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Malaysia, Johor Bahru
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Infant Care runs with a low 1:3 teacher-to-baby ratio and supports language development, social interaction, emotional expression, and physical growth. Playgroup 1 and Playgroup 2 operate at 1:5 ratios and emphasize language development, communication, social growth, movement, balance, and artistic expression. Nursery uses a 1:10 ratio to develop creativity, environmental awareness, language, motor skills, and social understanding. Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2 use 1:12 ratios and focus on language, literacy, numeracy, physical development, and problem-solving, with Kindergarten 2 offering a School Readiness Programme.
Playgroup 2 includes activities that promote artistic expression. Nursery activities foster creativity and use learning centers to develop language, motor skills, and social understanding. Kindergarten 1 uses interactive activities and learning centers to develop creative thinking.
The programmes emphasize language development, social interaction, and collaboration across age groups. Student Care provides after-school guidance and structured activities that foster learning, growth, and social skills. Flexi Care offers flexible scheduling while maintaining a safe, enriching environment.
Physical development and movement are emphasized across the early years, including Kindergarten 1. A safe, nurturing environment is provided in all programs. Flexi Care and Student Care offer structured, supportive settings that contribute to overall well-being.
Cherie Hearts International Preschool is an early childhood education provider in Johor Bahru, with branches in Setia Tropika, Eco Botanic, and Taman Molek. It caters to children aged 2 months to 6 years and follows a Singapore-based curriculum that emphasizes holistic development through its proprietary PIESL framework, focusing on Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social, and Language growth. The preschool offers developmentally appropriate learning environments with spacious classrooms, dedicated reading corners, indoor play areas, and multi-sensory zones to stimulate exploration. Teachers use thematic and inquiry-based learning approaches to nurture creativity, resilience, and social confidence. What sets Cherie Hearts apart is its integration of enrichment programmes like Letterland Phonics, FUN Start MOVE Smart, and bilingual immersion in English and Mandarin. Some branches also offer Flexi-Care and Student Care services, providing parents with flexible options for childcare and learning. Regular events like Kindness Day, cultural celebrations, and craft-based festivals support mental wellbeing and emotional literacy from a young age.
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