Reviews of Preschools at West Coast Singapore, Part 2

So, we decided to visit more preschools to ensure that we have found the perfect one for our girl. You can read about our earlier reviews here

1) Star Kidscampus

Blk 509 West Coast Drive, S(120509) 

Half day, $650 before subsidy

This is the first childcare located in HDB we visited. The husband was a bit receptive upon arrival. We visited slightly before 9am and the children were having breakfast. From 9-9.30am, they assembled for National anthem, reciting of pledge and singing and dancing activities before breaking out into their respective classroom. Our girl enjoyed herself during the singing activity.

Environment is very clean and neat, airy and non air conditioned. The principal Yan Qin mentioned she used to work at MindChamps and Cambridge. She gave us a very assuring feeling that our girl will be in good hands. Hence, this center is in our shortlist.

2) YWCA
Blk 510 West Coast Drive #01-315 Singapore 120510
Half day $555 (YWCA member), $560 (non-member) before subsidy. Membership is $25/yr. The Senior teacher wasn't around when we visited as they have an excursion. We were allowed in to view the premise.The toilet is very spacious, with 2 shower facilities and many cubicles similar to MindChamps and Little Skool House at Kent Vale. However, the toilet is a little stinky. We also noted there is a library for the children and the children will sleep in air conditioned room for their nap.

When we passed by the center on another day, we noted that the children were a little rowdy compared to Star Kidscampus.

3) Modern Montessori
12 West Coast Walk, #1-05 West Coast Recreation Center, Singapore 127157
Half day $1230.50 
Center is clean but their fees are on the higher range.
 
4) Amar Kidz
8 Jln Lempeng, Singapore 128796
Center is a bit messy when we visited.


After visiting so many centers, we feel that we have to be realistic about our expectations. These are the criteria we looked out for when choosing a preschool:

1) Proximity to home or workplace. It must be convenient for us to pick our girl up.

2) Budget.

3) Clean and tidy. Safety is important to us.

4) Welcoming and friendly environment. Look out for any children who cry excessively, are the children rowdy and the teachers are unable to control them etc

5) Students: Teacher ratio

6) Comfort level with principal and teachers

You can also read this link for the preschool landscape in Singapore.


Love,
Sherlyn