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Enrichment and academic development extend beyond core learning through a values-based program and structured skill-building. The school offers a Values Matter program for all levels to support moral development, and a Motor Skills Development program with daily outdoor play and weekly skill-based sessions. Language and literacy are developed through English phonics and Chinese thematic learning, while numeracy and inquiry-based discovery are integrated across the curriculum. Enrichment programmes spanning technology and performing arts broaden learning beyond the core subjects.
Art and music are integrated into daily learning with dedicated spaces including an art classroom and a music room. The curriculum includes Art and Movement, Toddler Tinker-Time, and a Chinese-language music component called Jia Mei Notes. Visual arts are emphasized through a program covering various art forms from Nursery to K2.
Little Seeds Preschool operates as a bilingual and faith-based environment. English phonics and reading are taught alongside Chinese Thematic & Story-based Learning, with Chinese integrated into themes related to children's environments. Christian values are incorporated into daily devotions and learning conversations as part of the values-based education.
Private playspaces, a sandpit, and water play support sensory and social development. The campus includes an outdoor play area, a garden, and an outdoor bike track to encourage active, collaborative play. Daily outdoor play is an integral part of the routine.
Full-day care is offered from 7:00am to 7:00pm, with breakfast, lunch, and a tea break included. Subsidies are available for Singaporean children; for non-Singaporean families, contact the centre for details. The address is 11 Francis Thomas Drive, Singapore 359338, near Potong Pasir MRT.
Little Seeds Preschool – Church of the Ascension is located at 11 Francis Thomas Drive, about a 10-minute walk from Potong Pasir MRT. The two-storey campus features a library, music room, indoor gym, construction classroom, outdoor playground, edible garden, dining hall, and an outdoor bike track, offering varied spaces for both indoor and outdoor learning. The preschool serves children from Playgroup through Kindergarten 2, typically from 18 months to 6 years old. Its curriculum is values-based and rooted in Christian teaching, complemented by inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach. Programmes include phonics and reading in English, thematic Chinese learning, numeracy, and “Sensory Play & Inquiry.” The centre also integrates “Mind in the Making,” which helps children develop executive function skills such as focus, self-control, and perspective-taking. A distinctive feature of this preschool is its themed weeks, which give children opportunities for creative, hands-on exploration linked to real-world experiences.
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