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Malaysia, Johor Bahru
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Cherie Hearts operates multiple Johor Bahru branches, including Setia Tropika, Permas Jaya, Taman Molek, Eco Botanic and Eco Palladium. Each branch provides a safe, nurturing environment designed to support a child's growth and development. The Setia Tropika branch is located at 2 & 6 Jalan Setia Tropika 1/18, Taman Setia Tropika, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor. The Permas Jaya branch is at Jalan Permas 15/1, Permas Jaya, 81750 Johor Bahru, Johor. The Taman Molek branch is at Jalan Molek 2/2, Taman Molek, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor. The Eco Botanic branch is at 23, Jalan Eko Botani 3/4, Taman Eko Botanic, 79100 Iskandar Puteri, Johor. The Eco Palladium branch is at C-02-05 & C-02-06, Block C, Pusat Perdagangan Ekoflora, Jalan Ekoflora 7/5, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor. Cherie Hearts offers programmes for Infants to Kindergarten with defined teacher-to-child ratios and a curriculum that supports holistic development.
Programmes include Infant Care, Playgroup 1, Playgroup 2, Nursery, Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2. Infant Care has a 1:3 teacher-to-baby ratio. Playgroup 1 has a 1:5 teacher-to-child ratio. Playgroup 2 has a 1:5 ratio. Nursery has a 1:10 ratio. Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2 have a 1:12 ratio. The curriculum encompasses My First Journey (Infant Programme); Jump Start Years (Playgroup) and Bridging Years (Nursery and Kindergarten). The development framework focuses on Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social & Language (PIESL). The Creative Curriculum is used, with learning goals across cognitive, physical, social-emotional and language development, and learning is tailored to each child's needs. A yearbook is provided for every child at each centre.
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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