Choo Choo Train Kindergarten, Sunway Giza (Kota Damansara)

5 years and 7 centres later, Choo Choo Train (CCT) now welcomes children up to 6 years old at their newly opened Choo Choo Train Kindergarten. Located in Sunway Giza, the preschool offers a unique art-enhanced curriculum that aims to empower children to become articulate, creative and confident individuals who are prepared to be the thinkers and problem-solvers for the future.

“Since 2016, our parents have been loving CCT’s joyful take on education for their children from the ages of 2 months to 4 years. They hope for their little ones to be able to continue learning with joy all through their early years, so much so that they requested for us to start our own kindergarten that uses the same positive approach. We listened, did our work, and here we are – a fun Arts-Enhanced Kindergarten that raises happy children and makes parents happy,” says Ms. Alexandra, founder of the highly recommended preschool.

Seeing the many drawbacks of traditional education where it’s common for children to give up on education, CCT strives to make a difference in our future generation by inspiring them through an arts-enhanced curriculum. This curriculum uses music, drama, crafts and other forms of arts to spark interest in learning and keep children engaged throughout. When lessons are delivered in such a fun and creative manner, they reduce children’s anxiety, depression and stress, and undoubtedly, your child will love going to school every day!

At CCT, children will receive remarkable development on their overall well-being. Thousands of studies have proven the benefits of using the arts for learning. Take music for instance, the slow and fast musical beats teach children the skill of division (math) and song lyrics teach children new vocabulary (language), and so many more ways that display the powerful tool of art.

Also, the subjects of Bahasa Melayu, English, Mandarin, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art & Craft, Performance Art and Music are thoughtfully weaved into the daily learning schedule to meet age-specific development milestones. This will provide the children with the set of skills and knowledge needed to proceed to any local or international primary school upon graduation.

On top of that, children will get to participate in a wide variety of exciting events, such as, Movie Day with Friends, Cooking Classes, Themed Birthday Celebrations, Field Trips, Mid-Year Carnival and Graduation Day.

Let’s have a look at their curriculum:

• Choo Choo Adventurer (Age 4)
  Embrace children’s curiosity. They will learn to read, recognise words, learn letters and sounds, and experiment with simple math operations like addition and subtraction. CCT helps children get better at speaking, telling stories, and comprehending what they hear. It's time for them to develop their independence, creativity, and social skills.
• Choo Choo Achiever (Age 5)
  Fostering your child's innate independence, inventiveness, and curiosity; They'll start reading longer, more complex sentences, putting words together, and even exploring more sophisticated math concepts like division and multiplication. Their mental, emotional, and social development begins to flourish here.
• Choo Choo Champs (Age 6)
  CCT celebrate your child's accomplishments, perseverance, and development as they turn six. They take on more challenging math, continue to boost their vocabulary, and get better at reading and writing. As kids get ready for school, their confidence and tenacity are evident. They will be concentrated and self-assured.

Often described as a home away from home, CCT puts much thought in creating learning environments that are filled with love and care, and at the same time conducive to learning. From the time children set foot in this welcoming and nurturing place, wonderful opportunities to expand their world arise.

As part of CCT’s commitment to children’s health, safety is not a second thought here. CCT implements tried and true tactics for preschool classroom safety, and takes great care in maintaining everything in mint condition. Every element down to the leather coverings and paint being used are carefully selected to be non-toxic and safe for children.

Needless to say, the CCT team is nothing short of professional caregivers and teachers who are valued for their knowledge, skills and attributes. They are certified by the National Institute of Child Care and Education (NICCE), CCT's own specialised institute which is approved and recognised by the Malaysian government.

Plenty of parent testimonials mention that the teachers at CCT make the difference. They are highly commended for their patience, attentiveness, and being open and transparent with parents.

What sets CCT apart is its integrity. The management goes the extra mile to maintain their high standards, as well as meet the government’s requirements for preschools, as they are an integral part of a child-centric business. All CCT child care centres are licensed and registered with relevant governing bodies, the teachers and staff require to undergo a strict recruitment process, and participate in timely training sessions thereafter with certified trainers who are experts with vast experience in the industry. As part of CCT’s further quality assurance process, regular inspections are carried out to ensure each branch fulfils all the quality requirements – providing confidence for parents that their children will be supported in a safe and secure environment throughout their learning journey.

CCT understands the importance of nutritious meals for children. They make great effort to ensure children are nourished with well-balanced meals that meet their dietary requirements. A registered nutritionist carefully curates the food menus to make sure kids eat meals that are age-appropriate and healthy (no processed food, no junk food and no MSG). Prioritising quality over quantity, they source fresh goods from reliable grocery stores with halal certification and a supervisor always ensure that the food is constantly fresh and cooked correctly.

CCT ensures families get the best value for the fees paid. Parents can register their 4-year-olds at any time of year as the curriculum is designed to be flexible for students to join partway through. CCT strives to ensure a smooth transition no matter when your child joins.

Your child’s path to a bright future begins here at Choo Choo Train Kindergarten, Sunway Giza. Enrol today!