Selected Preschools in Bangsar
by on 09/09/2024 14116
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This article is updated on 31st July 2024.
At a glance, Bangsar and preschool education do not seem like compatible bedfellows. However, as Kiddy123 discovered, under Bangsar’s bustling and vibrant exterior flows an undercurrent of quality, well-structured and dynamic preschools. From old-style straight-laced education, these preschools are changing, they are evolving. Here we share with you some of these preschools that are at the forefront of Bangsar’s preschool education revolution.
Note: The preschools below are listed in alphabetical order. The sequence in which they appear does not in any way reflect the ranking of the preschool.
“Bye mummy, daddy,” the child utters as he runs into the waiting arms of the teacher who is waiting at the gate of ABC Nursery. ABC is a registered Early Childhood Education Centre with a history that stretches back over three decades which caters to children from as young as two months to six years old. The grounds of ABC Nursery seem cocooned in tranquility, a million miles from the hustle and bustle of everyday drudgery. The well-maintained lawns and hedges plus its fully matured palm trees, interspersed with specially designed child-safe playsets, exude a quiet and calmness that is unique.
ABC’s ‘prepared environment’ is specifically designed to create an optimal environment that supports and encourages independent learning and exploration. With its Montessori based curriculum integrated with a thematic and play based approach to learning, ABC’s curriculum and programmes are well prepared, child centric and holistic. Classes at ABC are small and divided into learning centres where trained and dedicated teachers provide direction to ensure a rich and balanced learning experience for the child. ABC is a one-stop learning centre for all children whether they are infants in need of play companions or pre-schoolers on their way to making that transition to a “real school”. LEARNING BEGINS at ABC Nursery and Kindergarten.
ABC Nursery, Bangsar
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Established in 2016, ABC (Autism Behavioral Center) is an ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) therapy centre, offering quality individualised curriculum and support for children and teenagers of various age-groups who are affected with autism and learning difficulties or children who are at risk of autism. Conveniently situated in the Bangunan Bangsaria along the main arteries of Jalan Maarof in Bangsar, ABC is the largest centre offering ABA therapy in Malaysia. On top of that, they are the only therapy centre to date, that’s fully equipped with a one-to-one room for all children; totalling 45 individual rooms!
Autism Behavioral Center (ABC), Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
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Beaconhouse Newlands Early Years, Bangsar is located in a beautiful bungalow surrounded by lush greenery in a quiet, serene cul-de-sac neighbourhood off Jalan Pantai. They have much to offer to children aged 18 months to six years old, from state-of-the-art facilities to exciting curricular activities. A highlight at BNEY Bangsar is its UK-based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) programme that focuses on the child. The school also offers the Cambridge Primary curriculum for their Primary 1 students. The school promises a different education system with quality management and teaching that will transform children into the best versions of themselves – ready to face challenges, and excel in school and in life.
Beaconhouse Newlands Early Years, Bangsar
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With more than 100 franchisees all over Singapore, China, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Cambodia, Kinderland’s award-winning curriculum is the key factor for parents in choosing this bright and cheerful yellow-and-green preschool located in the Terasek neighbourhood.
A curriculum that integrates the best education approaches and methodologies from the West with the values of morality and inter-personal relationships of the East is the result of almost 40 years of continuous research and development by Kinderland’s in-house team of early childhood experts. Framing creative expression, logical thinking, literacy support, dramatic play, and large group learning, Kinderland’s thematic approach in teaching provides a gradually widening circle of learning experiences for the child.
A pioneer in incorporating a children’s music programme into their curriculum Kinderland is also the first to introduce higher order thinking skills into the syllabus (since 2015) to ensure that their students are always ready when entering primary school. Students are taught to use logical thinking in their discussions so that they learn to see things in perspective. Another standout aspect of a Kinderland preschool education is Dramatic Play, where the children practise role play and speech and drama. In keeping with Kinderland’s philosophy and the requisites of the Ministry of Education and the Early Childhood Development Agency, its programmes are specially designed to enrich and complement a child’s school experience.
Kinderland Bangsar
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KitaKids educational programs aim to give children (ranging from 2 months to 6 years old) a strong foundation in early childhood education by focusing on their interests and development instead of restricting them to learn in a rigid syllabus.
Apart from the academics lessons, students at Kitakids are also equipped with self-reliance and problem skills. The class syllabus is flexible (depending on the child’s age) and the play-based learning approach are engaging, ensuring the children to grow as confident, involved learners.
Kitakids Preschool, Bangsar
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Rooted in love and learning, the school offers a tranquil, secluded environment with an innovative curriculum emphasizing Mandarin proficiency. With small class sizes and diverse programs, it promotes community and physical activity. Beyond academics, it places unwavering emphasis on love, fostering familial relationships, exceptional care, and a balance between traditional Chinese culture and Western influences. This nurturing, loving environment ensures holistic education for children.
Little Mandarin House, Bangsar
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Little Mandarin House, located in Bangsar, offers a nurturing environment for children aged one to three, prioritising holistic development through a blend of Montessori principles and structured learning. With large areas for learning and playing as well as a small number of pupils in each class, the school ensures personalised attention and a tailored curriculum. State-of-the-art facilities include lush gardens, child-safe classrooms, and engaging playgrounds create a conducive learning environment, and there are programmes and enriching activities like music and gym classes. Little Mandarin House values parental involvement and celebrates each child’s achievements, aiming to instil a lifelong love for learning and create cherished childhood memories.
Little Mandarin House, Bangsar Park, Bangsar
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Outdoor play and language proficiency are key highlights at Mandarin Lighthaus,a Mandarin-medium preschool in Bangsar. With a spacious compound and facilities such as an outdoor playground, sand pit, and small garden patch, children are encouraged to move and be physically active daily, which helps to build their confidence and reduces anxiety. Meanwhile, the curriculum builds solid foundations in Mandarin through fun and engaging activities, where children learn through play, exploration, and discovery rather than by rote and memorisation.
Mandarin Lighthaus, Bangsar
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Melody Kindyland South Link, Bangsar South continues to inspire new generations of children to become knowledgeable and competent global citizens with a transformational learning experience. With over 36 centres serving more than 2600 students annually in Malaysia, Melody Kindyland brings 30 years of early education expertise and experience to better our community and the world. Its practices in teaching and learning are exemplified by the outstanding all-rounded results achieved by its students, which has led the preschool brand to be recognised by Cambridge as a Cambridge Beacon Kindergarten since 2017.
For Melody Kindyland, it is clear early on that the traditional ways of teaching students were no longer applicable, but rather, they have to equip children with a solid foundation of future skills in order to prepare them for a world that is constantly evolving. To do so, they adopted a forward-looking curriculum that ensures students develop the confidence to face uncertainties, have the ability be creative and think out-of-the-box, and also be able to communicate and collaborate with others effectively – whilst fully embracing the fun and wonder of this age.
Melody Kindyland South Link, Bangsar South
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Walking up to the iconic red and white schoolhouse of The children’s house in Bangsar is like being transported off to one of the palm fringed white sandy beaches of a tropical paradise. Its landscaped gardens with its paved walk paths, water play feature, strategically placed play sets and even a mini treehouse, offers a slow-paced, relaxed atmosphere.
As the first to introduce the Montessori Method to Malaysia 29 years ago, The children’s house is one of the undisputed leaders for early childhood education in the country. It offers a nurturing, non-competitive learning environment which aims to meet the individual needs of each child in his physical, social, emotional and intellectual development.
The children’s house Montessori Programmes are carried out at Toddler, Nursery and Kindergarten levels (1.5 to 6 years old). Programmes for each age group focus on preparing the child for the next level and the low teacher to child ratios are designed for optimal learning. An award-winning infant curriculum is also now offered at The children’s house new branch at Oasis Square, Ara Damansara. With a tagline that reads “Embracing Diversity, Nurturing Inclusivity” The children’s house instills within our children the love for humanity and nature. The children are also taught to be multicultural, multiracial, and multinational through knowledge and an understanding of the world.
The children’s house, Bangsar
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New Soleil Mond, Bangsar South KL provides bright beginnings for children 3 months to 6 years old. The curriculum encompasses all the experiences that are vital to nurture early learning and school readiness.
Teachers draw on their professional knowledge and creativity to improvise their teaching strategies to construct learning experiences that are relevant to children in their local context. Making use of stories, games, activities, role play and spontaneous “teachable moments”, they help children form new understandings on early concepts, such as literacy, numeracy, science and practical life. Not only do they pay attention to children’s learning but also their mind, body and spirit. Every aspect is seen as an important interconnected component, including reciprocal relationships between families and the school.
Within an environment that truly respects each child’s unique qualities and abilities, children develop a strong sense of optimism and well-being which enables them to develop a positive attitude to learning. Regardless of the coronavirus pandemic or not, the school adapts well to challenges and strives to be better together in unprecedented times.
YGLR, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur (New Soleil Mond)
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