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ChildFirst Preschools are wholly owned by Ednovation, a Singapore-based company that has been developing preschool educational technology and curricula since 1991. The ChildFirst brand was established to integrate Ednovation’s EdnoLand curriculum with a distinctive trilingual model in English, Chinese, and Coding. While the exact opening year of the Mountbatten campus is not published, all centres operate under the same ownership and curriculum framework. The school positions itself as part of Ednovation’s broader network of preschools across Singapore and China.
The Mountbatten campus showcases frequent community events and learning journeys. Examples include visits to a hydroponics farm, NEWater Visitor Centre, and local supermarkets to connect classroom learning with real-world contexts. The school also organises an annual Charity Bazaar, where families participate in fundraising for organisations such as the Children’s Cancer Foundation. These activities reflect an emphasis on involving both children and parents in shared experiences beyond the classroom.
The school does not describe a formal PTA structure on its website. However, the Mountbatten campus highlights a Parents Partnership Programme, where parents actively contribute to classroom life. For example, in March 2025, parents led a Music & Movement session for Pre-Nursery and Nursery 1 students. Parent testimonials specific to the Mountbatten campus are also published online, reflecting collaboration between families and staff. These initiatives demonstrate that while there may not be a traditional PTA, the school fosters opportunities for parents to engage directly in children’s activities and learning experiences.
ChildFirst Preschool – Mountbatten is a city-convenient campus in Mountbatten Square, about two minutes’ walk from Mountbatten MRT (Exit A). Its iUnique curriculum blends AI (Artificial Intelligence), HI (Human Intelligence) and MI (Multiple Intelligences), delivered through a trilingual approach in English, Chinese and Coding/Robotics. Kindergarten levels include hands-on coding and guided use of generative AI tools, while Pre-Nursery and N1 feature Sensory Experiences and a Toddler Gym to develop executive function and life skills. Learning extends beyond the classroom with regular excursions—examples include visits to a hydroponics farm, the NEWater Visitor Centre, and nature walks—to connect classroom topics with real-world contexts. The school highlights its SPARK certification and Healthy Pre-school accreditation across centres. Families can book a school tour online; operating hours cover full-day and half-day care.
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