PCF SPARKLETOTS PRESCHOOL @ SENGKANG WEST BLK 436D
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Details Of PCF SPARKLETOTS PRESCHOOL @ SENGKANG WEST BLK 436D | |||
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| Child care centre Address: | 436D, FERNVALE ROAD, #01 - 156, FERNVALE GROVE, SINGAPORE 794436 (Map shown below) | ||
| Contact Number: | 62420807 | ||
| Food Served: | No Pork No Lard with No Beef(without Certification from MUIS but from Halal Sources) | ||
| Programme Offered: | (a) Playgroup (18 mths to 2 years old) (b) Pre-Nursery (3 years old) (c)Nursery (4 years old) (d) Kindergarten 1 (5 years old) (e) Kindergarten 2 (6 years old) | ||
| Anchor Operator or Partner Operator: |  Anchor Operator | ||
| Healthy Pre-School Accreditation: | This centre has not received the Healthy Pre-school Accreditation. | ||
| SPARK Certification: |  SPARK-Certified | ||
| Transportation: | Transportation is not provided. | ||
| Review of Preschool: | Relevant review is shown below after the map.You can also join Child Care Chat Group in Sengkang to ask review of this centre: Child Care in Sengkang | ||
| Mother Tongue: | Chinese.Malay | ||
| Operating Hours | Monday - Friday : Full Day Hrs - 0700 to 1900hrs Saturday : Full Day Hrs - 0700 to 1400hrs | ||
| Map: | Map of PCF SPARKLETOTS PRESCHOOL @ SENGKANG WEST BLK 436D is shown below. | ||
 Childcare /Infant Care Service Types and Fees of PCF SPARKLETOTS PRESCHOOL @ SENGKANG WEST BLK 436D | ||||||
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| Item: | Age From | Age To | Service Type | Fee (Excluding GST) | Fee after basic subsidy4 (Excluding GST) | Fee after maximum additional subsidy5 (Excluding GST) |
| 1 | 0 Year(s) 2 months | 1 year(s) 6 months | Infant Full Day | 1235 | 635 | -15 |
| 2 | 1 year(s) 6 months | 6 year(s) 11 months | Child Full Day | 680 | 380 | 3 |
 Other Services Charges - Incidental Charges of PCF SPARKLETOTS PRESCHOOL @ SENGKANG WEST BLK 436D | ||||
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| Item | Type | |||
| 1 | Deposit | |||
| 2 | Registration Fee | |||
| 3 | Uniform | |||
| 4 | PVC mattress Cover | |||
| 5 | PVC mattress | |||
| 6 | Insurance | |||
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Review of PCF SPARKLETOTS PRESCHOOL @ SENGKANG WEST BLK 436D
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1. Teaching method at child care centre
In Singapore, most of the preschools adopts one of the following teaching methods:
- Play-based learning
- Theme-based approach
- Montessori method
- Reggio Emilia approach
- Inquiry-Based Learning
- Holistic approach
Play-Based Learning
- Focus: Learning through play.
- Method: Engages children in self-directed, open-ended play to develop cognitive, social, and emotional skills.
- Environment: Flexible and child-centered, allowing children to explore and make choices.
- Outcome: Builds creativity, problem-solving, and social skills through hands-on experiences.
Theme-Based Approach
- Focus: Learning through specific themes or topics (e.g., "seasons," "community helpers").
- Method: Lessons and activities are organized around a central theme, integrating multiple subjects to explore a topic from different perspectives.
- Environment: Structured around the theme, fostering connections between different areas of knowledge.
- Outcome: Helps children understand how concepts are interconnected and deepens knowledge about a particular topic.
Montessori Method
- Focus: Independence and self-motivated growth.
- Method: Uses specially designed materials and a prepared environment for self-directed learning.
- Environment: Structured yet flexible, allowing children to choose activities and work at their own pace.
- Outcome: Develops independence, concentration, and respect for others; children learn through hands-on discovery.
Reggio Emilia Approach
- Focus: Child-led exploration and collaboration.
- Method: Emphasizes project-based, collaborative learning with a focus on the child’s interests.
- Environment: Rich in materials and resources, with a strong emphasis on aesthetics, collaboration, and documenting the learning process.
- Outcome: Encourages curiosity, collaboration, and a love of learning through projects that engage the child’s interests.
Inquiry-Based Learning
- Focus: Developing curiosity and questioning.
- Method: Starts with a question or problem, encouraging children to investigate, research, and find answers independently.
- Environment: Open-ended, with teachers acting as facilitators, guiding children in their exploration.
- Outcome: Fosters critical thinking, curiosity, and independent research skills.
Holistic Approach
- Focus: Whole-child development (cognitive, emotional, social, and physical)
- Method: Combines various teaching strategies to address multiple areas of development, not solely academics.
- Environment: Supportive and nurturing, fostering each child’s unique abilities and needs.
- Outcome: Aims to develop well-rounded, emotionally intelligent individuals, focusing on life skills alongside academic knowledge.
Each approach brings a unique focus and method to early childhood education, tailored to different aspects of a child’s growth and learning style.
2. Teacher to child ratio
As stipulated by ECDA, the minimum qualified staff-child ratios during programme hours are as follows:
| Class level (Age of Children) | Staff to Children Ratio | Staff to Children Ratio (with an additional Assistant Educarer/Teacher) |
| Infant (18 months and below) | 1:5 | Not Applicable |
| Playgroup (Above 18 – to below 3 years old) | 1:8 | 1 + 1 : 12 |
| Pre-Nursery (Children who turn 3 years old during the year enrolled) | 1:12 | 1 + 1 : 18 |
| Nursery (Children who turn 4 years old during the year enrolled) | 1:15 | 1 + 1 : 20 |
| Kindergarten 1 (Children who turn 5 years old during the year enrolled) | 1:20 | 1 + 1 : 25 |
| Kindergarten 2 (Children who turn 6 years old during the year enrolled) | 1:25 | 1 + 1 : 30 |
Table 4: Stipulated Staff Child Ratio
3. Air-conditioned classroom
Pros and cons of having air-conditioned classroom in child care centres in Singapore.
| Pros | Cons |
| Air-conditioning provides a comfortable environment for students, reducing discomfort caused by heat, especially during afternoon classes. | Prolonged exposure to air-conditioning can cause dry skin, respiratory issues, and aggravate symptoms for those with asthma or other respiratory conditions. The lack of ventilation can also lead to poor air quality over time. |
| Cooler temperatures can enhance focus, as students aren’t distracted by the heat | Students may become overly accustomed to an air-conditioned environment, potentially making them less adaptable to outdoor activities or classrooms without cooling. |
| A cooler environment helps students feel less tired, maintaining energy levels and reducing drowsiness, especially in longer classes. | Air-conditioning significantly increases electricity usage, adding financial pressure on schools for maintenance and energy costs. The cost will ultimately be borne by the parents. |
| Protection from External Noise | |
| Air-conditioning can reduce the impact of allergies by filtering out dust and pollen |
Table 5: Pros and Cons of Having Air-Conditioned Classroom
4(a). Basic Subsidy For Child Care
| Service Type | Monthly subsidy for working mother or single fathers | Subsidy for Non-working mother/single father |
| Full-day child care | $300 | $150 |
Table 6: Child Care Subsidy
4(b). Basic Subsidy For Infant Care
| Service Type | Monthly subsidy for working mother or single fathers | Subsidy for Non-working mother/single father |
| Full-day infant care | $600 | $150 |
Table 7: Basic Infant Care Subsidy
5(a). Additional Subsidy For Child Care
It should be noted that there is minimum co-payment for each income group.
If the household monthly income is less than $12,000 or gross monthly per capita income is less than $3,000 and mothers/single fathers are working, there is an additional subsidy given by the government. Please refer to the table below for details.
| Gross monthly household income | Gross monthly per capita income | Basic Subsidy | Maximum Additional Subsidy |
| $3,000 and below | $750 and below | $300 | $467 |
| $3,001 - $4,500 | $751 - $1,125 | $440 | |
| $4,501 - $6,000 | $1,126 - $1,500 | $340 | |
| $6,001 - $7,500 | $1,501 - $1,875 | $260 | |
| $7,501 - $9,000 | $1,876 - $2,250 | $190 | |
| $9,001 - $10,500 | $1,876 - $2,250 | $130 | |
| $10,501 - $12,000 | $2,626 - $3,000 | $80 |
Table 8: Additional Child Care Subsidy For Full Day Child Care
5(b).Additional Subsidy For Infant Care
It should be noted that there is minimum co-payment for each income group.
If the household monthly income is less than $12,000 or gross monthly per capita income is less than $3,000 and mothers/single fathers are working, there is an additional subsidy given by the government. Please refer to the table below for details.
| Gross monthly household income | Gross monthly per capita income | Basic Subsidy | Maximum Additional Subsidy |
| $3,000 and below | $750 and below | $300 | $710 |
| $3,001 - $4,500 | $751 - $1,125 | $640 | |
| $4,501 - $6,000 | $1,126 - $1,500 | $500 | |
| $6,001 - $7,500 | $1,501 - $1,875 | $380 | |
| $7,501 - $9,000 | $1,876 - $2,250 | $240 | |
| $9,001 - $10,500 | $1,876 - $2,250 | $100 | |
| $10,501 - $12,000 | $2,626 - $3,000 | $40 |
Table 9: Additional Infant Care Subsidy For Full Day Infant Care