We strive to meet the expectation of parents. These are some of the questions we frequently get, and their respective answers. If you have further enquiries, don't hesitate to contact us!
1. What age range do you teach?
Our school offers a core program for children aged from 2 to 5 years old. In addition, we offer special programs for children under 2 year old and weekend classes for children ages 5 to 9 years old.
2. What will my child learn?
Our program is designed to stimulate the child’s development intellectually, physically, emotionally and cognitively. For more details of the desired learning outcomes, please refer to ‘Milestones’ on the homepage.
3. What time does the school start and end?
For the 2 year old program, classes are held from 9am to 2:00pm. For the Kinder (3 to 5 year olds) program, the classes are from 9.30am to 2.30pm.
4. What kind of teachers do you employ?
Our teachers are carefully selected based on their teaching experiences and higher education qualification in Early Childhood studies. All our staff are trained in CPR and First Aid. In addition, they receive ongoing professional development to further enhance your child’s experience at school.
5. What are the class sizes and what is the teacher to student ratio？
Each class has a maximum capacity for 25 students. For the 2 year old program, there is 1 teacher for every 6 students. For the Kinder program, there is 1 teacher to every 12 students. Our low ratio ensures a quality early childhood education experience for your child.
6. What kind of facilities are there and how secure are they?
Our school is built with eco-friendly materials and with the child’s well-being in mind. We provide a media room for the child to develop computer skills at an early age. Located within easy access to a number of parks and facilities, we are able to provide a balanced curriculum for outdoor activities.
All parents will be issued with an ID card for access into the school premise. For additional security, there is a 24-hour guard service. Our school also practices emergency evacuation drill at least once a quarter.
7. What is the drop off and pick up policy?
For security and safety reasons, no child will be released to any person under the age of 16 including older siblings. Children will only be released to persons as authorized by the parents or their legal guardian as listed upon enrolment. Kindly provide a photograph of the authorized person.
8. Do the children have snacks or meals at school?
There will be a morning tea break and lunch catered to the school at appropriate times. All our meals are made with organic ingredients and we aim to provide a balanced diet. Please inform the school if your child has any food allergy.
9. Does my child have to eat the snack and lunch that you provide or can he/she bring their own?
As part of the child’s social skills development, we would prefer that your child eat the snack and lunches provided by school unless your child has severe food allergies, has lactose intolerance, or has cultural dietary restrictions, they may bring their own. Please feel free to talk with our director about these issues.
10. Do you have a food allergy policy?
In the event of the sudden onset of rash or unusual symptoms occurs after your child has consumed some food, we will inform the child's emergency contact. In the event of severe allergy reaction; we would rush your child to the nearest hospital for medical attention after consultation with you.
11. Does the school have uniforms?
For the child’s safety at school, we required that all students wear our uniforms and change into track suits on "Health & Fitness" days. Our uniforms are made of 100% cotton materials for comfort, mobility, and to avoid allergic reactions.
12. What kind of shoes should my child wear to school?
For the child’s safety and hygiene purposes, we require that all student wear rubber-soled indoor shoes. Student will change into indoor shoes before entering the school premise. Please ensure that the shoes are not soiled and are clearly labeled with your child’s name.
13. What should I do if my child gets sick at school?
At the onset of illness or unusual physical symptoms occurring, your child will be separated from the class and be placed in the medical room for proper rest. Our school will contact you for your instructions. In the event of an accident, we will administer first aid and contact you at the soonest possible.
14. How do you handle discipline?
At Monarch, we aim to provide a positive and healthy environment for your child’s well-being. We believe in positive guidance where we redirect undesirable behaviors into more constructive and appropriate actions. We use praise and encouragement for the child’s appropriate behaviors. In an essence, we ‘catch’ the child being good.
15. How much parent participation is required?
Parental participation is on a voluntary basis. We adopt an open door policy where you are welcome to contribute to the program by sharing your time in class. Activities that you may wish to participate can be discussed with the head teacher. In addition, you may wish to join the Parent Committee that organizes excursions and incursions. The committee facilitates communication between the school and families to provide better services. Participation is on a voluntary basis.
16. Are there parent-teacher conferences?
Yes. Parent-teacher conferences are formal sessions to share your child’s development and school experiences. The head teacher will share your child’s progress and discuss areas that you may wish the teacher to help develop further. We believe that parent-teacher conferences are great opportunities to have a formal discussion with the head teacher and for parents to share more information about their child so that the program can be individualized for your child.
17. If I have any additional questions, whom should I contact?
Should you have any concerns about your child’s development at school, please feel to use our open door policy to talk with the head teacher or the school director anytime.