Choo Choo Train Kindergarten, Sunway Giza (Kota Damansara)

5 years and 7 centres later, Choo Choo Train (CCT) now welcomes children up to 6 years old at their newly opened Choo Choo Train Kindergarten. Located in Sunway Giza, the preschool offers a unique art-enhanced curriculum that aims to empower children to become articulate, creative and confident individuals who are prepared to be the thinkers and problem-solvers for the future.

“Since 2016, our parents have been loving CCT’s joyful take on education for their children from the ages of 2 months to 4 years. They hope for their little ones to be able to continue learning with joy all through their early years, so much so that they requested for us to start our own kindergarten that uses the same positive approach. We listened, did our work, and here we are – a fun Arts-Enhanced Kindergarten that raises happy children and makes parents happy,” says Ms Alexandra, founder of the highly recommended preschool.

A preschool shouldn’t be stressful for children; it should be fun. And there’s a lot to love about Choo Choo Train Kindergarten!

Seeing the many drawbacks of traditional education where it’s a common for children to give up on education, feel burned out from learning, and have limited useful ideas to solve problems, CCT strives to make a difference in our future generation by inspiring them through an arts-enhanced curriculum. An arts-enhanced curriculum uses music, drama, crafts and other forms of arts to spark interest in learning and keep children engaged throughout. When lessons are delivered in such a fun and creative manner, they reduce children’s anxiety, depression and stress, and undoubtedly, you will find your child loving school every day!

At CCT, children will not only enjoy learning very much but also see remarkable benefits on their development and overall well-being. Thousands of studies have proven the benefits of using the arts for learning. Take music for instance, the slow and fast musical beats teach children the skill of division (math); putting away musical instruments teaches children to count, categorise and sort (also math); song lyrics teach children new vocabulary (language). This is just one of the many ways how the arts are a powerful tool for teaching and learning.

The subjects of Bahasa Melayu, English, Mandarin, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art & Craft, Performance Art and Music are thoughtfully weaved into the daily learning schedule. There will be minimal homework and no exams for the children; teachers will assess children’s progress and development through observation on an ongoing basis instead. On top of that, children will get to participate in a wide variety of exciting events, such as, Movie Day with Friends, Cooking Classes, Themed Birthday Celebrations, Field Trips, Mid-Year Carnival and Graduation Day.

Choo Choo Train Arts-Enhanced Kindergarteners will achieve their age-specific developmental milestones and meet the requirements of both local and international primary schools. After graduating, they will have the set of skills and knowledge needed to proceed to any local or international primary school of choice.

Often described as a home away from home, CCT puts much thought in creating learning environments that are filled with love and care, and at the same time conducive to learning. From the time children set foot in this welcoming and nurturing place, wonderful opportunities to expand their world arise.

As part of CCT’s commitment to children’s health, safety is not a second thought here. CCT implements tried and true tactics for preschool classroom safety, and takes great care in maintaining everything in mint condition. Every element down to the leather coverings and paint being used are carefully selected to be non-toxic and safe for children.

Needless to say, the CCT team is nothing short of professional caregivers and teachers who are valued for their knowledge, skills and attributes. They are provided with ongoing curriculum support, professional development and timely training sessions, which will then lead to improved learning outcomes for the children. Plenty of parent testimonials mention that the teachers at CCT make the difference. They are highly commended for their patience, attentiveness, and being open and transparent with parents.

What sets CCT apart is its integrity. The management goes the extra mile to maintain their high standards, as well as meet the government’s requirements for preschools, as they are an integral part of a child-centric business. The teachers and staff are required to undergo a strict recruitment process, and participate in timely training sessions thereafter with certified trainers who are experts with vast experience in the industry. As part of CCT’s further quality assurance process, regular inspections are carried out to ensure each branch fulfills all the quality requirements – providing confidence for parents that their children will be supported in a safe and secure environment throughout their learning journey.

CCT understands that unless children are happy with their basic needs fulfilled, they cannot learn effectively. Therefore, they make sure children are nourished with well-balanced meals that meet their dietary requirements. All meals are served with fresh, healthy ingredients, and do not consist of processed foods, junk foods or MSG.

CCT ensures families get the best value for the fees paid. Parents can register their 4-year-olds at any time of year as the curriculum is designed to be flexible for students to join partway through. CCT strives to ensure a smooth transition no matter when your child joins.

Your child’s path to a bright future begins here at Choo Choo Train Kindergarten, Sunway Giza. Enrol today!