Frequently Asked Questions
What are your hours and schedule?
We are opened from 0700 (7.00am) to 1900 (7.00pm) daily, from Monday to Friday (excluding centre’s breaks and public holidays). You can drop your child off earliest at 0645 (6.45am) and pick you child up latest by 1845 (6.45pm). If you are unable to make it by 1845 (6.45pm), do note that the latest closing hours that our centre extends to is 1900 (7.00pm).
On Saturdays, we are opened from 0800 (8am) to 1400 (2pm). However, do note that no classes will be conducted on Saturdays. You can drop your child off earliest at 0745 (7.45am) and pick your child up latest by 1330 (1.30pm). If you are unable to make it by 1330 (1.30pm), the latest closing hours that our centre extends to is 1400 (2.00pm).
We respect your commitments. However, we also respect all staffs’ personal life arrangements and commitments. Therefore, please kindly help us by picking your child up on time. If you are unable to pick your child up by the stated closing hour, do make alternative arrangements.
Can someone else pick my child up if I am busy?
If you are unable to pick your child up, you can arrange on behalf of your family members to pick your child. However, do remember to inform the respective class teachers before dropping your child off in school. Additionally, do make a note at the attendance book. Please follow through this procedure to ensure the safety of your child. If the procedure is not followed through, do note that we are unable to dismiss the child until we conduct a check with you. This is necessary to protect your child and our staff.
What if I am late for picking up my child?
Do refer to the two FAQs stated above with regards to the pick-up policy.
What is the sign-in policy?
Parents or Guardians authorised must sign the child in and out each day with the tablet provided. As mentioned in the earlier question, children will only be released to person listed on the pick-up authorisation form. Authorised parents or guardians may update the form at any time by contacting the staff in person or in writing. Do note that authorised individual must be 18 years of age or old. Custody issues require special attention and may require authorisation from both parents,
Can I sit in with my child at class?
The Little Seedlings have an open-door policy in which parents are allowed into the classrooms to drop-off and pick-up their child. Parents are welcomed to sign up for the morning storytelling session, and are allowed into the school to have breakfast with their child daily. However, parents are not encouraged to sit in with their child to avoid disruptions to the other children. They are only invited to sit in during ther child’s orientation week.
At what age does Little Seedlings accept children?
We accommodate children from ages 2 years and 6 months old to 6 years old.
Which class will my child be allocated to?
Your child will be allocated to the classes based on their age. However, we also make considerations based on your child’s development and needs when necessary.
What is the teacher to child ratio?
We follow the Teacher-Child Ratio set by ECDA (Early Childhood Development Agency).
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Is there availability for my child to enrol? Is there a registration period for enrollment?
Enrollment is on-going and a child may enter at any time of the year. For space availability, you can check with us by contacting us at (65) 61115437 or preschoollittleseedlings@gmail.com
How can/will I be able to get updates on my child’s days in school?
You may get updates of your child’s days in school by getting your child to share stories of what happened in school or through the bi-weekly updates put up at the parent’s group drive. Alternatively, you can approach the class teachers and get updates from them when dropping off or picking up your child. We support our teachers in building a positive mutual relationship with you. Our teachers will be more than happy to converse and exchange information of your child with you.
How frequently are toys and classroom sanitised?
Toys and classrooms are sanitised at a daily basis. Common areas, classrooms and toys are sanitised when the children are not in the area or engaged outdoors.
I see that your preschool supports outdoor play, how do you incorporate outdoor play into your curriculum?
At Little Seedlings, we incorporate outdoor play into our curriculum by making use of the outdoor environment and conducting frequent nature walks. Additionally, we do hold discussions based on outdoor play.
Eg. When the movie Batman VS Superman came out, the children displayed great interest in the superheroes. The teachers adopted their interest, and got the children to be engage in discussions on superhero and superhero play.
We support risky play and believe that with practice, boundaries and discipline set in place, children will be able to learn as they have fun together.
How do you ensure the safety of children during outdoor play sessions?
We ensure the safety of the children by having consistent teacher’s supervision and facilitation. The teacher to child ratio is considered where at least 2 teachers will be with the children during outdoor play sessions.