Tree Dolphin Childcare Centre, Ara Damansara

The programmes are designed to support children in achieving the learning outcomes inspired by Playgroup Victoria Australia. Educators aim to provide the highest quality care possible that is considerate and flexible to the individual needs of all children and their families. It is their strong belief that each child is allowed to develop their individualism, unique strengths and sense of self. The whole environment is open, friendly and values the family unit in the centre’s policy decisions.

Play as a Powerful Learning Tool

It is more than just a childcare. Children receive individualised attention to support their learning and development. Educators here acknowledge the importance of learning through play and are committed to the care of the whole child. Through experiences that are fun and enjoyable, children are encouraged to be capable learners across a broad curriculum of literacy, numeracy, language, music, art, movement and social skills. In meaningful play, children get to try new ideas and experiment instead of passively listening to instructions and facts. Opportunities are given for children to bring stories to life through dramatic play, be involved in full body activities to foster muscle development, build their language abilities, conduct simple science experiments, work collaboratively in team play activities and much more. Creative movement classes from Polka Dot Creative Hub and drama classes from Pyjama Drama allow children to imagine and play with different possibilities.

Educators seek to teach the little ones that learning is not just a formal activity but an exciting time to ask questions, work with friends, expand their range of knowledge and just have fun! There is also a strong focus on incorporating character development into the programmes as what children learn now can shape their characters for the rest of their lives.

In addition, Tree Dolphin uses fun-filled educational programmes by MiKids. These programmes are guided by the Multiple Intelligence teaching principles of Dr. Howard Gardner. Hence, they include linguistic, logical and musical elements to them. Furthermore, they boast lots of activity books, e-flashcards and a variety of multimedia teaching resources that make it enjoyable for children to learn.    

The fee structure includes nutritious meals prepared in-house for growing children and focuses on the use of fresh vegetables and fruits. Menus change constantly so that children are exposed to a wide variety of foods and textures.