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The Little Skool-House @ Delta House

Amazing and teachers who sincerely cares. Curriculum also considers children's personal development, not just on academics. I feel assured that my 2 kids are well taken care of in school.

Star Learners @ Elias

THIS IS A ZOO. THIS IS NOT A SCHOOL. I sent my twin girls here cos it was just down the road. This would be our 4th school for the girls as we have been moving around Singapore. This has also got to be the worst school. One of the reasons for this is the utter lack of discipline. My twin girls kept coming home stating there was a bully in their class and despite me raising this a couple of times, nothing was done about it. But this is normal for a nursery class so I sort of closed an eye about it. I simply taught my girls how to assert more control. Mind you, I raised a similar bullying issue in their previous school Carpe Diem and it was clamped down that same day with teachers watching out and no further incidence nor complaints from my girls. But one issue stood out on Month 4. My girls came home and said "XYZ loves me but he beats me". Shocking. I asked her what she meant by XYZ beat her. She described the various ways in which she was beaten. The other twin concurred. My husband had the right frame of mind to ask "what do you mean XYZ loves you?" The girls were so excited by this question that they immediately chuckled and both grabbed their vagina area and went "XYZ love me cos he touch me here!". My hubby and I had our jaws floored. I went to the school the next morning and raised my concerns to the principal immediately. She said she would investigate and speak with me after school. I stated to her that I'm sure the kid meant no harm but that I would like their parents to know and that I will appreciate it if the inappropriate touching stopped. All cordial. When I went to pick them up, both teacher and principal came to explain that they had spoken to XYZ and that it was a misunderstanding. They claimed that XYZ did not touch them at the vagina area but instead on the thigh area (like it was still acceptable behaviour??). I called my twins over and asked them "girls, when you say XYZ love you, did he touch you here (vagina) or here (thigh)?" Both exclaimed no no.... He touched the vagina, not the thigh. This is where it got messed up. The principal started gaslighting my kid in front of me stating "girls, XYZ said he touched you here so you must be mistaken. It has to be here (thigh) right?". I asked the principal outright what she thought she was doing? It was appalling that instead of trying to deal with the problem, they were trying to bury the issue. I pulled my kids out immediately and registered them at another school. I would have serious safety concerns about sending my kids here in the future. They don't deal with problems in an effective and safe manner. I feel like this is a zoo of animals running wild and free without much discipline. My twins also developed terrible behaviour and bad manners after going to this school. Their previous 3 schools taught them kindness and caring for each other. This place feels more like survival of the fittest. This said, I wanted to believe this was not so bad of an issue and that it must be just in mind. However, I met the mum of XYZ at the playground recently and she asked me why I pulled out of the school. I told her about "a kid" inappropriately touching my girls without telling her it was actually her kid and she was absolutely horrified and worried it was going to happen to her kid. At this point, I realised the school never informed her that this happened. Unacceptable. Hence I am writing a review. They are not reporting reportable events mandated for schools. Ps. I've always asked schools what their protocol is for bad behaviour. For their previous 3 schools, there was a naughty corner and some relevant story books about certain bad behaviours that they would read. This school would talk to them. And if it repeated, they'll talk to them again. No wonder my kids went crazy in this school cos there's never a consequence! Ps. At Pasir Ris playground, you'd find a lot of parents with their kids from this school at around 5pm. Speak to them cos I was not the only one complaining about increasingly terrible behaviours (fighting, hair pulling) in their kids. Apparently they keep having teacher shortages and high teacher turnover to a point where they've had to combine classes and get aunties to watch them play (instead of classes) very frequently especially for the kindergarden classes.

Carpe Diem Kidz Playhouse

The teachers and staff at Sembawang Carpe Diem is just amazing. Parents are engaged regularly and updates from the teachers are constant through the school app and even WhatsApp. Seeing the wonderful pictures of my little one enjoying all the activities the teachers painstakingly prepare gives me the assurance that I have chosen the right place for my son. Thank you teachers and staff at SB Carpe Diem for all the love and care shown to our kids!" (Really, thank you for doing what you do.... We have seen Declan progress so so so much!) "Thank you teachers and staff at SB Carpe Diem for all the love and care shown to our kids!"" Declan's daddy and mummy"

Carpe Diem Nordcom I

Teachers are always friendly and nice. They make sure they attend to my girl's needs and we see that my girl is always talking about her school days. Thanks for teachers' patience and guidance for my child.

Carpe Diem Educare Petir

The teachers at Carpe Diem at Petir Road have shown patience, care and dedication throughout my children's preschool years. The teachers observe and share their feedback on how the children can improve in their subjects. When my eldest was in K1, the teacher provided supplementary worksheets and recommended YouTube channels that would help improve her phonics as she was weaker in this area than her peers. It comforts me to know that my children are happy in school and willingly share their thoughts and feelings with any teacher. Even though my eldest has now left preschool, she still talks about her enjoyable experiences with her preschool classmates and teachers. She also requests to visit her teachers every time we pass by the area. The teaching staff (including the principal) here genuinely care for the students and with the smaller teacher-student ratio, I have seen how my children have grown over the past few years. My children also look forward to the lunches and snacks being served, especially the macaroni soup lunch!

Carpe Diem Childcare Yio Chu Kang

Both my boys attended Carpe Diem @ Stradia for about 3 years. The Teachers and Principal is nice and caring. One of my boy required occupational support from a special needs school and the teachers have to visit the school once a week to shadow my boy in the preschool. The teachers and principal here is very supportive and accommodating especially Teacher Ching. She always make an effort to teach my boy does thing independently and she would pay extra attention on him when she conduct lesson.

Carpe Diem Schoolhouse Toa Payoh Crest

Dear Carpe Diem (Toa Payoh) Teachers, This teacher's day, as parents we wish to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for the incredible work you all do day in and day out at the centre. And as the parents of Viktor and Hektor who attend the K1 class (and ever since their Infant days), we know they can be a handful, so we are endlessly grateful for the love, care, and dedication you pour into their lives. It warms our heart to see our kids excitedly recount their day at school. They return home with smiles, happy to fill us in the details of their day. These stories are our window into the magical world you create for them – a world filled with learning, laughter, and cherished memories. It's no small feat to guide these young minds, and it is through your good work that mummies like myself are able to return to work and better provide for our families, and all this with a peace of mind that our kids are being well-taken of by the teachers at Carpe Diem TPY. So please know that your efforts are deeply valued by us parents and have a lasting impact on our family. Your work makes a difference, not just in the lives of our children, but in our hearts as well. Keep up the exceptional work, and continue to spread your love for teaching. With heartfelt thanks and warm wishes, Elizabeth Huang & Steven Wong Mummy and Daddy of Viktor and Hektor Wong, K1

Carpe Diem Mi Schoolhouse

Dear Jane and the wonderful team of Educators at Carpe Diem Mi Schoolhouse, I hope this email finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to express my word of thanks for the exceptional care and support that my daughter, Alyssa Tey, has received at Carpe Diem Mi Schoolhouse. I missed the deadline for feedback last year, so I thought I should drop an email to put on record a word of thanks for good work done by the team! Alyssa enrolled into Carpe Diem Mi Schoolhouse as a N2 child in 2019 and went through a difficult transition phase from her previous pre-school. Crying at drop offs and not really catching up with the pace of writing/learning (especially Chinese) compared to her same-age peers who were already with Carpe Diem from the start. However, because of the dedication, professionalism, and genuine care exhibited by her N2 teachers 魏老师 and Teacher Xinyi, she learned very well and enjoyed school in no time. As a first-time mum, I'm also really thankful for the tips and resources shared by the teachers, on how to assist her in learning at home (e.g. laminated A4 cards and worksheets with her name in Eng and Chinese - for her to practise at home using markers and even play dough!). I would also like to extend a special word of appreciation to her K1 and K2 teachers 魏老师, 周老师, Teacher May and Teacher Kat (though she has already left the centre at the end of K1). All the interesting termly parent-and-child assignments/activities were daunting to do at first, but these are fond memories that our family can remember for life! And when there were times of misunderstanding/perceived bullying amongst the students, the centre's way of handling was very professional, the children were talked to appropriately and we were happy with the outcome. Oh and the K2 graduation concert was fantastic - we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly! And most importantly, her English, Chinese and Math foundations were built just right, not too little, not too much, and I dont feel much pressure now as a mother of a P1 child because I have confidence that she will be able to follow the academic requirements (e.g. Spelling and 听写) and routines of Primary school with relative ease. Other efforts like having a 'little canteen' set up within the centre, outdoor walks to nearby primary schools, (there are just too many to mention all) were also very helpful and got us excited about her P1 journey. All your dedication, patience, and unwavering support have helped Alyssa flourish in ways we couldn't have imagined. You've not only fostered her academic growth but also her emotional and social development. It's evident that you see her as a unique individual with her own strengths and areas for growth, and for that, we are incredibly grateful. Lastly, to Jane, thank you also for all the love and care you have given to my girls, and I believe also to all the children in your centre. They’ve grown up and learned well under you and your team's care. Your gentle yet effective leadership has definitely brought out the best in your team of nurturing teachers. Please convey our heartfelt thanks to each member of your team. We are deeply appreciative of all that you do, and we hope Adelynn will also continue to grow and learn well in your centre! All I can say is a BIG THANK YOU. Till we meet again! In just 1-2 hours when I come and pick Adelynn up.. haha.. Yours sincerely, Priscilla and Travis Alyssa and Adelynn's parents

Carpe Diem Mi Preschool

The teachers in Carpediem MI Preschool Pte Ltd play a huge role in my children's development. The frequent communication and timely feedback helps in developing the child and focus on some areas of concern. Teachers put in heart and soul in nurturing the children, not just academically but in all other aspects that leads them to independence in feeding, self-care, toileting and even mastering motor skills. The school space is adequate for the number of children, aircons and air purifiers to keep the air clean and moist. Great safety measures during excursion, gives parents assurance that children are going to be fine during excursions. No concerns on Communication between management/teachers and parents as Carpe Diem shows excellent and effective communication with parents. I would highly recommend the school as I am always thankful towards all the school staff in playing a huge role in my children's growth and development. Thank you.

Carpe Diem Childcare Parkway

I'm delighted to express my satisfaction with Carpe Diem, Marine Parade childcare centre. The teachers stand out for their knowledge, care, and attentiveness, creating a nurturing environment for the children. The K2 curriculum's depth surprised me; it occasionally mirrors my daughter's Primary 3 education, ensuring a strong educational foundation. I feel confident that my child is well-prepared for Primary 1, thanks to the comprehensive teaching approach. The frequent excursions and engaging activities provide a well-rounded experience. The Carpe Diem app adds convenience to communication and updates. A notable highlight is that one of the Chinese teachers has been with the centre for many years. Her long-standing commitment brings years of invaluable experience to the centre. Additionally, the Principal, Shannon, impresses with her well-rounded education and leadership. In summary, my experience has been overwhelmingly positive at this childcare centre.

Carpe Diem Young Hearts

All the teachers and Supervisors are awesome ?????? when children crying then will comfort them and if anything happens teachers will let us know. I’m very happy that my daughter is in this Carpe Diem Young Hearts … Everytime I ask her are you happy go to school … she said yes .. she like all teachers and friends .. ?? Very thank u all the teacher and supervisor for put so much effort for teaching and caring .. ??

Carpe Diem Springs

We appreciate that the teachers are responsible to the questions we posted on the Carpe Diem Parents' application. And in person, they answer us in a well and timely manner too. When the child is unwell or sustained any minor injuries, we are also informed. We also feel the care and concern from the school when asked about our children's recovery when they fell sick. Sometimes, we would make requests from the school and we appreciate that our concerns are heard and emphatised with and school exercise certain flexibility to address them. Overall, we are very satisfied with the teachers, staff and services. 5 stars!

Carpe Diem Schoolhouse Jurong Kechil

I love this school as the teachers are very responsive and interactive. I can tell that my daughter enjoys attending this school as there are many activities and play time for her. The constant updates of photos on their activities are also very useful to the parents where we get to see what our child is doing in the school. The school environment is very conducive and the outdoor playground and area is definitely a plus point. Five stars for this school !

Carpe Diem Schoolhouse Toh Yi

Wendy Tham Director of Kinder Growth I am writing this testimonial to express my satisfaction and appreciation for Carpe Diem Kindergarten at Toh Yi . Throughout my child’s time at the institution, I have experienced exceptional quality of education and valuable learning experiences. The school prioritizes the safety and security of its students, implementing effective measures to ensure a secure environment. This provides peace of mind for both parents and students. I have been impressed by the strong communication between teachers/staff and parents. The school maintains open lines of communication, keeping parents informed about their child's progress and any important updates. The facilities and resources provided by the school are top-notch. The institution is equipped with modern classrooms, gym class, stage and other necessary facilities to enhance the learning experience. Overall, I am highly satisfied with Carpe Diem Kindergarten at Toh Yi and would highly recommend it to others. The commitment to quality education, safety, effective communication, and excellent facilities make it an exceptional choice for students and parents alike. Sincerely, Wendy Tham

Carpe Diem Starlets 1

Despite being enrolled into Carpe Diem for just 5 months, we are pleased & grateful to see the teachers being so dedicated to their work, showering our son with such patience & kindness. The teachers constantly update us in the app & would sometimes post photos of our little one enjoying his activities - certainly brightens up our day! Zavier comes back happy each day, and will always look forward to school every morning,

Carpe Diem Kidsworld

As parents, we feel confident that our child received the best possible start to her education journey at Carpe Diem Kidsworld. Thank you to the entire team for their unwavering commitment to early childhood education.

Carpe Diem Ace Learners Bukit Batok Connection

Thank you Clara's N1 teachers: Ms Ifa, Ms Tham, Xiao Laoshi, Ms Paula (she said you are the first person who carried her) N2 teachers: Ms Dorothy, Huang Laoshi K1 teachers: Ms Laila, Xu Laoshi K2 teachers: Ms Aisah, Zhang Laoshi For All your patience day to day, For every tears you wipe away. For little hands you gently hold And all the stories you have told For teaching Clara how to share, For being kind and being fair. For all the sweet things that you do To help the children all year through. For being there in place of us., We are grateful and may god bless you!

Carpe Diem Kinderace

Enrolling my child into Carpe Diem Kinder Ace was one of the best decisions made. The staff's dedication, nurturing environment, and educational programs have truly exceeded our expectations. My child looks forward to go to school every day, and I am grateful for the peace of mind knowing he is in such caring hands.

MODERN MONTESSORI (KOVAN)

In depth curriculum. Using Montessori helped my child develop faster and he seems to be enjoying school. Doing good in prep for primary 1

MY FIRST SKOOL @ BLK 192 TOA PAYOH (TPC)

"Our journey started when my son is enrolled into MFS at blk 192 Toa Payoh when he was a toddler. I have had very good experiences with the teachers and staff at the centre as they are very friendly yet professional. My boy also enjoys his time in school and is always looking forward to going school. His teachers are very friendly and proactive. They tend to update what has happended during the day and should there be any emergency, we would be informed almost immediately. His communication book is also filled with pictures with description of what has been done in school. I am glad that that my son has learnt a lot and is an independent and responsible boy. We can see his growth (cognitive and affective) and hope he continues to develop his leadership skills in school (like he was given opportunties to be buddy eith new comers etc). Work is not overload (they are homework sometimes as form of parental bonding) and there are also additional Saturday zoom classes for both parents and pupils. His teachers are also patience yet strict and ensured that the right values are taught to the children. It was clearly eveident when my boy had a few tantrums/incidents with friends and teachers are there to guide them to solve the issues. During PTMs, teachers are also truthful (sound out both postive and negative behaviours and seek ways to help my boy to improve. Their app/portal and portfolio are also very detailed with their curriculum and it helps when i need to reinforce his learning. Overall, I am thankful for their utmost dedication and work to educating our children. Highly recommended centre!"