Star learners

Star Learners offers quality and affordable childcare services islandwide, with 22 of its 29 childcare centres coming under the Partner Operator Scheme, which caps fees.

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Star Learners offers quality and affordable childcare services islandwide, with 22 of its 29 childcare centres coming under the Partner Operator Scheme, which caps fees.

It believes in developing children in an all-rounded manner – to be confident in their abilities, creative and curious about the world, and possessing strength of character to distinguish right from wrong.

Its curriculum includes several distinctive programmes. The Stanley Starfish Character Programme integrates character development into each child’s life, while Write a Rainbow gives voice to kids’ imagination, hopes and dreams through the writing and publication of their stories.

There’s also Ready Steady Go Kids, Australia’s largest and most reputable multi-sport and exercise programme for children. The fun, physio-designed sport and fitness activities teach little ones the fundamentals of 10 sports in a social, non-competitive, teambased environment. Tel: 6250-0173, E-mail: info@starlearners.com. sg/ Website: www.starlearners.com.sg/ Facebook: www.fb.com/StarLearnersChildcare.

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Etonhouse.

How and when do children start developing reading and writing skills, and mathematical concepts? Visit Etonhouse Pre-School at Mountbatten 223 and chat with its team of educators, who will share strategies on how they can best support your kid’s learning through play and exploration.

Learn how to develop confident, inquisitive and effectively bilingual children through a successful inquiry-based approach. Let your little one experience the school’s Performing Arts Studio, Visual Arts Studio, Library and spacious playground.

On top of the bilingual programme where one English and one Mandarin teacher is with the children all day, kids are also offered additional language classes in Japanese, Hindi, Tamil and Malay. The school’s open house will be held in April. Register at www.etonhouse.com.sg. 223 Mountbatten Road, #01-18, Tel: 6440-5100/ E-mail: M223@ etonhouse.edu.sg.

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Moe kindergarten.

Look out for its open house and K1 registration exercise in April, which is open to children born in 2013.

MOE Kindergartens’ curriculum is designed by the Ministry of Education’s curriculum specialists behind the Nurturing Early Learners Framework, which guides the development of kindergarten programmes in Singapore.

Its Hi-Light Programme nurtures children holistically through an integrated approach to learning, and helps them make meaningful connections across six learning areas.

In addition, its Starlight Literacy Programme nurtures early childhood bilingualism and is offered in English and three Mother Tongue languages. Families are involved in their kids’ learning through workshops and familybased activities.

The kindergartens offer a four-hour K1 or K2 programme, with an option of a morning or afternoon session. Parents who require full-day services for their children can also opt for Kindergarten Care, a service provided by an MOE-appointed partner service provider. Tel: 6872-2220/ E-mail: contact@moe.gov.sg/ Website: www.moe.gov.sg/moekindergarten.