Crestar Education (M) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Crestar Holdings, is a leading child care service provider of kindergartens and child care services. Together with its network of franchises spanning across Singapore , Malaysia, Singapore Indonesia, China, Philippines and Bangladesh . Kinderland has more than 100 kindergartens and child care centres that provide first-rate education and care to young children, as well as efficient support to parents. Since 1979, more than 90,000 children have benefited from the Kinderland tri- lingual early education program.
When it comes to training kindergarten and child care teachers, Kinderland is strongly committed to excellence. Kinderland Learning Centre, the first private early childhood teacher training centre set up in Singapore, is accredited by the Ministry of Community Development & Sports. Since its establishment in 1987, more than 6,000 kindergarten and child care teachers from Singapore and the region have graduated from the Centre.
In Malaysia, our associated company Kolej DiKa, a specialist in early childhood education offers teachers training programs at certificate and diploma level. Both the programs are approved by the Ministry of Education and the National Accreditation Board (LAN).
Towards Excellence in Care, Education and Services.
Crestar Education (M) Sdn. Bhd Kinderland Educare Services is committed to providing quality preschool and child care education through the expertise and dedication of professionals in curriculum research and development, teacher training and its strong affiliation with renowned international universities.
We believe that every child should achieve his or her full potential. Childhood years are precious, often filled with excitement and wonder. Through experiencing the joy of learning, our children will grow to be lifelong learners.
1. To provide quality preschool care and education.
2. To build a healthy foundation for all-round growth, development and learning.
3. To promote moral values and character development.
4. To develop independence and self-confidence in every child.
5. To advocate positive thinking and problem-solving skills.
Kinderland is an acknowledged leader in quality early childhood programs and services as well as in the accredited professional training of kindergarten and child care teachers. Our reputable track records include:
1. More than 20 years of experience in Child Care and Kindergarten Services.
2. More than 90,000 children have attended our Kinderland Kindergarten and Child care programs.
3. An extensive regional network of more than 30 centres in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Philippines and Bangladesh.
4. Kolej DiKa, offering pre-school teachers¡¯ training programs which are approved by the Ministry of Education and the National Accreditation Board. A well-established teachers' training unit known as Kinderland Learning Centre (KLC), offering pre-school teacher training courses accredited by the Ministry of Community Development & Sports and Ministry of Education. To date, more than 6,000 students have graduated from KLC.
5. Well qualified in-house team of curriculum specialists supported by an international advisory panel.
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Successful Proprietary Programs
The Kinderland Program is specially designed by our team of Child Development and Early Childhood Education specialists, together with our overseas consultants. Our aim is to promote holistic, all-rounded development for children and readiness for schooling.
Up-to-date Programs
Kinderland's proprietary program materials are constantly reviewed and updated to meet the changing developmental and educational needs of children in today's society.
Regular Appraisals
Kinderland children are well prepared for formal schooling. They are given regular diagnostic testing to keep track of their progress in English, Mathematics and Chinese.
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The KinderPlay Program
The KinderPlay Program is a bilingual program which adopts a thematic approach to introduce children to an integrated holistic learning style. There are twenty themes in a year. A new theme is introduced each fortnight through a variety of activities.
KinderPlay
Play is a powerful and effective medium to promote all-round development of toddlers. Our Kinderplay program enables toddlers to build attention span and to learn through interaction with peers and adults.
This "Learning Through Play" approach encourages self-expression and creativity through meaningful programs like Music, Movement & Games, KinderCize (physical), Art & Craft and a variety of language activities in English and Mandarin.
Music, Movement and Games
Musical growth is considered an important part of early childhood development and is one facet of the cognitive process. Music and Movement sessions aim to engage children in primary musical development via experiencing and participating in movement and singing activities.
Music and Games activities aim to reinforce concepts learnt during the English and Chinese Language sessions. Through simple musical games, toddlers gain a more in-depth understanding of concepts and practice essential skills in a fun and stress-free way.
KinderCize
Kindercize is designed to enhance the development of large motor skills. Toddlers' feel 'good' about themselves as they increase in strength, ability to control, and manipulate their bodies. They develop a greater sense of well-being, self-confidence and self-esteem.
Language Activities
The language activity component for both English and Chinese, is a fun and effective way of enhancing toddlers' vocabulary acquisition through songs, stories, rhymes and games. It is also aimed at developing toddlers' listening as well as visual discrimination skills. As language is also a social activity, toddlers learn to interact with peers and adults and develop social and communication skills
Art and Craft
Arts is a natural form of creative expression for toddlers. Their thoughts and feelings are encouraged and respected through free-form art as well as child-appropriate craft activities. Art and Craft activities are designed to stimulate toddlers with varied materials and objectives for their sensorial development and experimentation. These activities encourage the development of fine motor coordination, visual discrimination and hand-eye coordination. They also enhance the qualities of concentration, attentiveness and perseverance.
Objectives of Kinderplay Program:
- To develop self-confidence.
- To foster social and emotional development.
- To develop gross and fine motor skills.
- To encourage the sense of curiosity.
- To enhance language and cognitive development.
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Dear Parents, your child deserves a good beginning! Quality early education is the best investment in your child's future. Our Pre-Nursery Program, has been specially designed by specialists in child development and early childhood education, to promote the development of the whole child. At Kinderland, your child will spend A Quality Day Every Day!
Creative Expressions
The freedom for creative expressions is best nurtured through music, art and craft and play activities.
KinderCircle Time
It's the highlight of the program as it provides many opportunities for young children to share and use language freely and expressively, to integrate science and maths concepts, and to extend their general knowledge.
Social Skills
Self-help skills are nurtured all day. In turn, confidence and self-esteem will develop and enable the child to work and play alone and in group settings
Gross & Fine Motor
Play A wide range of interesting activities has been carefully planned to develop children's gross and fine motor skills in their indoor and outdoor physical environment. Children will gain confidence in the use of their muscles for movement and for pre-writing.
Curriculum
The Pre-Nursery curriculum adopts an integrated and holistic approach to learning.
Objectives of N1 Program:
- To promote language and concept development.
- To excite children about learning through participation in stimulating and enriching experiences.
- To foster creativity through music, art & craft and dramatic play activities.
- To develop gross and fine motor skills.
- To develop confidence and social skills.
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Kinderland Program
We provide a balanced, comprehensive and stimulating preschool curriculum to develop your child's potential and to ensure success in school. Your child attends 'Kindergarten' while in the Day Care Centre! Kinderland's special programs in Music, Computer, and Health & Fitness set us apart from the rest!
Integrated Language Arts Program (I-LAP)
A multi-sensory, thematic approach that combines stories, art, phonics and language experiences to bring meaning to the learning of the alphabet, reading and writing.
Maths Alive Program (MAP)
A meaningful and concrete way to acquire early mathematical concepts through hands-on learning and common materials from the child's environment.
Science Discovery Program (SDP)
Experiences in the wonderful world of science and discovery enable children to develop process inquiry skills, e.g. observing, classifying, measuring, experimenting, predicting, problem-solving and recording.
Activity-Based Language Studies Program (ALSP)
Fun and effective ways of learning language other than English, e.g. Mandarin, through proven techniques such as songs, stories, drama, movement and penmanship exercises.
Move with Music Program (MMP)
A movement-based music program uniquely designed to nurture, refine and extend young children's musical abilities and enjoyment through songs, musical stories, percussion instruments and expressive movement.
Children's Music Course (CMC)
The teaching of sol-fa, keyboarding skills, rudiments of music theory and music appreciation by professional music teachers.
Technology Integrated Learning (TIL)
Children use specially selected software that give them a technological headstart, while learning the basics in language and maths. TIL also enhances children's creativity through the use of computers.
Children's Music Course (CMC - K1&2)
Keyboard skills, rudiments of music theory and music appreciation taught by professional music teachers enhance right brain creativity and teamwork through ensemble playing.
Parental Involvement
Parents are our valuable partners in education. They are the child's first teachers! We encourage parents to participate in our centre activities such as talks, family recreation, etc.
Objectives of Nursery 2 to Kindergarten 2 Program:
- To provide quality child care and early education.
- To build a healthy foundation for growth, development and learning.
- To develop a positive attitude towards work and learning.
- To develop independence and self-confidence.
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