KINDERGARTEN CARE
KINDERGARTEN CARE (KCARE) KCare is provided to parents who require a full-day service for their child. KCare provides care services, and time and space for children to play, explore and discover through specially designed environments with carefully chosen resources . KCare aims to provide opportunities for children to develop confidence in communicating with others, social skills, self-help skills and values such as responsibility, care and respect.
KEY FEATURES Specially designed Exploration and environment and discovery carefully chosen through play resources Importance of play Importance of environment Children’s choice Large blocks of Opportunities serves as the time for indoor for mixed-age impetus within and outdoor play play the created Importance of continuous Benefits of mixed-age environment periods of time for play play and interaction Benefits of (e.g. 1 hour) (K1 and K2) child-initiated play
PROGRAMME Modular Activities provide opportunities for continuity of children’s experiences in different areas of interest across a week. By entering immersive environments that excite them to explore and discover through play , children get to engage in deeper and more complex forms of play. Modular Activities Purpose Art & Craft For children to imagine and create Tinkering For children to develop Cookery independence and self-help skills Music, Movement & For children to develop confidence Dramatisation and communication skills Gardening (outdoor) For children to find out more about the world around them through varied sensory experiences Sand & Water (outdoor)
The KCare Experience Modular Activities Art & Craft Cookery Music, Movement & Dramatisation 5 Tinkering
The KCare Experience Modular Activities (Outdoor) Gardening (Outdoor) Sand & Water (Outdoor)
PROGRAMME Free Play provides opportunities for children to choose what and who they want to play with, and how they want to play. They take place in four areas that provide children with a range of play experiences that can inspire their creativity and imagination . Nurturing reading among the children is also important and time is provided for children to be engaged in reading daily. Indoor Free Play Outdoor Free Play Construction and Dramatic Outdoor Sand and Water Manipulative Free Free Play Free Play Free Play Play Dedicated Reading Time
KCare Routines and Environment Drop Off and Pick Up Points Sign in / out by scanning QR Code using Little Family Room app Blackout timings to note: 7.45am to 8.15am, 11.45am to 12.15pm 12.45am to 1.15pm, 4.45pm to 5.15pm
KCare Routines and Environment Drop Off and Pick Up Points Please follow the timings for arrival and dismissal of your child. Arrival Dismissal 7:00 - 7:45am 4:30pm 8:15am onwards 5:30pm 6.00pm 6:30pm To note: We will only wait for 10mins during the dismissal slots. If parent does not reach by then, your child will be brought to the gate again at the next dismissal slot.
KCare Routines and Environment Health Check Areas *Parents/Caregivers should leave only after health check is cleared.
KCare Routines and Environment Health Check Areas *Parents/Caregivers should leave only after health check is cleared.
KCare Routines and Environment Homerooms
KCare Routines and Environment Homerooms
KCare Routines and Environment Indoor Environment – Activity Rooms Cookery Room
KCare Routines and Environment Indoor Environment – Activity Rooms Tinkering and Art & Craft Room
KCare Environment & Resources Outdoor Environment Sand & Water Play Area Sensory Garden Specially designed Sand & Water play area and Sensory Garden for children to use their five senses to explore and find out about the world around them
KCare COVID-Safe Management Measures In Homerooms • 4 children per group • Designated tables and chairs • Masks to be worn at all times except during meal and nap times • Tables and toys are sanitised after every use • Children's temperature taken 3 times daily in KCare. • Suspension of Sand & Water Play • Suspension of cross-class activities 17
KCare COVID-Safe Management Measures Personal Hygiene • Children will be guided on handwashing and personal hygiene • No teeth brushing for now • No showering for now • Children can bring a small towel to wipe their face/body before changing to new set of uniform 18
KCare COVID-Safe Management Measures Lunch Time • Partitions are placed in between children during meal • Child gets individual bento set and disposable utensils 19
KCare COVID-Safe Management Measures Nap Time • Sleeping cots are placed 1m apart • Designated cots for each child • Children sleeping in alternate positions 20
A TYPICAL DAY Sample Timetable (AM KCare - PM MK) Time Activity Arrival and Health Check 0700 - 0830 Breakfast Modular Activities/ 0830 - 0930 Outdoor Free Play Modular Activities/ 0930 - 1030 Indoor Free Play 1030 - 1100 Shower 1100 - 1300 Rest/Nap, Lunch 1300 - 1700 MOE Kindergarten Indoor/Outdoor Free Play 1700 - 1900 Quiet Time and Dismissal
A TYPICAL DAY Sample Timetable (PM KCare - AM MK) Time Activity 0700 - 0800 Arrival and Health Check 0800 - 1200 MOE Kindergarten 1200 - 1230 Arrival and Health Check 1230 - 1500 Lunch, Shower, Rest/Nap 1500 - 1530 Afternoon Tea Modular Activities/ 1530 - 1630 Indoor Free Play Modular Activities/ 1630 - 1730 Outdoor Free Play Indoor/Outdoor Free Play 1730 - 1900 Quiet Time and Dismissal
HOLIDAY PROGRAMME Sample Timetable Time Activity 7.00am - 9.00am Arrival and Health Check, Breakfast Modular Activities/ Indoor or Outdoor Free Play 9.00am - 11.30am (including 30 mins of dedicated reading time) Group 1: Lunch; 11.30am - 1.30pm Group 2: Shower (Swop the groups) 1.30pm - 3.30pm Quiet Time (including nap) 3.30pm - 4.00pm Afternoon Snack Holiday Activities 4.00pm - 5.30pm Indoor / Outdoor Free Play 5.30pm - 7.00pm Free Play / Dismissal
SAMPLE MEALS MENU Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Spaghetti in Macaroni in Stir Fried Thick Steamed Rice White Bee Hoon Cream Sauce Soup Bee Hoon Chicken Char Steamed Siew Black Sauch Minced Chicken Chicken Fillet Siew Mai Fish Button Vermicelli Long Cabbage in Stir Fried Cabbage with Mushroom and Cabbage Superior Sauce Spinach Mushroom Carrot Chicken Soup Chinese Cabbage Carrot Soup Cabbage Soup Corn Soup with Tofu Soup Apple Banana Pear Honey Dew Watermelon
SUGGESTED PACKING LIST Suggested Daily Packing List 1. One extra set of MK uniform to change into every day after shower 2. A plastic bag to store wet or dirty clothes 3. Towel 4. Hair accessories for girls (e.g. comb and rubber band) 5. Extra mask with ziploc bags labelled 'Clean' & 'Dirty' 6. A pair of slippers (to be kept in KCare) Optional: 1. Toothbrush, toothpaste and mug ( currently suspended ) 2. Small Pillow/Blanket (to bring home everyday, needs to be kept in a zipped up bag Please ensure all items are labelled.
CUBBY HOLE Measurements: 30cm by 30cm
SCHEDULE FOR FIRST 2 DAYS For K1 Children Enrolled in MK in the Morning: Time Venue 8.30 to 10.00am MK 10.00 to 11.30am KCare For K1 Children Enrolled in MK in the Afternoon: Time Venue 1.30 to 3.00pm MK 3.00 to 4.30pm KCare
KCARE FEE Monthly fee for KCare in 2021 Singapore Citizen Singapore Permanent Resident $210 $360 (Fee after $150 basic subsidy)
KCARE FEE – SUBSIDIES TIER Subsidies are provided by MOE in 2 tiers: Basic subsidy: All SC children are eligible for and automatically given a Basic Subsidy of $150 per month. Additional Subsidy: Tiered according to income for SC children provided they meet the following criteria: a) The mother/ single father of the SC child is working 56 hrs or more per month; and b) The family’s total monthly HHI is no higher than $12,000 or the PCI is no higher than $3,000. Note that MOE will take reference from the approved ECDA KIFAS for this assessment. Note: The child must attend at least 1 day of KCare to qualify for the monthly subsidies.
KCARE SUBSIDY ELIGIBILITY CHECKER You may use the KCare Eligibility Calculator on the MOE Internet to • check whether your child is eligible for the additional KCare subsidy: https://beta.moe.gov.sg/preschool/moe- kindergarten/kindergarten-care/
REGISTRATION FOR KCARE 1) Confirm your child's place by making the following payment: a) $210 one-month deposit ($360 for Permanent Residents) b) $210 first month fee ($360 for Permanent Residents) Total $420 (for Singapore Citizen child) or $720 (for Permanent Resident child) You can transfer the fees to us through: Internet Banking (OCBC A/C No: 713-018026-001) • PayNow • Remember to key in your child's name and level under Reference. E.g. “John Tan Xiao Ming K1”
REGISTRATION FOR KCARE 2) Complete and submit the KCare GIRO form on Admin Day. Child Development Account (CDA) account can be used. 3) If you would like to apply for Additional Subsidy, please complete and submit the application form on Admin Day.
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