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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 Preschool – Orange Grove serves children from 2 months to 6 years at the RELC Building, #08-01, 30 Orange Grove Road, a short drive from Orchard Road. The school delivers a proprietary curriculum (Building Blocks™ and Exploration Zones™) covering areas such as language and literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development, and discovery of the world. Infant care is available at this campus; programme stages progress through Pre-Nursery, Nursery, and Kindergarten with published teacher–child ratios from 1:3 (Infant) to 1:12 (Kindergarten). Learning includes English and Chinese immersion, creative arts in an art atelier, and hands-on inquiry like observing life cycles or simple filtration activities. A distinctive feature of Children’s Cove is its Exploration Zones™ (e.g., Farm to Table; Wordless Wonders), which extend the core curriculum. The Orange Grove page also highlights convenient access near Orchard and teacher-designed spaces for exploration.
30 Orange Grove Rd, #08-01 RELC Building, Singapore 258352
The Essentials
Children's Cove Preschool - Orange Grove has typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.
Location
Children’s Cove Orange Grove is situated in the Tanglin/Orchard area of Singapore, close to Orchard Road and central transport links. The campus offers convenient access for families living near Orchard, Novena, and the CBD.
Stages
The school provides care and education for children aged 2 months to 6 years, structured into Infant Care, Pre-Nursery, Nursery, and Kindergarten. Each level builds on the school’s proprietary Building Blocks™ and Exploration Zones™ programmes.
Type
Children’s Cove is a private co-educational preschool. It offers both half-day and full-day programmes. The school does not provide boarding facilities.
Additional learning support
The website does not publish specific provisions for Additional Learning Needs (SEN).
Country affiliation
The school does not state an affiliation with any particular country.
Religious affiliation
The school does not state any religious affiliation.
School day structure
The website does not publish daily start and finish times, or break/lunch schedules.
Bus service
No school bus or transport service is listed for the Orange Grove campus.
Academics
Children's Cove Preschool - Orange Grove teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1.5 to 6.
Curriculum
Children’s Cove offers a proprietary early years curriculum that combines two main components: Building Blocks™ and Exploration Zones™. The Building Blocks™ programme covers six domains: Aesthetics & Creative Expression, Discovery of the World, Language & Literacy, Motor Skill Development, Numeracy, and Social & Emotional Development, and is applied across all stages from Infant Care (2-18 months) through to Kindergarten (5-6 years). The Exploration Zones™ are special thematic programmes that add character, curiosity, and breadth to learning, including From Farm to Table, Rhythm, Rhyme & Repetition, Wordless Wonders, Global Citizenship, and Character Cornerstone. Children at K1/K2 (5-6 years) engage more deeply in Global Citizenship, including discussions of current affairs in both English and Chinese. All programmes are offered in both half-day and full-day formats across the stages. The teaching methodology is built on the C.O.V.E. approach: Child-Centred, Outcome-Aware, Values-Based, and Environmentally-Conscious.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and Emotional Development is one of the six domains in the school’s Building Blocks™ curriculum. This area focuses on helping children recognise feelings, build relationships, and develop self-regulation. The curriculum integrates these activities into daily routines across age levels, from Infant Care through Kindergarten. No further detail on staff qualifications or standalone SEL initiatives is provided.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding the support of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL. Programme descriptions state that children learn in English and Chinese immersion, but no EAL-specific support, staff, or tailored programmes are described.
Mental Wellbeing
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding mental wellbeing programmes or policies.
Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding or child protection policies.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Initial Enquiry Families begin by submitting a Register Your Interest form on the school’s website, selecting the Orange Grove campus and the age-appropriate programme (Infant Care or Preschool). This form captures key details such as the child’s age and the parents’ contact information.
2. Campus Visit Parents are invited to attend a school tour or a scheduled Open House. These sessions provide an opportunity to see the learning spaces, learn about the curriculum, and ask practical questions about programmes.
3. Programme Selection During discussions with staff, parents decide between half-day and full-day options. They are also guided on placement into Infant, Pre-Nursery, Nursery, or Kindergarten, depending on the child’s age.
4. Enrolment Confirmation After selecting the programme, families complete the enrolment paperwork provided by the school. The website does not publish details of the required documents or payment schedules, but indicates that confirmation of enrolment follows after administrative processing.
Scholarships
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding scholarships.
Waitlist
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding a waitlist or pool system.
FAQs
What age range does Children's Cove Orange Grove cater for?
The school accepts children from 2 months old through to 6 years of age. It covers infant care through to kindergarten.
What makes the Orange Grove campus different from other Children's Cove locations?
The Orange Grove campus emphasises nature-based learning with outdoor exploration and boundless classrooms. This approach sets it apart with a stronger focus on learning in natural environments.
What is the C.O.V.E. approach?
The C.O.V.E. approach is Children's Cove's educational framework that fosters curiosity, resilience, and independent thinking. It underpins all programmes across the preschool group.
Does the school offer outdoor learning opportunities?
Yes, the Orange Grove campus specifically emphasises nature-based learning with outdoor exploration. Boundless classrooms extend learning beyond traditional indoor spaces.
Is Children's Cove Orange Grove co-educational?
Yes, the school welcomes both boys and girls. It operates as a day school with programmes from infant care through kindergarten.
When was Children's Cove Preschool established?
The Children's Cove group was founded in 2010 and has grown into a multi-award-winning preschool brand. The Orange Grove campus is one of several locations across Singapore.
Does the school offer infant care?
Yes, the school provides infant care starting from 2 months old. This is part of the full range of early childhood programmes offered at the campus.
What are the fees at Children's Cove Orange Grove?
Fee details are not publicly listed on the school profile. Parents should contact the school directly for current fee schedules across the different age groups.
What does 'boundless classrooms' mean at this school?
Boundless classrooms refer to the school's approach of extending learning environments beyond traditional indoor spaces. Children learn through outdoor exploration and interaction with natural settings.
Is there SEN support available at the Orange Grove campus?
There is no specific mention of special educational needs support at this campus. Parents should enquire directly with the school about any additional learning support available.
