Seedlings Montessori Alexandra

| SEEDLINGS MONTESSORI ALEXANDRA ------------------------------ |
| Child Care Centre Address: | 57, DAWSON ROAD, #02 - 11, DAWSON PLACE, SINGAPORE 142057 (Map shown below) |
| Contact Number: | 64723457 |
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| Teacher to Children Ratio 2: | |
| 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: | This centre is not an anchor operator nor a partner operator. |
| Healthy Pre-School Accreditation: | This centre has not received the Healthy Pre-school Accreditation. |
| SPARK Certification: | This centre has not received the SPARK Accreditation. |
| 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(from Non Halal Sources) |
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| | Transportation is not provided. |
| Operating Hours: | Monday - Friday : Full Day Hrs - 0700 to 1900hrs |
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| ** Childcare /Infant Care Service Types and Fees of SEEDLINGS MONTESSORI ALEXANDRA |
| School Service Type | Monthly School Fee Before Subsidy |
| Full Day Child Care | 1,128 |
| Half Day Child Care | 828 |
| Full Day Infant Care | 1,950 |
| Half Day Infant Care | 1,650 |
| 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 TypeMonthly subsidy for working mother or single fathersSubsidy 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 incomeGross monthly per capita incomeBasic SubsidyMaximum 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 SEEDLINGS MONTESSORI ALEXANDRA |
| Item | Type** |
| 2 | Registration Fee |
| 4 | 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)1:15 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.
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