Saturday, August 23, 2014

Charlize's Pre School Journey with Alphabet Playhouse

Decided to come up a post on the girl's preschool at Alphabet Playhouse after much considerations. 

Just like other parents, I've been visiting different preschool (approximately 5-7) before I've decide to send her to Alphabet Playhouse.

NTUC Little Skool House topped my list, really liked it cos it was air-conditioned and the principal was really friendly and most importantly; well mannered. Not only that, her dad's office is in the same building as her!:)

How can I send my girl to the school if the principal herself cannot portray a good image? Right? And how nice it is if her parent's office is just beside her, RIGHT? lol.

Sad to say, I was on their waiting list for about 9 months (charlize was only 5 months plus back then; and yes, I started shortlisting the school for her even before she turns 1). 

HOWEVER, I was so disappointed to know that:

1) They actually "accidentally" lost my database, and that's why I haven't received their call till then, I had to make several calls to remind them.
2) When they finally called me back and offered me a place; I've decided to head down for a "spot check" before really enrolling Charlize. 

Thinking that, since most of the parents only visit most of the school on an appointment basis, the teachers/staff could always put  up a show to show us, isn't it?

Ok, Im just being skeptical, maybe. :/

And so, one particular day, (please note, I really did bring down all the necessary documents for registration), I went down, and, I WAS DISAPPOINTED. 

1) The receptionist was RUDE.
2) Principal is no where to be around.

3) When I requested to take a look in the school, I realized:

a) There wasn't any interactions, you can hear nothing but children crying.
b) The teachers just stared and showed an utmost irritated face at me while I was observing, WITHOUT trying to pacifying the children. 
c) Poor children were crying, naked, waiting for their shower time.

GOSHHHH!

I wouldn't want my precious girl to be in a school whereby the teachers just dont care, and the principal is no where to be found. 

"Thank goodness", I thought to myself. Thank god I made another trip down, thank god I did not make an impulsive decision.
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My next few options was Mindchamps and Alphabet Playhouse.

However, chosed Alphabet Playhouse in the end. 

She had been with them for 6 months already, I was pretty satisfied with them for the first few months..........................

 *more to come*........ I shall stop complaining for now, wait for my next post probably? Else, parents will be thinking I'm sucha difficult person. But whatever it is, I still believe they are better than the previous one. ZZzzzZZ
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But FOR NOW!,
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Time for PICTURES! Time for HAPPY MOMENTS!^^




Weekly outdoor activities!



 It's not easy to get her seated down, concentrating on something. 


 They learned how to feed themselves too! 









 Weekly Music and Dance classes.












 Weekly art and craft class too!




 Chinese Dance too?!?! Hahahhaha. 
 






 If you dont mind me complaining,do stay tuned to my upcoming posts!

Would be doing up a post on 

1) My decision on Alphabet instead of Mindchamps
2) What happened to Alphabet that I've felt they "deproved". 

OH! And!

Ive just enrolled Charlize in Zoophonics too! Starting her first class tml! Shall keep you all updated regarding this too!

XOXO.