PARENTS’ TESTIMONIALS
Written Testimonials
Joanna’s parents
"At the N2 level now, she can read and spell simple words, write her alphabets independently, do simple math and write Chinese characters like 人，口，个，大，太，只，田，夫 ..."
Kenneth, Sophia and Eugene’s parents
"Mr. Ong Ye Kung remarked that education is a highly personalised value transmission process notwithstanding the digitalisation...ChildFirst introduces “coding” as a third language into their curriculum."
Lachlan William Dawson’s parents
"he has acquired invaluable social skills through play, role-play, storytelling, ‘show-&-tell’ (both in English & Mandarin) and learning about A.I. & robots (through coding)!"
Dante Ling’s mum
"These group activities make my child feel more confident about solving problems."
The Coding classes are impressive!
"The Coding classes are impressive!"
Letitia Lim’s mum
"The school’s Chinese Rapid Word Recognition Programme has a holistic approach to helping young children see Chinese characters come to life..."
Tyler’s mum
"While he doesn't say much, I can definitely tell that he enjoys school and loves his teachers."
Jensen’s mum
"Thank you for encouraging him positively, recognizing his strengths and weaknesses, making room for mistakes and for nurturing him wholeheartedly."
5 STARS GOOGLE REVIEWS
My son is very active so it came as a shock when he was selected to compete at the national robotics competition.
Childfirst's English and Chinese curriculum is very good, they prepare the kids well ahead before starting primary 1. My son is very active so it came as a shock when he was selected to compete at the national robotics competition. However, we saw his full concentration and focus during the competition. It only proved that the teachers in Childfirst made learning enjoyable and my child could excel. Thank you to all the staff in Childfirst for their TLC and his teachers for being a great educator!
Childfirst's English and Chinese curriculum is very good, they prepare the kids well ahead before starting primary 1. My son is very active so it came as a shock when he was selected to compete at the national robotics competition. However, we saw his full concentration and focus during the competition. It only proved that the teachers in Childfirst made learning enjoyable and my child could excel. Thank you to all the staff in Childfirst for their TLC and his teachers for being a great educator!
CAROLYN HWEE
16. September, 2024.
The dedicated teachers provide a nurturing atmosphere where kids thrive both academically and socially.
ChildFirst Pre-school @ Mountbatten is an excellent learning environment for children. The teachers are caring, attentive, and clearly passionate about early childhood education. The dedicated teachers provide a nurturing atmosphere where kids thrive both academically and socially. Even after children move up to primary school, the staff remains genuinely concerned about their progress and well-being. Our children has developed a love for learning and is well-prepared for primary school thanks to ChildFirst Pre-school @ Mountbatten.
Highly recommended!
ChildFirst Pre-school @ Mountbatten is an excellent learning environment for children. The teachers are caring, attentive, and clearly passionate about early childhood education. The dedicated teachers provide a nurturing atmosphere where kids thrive both academically and socially. Even after children move up to primary school, the staff remains genuinely concerned about their progress and well-being. Our children has developed a love for learning and is well-prepared for primary school thanks to ChildFirst Pre-school @ Mountbatten.
Highly recommended!
JANICE HONG
22. July, 2024.
What impresses me is their commitment to embracing the latest AI and EdTech advances to create a tailored learning environment.
Under the wonderful leadership of Ms Pat and Xu-laoshi, ChildFirst @ Hillview truly embodies a holistic, well-balanced approach to education. The curriculum is thoughtfully crafted to nurture social-emotional skills, bilingualism, and tech savviness - including coding and AI! What impresses me is their commitment to embracing the latest AI and EdTech advances to create a tailored learning environment, including an AI-enhanced app developed in line with their in-house Mandarin curriculum for children to extend their learning outside school, which is very important for language learning given the dominance of English in the environment today.
The teachers are warm, passionate, and professional, with a genuine heart for education. Ms Pat and her team have been incredibly accommodating, working closely with us to meet our child's unique needs. Special thanks to Ms Stephanie, who has played a significant role in Ethan's growth into a confident, self-assured individual. He looks forward to school every day and will surely miss his friends and teachers when he moves on to Primary 1.
While probably not a consideration for most parents, one aspect that was important for us was their in-house meal preparation by the 'aunties' on staff. We like that this reinforces the value of appreciating the love and care that goes into meeting their basic needs and not to take it for granted, which would not be as relatable were the meals catered from a central kitchen.
We're also appreciative of the school's efforts to involve parents and family members in the children's lives through various bonding activities and celebrations. It's a testament to their dedication to building a strong community.
I highly recommend ChildFirst @ Hillview, even if you're not in the Hillview area — their school bus service makes it convenient for all. We like them so much that we've already enrolled our younger child! Thank you, ChildFirst @ Hillview, for providing an exceptional preschool experience!
Under the wonderful leadership of Ms Pat and Xu-laoshi, ChildFirst @ Hillview truly embodies a holistic, well-balanced approach to education. The curriculum is thoughtfully crafted to nurture social-emotional skills, bilingualism, and tech savviness - including coding and AI! What impresses me is their commitment to embracing the latest AI and EdTech advances to create a tailored learning environment, including an AI-enhanced app developed in line with their in-house Mandarin curriculum for children to extend their learning outside school, which is very important for language learning given the dominance of English in the environment today.
The teachers are warm, passionate, and professional, with a genuine heart for education. Ms Pat and her team have been incredibly accommodating, working closely with us to meet our child's unique needs. Special thanks to Ms Stephanie, who has played a significant role in Ethan's growth into a confident, self-assured individual. He looks forward to school every day and will surely miss his friends and teachers when he moves on to Primary 1.
While probably not a consideration for most parents, one aspect that was important for us was their in-house meal preparation by the 'aunties' on staff. We like that this reinforces the value of appreciating the love and care that goes into meeting their basic needs and not to take it for granted, which would not be as relatable were the meals catered from a central kitchen.
We're also appreciative of the school's efforts to involve parents and family members in the children's lives through various bonding activities and celebrations. It's a testament to their dedication to building a strong community.
I highly recommend ChildFirst @ Hillview, even if you're not in the Hillview area — their school bus service makes it convenient for all. We like them so much that we've already enrolled our younger child! Thank you, ChildFirst @ Hillview, for providing an exceptional preschool experience!
DEREK LIN
21. July, 2024.
Best preschool amongst those I've sent my children to over the years.
Attentive and hard working teachers/principal who provide close monitoring and updates consistently, even after work hours. The close bonding and professional culture amongst the teachers filters down to care and nurturing of students. Robotics and coding are taken seriously, which adds an extra dimension to a child's growth in logic and sequences. And the extra effort for many events are commendable. Well done and keep going!
Attentive and hard working teachers/principal who provide close monitoring and updates consistently, even after work hours. The close bonding and professional culture amongst the teachers filters down to care and nurturing of students. Robotics and coding are taken seriously, which adds an extra dimension to a child's growth in logic and sequences. And the extra effort for many events are commendable. Well done and keep going!
JOSHUA CHAN
9. July, 2024.
The school recently organised a robotics competition amongst the ChildFirst Pre-schools, I fully appreciate the great amount of effort put in by the school.
My child enjoys her learning and play at ChildFirst ever since she joined a few months ago. They recently shifted and the campus is brand new and spacious. Shoutout to her teachers Ms Jasmine and Zhang Laoshi who are both very committed and passionate about teaching and nurturing the children. Communication channels with the school and teachers are always very clear.
The school recently organised a robotics competition amongst the ChildFirst Pre-schools. I fully appreciate the great amount of effort put in by the school to organise this for the kids and her teachers in guiding and teaching them coding and more importantly teamwork. Through these few months I can really see my child mature and grow.
Very happy parent.
My child enjoys her learning and play at ChildFirst ever since she joined a few months ago. They recently shifted and the campus is brand new and spacious. Shoutout to her teachers Ms Jasmine and Zhang Laoshi who are both very committed and passionate about teaching and nurturing the children. Communication channels with the school and teachers are always very clear.
The school recently organised a robotics competition amongst the ChildFirst Pre-schools. I fully appreciate the great amount of effort put in by the school to organise this for the kids and her teachers in guiding and teaching them coding and more importantly teamwork. Through these few months I can really see my child mature and grow.
Very happy parent.
JAMES
9. July, 2024.
The teachers understand the development status of children of different ages, can look at each child fairly and objectively, discover their strengths, and establish effective communication with parents.
My child likes this school very much. It is a well-managed school with complete hardware and software. The teachers who have taught here for many years are very caring and responsible. They understand the development status of children of different ages, can look at each child fairly and objectively, discover their strengths, and establish effective communication with parents.
The principal is also very patient and understands children's psychology. She can make children trust her and go to school happier, and parents are also relieved. If problems are encountered in school, the principal and teachers will actively cooperate to solve them. The administrative teachers are also very enthusiastic and caring about the children. Having said that, I hope to give some positive references to parents who want to come to this school. I hope the school can continue to carry forward these advantages and get better and better!
My child likes this school very much. It is a well-managed school with complete hardware and software. The teachers who have taught here for many years are very caring and responsible. They understand the development status of children of different ages, can look at each child fairly and objectively, discover their strengths, and establish effective communication with parents.
The principal is also very patient and understands children's psychology. She can make children trust her and go to school happier, and parents are also relieved. If problems are encountered in school, the principal and teachers will actively cooperate to solve them. The administrative teachers are also very enthusiastic and caring about the children. Having said that, I hope to give some positive references to parents who want to come to this school. I hope the school can continue to carry forward these advantages and get better and better!
FC
25. June, 2024.
My child has built strong foundation in Chinese through ChildFirst without having to go to enrichment class.
My kids enjoyed ChildFirst a lot. The teachers and principal are very caring and the facilities are brand new at the new site.
The Chinese and Robotics curriculum are great and my kids love the Chinese AI app too. My elder child who was with ChildFirst has built strong foundation in Chinese through ChildFirst without having to go to enrichment class.
Thanks!
My kids enjoyed ChildFirst a lot. The teachers and principal are very caring and the facilities are brand new at the new site.
The Chinese and Robotics curriculum are great and my kids love the Chinese AI app too. My elder child who was with ChildFirst has built strong foundation in Chinese through ChildFirst without having to go to enrichment class.
Thanks!
LAI SAN, NATALIE KONG
14. May, 2024.
This new campus is brand new, large and has a dedicated outdoor facility.
This new campus is brand new, large and has a dedicated outdoor facility. The teachers are caring, patient and genuinely care for the well-being of kids. Overall a great child care and would recommend anyone who is looking for one for their kids!
This new campus is brand new, large and has a dedicated outdoor facility. The teachers are caring, patient and genuinely care for the well-being of kids. Overall a great child care and would recommend anyone who is looking for one for their kids!
SHUXIN SEET
14. May, 2024.
The Chinese curriculum in particular is excellent and he finds primary school Chinese a breeze.
We chose to send our son, now in Primary 1, to the then King Albert Park(KAP) campus because of the curriculum and the caring nurturing environment. This was despite the fact that we lived closer to the Hillview area and after we had surveyed many schools in the area.
The Chinese curriculum in particular is excellent and he finds primary school Chinese a breeze. My daughter is also at ChildFirst, which recently moved to a large new campus at Hillview. She is eager to go in everyday, and looks forward to the huge indoor playground and outdoor activities, in particular the new water play event.
We are very happy with how she has grown and flourished from N1 to K1 under the loving care of her teachers and exceptional leadership by the principal and vice principal of the center. Also appreciate the time and effort put into organising special events for the various festivals and celebrations (Mother's day, Father's day, Grandparents' day etc.).
We chose to send our son, now in Primary 1, to the then King Albert Park(KAP) campus because of the curriculum and the caring nurturing environment. This was despite the fact that we lived closer to the Hillview area and after we had surveyed many schools in the area.
The Chinese curriculum in particular is excellent and he finds primary school Chinese a breeze. My daughter is also at ChildFirst, which recently moved to a large new campus at Hillview. She is eager to go in everyday, and looks forward to the huge indoor playground and outdoor activities, in particular the new water play event.
We are very happy with how she has grown and flourished from N1 to K1 under the loving care of her teachers and exceptional leadership by the principal and vice principal of the center. Also appreciate the time and effort put into organising special events for the various festivals and celebrations (Mother's day, Father's day, Grandparents' day etc.).
DEBORAH CHEN
12. May, 2024.
We left when we moved 30 mins drive away. But came back within 2 days because no other child care comes close in letting us feel assured.
My daughter is happy at drop off and pick up. Love from the teachers, admin team and even the lovely cleaning staff. My daughter was truly loved and cared by the teachers.
We left when we moved 30 mins drive away. But came back within 2 days because no other child care comes close in letting us feel assured. The activities and excursions they arranged allow us to always feel connected. Everything is well communicated. Staff like Miss Joanne is always ready to help. Really the best child care for us!!!
My daughter is happy at drop off and pick up. Love from the teachers, admin team and even the lovely cleaning staff. My daughter was truly loved and cared by the teachers.
We left when we moved 30 mins drive away. But came back within 2 days because no other child care comes close in letting us feel assured. The activities and excursions they arranged allow us to always feel connected. Everything is well communicated. Staff like Miss Joanne is always ready to help. Really the best child care for us!!!
WILSON TAN
11. May, 2024.
We were very impressed by the coding curriculum that they have as well as the indoor playground
After much consideration, we decided to send our girls to ChildFirst at Mountbatten. We were very impressed by the coding curriculum that they have as well as the indoor playground. We have no regrets at all. The teachers are caring and attentive and we have seen great improvement in our kids in terms of their confidence and speaking ability in both Mandarin and English. We are given updates regularly on the child's activities through the school app as well as face to face conversations with the teachers when we see them.
We hope the kids will continue loving and looking forward to going school.
After much consideration, we decided to send our girls to ChildFirst at Mountbatten. We were very impressed by the coding curriculum that they have as well as the indoor playground. We have no regrets at all. The teachers are caring and attentive and we have seen great improvement in our kids in terms of their confidence and speaking ability in both Mandarin and English. We are given updates regularly on the child's activities through the school app as well as face to face conversations with the teachers when we see them.
We hope the kids will continue loving and looking forward to going school.
APPLE LIM
11. May, 2024.
Exceptional child care with caring and dedicated team at ChildFirst.
I'm thrilled to share my outstanding experience with ChildFirst at Mountbatten! The teachers and staff have been instrumental in helping my son develop his social skills and eye contact. Their dedication, patience, and expertise have created a nurturing environment that fosters growth and learning.
What impresses me most is the team's ability to tailor their approach to meet each child's unique needs. They genuinely care about the children's well-being and progress, and it shows in everything they do.
My son has made significant strides, and I attribute this to the exceptional care and guidance he receives. The teachers are responsive, communicative, and always willing to lend a helping hand. There are great teachers Yao Lao Shi is a role model and my son has gone through Grape N1 and Peach N2 class, the teachers are just fantastic.
The teachers highlight issues and concerns, like my son lack of eye contact and they did not stop at feedback. There is focused training and lots of encouragement to my son in school. My son has made significant improvement within short period of time due to their countless efforts!
This is really a great place for child's development and happy growth!
I'm thrilled to share my outstanding experience with ChildFirst at Mountbatten! The teachers and staff have been instrumental in helping my son develop his social skills and eye contact. Their dedication, patience, and expertise have created a nurturing environment that fosters growth and learning.
What impresses me most is the team's ability to tailor their approach to meet each child's unique needs. They genuinely care about the children's well-being and progress, and it shows in everything they do.
My son has made significant strides, and I attribute this to the exceptional care and guidance he receives. The teachers are responsive, communicative, and always willing to lend a helping hand. There are great teachers Yao Lao Shi is a role model and my son has gone through Grape N1 and Peach N2 class, the teachers are just fantastic.
The teachers highlight issues and concerns, like my son lack of eye contact and they did not stop at feedback. There is focused training and lots of encouragement to my son in school. My son has made significant improvement within short period of time due to their countless efforts!
This is really a great place for child's development and happy growth!
TRACY WANG
11. May, 2024.
Their language immersion (the children HAVE TO COMMUNICATE in one language (English/Chinese) only for half a day each language, really helped my children gain confidence in speaking in Chinese.
Very thankful to the teachers at ChildFirst who truly demonstrate their love, care and belief in my children through their tender, yet firm teaching.
Their curriculum is very well structured and systematic, their language immersion (the children HAVE TO communicate in one language (English/Chinese) only for half a day each language, really helped my children gain confidence in speaking in Chinese. Early exposure to robotics and computer lessons also equipped them well. My elder boy used to struggle a lot in managing his emotions and the teachers in ChildFirst, really took time to understand him and taught him coping mechanisms which I really appreciate.
Very thankful to the teachers at ChildFirst who truly demonstrate their love, care and belief in my children through their tender, yet firm teaching.
Their curriculum is very well structured and systematic, their language immersion (the children HAVE TO communicate in one language (English/Chinese) only for half a day each language, really helped my children gain confidence in speaking in Chinese. Early exposure to robotics and computer lessons also equipped them well. My elder boy used to struggle a lot in managing his emotions and the teachers in ChildFirst, really took time to understand him and taught him coping mechanisms which I really appreciate.
C. KOH
13. January, 2024.
Video Testimonials
“The better part of this robotics competition is that she has learnt how to communicate with her classmates and how important teamwork is.” -Mother of Shi Xuan (Singapore Coding & Robotics Competition Champion Year 2019)
“He has gone to the school without knowing a single word of Chinese…from knowing nothing to really being able to speak (Chinese) and be confident.” -Mr Tan
“Today, it was amazing to see him… being very confident in himself and that’s credit to the school and the way you prepared the children.” -Mrs Collis
“We want our children to speak Chinese so that they have more options and opportunities..” -Mrs Lewis
