MY FIRST SKOOL

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Details Of MY FIRST SKOOL

Child care centre Address: 166, PUNGGOL CENTRAL, #01 - 01, MULTI STOREY CAR PARK, SINGAPORE 820166 (Map shown below)
Contact Number: 66349989
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:MY FIRST SKOOL is an Anchor Operator of ECDAAnchor Operator
Healthy Pre-School Accreditation:MY FIRST SKOOL is an Healthy Pre-school by HPB.Healthy Pre-school
SPARK Certification:MY FIRST SKOOL is a SPARK Certified Preschool.SPARK-Certified
Transportation:Transportation is not provided.
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Mother Tongue:Chinese
Operating HoursMonday - Friday : Full Day Hrs - 0700 to 1900hrs Saturday : Full Day Hrs - 0700 to 1400hrs
Map:Map of MY FIRST SKOOL is shown below.
Child care centres MY FIRST SKOOL monthly fee Childcare /Infant Care Service Types and Fees of MY FIRST SKOOL
Item: Age FromAge ToService TypeFee
(Excluding GST)
Fee after basic subsidy4
(Excluding GST)
Fee after maximum additional subsidy5
(Excluding GST)
11 year(s) 6 months3 year(s) 11 monthsChild Full Day6803803
24 year(s) 0 months6 year(s) 11 monthsChild Full Day6803803
31 year(s) 6 months3 year(s) 11 monthsChild Half Day (AM)529.2379.2144.2
44 year(s) 0 months6 year(s) 11 monthsChild Half Day (AM)529.2379.2144.2
51 year(s) 6 months3 year(s) 11 monthsChild Half Day (PM)529.2379.2144.2
64 year(s) 0 months6 year(s) 11 monthsChild Half Day (PM)529.2379.2144.2
Child care centres  incidental charges Other Services Charges - Incidental Charges of MY FIRST SKOOL
ItemType
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:

  1. Play-based learning
  2. Theme-based approach
  3. Montessori method
  4. Reggio Emilia approach
  5. Inquiry-Based Learning
  6. 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)1:151 + 1 : 20
Kindergarten 1 (Children who turn 5 years old during the year enrolled)1:201 + 1 : 25
Kindergarten 2 (Children who turn 6 years old during the year enrolled)1:251 + 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.

ProsCons
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 heatStudents 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