Small Wonder Preschool Buona Vista
Small Wonder Preschool Buona Vista | |||
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| Child Care Centre Address: | 11, SLIM BARRACKS RISE, #06 - 02 , NTU Alumni House, SINGAPORE 138664 (Map shown below) | ||
| Contact Number: | 69705368 | ||
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| Teacher to Children Ratio2: | |||
| Programme Offered: | Infant Care (2 months old to 17 months old) Playgroup (18 months old to 2 years old) Nursery 1 (3 years old) Nursery 2 (4 years old) Kindergarten 1 (5 years old) Kindergarten 2 (6 years old) | ||
| Mother Tongue: | Chinese | ||
| Anchor Operator or Partner Operator: |  Partner Operator | ||
| Healthy Pre-School Accreditation: | This centre has not received the Healthy Pre-school Accreditation. | ||
| SPARK Certification: |  SPARK-Certified | ||
| Review of Preschool: | Relevant review is shown below after the map.You can join Child Care Chat Group in Queenstown to ask review of this centre: or join Facebook group Childcare in Singapore to ask for reviews. | ||
 | No Pork No Lard with No Beef (without Certification from MUIS but from Halal Sources) | ||
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 | Transportation is provided. | ||
| Operating Hours: | Monday - Friday : Full Day Hrs - 0700 to 1900hrs | ||
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 Childcare /Infant Care Service Types and Fees of Small Wonder Preschool Buona Vista | |
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| School Service Type | Monthly School Fee Before Subsidy |
| Full Day Child Care* | 680 |
| Half Day Child Care | Service Not Available |
| Full Day Infant Care | 1,290 |
| Half Day Infant Care | Service Not Available |
| *Only fee for playgroup programme is shown. For nursery and kindergarten programmes, the monthly school fees are usually the same or lower. Fees may vary from time to time. | |
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| BETWEEN TWO TREES PRESCHOOL | 12,120 |
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| MY FIRST SKOOL | 640 |
| Small Wonder Preschool Queenstown | 680 |
| Learning Vision @ Work | 680 |
| THE LITTLE SKOOL-HOUSE INTERNATIONAL | 680 |
| STAR LEARNERS @ ONE-NORTH | 680 |
| AGAPE LITTLE UNI. | 680 |
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| Small Wonder Preschool Buona Vista | 680 |
Child Care Basic and Additional Subsidy
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: Child Care Subsidy
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: Additional Child Care Subsidy For Full Day Child Care
 Incidental Charges of Small Wonder Preschool Buona Vista | ||||
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| Item | Type | |||
| 1 | Deposit | |||
| 2 | Registration Fee | |||
| 3 | Uniform | |||
| 4 | PVC mattress Cover | |||
| 5 | PVC mattress | |||
| 6 | Insurance | |||
Review of Small Wonder Preschool Buona Vista
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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
(a) If the weather allows, many air-conditioned centers will refrain from using their air conditioners.
(b) Many non-air-conditioned centers are equipped with portable air conditioners that can be used under specific weather conditions.
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