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Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction
Children’s Cove (founded 2010) operates preschools in Singapore and describes the Amoy centre as being in the “cultural nook of Amoy Street.” The group’s proprietary Building Blocks™ curriculum covers language and literacy, numeracy, discovery of the world, social-emotional learning, motor skills, and aesthetics/creative expression. Learning is supported by Exploration Zones™, including initiatives such as Makers Lab (hands-on exploration of science, light, and architecture) and literacy projects like Wordless Wonders (an ECDA Innovation-Grant project). The programme is bilingual, with English–Chinese immersion described in early years stages. Ages served across the group range from 2 months to 6 years, with published teacher-child ratios from 1:3 (Infant) to 1:12 (K2). Campus pages highlight outdoor learning spaces and creative ateliers; however, the Amoy page on the official site provides limited campus-specific operational details.
Children's Cove Preschool - Amoy has typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.
Location
Children’s Cove Preschool – Amoy is described by the school as being in a culturally rich urban setting. The website highlights the campus as a space for “young explorers to dwell and learn.”
Stages
Children’s Cove programmes cover Infant Care (2–18 months) and Preschool (19 months–6 years), structured into Pre-Nursery, Nursery, and Kindergarten. While these levels are offered group-wide, the Amoy campus page does not list explicitly which stages are provided there.
Type
Children’s Cove is a co-educational preschool.
Additional learning support
The school website does not publish any details about provisions for Special Educational Needs (SEN) or additional learning support.
Country affiliation
The school does not state an affiliation with any particular country.
Religious affiliation
The school does not state an affiliation with any religion.
School day structure
The school website does not provide published information about daily start times, end times, or breaks for the Amoy campus.
Bus service
There is no information on school transport services for the Amoy campus.
Academics
Children's Cove Preschool - Amoy teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1.5 to 6.
Curriculum
Children’s Cove follows its proprietary Building Blocks curriculum, which is designed around six developmental domains: Language and Literacy, Numeracy, Social and Emotional Development, Motor Skills, Discovery of the World, and Aesthetics and Creative Expression. The programme is structured for infants (2–18 months) through preschoolers (19 months–6 years), with age-appropriate goals at each stage. Learning is supported by Exploration Zones, including initiatives such as the Makers Lab (science, light, and architecture projects), Farm to Table, Rhythm, Rhyme & Repetition, Wordless Wonders, Global Citizenship, and Character Cornerstone. Instruction is bilingual, with English and Chinese immersion incorporated into classroom activities. The website notes that the curriculum emphasises experiential, play-based learning, but it does not reference external qualifications such as IB or Cambridge.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and Emotional Learning is embedded in the school’s Building Blocks curriculum, which includes Social and Emotional Development as one of six key domains. The Character Cornerstone programme is highlighted as part of this framework, aiming to help children build values and awareness of themselves and others. Other initiatives, such as Wordless Wonders, also reference developing social and communication skills through shared storytelling and imagination. While SEL is present in the curriculum design, the website does not provide further details about dedicated staff, counselling, or formal SEL policies.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose a dedicated SEN policy or details of specialist provision. A literacy project, Wordless Wonders, is described as benefitting all children, including “those with dyslexia.” Beyond this, no information is available on specific SEN programmes, categories of needs supported, or whether the school employs specialist staff. Children’s Cove is not described as a specialist SEN institution on its official website.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision. Its bilingual approach is described as English–Chinese immersion, but no additional support structures are mentioned for children learning English as a second or additional language.
Mental Wellbeing
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding specific programmes, staff, or initiatives supporting the mental well-being of children.
Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose policies or procedures related to safeguarding or child protection.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Initial enquiry and school tour Families begin by contacting the school through the online “Register Your Interest” form or by signing up for a school tour/open house. This step allows parents to indicate their child’s age, the programme they are considering (Infant or Preschool), and their preferred campus. The school uses this as the starting point for communication with prospective families.
2. Programme discussion and placement Following the enquiry, parents are provided with information about available programmes. Children’s Cove highlights age-based stages such as Infant Care, Pre-Nursery, Nursery, and Kindergarten. The website does not specify whether assessments or interviews are conducted at this stage.
3. Application and confirmation of interest Parents formally submit their child’s details through the same online form, and staff follow up with the next steps. The site does not outline required documentation (such as birth certificates or medical forms), deposits, or deadlines.
4. Offer and enrolment Details about the offer process, enrolment confirmation, or fee payment are not published on the website. No timeline or deposit requirements are provided. Families are expected to confirm directly with the school.
Scholarships
The school does not publicly disclose information about offering scholarships.
Waitlist
The school does not publicly disclose information about operating a waitlist or pool system.
FAQs
What age range does Children's Cove Preschool - Amoy cater to?
Children's Cove Preschool - Amoy caters to children aged 18 months to 6 years, covering Pre-Nursery, Nursery, and Kindergarten levels through its Building Blocks curriculum.
What curriculum does Children's Cove Preschool follow?
The school follows its proprietary Building Blocks curriculum, which covers six developmental domains: Language and Literacy, Numeracy, Social and Emotional Development, Motor Skills, Discovery of the World, and Aesthetics and Creative Expression.
Does Children's Cove Preschool - Amoy offer bilingual education?
Yes, Children's Cove provides an English-Chinese immersion approach, though specific details about the bilingual programme structure at the Amoy campus are not publicly disclosed.
Does the school provide support for children with special educational needs?
The school does not publicly disclose a dedicated SEN policy or specialist provision. A literacy project called Wordless Wonders is described as benefitting children including those with dyslexia, but no formal SEN programme details are available.
Is there a school bus service available at the Amoy campus?
There is no publicly available information about school transport services for the Amoy campus. Parents should contact the school directly for transport options.
What are the school hours at Children's Cove Preschool - Amoy?
The school does not publish specific daily start times, end times, or break schedules for the Amoy campus. Parents are encouraged to contact the school for current timetable details.
What accreditations does Children's Cove hold?
Children's Cove holds SPARK certification under Singapore's Preschool Accreditation Framework and the Healthy Pre-School Accreditation from the Health Promotion Board.
Does Children's Cove have a religious affiliation?
No, Children's Cove does not state an affiliation with any religion. The school welcomes families from all backgrounds.
What is the admissions process at Children's Cove Preschool - Amoy?
Families begin by contacting the school through the online Register Your Interest form or by signing up for a school tour or open house event.
When was Children's Cove Preschool founded?
Children's Cove was founded in 2010 and has since expanded to operate several campuses across Singapore.
