MINI-GUIDE: 29 PRESCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS

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23 June15
PRESCHOOLS
Sunflower Baby House & Preschool
(Bukit Timah)
Wiebke and Benno Klingenberg-Timm, German
Paul (10), Henri (5) and Theodor (3)
This is our fifth year in Singapore, but we also lived here from 2006 to 2007. Theodor
has been at Sunflower since he was six months old; Henri was there from the age
of 10 months to two-and-a-half years.
A friend recommended the school to me. Choosing the school was an easy
decision after I met the owner and manager, Angela, and toured the premises with
her. She is very friendly and always
goes out of her way to ensure that
the children are well taken care of,
and that the parents are kept well
informed.
Our experience at the school
has been pleasant. I treasure the
flexibility of the timetable, which
offers morning and afternoon
sessions that can be booked
separately. Sunflower has also
been the most supportive when
Swallows and Amazons
Liz and Matt Overbeck, American
Luke (4) and Samuel (9 months)
Our son Luke has been attending Swallows and Amazons
since we arrived in Singapore slightly over a year ago. I heard
about the school through school listings – Expat Living’s
school guide was helpful.
We were initially drawn to the school because of its small size
and nurturing environment. Its play-based approach appealed
to us, as we really wanted our son to have fun in preschool.
What we weren’t prepared for was how effective this learning
approach would be – we have been absolutely astounded by
Luke’s academic growth since joining Swallows and Amazons!
The school goes above and beyond when it comes to pre-
reading and reading skills, as well as Mathematics. In addition,
theMandarin immersion programme is fantastic – Luke attends
it two afternoons a week.
Apart fromall that, the school also places importance on the
EQ side of things; good manners, social skills and kindness
are not things you only read about in the brochures – these
values radiate throughout the school as soon as you step in.
The array of extracurricular activities at and around The
Grandstand area is also a great plus. Kids can choose to
stay an hour longer each day for activities like soccer, tennis
and swimming.
Lastly, we like how the experienced teachers make the
effort to understand every kid, and keep the parents updated
about their child’s progress by means of weekly newsletters.
I would absolutely recommend this school to other families,
especially those who are looking for a smaller preschool.
we needed extra help – this is much
appreciated, especially for an expat
mother of three, who needs a trusty fall-
back option during family emergencies
and other unforeseen circumstances.
I most certainly would recommend
Sunflower Baby House & Preschool to
other families. Henri and Theodor love
their Chinese teacher, and going to the
school is a joy for them. It’s incredible
how much they are learning at this age!
Apart from all the positives I mentioned
earlier, the standout factor for me is how
the teachers show genuine affection
and care for the children.
200 Turf Club Road,
#04-300 Turf City
(Second branch at Clementi,
38 Sunset Heights)
6463 1303
200 Turf Club Road
6762 8158 |