PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Pasir Ris West Blk 517 (CC)

PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Pasir Ris West Blk 517 (CC)

Child Care Centre Address:517, Pasir Ris Street 52, #01 - 57 , SINGAPORE 510517 (Map shown below)
Contact Number: 65844578
Teaching Method1: Hands-on approach to learning.
Teacher to Children Ratio2: ECDA stipulated teacher-child ratio
Programme Offered: Playgroup (18 months 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.Malay
Anchor Operator or Partner Operator:PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Pasir Ris West Blk 517 (CC) is an Anchor Operator of ECDAAnchor Operator
Healthy Pre-School Accreditation:This centre has not received the Healthy Pre-school Accreditation.
SPARK Certification:PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Pasir Ris West Blk 517 (CC) is a SPARK Certified Preschool.SPARK-Certified
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Food Served at the child care centreNo Pork No Lard with No Beef (without Certification from MUIS but from Halal Sources)
Food Preparation: Food is prepared on-site or from SFA's licensed caterers.
school bus service the child care centreTransportation is not provided.
Operating Hours:Monday - Friday : Full Day Hrs - 0700 to 1900hrs
Classroom3:No air-conditioning
Communication Channel:Parent Engagement Portal (PEP)
School Fees of PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Pasir Ris West Blk 517 (CC) Childcare /Infant Care Service Types and Fees of PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Pasir Ris West Blk 517 (CC)
School Service TypeMonthly School Fee Before Subsidy
Full Day Child Care*640
Half Day Child CareService Not Available
Full Day Infant CareService Not Available
Half Day Infant CareService 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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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

Child care centres PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Pasir Ris West Blk 517 (CC) incidental charges Incidental Charges of PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Pasir Ris West Blk 517 (CC)
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

(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.

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