China, Shanghai
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Public sources describe Tiny Tots Shanghai as delivering an English-language program with a holistic Sequential Step System curriculum designed to support each child's social and emotional development in an immersive environment, and a safe, loving environment is noted.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provision.
The school provides an English-language environment with native English-speaking teachers; Chinese is taught as part of the curriculum.
Mental wellbeing is supported through a safe environment, and the school participates in charity initiatives such as Kiddos for Kibbles and Love Charity Month.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding policies.
Tiny Tots International Pre-School & Kindergarten in Shanghai serves children aged 2 to 6 years and offers an early years programme based on the Wonders and World of Wonders curriculum from McGraw-Hill, a structured early childhood syllabus supporting literacy, numeracy, and developmental skills. Teaching is primarily in English, with Chinese also included, and learning is guided by the school’s Sequential Step System, which places children according to developmental readiness. Weekly activities include phonics, reading, mathematics, science exploration, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, baking, and physical play, alongside themed studies related to world topics and seasonal celebrations. Founded in 1997, Tiny Tots has a long history in Shanghai and typically organises classes in small groups of around 12 children, allowing close teacher interaction. Many teachers come from English-speaking countries. The school places particular emphasis on helping children feel confident and comfortable as they learn and adjust to an English-language classroom environment.