Selected Preschools in Penang

Apple Tree Nursery & Kindergarten is located in Tanjung Bungah, Penang. They offer nursery (2-4 years), kindergarten (5-6 years) and after school care (7-12 years) programmes for children that focus on holistic learning. The centre was founded in 2003 by their devoted principal, Karen Lau. The centre uses a trilateral approach in their educational programmes. Their method is based around a concept called the ‘Hands, Head and Heart’, where the hands represent behaviour, heart represents emotion, and head represents cognition or knowledge. Apple Tree strongly believes in these three aspects working together to create a well-balanced child. Their holistic approach shows that a combination of both academic and non-academic growth is possible for young learners.

Opened in 2019, Corrington Premium Preschool, Bayan Lepas, offers an exclusive preschool experience for children aged two to six. The school’s sprawling campus is equipped with various facilities, including a gym, a dance room, and a kitchenette—creating a joyous and stimulating environment where children can look forward to exciting activities each day. The school’s child-centred approach to education involves a holistic balance between Montessori, play-based learning. and a structured framework inspired by the Malaysian National Standard Preschool Curriculum (KSPK) and the British curriculum. Pupils are further enriched with additional after-school activities such as music and language classes. The goal at Corrington is to nurture individuals with a lifelong love for learning.

Dr Solarise Learning Home, Ayer Itam offers preschool and full day care services for children aged 3 to 6 years. Located within a 2000 square feet shoplot, the preschool is conveniently located on Jalan Paya Terubung, creating a hassle-free pick up and drop off for families. Even before the pandemic, the teachers diligently follow the best practices possible to enhance safety and lower the risk of COVID-19 transmission within their centre. For the youngest bunch – the 3-year-olds – many multisensory activities are used to introduce the world to them. As they grow older, the eDaya Multimedia Learning Programme and UC Science Programme are integrated into the curriculum. Both are in compliance with the Malaysian National Preschool Standard Curriculum. The eDaya Multimedia Learning Programme features interactive classroom software which comprises animation, songs, stories and entertaining games to boost children’s engagement. Every lesson is well-structured to strengthen the right brain, encourage proper language learning, enhance children’s memory, stimulate their creativity, and improve their thinking abilities.