PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Sembawang Central Blk 309 (EY)

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Details Of PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Sembawang Central Blk 309 (EY)
Child care centre Address:	309, Canberra Road, #01 - 109 , SINGAPORE 750309 (Map shown below)
Contact Number:	64820633
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:	This centre has not received the SPARK Accreditation.
Transportation:	Transportation is not provided.
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Mother Tongue:	Chinese
Operating Hours	Mon-Fri 07:00 - 19:00 Sat 07:00 - 13:00
Map:	Map of PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Sembawang Central Blk 309 (EY) is shown below.

Childcare /Infant Care Service Types and Fees of PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Sembawang Central Blk 309 (EY)
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 @ Sembawang Central Blk 309 (EY)
Item	Type
1	Deposit
2	Registration Fee
3	Uniform
4	PVC mattress Cover
5	PVC mattress
6	Insurance

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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