The ultimate reason we are off to get her into preschools, so that she learns to make friends, improve her language and get used to school structure, schedules and activities. After much surveys of preschools around our neighborhood, we came across a Q-Dees centre. Our first visit, is to know about their syllabus (surely! they have a structured learning for preschoolers). We made an appointment with Mdm Woon, the principal and met her for getting more information. Mdm Woon brought us to visit the entire school. They have CCTV, toddler friendly toilets, play area, kitchen and their main door remains locked most of the time. The school is so clean and safety of the childrens is their utmost priority i would say. We felt this is the most suitable environment and registered Reya on our second visit.
On her first day, Reya was so excited of the thought of going to a new school. She did not cry at all and once reached she didn't cry but was clingy to me as it is a new place and faces for her. We slowly left when the teacher is around and came back 4 hours later. We were told she started to cry and ask for amma after the snack time and settled when teacher said amma will be back in a while. When we fetch her she was so happy and back to her grandma's house. The next following week was all cries when we drop her off at school. But Mdm Woon will always be by Reya to console her and Reya settle down quite fast with her. A big relieve thinking Reya is in good hands during the preschool.
The fee structure i would say is very competitive and no much different with other normal centers out there. For early discovery programmes they focuses on the following:
English Play Imagination to encourage children to grow imaginations. Imaginations builds a variety of skills such as problem solving, language, social and communication skills. Every class is occupied with a television for a multimedia learning. Childrens also have fun while learning the language mainly through dance, songs and actions.
Fliptec Memory Programme, toddlers do have the ability to retain memories even at a very young age. They are like a sponge and able to make more neural connections. This syllabus helps to strengthen photographic memory and develop logical and reasoning skills.
Self help Skills and Fun Exercise - Through fun exercise, children's fine and gross motor skills are further developed and refined. Children also learn to fold clothes, button up shirts and pour a cup of water all by themselves.
Maths and Science- Learning maths and science through teaching methodology that involves learning through exploration and experimentation. Scientific and pre number concepts are cleverly introduced through experiments and simple demostartions that make seemingly complex concepts easy to understand.
Character Building - Learning good habits from good manners to polite speech.
You can get more information on Q-Dees programmes at http://www.q-dees.com/about.php
Definitely the rest of the neighborhood preschools don't covers this much for a preschool. Worth the money paid and so far Reya's progress:
a) Speaks simple english at home
b) Having a better pencil grip and stay focused in activity
c) Sleeps well at night (her sleep pattern change as she is also taking short nap in afternoon)
d) She came back from school on mother's day week with a self made craft. All tears to saw my little ones self made art and craft. So valuable that i will treasure it!. (Yeah it is nearing father's day and her dad is anticipating one from her too) Bunch of thank you for her awesome class teacher and Mdm Woon for their patience and time dedicated in nurturing all childrens.
Finally here are some pictures of Reya and early days of school!
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| First day and first lesson |
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| Singing song with expression (this is around second day and after crying when i left her she settle down and engaged in her class activities) |
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| First week's last class with sports attire and this day also she cried when i dropped her but with her teachers' magical touch she was able to settle down! |
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| Little Reya having fun in class. |
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| This love stick is what Reya prepared for me from her school. Will definitely treasure this. Heartfelt thanks to all the teachers @Q-Dees for their never ending commitments, love and patience with all their little ones |
