by on 25/04/2017 2930
Somewhere over the rainbow way up high,
There’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby,
Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue,
And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true…..
Goes the song from The Wizard of Oz, Somewhere Over The Rainbow. And somewhere in Seksyen 3, Bandar Mahkota Cheras, there really is such a place. A place where young minds are nurtured and young dreams really can come true. A place called Imiki Kinder Care. A two storey building located on a corner lot, painted as blue as the ‘skies are blue’.
Imiki Kinder Care is run by Madam Joanne Chan and is a franchisee in the Imiki Kinder Care franchise group. What started out as a labour of love in wanting to look after her own child has today grown into a love affair for providing children with the skills, confidence and motivation to succeed for a lifetime. “I feel like I am living a dream and this dream has lasted for almost ten years,” Joanne smiles.
Based on the concept of “Easy Learning, Fun Development” for a well-rounded education, the main pillars of Imiki’s teaching methods are Morale Teaching, Fun Teaching, Theme Teaching and Memory Teaching.
At Imiki, there is a special emphasis on the three major languages, English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin. In emphasizing the three languages, the other core subjects such as Science and Mathematics are in no way neglected. IMiki also incorporates the Imiki programme and syllabus with MOE instructions on Early Childhood Education such as Kemahiran Berfikir Aras Tinggi. In going that extra mile for their students, Imiki also provides ‘special rated’ tuition and coaching for weaker students. There is also a Talent Mental Maths programme to improve the children’s powers of concentration.
It is not only in the education aspect that Imiki offers so much more. The principal and staff of Imiki has taken “going that extra mile” to a whole new level by taking it in turns to prepare the children’s daily meals themselves! “We have taken the initiative to do this because we find that after some time, the children have become more self-assured and confident and are more open and ready to approach us for help and advice,” says Joanne proudly.
“The challenge of meeting parents’ academic aspirations for their children is indeed a daunting one,” says Joanne. Taking into consideration current sensitivities, examinations and tests for the little ones have been replaced by quarterly assessments of their progress and stages of development, with teachers and parents’ meetings being held twice a year. “We do understand parents who stress on the academic aspect of their children’s Early Childhood Education. And we strive to provide the children with the best possible preparation to familiarize themselves to enter formal primary schooling,” Joanne concludes.
An Imiki child is not only a smart child. He or she is also a FUN child. Realising that by giving the children knowledge itself is never sufficient, a myriad of events and activities such as sports day, concert day, family day and excursions to places of interest are organized to encourage participation, interaction and teamwork. Parents’ involvement and participation is always encouraged and welcomed in activities such as Traffic Games, Jabatan Bomba demonstrations, and the Giant Bubble Fun excursion, just to name a few. And by also nurturing the physical, emotional, spiritual as well as the intellectual aspects of a child, Imiki hopes to not only provide him with a well-rounded and holistic education but also foster a strong, caring and loving family unit.
There is never a dull moment when you are an Imiki kid. There is always something to learn or do. Learning is such a joy in bright, well ventilated classrooms that are brightly painted and tastefully decorated. Another plus is having their very own science and computer room.
A comprehensive all-rounded curriculum. Conducive environment. Great ideas. Fun activities. Passionate and dedicated teachers. An undivided love for children. An unflinching commitment to lifelong learning. This in a nutshell is Imiki Kinder Care, Mahkota Cheras.
“The one indulgence in my career is the joy I get in watching the children grow. Like many fond parents, I have in my heart of hearts a favourite child. And his name is Imiki Kinder Care, Mahkota Cheras,” and for a moment Joanne’s eyes become glazed, the unmistakable tell-tale sign of a true, loving parent.
Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue,
And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true…..
