teachers? Is it very academic focus? |
dama (dama)
New member
Username: dama
Post Number: 8
Registered: 5-2012
| | Posted on Monday, February 25, 2013 - 9:20 pm: |
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So far my boy is ok with the teachers. The form teacher reply my email inquiry quite promptly. She also assigned my boy to help out in class. For chinese lessons, the teacher implement a token system to collect to redeem presents, so my boy quite eager to participate in class. No streaming for p1 and whole level will go up the same class into p2. I find them not so academic driven.
But have donation need to donate for school buildijg fund. |
happi (happi)
Member
Username: happi
Post Number: 1433
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2013 - 12:32 pm: |
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Dama,
Any idea will there be studentcare in the school compound in future? |
dama (dama)
New member
Username: dama
Post Number: 9
Registered: 5-2012
| | Posted on Saturday, March 02, 2013 - 5:29 pm: |
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happi,
yes, there will be one in the renovated sch compound. that was what we were told. but i heard from my friends whose kids are in other schools with inhouse student care that the school may limit applicants and priority given to lower income and/or there may be a quota for certain group (eg lower income certain quota, others certain quota) and/or subject to balloting (different sch, different practice maybe). not too sure about the requirements yet. |
happi (happi)
Member
Username: happi
Post Number: 1434
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, March 02, 2013 - 6:25 pm: |
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Thanks dama!
There will be chingay carnival later ... Bring the kids to have fun!!! |
happi (happi)
Member
Username: happi
Post Number: 1435
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2013 - 10:04 am: |
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P1 is in afternoon session for st Anthony pri??? |
Bell Cheong (pyopyo73)
New member
Username: pyopyo73
Post Number: 3
Registered: 3-2013
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 06, 2013 - 9:36 am: |
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Dear Mummies,
- Is kowabunga in Bukit Gombak an after-school centre?
- Izzit suitable for all levels of primary?
- Any idea how much per month and any subsidy?
お返事お待ちしております。
あなたに感謝し、最高の位置づけ。 |
Nining (nins)
Intermediate Member
Username: nins
Post Number: 3928
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 06, 2013 - 6:07 pm: |
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Hi bell,
Its an after school care cntre. Other details i dunno but u can give them a call |
Nining (nins)
Intermediate Member
Username: nins
Post Number: 3929
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 06, 2013 - 6:09 pm: |
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Here is their web http://www.kowabunga.com.sg/contact_us.htm |
happi (happi)
Member
Username: happi
Post Number: 1436
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 06, 2013 - 11:23 pm: |
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Nining,
How much was their Reading Express class? |
Jan Mom (janmom2013)
New member
Username: janmom2013
Post Number: 5
Registered: 3-2013
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 06, 2013 - 11:40 pm: |
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Is there any north east mummy club? |
dama (dama)
New member
Username: dama
Post Number: 10
Registered: 5-2012
| | Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2013 - 6:25 am: |
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Happi
I think next year p1 will be the last afternoon batch.when they shift back to bukit batok in 2015, it will go single session. |
Nining (nins)
Intermediate Member
Username: nins
Post Number: 3930
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2013 - 8:01 am: |
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Happi,
Hubby said $400ish incl registration for a term . Its 1.5 hr class |
Joanne (agelocme)
Junior Member
Username: agelocme
Post Number: 103
Registered: 7-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 02, 2013 - 1:20 pm: |
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anyone knows if there is any good after school care in Bukit Batok East area? my girl going P1 next year. really dunno what to do  |
happi (happi)
Member
Username: happi
Post Number: 1439
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 02, 2013 - 1:32 pm: |
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Hi Joanne,
Which school u gg? Some have in house studentcare. |
Mummy Wong (3boysinthehouse)
New member
Username: 3boysinthehouse
Post Number: 9
Registered: 11-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 03, 2013 - 1:28 pm: |
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Hello all, I need a bit of help here. My son has been going to Grace House since last year N1, and frankly he is very happy. But there have been some incidents that put me off and also the school seems to become more profit-centric, instead of subsidising the children in certain areas, they try to earn from there. Relief teacher also made some unpleasant remarks in front of the children. I am seriously considering pulling him out and put him in other kindergarten next year, or worse case is to find a good childcare as I also have a 6mth old baby. Though I try to avoid this option because I am a SAHM. But really, Grace House is just across the road from my block so convenience is one big factor. I'm in quite a dilemma. Any advice out there, should I pull him out (because if not, my younger one will also go there that will be another few years and fees are not cheap), and where would be an equivalently good school? |
ceraine (ceraine)
Intermediate Member
Username: ceraine
Post Number: 3574
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 10:50 pm: |
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hi mummies,
I am new here.
Am considering playgroup and childcare for my son next yr (presently 9mths)at bukit batok area.
appreciate your recommendations..i stays at jurong area but caregiver stays at bukit batok. |
Joanne (agelocme)
Junior Member
Username: agelocme
Post Number: 104
Registered: 7-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 1:57 pm: |
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Hi happi, my friend suggested to go Bukit View leh, instead of Keming Primary School.. which is better huh?? |
Joanne (agelocme)
Junior Member
Username: agelocme
Post Number: 105
Registered: 7-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 1:58 pm: |
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both school have after school care.. :P |
Joanne (agelocme)
Junior Member
Username: agelocme
Post Number: 106
Registered: 7-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 2:08 pm: |
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St Anothny i think too far for me.. heard its a good school but seems hard to get in.. but if you are staying near, no harm trying leh.. lolz.. dun wana stress myself..
bukit view so far last year no balloting so i guess not much competition.. all sc goes in.. recently also have a few good awards (compared to Keming Primary) in the recent years..
can see here for more info: http://www.bukitviewpri.moe.edu.sg/ |
happi (happi)
Member
Username: happi
Post Number: 1445
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 10:06 am: |
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Joanne,
Not sure which sch is better. I prefer SAP cos more convenient for me. |
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