Selected Preschools in Selayang (Batu Caves) & Setapak

Excel Preschool, Selayang Jaya employs the Montessori and education system to meet the developmental needs of children aged 3 to 6 years old. The learning program is designed to help children boost both sides of the brain – the creative right side and the logical left side. This in turn strengthens the whole brain, allowing children to flourish intellectually and emotionally.

The school grounds are surrounded by a pleasant secure environment that integrates outdoor learning experiences. This is great for children to sharpen their fine motor skills, art skills, gross motor skills, kitchen skills, care of self as well as care of the environment. Children get to build those little muscles during outdoor playtime and fitness exercises such as skipping, running and hula hoop hopping. Physical activities are not the only feature here that keeps children healthy. Mealtimes consist of nutrition dense foods that are low-mucus inducing and well-balanced. Other services at Excel Preschool include: homework guidance, daycare, concert and sport days.

Being a Montessorian and schooled in its ways, Ms. Sheena, Happy Bear Preschool's principal has laid out and planned for the entire two buildings. Its flow from one area to the next, appear seamless. Great attention has been given to the littlest details, from the child height shelves, tables and chairs to the height of the taps and wash basins and the size of the toilet bowls.

Happy Bear Preschool employs the Montessori Method of teaching incorporated with a thematic approach. A thematic approach to teaching involves integrating all subject areas together under one theme. It crosses over subject lines and helps children relate basic academic skills to real-world ideas. These themed units incorporate reading, math, science and social studies, as well as the arts for a well-balanced curriculum.

Himawari Preschool, Selayang provides a stimulating and secure environment in which children can develop socially, emotionally and academically. It is well-received by the parents in the local community and children love that school is such a fun place to be.

Inspired by the beauty of Japanese early childhood education, Himawari Preschool puts a high value in cultivating good character traits in children. They aim to foster a favourable learning climate by promoting positive teacher-student relationships. Teachers encouragingly assist and motivate, and children freely turn to them for guidance and advice. The benefits of this harmonious environment are reflected clearly in the children’s academic achievements and social-emotional development.

While making early education fun and enjoyable, Himawari Preschool places an equal emphasis on building a strong foundation of academic skills so that children will have a smooth transition to primary school. The experiences that children get here are definitely happy, exciting, active and ones that support their development and learning needs.

Kiddizone Care Centre, Batu Caves, Selayang was set up with a clear motive to provide kids with proper early education which will help them navigate through their schooling life with more confidence. Lessons are designed to be thematic and in line with what students can expect in primary school, making for a somewhat seamless transition later on. Due focus is given to core subjects that will be taught at primary school, as well as in basic but important life skills and creative skills, such as arts, music, physical education, etc.

It is impossible to miss the fact that the learning environment at Kiddizone is well designed. Spacious yet incredibly cheerful, the entire space is not only conducive and fun, but it’s also fully air-conditioned for students’ comfort while they learn, play and develop. Amenities and facilities include a couple of trampolines, tunnel slides, ball pool, sand play, rock climbing wall, LEGO board and even a mini basketball court. To top it all off, an in-house chef sees to the little one’s meals, taking the burden off from parents when it comes to preparing their children’s food.

R.E.A.L. Kids is a pioneer in adopting the Multiple Intelligences approach (founded by Dr. Howard Gardner) in Malaysian preschool education, R.E.A.L Kids provides full programmes which include a host of enrichment lessons and extracurricular activities.

R.E.A.L. Kids PV 21 Setapak began its operations in 2017 and aims to create transformative experiences that develop young minds into confident learners. The curriculum encompasses not only learning materials, but also the design of learning spaces, the latest technology, learning activities, and assessment for learning. All these concepts and enhancements were meticulously studied, tested, and developed by their in-house talents.

Here, learning is characterized by cheerful curiosity and a continuous pursuit for greater knowledge, experience, and competency. In a nutshell - at R.E.A.L Kids - learners are the drivers, teachers are the codriver, their learning experience is the vehicle and their route is lifelong in nature.

The Preschool is an inclusive preschool offering a wide variety of developmentally appropriate learning activities addressing the individual strengths and learning needs of all children. It is built on the philosophy that urges communities to welcome and value everyone, regardless of differences. The Preschool accepts all individuals and promises to do their best to aid children to become their true best potential. It adopts a dynamic approach to teaching by combining various approaches depending on the abilities of the learners. The Preschool encompasses the best in all aspects of education and knowledge to provide truly what is best for the child and to break the monotony of the traditional classroom. At The Preschool, they aim to remain updated in terms of the early educational systems in order to cater to the present. They will selectively infuse new ideas and themes into its curriculum to remain relevant for the present child.