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SPARK Certified: Recognition under Singapore’s Preschool Accreditation Framework, which assesses the quality of early childhood programmes and operations.
Healthy Pre-School Accreditation: Awarded by Singapore’s Health Promotion Board to preschools that actively promote nutrition, physical activity, and overall child health.
ECDA Innovation Award (Merit): Awarded by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) in Singapore for centres that demonstrate innovative practices to enhance children’s learning.
Children’s Cove – Jalan Penjara sits in a vast green compound near Queenstown MRT, featuring a forest trail, edible garden, sand pit, mud kitchen, water play, playgrounds, and a sound garden. Indoors are fully air-conditioned, specialty spaces such as a Shadow-Play Room and Maker’s Lab support hands-on inquiry. Programmes span Infant Care (2–18 months) to Kindergarten (5–6 years), with published ratios from 1:3 to 1:12. The school’s proprietary curriculum combines Building Blocks™ with Exploration Zones™ like Wordless Wonders and Farm to Table; it also highlights English–Chinese immersion in the early years. Established in 2010, Children’s Cove lists SPARK certification and Healthy Pre-School Accreditation, alongside achievements such as the ECDA Innovation Award (Merit). Families can book a visit via the website to view the outdoor learning environment and indoor ateliers.
NEST, Dover Court International School’s Early Childhood Learning programme, gives young learners (aged 3 to 7) the best possible start. In a calm and nurturing environment, children learn through play, discovery and exploration – guided by expert teachers who spark curiosity and build confidence every step of the way.
From social–emotional wellbeing to early literacy and numeracy, our personalised approach ensures every child feels known, supported and inspired to thrive.
✨ Discover where learning grows naturally.
👉 Book a visit with NEST at Dover Court.
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