Little Paddington Preschool - Thomson Walk

The preschool is located at 22 Thomson Walk, Singapore 574469, within the Happy Park residential area in central Singapore. It sits near Upper Thomson Road, a key thoroughfare with nearby cafés, eateries, and services. The area is primarily residential but well connected, with Upper Thomson MRT Station (TE8, Thomson–East Coast Line) within a short distance, making it convenient for families in surrounding neighbourhoods like Bishan, Ang Mo Kio, and Thomson.

Little Paddington operates Infant Care (3–17 months) and Preschool (18 months–6 years). The preschool pathway is organised by ECDA-aligned levels: Playgroup (18–24m), Pre-Nursery (age 3), Nursery (age 4), K1 (age 5), K2 (age 6).

Little Paddington Preschool Thomson Walk is a day preschool.

The school does not provide enough information about the additional learning support program.

The school is not affiliated with any country.

The school has no religious affiliations.

Full-day programmes and specifies that breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea are provided for full-day children. Exact start/end times are not listed.

The website does not provide information about a dedicated bus/coach service for the Thomson Walk centre.

Little Paddington Preschool’s curriculum, known as “The Paddington Way,” is inspired by the Reggio-Emilia philosophy and designed to support early development across sensory, motor, emotional, and literacy skills. The Infant Care programme for children aged three to seventeen months emphasises sensory experiences such as art, music, and nature play, while focusing on bonding and nurturing routines. From eighteen months to six years, the Preschool programme introduces foundational numeracy and literacy skills, alongside social and emotional learning, through themed projects and hands-on experiences. A dedicated Mandarin Immersion Programme offers daily engagement with Mandarin through songs, stories, and interactive activities, supporting bilingual development. The curriculum is enriched by a range of atelier programmes, including science, art, cooking, and outdoor play, which give children opportunities to explore and experiment in a structured environment. Together, these programmes meet Singapore’s MOE preschool guidelines while offering a consistent and engaging approach for children at every early stage.

Little Paddington Preschool states that it places priority on social-emotional growth from early years, using daily routines and collaborative classroom activities to help children learn how to recognise and manage emotions. The curriculum features expressive opportunities such as “Paddington Presentors” and “Paddington Post” in the preschool programme, which give children structured chances to speak publicly, making learners more confident in communication. The school also emphasises building emotional intelligence, independence, and self-confidence through its Paddington Way / Hearts-Hands-Minds approach.

Little Paddington’s public site does not clearly describe detailed provisions for Special Educational Needs. It does not appear to be a specialist SEN institution and there is no publicly listed statement about which specific types of SEN are supported.

The preschool uses English and Mandarin in its programmes, including a Mandarin Immersion Programme. However, the information does not specifically mention support programmes for children whose first language is neither English nor Mandarin (i.e. EAL-specific interventions).

Little Paddington includes features that support mental wellbeing such as encouraging emotional resilience, helping children feel valued, and adopting routines that build self-esteem through positive interactions. There is no publicly described dedicated counselling service or mental health specialists listed.

There is no detailed public description of child protection policies (such as safeguarding officers, reporting procedures, background checks) located for the Thomson Walk centre.

1. The parents begin by registering interest via the Little Paddington website. They’ll need to enter basic details such as the child’s full name, date of birth, preferred centre (e.g. Thomson Walk) and contact information.

2. After that, parents are often invited for a centre visit or tour. During the visit, the parents can see facilities, meet centre staff, and see the classrooms and outdoor play areas. This helps them decide whether the campus suits your child’s needs.

3. Once the parents decide to enrol, they can choose a preferred slot (morning or afternoon, full-day or half-day where available) and complete the required registration/enrolment forms.

4. They’ll need to confirm your child’s eligibility (by age) for the specific programme (Infant Care, Playgroup, Pre-Nursery, Nursery, K1, K2). Ratios and age cut-offs are determined as of December 31 of the child’s birth year.

5. Finally, payment arrangements are set up. Fees must be paid via methods specified by the school (e.g. eGIRO) and they may also need to pay registration/deposit/uniform fees (if applicable), though exact amounts for these are not disclosed on the Thomson Walk page.

There is no evidence in the publicly available materials that Little Paddington Preschool – Thomson Walk offers scholarships (in the sense of merit- or need-based financial awards).

The school does not publicly disclose information about whether it operates a formal waitlist or pool system for admissions at the Thomson Walk campus.