by on 08/06/2024 12667
This article is updated on 4th May 2024.
In efforts to provide our loyal followers with a more comprehensive and wider ranging perspective on the Early Childhood Care and Education scene in Malaysia, Kiddy123 recently made our way to Damansara Heights, a modern bustling urban commercial hub. Intrigued but with an open mind, we began peeling away the layers that made up the fabric and tapestry of Damansara Heights’ daily life. Not very far beneath its cold and impersonal exterior was a colourful, dynamic and progressive melting pot of preschool education – from one of the earliest established preschools in the country to one established only four short years ago, these are our selected preschools in Damansara Heights (Bukit Damansara)!
Note: The preschools below are listed in alphabetical order. The sequence in which they appear does not in any way reflect the ranking of the preschool.
Read also: Selected Preschools in Kota Damansara , Selected Preschools in Ara Damansara-Tropicana.
Embracing Montessori and Play-based philosophies, My Little Compass finds its bedrock in unearthing the wonders of learning through play, back-to-basics activities and guided exploration.
With the support of its dedicated educators, every child at My Little Compass thrives in its nurturing environment where their distinctive strengths are celebrated, and their affection for learning is cultivated. Through engaging hands-on exploration, children develop essential critical thinking skills, creativity and a collaborative spirit. The focus lies in holistic development, nurturing independence, self-confidence and respect. The daily schedule at the preschool is meticulously crafted to provide a wide array of age-appropriate experiences, including back-to-basics activities that allow children to reconnect with the fundamentals of childhood such as exploring the great outdoors, as well as other dynamic activities like dramatic play, and rhythmic music and movement.
Roots & Wings Montessori Preschool caters to children aged 12 months to six years old, providing them with a conducive learning environment where they can flourish in their early years. The school adopts a Montessori, play-based approach whilst also incorporating elements of the national preschool curriculum, ensuring children can have fun while learning, but are also prepared for Primary 1. Swimming lessons are a highlight here and is part of the curriculum, conducted by professional coaches. Meanwhile, enrichment activities are designed to support the child’s academics as well as physical development, spanning modern dance, Taekwondo, Mandarin enrichment, and Mastery of Languages.
The children’s house (TCH) Batai is the oldest of its many centres, which was established in 1986 by the founder Nan Civel. TCH is today one of the undisputed leaders for Montessori education in the country. The neighbourhood around 5 Batai is peaceful and quiet although it is situated in the city centre. As is the norm at all TCH, visitors are required to register before they are allowed onto the premises. The interior is brightly lit, well ventilated and very spacious. The layouts of the different environments allow for ample space for the children to move about in. The child sized and children friendly furniture with well-resourced Montessori apparatus all neatly stacked on children height shelves makes TCH especially child centric. Food and meals are prepared fresh daily according to a set menu developed and designed by specialist nutritionists and teacher to student ration is as low as 1:3 for optimal learning. With a proven track record of over 30 years, TCH has gained the trust and recognition of parents and is often regarded as a Montessori preschool to nurture children into compassionate and well-balanced individuals who are confident, independent, socially adaptable, and above all, positive and lifelong learners.
The children’s house (TCH), Bruas is nestled among the quiet streets and verdant greenery of Damansara Heights. With infants, toddlers and preschoolers in their care, there is always something going on somewhere every minute of every day. Once you walk through the big red double doors of TCH Bruas you will enter into a treasure trove of Montessori teaching and learning resources. This is a ‘prepared environment’ where every area is purposefully designed and fully equipped with complementary Montessori materials to cater to the needs of each individual child, be it physical, social, emotional, intellectual or creative. Everything is designed to induce and nurture independent learning and exploration. There are also specially designed programmes for infants as well. These programmes have been designed to stimulate the babies and develop their sensory and cognitive faculties such as Baby Sensory, Baby Sunshine, Baby Art, Baby Massage as well as water play. The infant care area is a section on its own, at the back of the preschool where it is cooler, shadier and quieter. The environment is just as spacious, clean and well-resourced with its own play area, changing area, pantry and sleep area. Everything has been developed, designed and built with the care, comfort and well-being of the child in mind. In true Montessorian fashion, TCH Bruas developes a unique child that is independent, forward looking and has a passion for life-long learning.
Villamaria Good Shepherd Kindergarten & Nursery, tucked away in a secluded corner of Medan Damansara, with fresh air, shady trees, decorative shrubs and flowers, covered walkways, and huge indoor and outdoor playgrounds, looks more like a holiday resort than a preschool that has been around for 60 years. The kindergarten curriculum follows the National Standard Preschool Curriculum, a child-centred approach is used in combination with thematic learning. For the pre-nursery children, it is a play-based approach incorporating some Montessori subjects. Villamaria’s extensive facilities include spacious and well-ventilated classrooms, learning centres in every classroom, computer lab, library, science garden, sand and water play, and large playgrounds. There is also ample space for extra-curricular activities such as gymnastics, ballet, Aikido, Kickers, creative art, robotics, and extra classes for BM and Mandarin. Every child that walks through the gates of Villamaria are instilled with the five core values of the school – respect, gratitude, integrity, compassion and zeal. The classrooms are also named after these core values as a reminder to the students, while teachers take every opportunity to introduce these core values in their lessons and to help the children put them into practice. Villamaria’s qualified and experienced teachers are committed to doing their best to care for the little ones and ensure an all-round physical, emotional and intellectual development for every child.
Kiddy123's reports on the above preschools were based on what we saw and were told at the time of our visit. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate, Kiddy123 Sdn Bhd shall not be liable for damages of any kind that may result from the usage of the information in this article. The best way to decide on the best-fit preschool for your child is to pay a visit to those that you have shortlisted.
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