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Pre-schools

Forum: Don’t normalise having ultra-processed foods in pre-schools

Former pre-school head jailed after deleting evidence in case involving cook who molested toddler

The former preschool principal had pleaded guilty to one count of intentionally omitting information on sexual assault committed by Teo Guan Huat.
The former preschool principal had pleaded guilty to one count of intentionally omitting information on sexual assault committed by Teo Guan Huat.

More pre-schools offer Chinese, Malay and Tamil lessons as interest grows in teaching mother tongue

As part of the Malay Language and Literacy module, Ms Dinah, together with her classmates delivered individual presentations for an assignment that required them to write and design their own Malay children’s storybooks. CREDIT: PHOTO: DINAH SYAQILAH
As part of the Malay Language and Literacy module, Ms Dinah, together with her classmates delivered individual presentations for an assignment that required them to write and design their own Malay children’s storybooks. CREDIT: PHOTO: DINAH SYAQILAH

Over 150 children evacuated after fire breaks out in Sembawang Shopping Centre

More than 150 children were evacuated by My First Skool to a designated assembly point outside the mall.
More than 150 children were evacuated by My First Skool to a designated assembly point outside the mall.

ST Screen Timeout

Lights out, laptops on: Early childhood teachers spend nap time learning about screen time

The session comes as Singapore ramps up guidance on digital use for the young.
The session comes as Singapore ramps up guidance on digital use for the young.

Woman charged over ill-treating 2 children at pre-school

Court documents stated the children were under the 58-year-old woman’s “custody, charge or care” but did not disclose any further information about her.
Court documents stated the children were under the 58-year-old woman’s “custody, charge or care” but did not disclose any further information about her.

17 pupils, 2 employees at Eunos pre-school develop gastroenteritis symptoms; agencies investigating

MapleBear Eunos has carried out disinfection misting in all affected classrooms and across the building’s third level.
MapleBear Eunos has carried out disinfection misting in all affected classrooms and across the building’s third level.

Higher income ceiling for pre-school and childcare subsidies to benefit more than 60,000 families

Generic photo of kindergarten students walking in the park with their teachers at Fernvale Link on December 19, 2023. 

Can be used for early childhood education stories.
Generic photo of kindergarten students walking in the park with their teachers at Fernvale Link on December 19, 2023. 

Can be used for early childhood education stories.

50% drop in pre-schools offering care after 7pm since 2021; may signal lower demand: MSF

Pre-schools providing full-day services are required to operate from 7am to 7pm on weekdays, but have the flexibility to extend their services beyond that timeframe.
Pre-schools providing full-day services are required to operate from 7am to 7pm on weekdays, but have the flexibility to extend their services beyond that timeframe.

Forum: Two ways to keep student care centres accountable

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