by on 13/08/2019 12662
This article is updated on 12th October 2022.
It’s very important to find not only a suitable kindergarten that will give the right head start to a child’s education journey, but also the perfect one that will inspire them to lead their future confidently and in turn, blossom into well raised individuals. With so many choices around, choosing the right kindergarten or preschool might be a headache for some parents, so we’d like to ease your journey by listing down some of leading preschools in Kepong, a bustling city with lots of potentials.
Note: The preschools below are listed in alphabetical order. The sequence in which they appear does not in any way reflect the ranking of the preschool.
Choo Choo Train Baby & Child Care Centre takes pride in providing personalized and trustworthy childcare services as well as early learning programs to the local community. Not only do children cared by Choo Choo Train empowered and loved by qualified educators and nurses that are specially hired, they are also able to experience wonderful early education programs tailored individually. Accepting children from the tender age of 2 months old to 4 years old, Choo Choo Train understood how important safety and the design of the facility is for the little one’s development. Parents can set their mind at ease knowing that children here develop in a supportive environment, and even participate and monitor their child progress through transparent communication maintained by the centre.
Dripping Colours Montessori, Desa Parkcity, is a Montessori early childhood learning centre that adopts a mixed-age learning environment. Unlike most Montessori or Montessori-based kindergartens out there, Dripping Colours is able to offer the advantage of smaller classrooms with fewer kids to teacher ratio. It is deliberately established this way to ensure that each child gets the attention and guidance he or she would need to thrive and develop. In fact, as explained by the founder, their Desa Parkcity branch had only accepted no more than 40 or so students for the school year, ensuring more focused attention for each student.
While the common practice in most kindergartens is to divide or categorise its students according to their ages, at Dripping Colours, students are grouped according to their level of capabilities instead. “This has proven to be immensely helpful for each child in the long run, for regardless of age, children have their own unique strengths and weaknesses which teachers can work on. This kind of classification which does not prioritise on age, makes it possible to ensure that each child receives precisely the kind of help and guidance he or she needs to thrive.”
KELA Preschool, Desa ParkCity, is a one-stop total child development centre located in the attractively modern development of Plaza Arkadia. It has been operating for 11 years and offers an early learning academy, supportive extracurricular activities, and top enrichment programs by industry specialists. You can find classes for gymnastics, taekwondo, science and arts (amongst many others!) at this outlet. This preschool puts fun and meaningful experiences first when it comes to learning. Lessons are always highly engaging and sensorial, allowing for the most valuable learning experience.
Headquartered in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, the Knowledge Tree has three other branches in the Klang Valley currently (Setia Alam, Desa ParkCity & Bukit Jalil), with talks of more underway in Johor as well as Penang. Behind this success is a dedicated team of teachers and staff who have made it their mission to help children learn and develop, with a focus on preparing them for entry into any primary school of their choice.
“The balance of learning and playing has to be taken into consideration. In fact, given due thought, focusing too much on academics alone will do no good for a child, and neither will a curriculum that prioritises play over academics,” the founder stated. “These have to be well proportioned to reap the best results in the outcome of a child’s development during the critical growing years.”
As one of the top kindergartens in Klang Valley, Knowledge Tree is also known for its stellar after-school activities which covers a vast area of interest such as language classes (Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia); Music; Arts & Crafts; Speech & Drama, etc. Other than being a well-known kindergarten, Knowledge Tree also offers a flexible childcare service, a safe, homely yet stimulating place where parents can send their kids to after school.
Pristine Kindergarten, Jalan Ipoh welcomes students aged three to seventeen within a supportive environment where they are inspired to be tomorrow’s leaders. Established in 2015, the education group comprises a kindergarten, a homeschooling centre (Primary, Secondary and A Level) and two tuition centres. All are underpinned by common beliefs – “Education is power; Every child deserves an education; Every child is unique.” Collectively, they have provided an exceptional educational experience to many students from far and near, including China, Dubai, Korea and United States, with an unsurpassed track record of 100 percent pass rates in exams.
Pristine Kindergarten provides full schooling programmes starting from kindergarten through to IGCSE and A Level in the senior years. The curriculum integrates a blend of the best international educational approaches with the learning objectives of Cambridge, setting a global standard for education that is recognised by universities all over the world. The framework ensures students have access to a broad range of knowledge and gain the skills they need for future success.
This international school, which recently moved into their own campus in September 2019 has been operating on British National Curriculum since its inaugural opening in 2017. Proudly accepting students from the tender ages of 3, SBIS can guarantee that your child will receive the highest standards of education as expected from a British education system. Their key academic stages are divided into three, Reception, Primary, and Secondary. Mandarin is made compulsory for all academic stages at this school.
Having recently moved into their own premises, SBIS guarantees that the facilities provide a conducive learning environment. Learning spaces such as ICT suites, art labs, multipurpose halls, dedicated music rooms and an auditorium are well-resourced to support a wide range of learning opportunities. Wide range of extracurricular activities are made available for students to learn and develop new skills.
Tender Minds Preschool adopts a strong core curriculum that harmonizes best teaching practices that allowed the children to be exposed to various activities integrating skills of numeracy, literacy, language, early science concepts, art, music, practical life, and fine and gross motor movement. With children focused facilities that supported their holistic program, the little ones' focus on learning are always engaged through the interactive educational resources and developmental toys.
Children are taught discipline and teamwork through small class sizes and activities. Not only that, dedicated teachers at Tender Minds also instill valuable skills including independence, confidence, positive self-esteem, self-regulation, honesty and compassion in children.
Kiddy123's reports on the above preschools were based on what we saw and were told at the time of our visit. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate, Kiddy123 Sdn Bhd shall not be liable for damages of any kind that may result from the usage of the information in this article. The best way to decide on the best-fit preschool for your child is to pay a visit to those that you have shortlisted.
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