UPDATE: (Dec 2016) I love this place and the people working here.
Do call them up for a revised rate. My post below is with info from some time back.
The name caught my attention.
It's situated in a bungalow around Section 11, near Crystal Crown PJ and Ehsan Ria Condo.
I haven't found out much about this place except, the classes are from 8am-1pm.
Daycare after, till 7pm. The latest is 8pm for late pick-up.
For hourly drop-off it's till 8pm from Mondays-Thursdays with a fee of RM25 an hour ;
till 10pm on Friday-Sundays for RM30 an hour.
I say it's a good option for those who absolutely need this service, although very steep.
so, it isn't catered for just anyone but to those who can afford it.
I was told that enrichment programs are incorporated during the "babysitting" sessions. Possibly art and craft, singing, etc. They started operating in January 2014 and have 5 students thus far.
They are a branch of A+ in Mont Kiara. Sounds marketable if you ride-on Mont Kiara as a USP.
I will find out more about Little Human Scholars in February when I get a chance to visit the place.
http://www.littlehumanscholars.com.my
I had my child gone for 1 trial session and I had to pay for after-hours. I picked him up at about 9:30pm and let me tell you, it's a small place. Seems like a nice and happy set up with lovely caretakers and teachers. You will like the place if you like it small. There's supposedly a sick bed in the sick room if someone is down with a fever and so on. An in-house nurse on standby, so that's pretty cool. A part-time in-house child psychology comes coupla times a week. I am not sure who the psychologist is and how credible and legit she is. I'm saying that because I haven't had the time to do any research on her, that's all.
It would be a great place for me to send my child for after-hours.
That's because I prefer my child to attend pre-school, like a school like environment pre-school at his age now. However, I cannot afford to send my child here.
For adhoc after-hours babysitting for RM30 an hour, I cannot afford it unless I am extremely desperate.
RM30 an hour adds up!!
Showing posts with label Enrichment Classes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Enrichment Classes. Show all posts
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Vital Years
This is an enrichment centre and the lessons are conducted in English. I did notice however, that the teachers didn't exactly speak in perfect English.
It's on a first floor of a row of shoplots, nestled between a cul de sac and a few condominiums (diagonally opposite Desa Villa). Just around the bend is where Chrisdale is.
The centre itself is basic. There's a library which looked really bare (not in the picture), the playroom is bare but one of the staff said they rotate the toys is why the room looks bare.
I waited to observe the storytelling session and was hoping that it's got some action or movement involved. The songs they sang had minimal action.
Not very interactive.
I wouldn't mind sending my child here just to socialize and get some exposure for twice a week....And only if the fees were more affordable.
The person in-charge of marketing (Suzanne) was really patient and she's also one of the 3 teachers there. She's so easy and wonderful to deal with. She even showed me all the books of all stages without me asking to see them. That's a first.
They provide a snack in the morning and Suzanne is the one to handle the potty time and diaper changes. She seemed very good with children.
Books can be loaned by the children as they cultivate a reading habit amongst the little ones.
There seems to be more memorizing of words from the reading books and worksheets with made me think if the students can read other books aside from the VY's books.
The children are involved in art & craft, reading, storytelling, worksheets, pre-writing and writing.
Some playtime like puzzles and toys, no outdoor activities.
The dedicated transporter charges RM4 per way within Taman Desa.
That's the most expensive around. More pricey that what ELC is charging for transport.
No uniforms for the children is required? I like.
It's on a first floor of a row of shoplots, nestled between a cul de sac and a few condominiums (diagonally opposite Desa Villa). Just around the bend is where Chrisdale is.
The centre itself is basic. There's a library which looked really bare (not in the picture), the playroom is bare but one of the staff said they rotate the toys is why the room looks bare.
I waited to observe the storytelling session and was hoping that it's got some action or movement involved. The songs they sang had minimal action.
Not very interactive.
I wouldn't mind sending my child here just to socialize and get some exposure for twice a week....And only if the fees were more affordable.
The person in-charge of marketing (Suzanne) was really patient and she's also one of the 3 teachers there. She's so easy and wonderful to deal with. She even showed me all the books of all stages without me asking to see them. That's a first.
They provide a snack in the morning and Suzanne is the one to handle the potty time and diaper changes. She seemed very good with children.
Books can be loaned by the children as they cultivate a reading habit amongst the little ones.
There seems to be more memorizing of words from the reading books and worksheets with made me think if the students can read other books aside from the VY's books.
The children are involved in art & craft, reading, storytelling, worksheets, pre-writing and writing.
Some playtime like puzzles and toys, no outdoor activities.
The dedicated transporter charges RM4 per way within Taman Desa.
That's the most expensive around. More pricey that what ELC is charging for transport.
No uniforms for the children is required? I like.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
101 Kids Kindergarten
This is in fact what used to be JC Kids. I thought to go see it anyway now that a new management had taken over. There's a slight reduction in the fees and apart from that, nothing else changed. The place is still as cluttered as I went to see it a year ago.
The principal is the same one and this time she really tried to be nicer to me. Sadly, she wasn't sure about the syllabus for next year. I think a lot of children had left too. They had the concert in that small space itself. The mediocre artwork and backdrop put up were unappealing.
The other things I asked about were the background of the teachers and who is the new management, what's different now and what brand of toiletries they use on the kids.
Not sure if the principal had lost steam or she just really knows jack about the school. Again, the principal didn't give clear answers because she boasts about the new management is an established tuition centre and has many outlets around. And she said they use, "mild one lah, mild one... suitable for the kids.. I dunno what brand because I don't go and buy the toiletries, you see... hehehe".
The other info I got was the fees get cheaper subsequently as the child is older. A difference of say, RM60 between babies-3yo and the 4yo class. There are enrichment classes offered like art (3rd party teacher) and arithmetic. They do have primary school children there attending daycare too.
Related post: JC Kids
The principal is the same one and this time she really tried to be nicer to me. Sadly, she wasn't sure about the syllabus for next year. I think a lot of children had left too. They had the concert in that small space itself. The mediocre artwork and backdrop put up were unappealing.
The other things I asked about were the background of the teachers and who is the new management, what's different now and what brand of toiletries they use on the kids.
Not sure if the principal had lost steam or she just really knows jack about the school. Again, the principal didn't give clear answers because she boasts about the new management is an established tuition centre and has many outlets around. And she said they use, "mild one lah, mild one... suitable for the kids.. I dunno what brand because I don't go and buy the toiletries, you see... hehehe".
The other info I got was the fees get cheaper subsequently as the child is older. A difference of say, RM60 between babies-3yo and the 4yo class. There are enrichment classes offered like art (3rd party teacher) and arithmetic. They do have primary school children there attending daycare too.
Related post: JC Kids
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Totalchild (Also in a new premise 2015)
This school has moved into a new premise and is still in Taman Desa, diagonally opposite Public Bank.
I've seen it from the outside and pictures of the exterior to follow when I can update this post further.
Anyone has or had kid(s) attend this school?
I've seen it from the outside and pictures of the exterior to follow when I can update this post further.
Anyone has or had kid(s) attend this school?
Below is the post from my visit to Totalchild Taman Desa in 2015.
Made an another impromptu visit to another pre-school and decided I'd drop by Totalchild.
All in all, it was a pleasant visit. The principal, Suguna, although doesn't speak perfect English, spent a long time talking to me and showed me some work done by the 3 year olds and 4 year olds.
I got to observe the 3 year olds in class and the class teacher seems to be someone really patient with children. They had non-stop play and educational activities as I saw.
There is no time-out corner but they do practice time-out on the 4 year olds and older kids.
Their menu is simple enough, though the principal assured me they use less oil, salt and sugar.
Items in the menu includes oats, banana cake, noodles with fishball and bread with butter or jam.
There are enrichment classes offered and school holiday programmes.
Art class:
Thu, 1pm - 2:30pm
Weekly
With lunch included
RM95
Martial arts:
Mon
1 hour
RM70
No classes in Nov & Dec.
The classrooms are really quite small. As small as I've seen in some others like Rasberry, Happy Sunshine, Bright Horizon, JC Kids, ELC.... I suppose they're all quite similar. I like the activities that they have like Drama. They go according to themes every 2 months which is also quite fun. They say they use the Montessori method too but I'm quite tired of hearing this already. Because it seems that the schools use this Montessori as an excuse to charge a fortune.
There's no reading for the 3 year olds and I asked what do you do with the children who know their alphabets and who are able to read... She said they'll still be taught alphabets but in different activitiesie art & craft, story telling, drama, games and so on.
About sleeping arrangement, they provide stackable toddler beds.. those with a mesh at the base.
Parents are to bring pillows, blankets or bolsters and covers/ sheets if their children require so.
Frankly, the principal did a really good job. She was friendly, approachable, patient and all that but I don't see it in their place. It looks like a generic pre-school kindy. The school seems to have the system in place. There's a report book that the student brings home and back to school daily. Comments and notes by the parents and the teachers can be written in that book.
The students bring home the books or worksheets every Friday so the parents are aware of what the kids have done in school. There's a yearly PTA too. So, I was told that the last concert was held in the UM and there are 3 field trips in a year. That's pretty awesome.
Seems like a well organized school!
Just like most places, they're closed the last 2 weeks of December every year.
No classes during the school holidays but the daycare will be opened.
Fees are paid every 3 months.
RM350 for the tuition another RM350 for the daycare.
Daycare is RM280 in December.
One of the more important things for me is the time. It officially ends at 6pm and they make an allowance till 6:30pm. Any later than that, there will be additional charges incurred and I don't remember how much. Something like RM100 more or so. Say if it's 7pm, the charges are to be paid as a fixed rate monthly.
The next open house is on Nov 24/ Sat
10am - 12pm
It's also their Children's Day celebration.
Suguna said she's organizing stalls outdoor and in the classrooms. The older children will be participating as vendors. I fear to think how packed it will be on that day. Cute idea nonetheless.
2 Jalan Desa Mesra, Taman Desa,
58100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel/Fax: 03-7982 1492
Monday, October 15, 2012
Monday, October 8, 2012
Rasberry Preschool
Rasberry Preschool is the newest school in the neighborhood to date.
I've been talking to the Charan, one of the teachers also admin person. She's so pleasant to talk to and makes me feel welcomed. Too bad I can't say the same about the principal from their centre in Kajang. Best she stays in Kajang :)
The open day is on Oct 21, 2012.
More on this post after that.
I thought that by reserving the information to be revealed until the open day was a way to say "We'll get ready everything and lay them out by October 21st."
The presenter, Mrs. Singh introduced herself as the learning coordinator. She spoke with less vigor, proud like a peacock, condescending to the parents and down right rude. Very, very rude.
After explaining what Montessori is (which bore the audiences to tears), she introduced this man who is the rep or a supplier of this IT edusystem called the Little Scientist. They explained that someone else was suppose to be there to do a demo on the programme but he was unable to make it.
Anyway, they tried to get something to work on the computer and they couldn't.
Then Mrs. Singh opened up the session to Q & A.
One of the parents asked "Do you think 2 classes in a week for Mandarin is enough?"
Mrs: Singh: We didn't say err, err, we are preparing the children for Chinese schools. We didn't say we're preparing them for Sekolah Kebangsaan. This is what we have."
Did she answer the question?
Then another parent asked: "What about Moral?"
Mrs: Singh: What do you mean Moral?
Another parent, who tried to help to rephrase the question: What do you do about discipline? Do you practice time-out, what methods do you use? One day someone will kick my son, another day, my son might bite another child... so what do you do in situations like this?
Mrs. Singh: Discipline must start at home. Parents cannot expect us to teach the children everything in school. It's the parents' responsibility to discipline the children.
Parent: Yeah, sure. But we're talking about in school.
Mrs. Singh: How many children do you have? You have only one? If you have two or more you will know what children are like.
Was she addressing the questions?
Parent: What do you do when a child is sick. They can fall sick at anytime of the day.
Mrs. Singh: If the child is sick, we don't take them in. We call the parents.
Parent: OK. What do you do if someone falls sick during school hours? For instance, is there a room that they can rest in while they wait for the parents to come?
Mrs. Singh: We have a daycare room where the children sleep, the sick child will be placed there.
Parent: I saw that there's one room for the children to sleep in. It could be a fever, a flu but what if it's something more contagious like HFMD? I'm trying to understand here, how do you isolate the sick child away from the others. I wouldn't wish for my sick child to get others sick too.
Mrs. Singh: We have that room.
Parent: Are you guys licensed? Because from what I know, the Taman Desa Residents Association is against this school being set up. Do you have approvals from the Bomba, neighbors, Kebajikan and so on?
Mrs. Singh: We have submitted all the approvals and they're in process. What happens with the government people we have no control of but they know we have the intention to start a pre-school.
Like I said, we dunno what goes on with them.
Parent: Wait a minute.... What you are saying is you don't have the license, you are not legally allowed to have this set-up. So briefly, your answer to my question is NO? And you intend to operate in January 2013? That's 2 months away. Can you be sure that the approvals will be sorted out by then?
Mrs. Singh: No but like I said, we can't control what the Government does.
Parent: OK. Thank you.
Parent: Do you offer trial classes?
Mrs. Singh: Yes, we do... 2 weeks.
Parent: Free of charge?
Mrs. Singh: Yes.
Parent: Can we join the enrichment classes only?
Mrs. Singh: Yeah, of course.
Parent: If a child is not use to English, how to adjust?"
Mrs. Singh: It's not a problem. Parents should try to speak more English with them.
By this point, a few of the parents looked at each other and made eye contact.
We shook our heads and walked out. There was a demo on Aikido at the front porch.
Most of us were ready to leave with a big sigh and talked among ourselves.
One said, "Inexperience..." The others said, "They're very very new" and rolled her eyes. The others, "Cakap macam terra...sombong betul" "Such a small space inside"
I say... I'm not at all impressed and I'm turned off.
See, I gave them the benefit of the doubt and thought they'd be prepared on the open day.
Was only that day that they were bringing in snacks and drinks for the kids.
Even Mr. Clown who was suppose to be there much earlier to entertain the kids was late.
So kelam-kabut.
It's nice that they have a big compound, nice new toys and Montessori thingamajigs.
You don't gain the parents' confidence by telling a parent, "I'm so sorry I offended you. It's just how I talk. No hard feelings... I'm use to lecturing."
The parents are not your students, woman. We were there for out children and we want to know what value our children will get especially when we are your potential customers and will be paying good money for a service you render. You were there to play a role and you were assigned to do a good job. Can you at least smile and be more approachable?!
Needless to say, there was no follow up phone calls or call answering since that day.
I'm glad they feel all those questions shook them up.
There wasn't anything I got about their programme except the emphasis of Montessori. Which they had put it so generally. One can go on the web to look for information about Montessori if they want to. But it's an open day. Why have one or have a Q&A session if it's gonna be all fluff and if you can't provide the information parents need? Come on people of Rasberry. There are better ways to make money. Get serious and passionate about what you do!
Fix that broken staircase railing while you're at it. It's jutting out and it's not safe for anyone.
I've been talking to the Charan, one of the teachers also admin person. She's so pleasant to talk to and makes me feel welcomed. Too bad I can't say the same about the principal from their centre in Kajang. Best she stays in Kajang :)
The open day is on Oct 21, 2012.
More on this post after that.
I thought that by reserving the information to be revealed until the open day was a way to say "We'll get ready everything and lay them out by October 21st."
The presenter, Mrs. Singh introduced herself as the learning coordinator. She spoke with less vigor, proud like a peacock, condescending to the parents and down right rude. Very, very rude.
After explaining what Montessori is (which bore the audiences to tears), she introduced this man who is the rep or a supplier of this IT edusystem called the Little Scientist. They explained that someone else was suppose to be there to do a demo on the programme but he was unable to make it.
Anyway, they tried to get something to work on the computer and they couldn't.
Then Mrs. Singh opened up the session to Q & A.
One of the parents asked "Do you think 2 classes in a week for Mandarin is enough?"
Mrs: Singh: We didn't say err, err, we are preparing the children for Chinese schools. We didn't say we're preparing them for Sekolah Kebangsaan. This is what we have."
Did she answer the question?
Then another parent asked: "What about Moral?"
Mrs: Singh: What do you mean Moral?
Another parent, who tried to help to rephrase the question: What do you do about discipline? Do you practice time-out, what methods do you use? One day someone will kick my son, another day, my son might bite another child... so what do you do in situations like this?
Mrs. Singh: Discipline must start at home. Parents cannot expect us to teach the children everything in school. It's the parents' responsibility to discipline the children.
Parent: Yeah, sure. But we're talking about in school.
Mrs. Singh: How many children do you have? You have only one? If you have two or more you will know what children are like.
Was she addressing the questions?
Parent: What do you do when a child is sick. They can fall sick at anytime of the day.
Mrs. Singh: If the child is sick, we don't take them in. We call the parents.
Parent: OK. What do you do if someone falls sick during school hours? For instance, is there a room that they can rest in while they wait for the parents to come?
Mrs. Singh: We have a daycare room where the children sleep, the sick child will be placed there.
Parent: I saw that there's one room for the children to sleep in. It could be a fever, a flu but what if it's something more contagious like HFMD? I'm trying to understand here, how do you isolate the sick child away from the others. I wouldn't wish for my sick child to get others sick too.
Mrs. Singh: We have that room.
Parent: Are you guys licensed? Because from what I know, the Taman Desa Residents Association is against this school being set up. Do you have approvals from the Bomba, neighbors, Kebajikan and so on?
Mrs. Singh: We have submitted all the approvals and they're in process. What happens with the government people we have no control of but they know we have the intention to start a pre-school.
Like I said, we dunno what goes on with them.
Parent: Wait a minute.... What you are saying is you don't have the license, you are not legally allowed to have this set-up. So briefly, your answer to my question is NO? And you intend to operate in January 2013? That's 2 months away. Can you be sure that the approvals will be sorted out by then?
Mrs. Singh: No but like I said, we can't control what the Government does.
Parent: OK. Thank you.
Parent: Do you offer trial classes?
Mrs. Singh: Yes, we do... 2 weeks.
Parent: Free of charge?
Mrs. Singh: Yes.
Parent: Can we join the enrichment classes only?
Mrs. Singh: Yeah, of course.
Parent: If a child is not use to English, how to adjust?"
Mrs. Singh: It's not a problem. Parents should try to speak more English with them.
By this point, a few of the parents looked at each other and made eye contact.
We shook our heads and walked out. There was a demo on Aikido at the front porch.
Most of us were ready to leave with a big sigh and talked among ourselves.
One said, "Inexperience..." The others said, "They're very very new" and rolled her eyes. The others, "Cakap macam terra...sombong betul" "Such a small space inside"
I say... I'm not at all impressed and I'm turned off.
See, I gave them the benefit of the doubt and thought they'd be prepared on the open day.
Was only that day that they were bringing in snacks and drinks for the kids.
Even Mr. Clown who was suppose to be there much earlier to entertain the kids was late.
So kelam-kabut.
It's nice that they have a big compound, nice new toys and Montessori thingamajigs.
You don't gain the parents' confidence by telling a parent, "I'm so sorry I offended you. It's just how I talk. No hard feelings... I'm use to lecturing."
The parents are not your students, woman. We were there for out children and we want to know what value our children will get especially when we are your potential customers and will be paying good money for a service you render. You were there to play a role and you were assigned to do a good job. Can you at least smile and be more approachable?!
Needless to say, there was no follow up phone calls or call answering since that day.
I'm glad they feel all those questions shook them up.
There wasn't anything I got about their programme except the emphasis of Montessori. Which they had put it so generally. One can go on the web to look for information about Montessori if they want to. But it's an open day. Why have one or have a Q&A session if it's gonna be all fluff and if you can't provide the information parents need? Come on people of Rasberry. There are better ways to make money. Get serious and passionate about what you do!
Fix that broken staircase railing while you're at it. It's jutting out and it's not safe for anyone.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Muzikgarten at Life Symphony in Taman Desa
The founders, Patricia and Victor are one of the friendliest people you'd know. They offer one time trial class for free. Some places charge a fee for trial classes ie Musichaus in Sunway Giza or Muzikgarten in Fit4Two in Bangsar Village II.
There's nothing fancy about this place but I say it's good especially if you wanna expose your baby or toddler to music and let him/ her develop social skills with other children.
Small classes. For infant/ baby class, currently 3 babies, with one of them moving up to the toddler class by the end of 2011. The teacher who chairs the classes may look a little intimidating as she doesn't smile very much. But I personally think she's cool.... she's not harsh or anything like that.
There's registration fee and you're encouraged to buy the music tools for hygiene purposes.
1 wooden rattle
1 pair of sticks
1 chiffon scarf
RM40
The copy of CD with the songs would cost more.
RM80 a month, once a week which is on Saturdays and the class lasts for half an hour.
There's nothing fancy about this place but I say it's good especially if you wanna expose your baby or toddler to music and let him/ her develop social skills with other children.
Small classes. For infant/ baby class, currently 3 babies, with one of them moving up to the toddler class by the end of 2011. The teacher who chairs the classes may look a little intimidating as she doesn't smile very much. But I personally think she's cool.... she's not harsh or anything like that.
There's registration fee and you're encouraged to buy the music tools for hygiene purposes.
1 wooden rattle
1 pair of sticks
1 chiffon scarf
RM40
The copy of CD with the songs would cost more.
RM80 a month, once a week which is on Saturdays and the class lasts for half an hour.
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