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Visit our website to see how Mitchell Road Christian Academy can partner with your family. Click here to learn about our admissions process. Call 864-268-2210 or email [email protected]mitchellroadchristian.org for more information. We look forward to meeting you!

Amazing school with wonderful, loving teachers and strong academics!!

Brooke

St. Giles Presbyterian Church Preschool

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864. 244.9403
| 1021 Hudson Road, Greenville, SC

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2023 KABOOM Family Favorites Finalist: Childcare Centers

Offers: Ages 1-4

St. Giles offers an enriching Preschool program focusing on Emergent Literacy which includes reading, writing, speaking, listening. We also focus on Math, Art, Music, Creativity, and Play. We nurture children as they grow in their ability to manage their behavior, develop language, interact with friends and teachers, as well as grow in their academic skills.

St. Giles offers classes for ages 1-4 with 2,3, and 5 day programs. Classes are 9 am – 12 pm with an optional late stay Monday-Thursday from 12-1 pm.

Email St. Giles at [email protected] or visit them at St. Giles!

St. Giles Preschool is Greenville’s little hidden treasure. It has a wonderful family friendly atmosphere where everybody knows your name and the student’s names. Children are treated with respect and great care, but most of all LOVE. The teachers are very special and have a great passion and dedication for and to St. Giles

Abiding Peace Academy

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864.288.2867
| 401 Batesville Rd, Simpsonville, SC

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2023 KABOOM Family Favorites Finalist: Childcare Center

Offers: K2-K4, elementary K5- 7th Grade

Our objective at Abiding Peace Academy is to provide exceptional education, instilling a love of learning in each student by nurturing his or her intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional and physical development in a safe, loving, Christian community; while imparting a strong faith in the truth of salvation through Jesus Christ.

Abiding Peace Academy can make a difference in your child’s life. You’ll love being a part of this warm and safe community, and you’ll be rewarded as you watch your child have fun growing each day.

Schedule a tour and find out more at Abiding Peace Academy.  

I love APA. Love the staff, the community feel, the playground time with other kids and moms, plays and performances, multiple opportunities for my kids to get outside and exercise, the open communication between parents and teachers, the field trips, small school size, a focus on Christ.

Safe, warm, and friendly atmosphere. The level of education and care shown by the teachers in outstanding. Our child is thriving at APA and is excited to be there every day. We are so impressed with the school.

Five Oaks Academy

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864.228.1881
| 1101 Jonesville Road, Simpsonville, SC

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Offers: Toddler (half day) – Middle School

Five Oaks Academy is accredited by the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) and is the only Montessori school in the area that offers a cohesive program from toddler through eighth grade. With over 36 countries represented, the global community within Five Oaks Academy (FOA) and its unique research-based approach to education give students an educational experience you won’t find anywhere else.

FOA is a welcoming environment that focuses on creating original thinkers and encourages students to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Understanding that each child has his own learning style and interests, students at FOA are treated as individuals. A low student:teacher ratio allows each child to receive a customized education. Students explore the realm of mathematics, literature, history, science, geography and the arts in a creative and research-based manner.

Along with a challenging academic curriculum, the program fosters the development of time management skills and helps students learn to prioritize their responsibilities. Additionally, students are led in discovering and developing their own unique talents and strengths. Most importantly, FOA strives to foster student’s curiosity and love of learning so they become lifelong learners. Our goal is for our students to have success not only in the classroom but in the real world as well.

Find out more at Five Oaks Academy!

“It is a beautiful Montessori school that starts at 2k. Two of my children attend, and we love it! Take a tour!”

“Five Oaks Academy is amazing! I’ve never experienced a school quite like it. Five Oaks has a beautiful campus and amazing opportunities for children to learn Spanish, music, and gardening. Being a Montessori school, children learn with hands-on materials. My two children ADORE going to school there! My son told me, “I love weekends and all, but I love going to school best.” Five Oaks teaches a love of learning!”

Park Place Children’s Center

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864.270.5910
| 205 Batesville Road, Simpsonville, SC

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Offers: Infants through K4

Park Place Children’s Center offers exceptional care and pre-school education to children ages six weeks old through K4. Full-time and part-time spots are available. The developmentally appropriate curriculum includes a monthly assessment of each child to ensure that important milestones are being met. Our campus includes a gym, library, Enrichment Room and three age-appropriate playgrounds. Spanish is also taught daily. An on-site chef prepares a nutritious and delicious breakfast, lunch and snack each day. Safety is the top concern for our qualified staff as they provide excellent learning opportunities for all of our students.

Find out more at Park Place!

“Park Place Children’s Center on Batesville. Just visit once & you’ll see the difference between this phenomenal school and others.”

“Park Place is amazing!”

Holy Cross Academy

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864.963.5986
| 203 E. College Street, Simpsonville, SC

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OPEN ENROLLMENT, INFANT – AFTERSCHOOL!

For over 30 years, Holy Cross Academy has been working with families to create a safe, yet exciting, environment for kids to thrive. At HCA, exceptional care means offering a greater teacher-to-child ratio, each room being equipped with creative learning spaces, all staff being CPR and First Aide certified, and providing well-balanced snacks and lunches while your child is with us!

Tours available by appointment only. Don’t forget to ask us about our Summer Program!

KidsZone Upstate

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864.263.3895
| 21 Orchard Park Drive, Greenville, SC

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KidsZone Upstate is a drop-in childcare center offering flexible care to parents with children 1-12 years of age. You choose when and how long to come and only pay for the time you use. We offer weekly rates, daily rates, and hourly rates. We are open Monday through Thursday, 7am to 9pm, Friday 7am-11pm and Saturday 9am-11pm.  We offer preschool Monday-Friday from 9:30am-12pm and Parents Night Out on Fridays and Saturdays 6pm-11pm.

Each week has a brand-new theme for us to explore. We focus on introducing letters, numbers, shapes, and colors with a fun, hands-on curriculum. Our hands-on lesson plans are designed for children aged 2 to 5 years old. Each lesson is accompanied by circle time, music & movement, and a process-based art project. Before and after these activities the kids will have time to learn through free play.

Drop in today for a tour.

Sans Souci Academy

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864.233.4558
| 3100 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville, SC

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San Souci Academy is a K3 and K4 preschool. At Sans Souci Academy, we believe young children learn through play! The classroom has centers (such as House, Block, and Art Center, etc.) which provide learning opportunities for social experiences, imaginative play and fosters creativity.  The students have daily opportunities for gross motor play on the playground or gym activities.  Small Groups are a time when Math and Literacy is the focus, but activities are presented in an age appropriate and fun, exciting way.  

One of the most important things San Souci Academy focuses on is social/emotional goals such as sharing, taking turns, and cooperatively playing.  Once children have mastered most social/emotional, age-appropriate goals, then they are able to really focus on academic success—whether that’s now or later.  

We can’t wait to partner with you to help your child grow! 

For early registration, go to the San Souci Academy website. Also, for more information or to schedule a tour of our facility contact us at: [email protected] or 864.233.4558. 

Giggles Drop-In Childcare

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864.252.4252 ex.3620
| Pelham Rd. Suite 1A , Greenville, SC

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Does your life not always fit a set schedule?  Good news, your child’s preschool experience doesn’t have to either!

Giggles Drop-In Childcare has a new easy going preschool program that is perfect for your child’s first preschool experience or if you simply need something that can be adapted to your changing schedule.  We focus on lesson plans that teach the fundamentals in short, play based activities. For children ages 2-5.

Our preschool program is just like a daycare or mother’s morning out program, but with a twist. With our program, you choose when to come and for how long. It’s preschool on your schedule. Come one day per week or all 5. Can’t drop off or pick up at the same time each day?  No problem.  We are flexible!

Who? Kids ages 2-5
When? Any hours between 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM Labor day to Memorial Day
How Much? There is a $25 Registration Fee to enroll and then you can pay hourly, use an hours package, purchase a membership or purchase preschool weekly-

• 4 hours per day 5 days per week for $200 for the first child and $150 for siblings
• 6 hours per day 5 days per week for $300 for the first child and $225 for siblings.

Edwards Road Baptist (Eastside)

864.292.0194
| 1050 Edwards Road, Greenville, SC

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Offers: Moms Day Out (9 am – 2 pm Monday through Friday) for birth-3
K3-K5 (half-day with the option of late stay until 2 pm)

Edwards Road Baptist church has a great program that we have been a part of for five years. All three of my kids have gone there.

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John Knox Kindergarten & Parents Day Out

864.322.0045
| 35 Shannon Drive, Greenville, SC

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Offers: K3 (2-3 half day a week classes), K4 (3-5 half day classes), K5 (half day or extended day) 

“My daughter has attended John Knox in Greenville since she was 2 months old and is currently in K3 there. She has been very happy there and is sad when she can’t go to school during breaks. She has learned so much there. The staff is extremely professional and makes the environment very inviting, loving, and fun!”

Woodruff Road Christian Preschool

864.288.6428
| 20 Bell Road, Greenville, SC

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Offers: 2 and 4 day programs for toddlers-4 year olds

“Woodruff Road Christian Preschool comes highly recommended from this teacher and mom of former students. “

“Woodruff Road Christian Church preschool- it’s the best kept secret! Small class sizes, amazing teachers, wonderful director who you see everyday, best loving, nurturing learning environment!”

Disciples CDC

864.297.6951
| 185 Riley Smith Drive, Greenville, SC

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Offers: Infant-K4, half day

“Disciples CDC is wonderful, as a parent and teacher!”

“My vote to CDC as well! I love the extracurricular classes! Spanish is my favorite. And the K3 teachers are marvelous!!

Little Folks of Fourth

864.232.8550
| 703 East Washington Street, Greenville, SC

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Offers: Programs for 6 months – 5 years old

“Little Folks of Fourth!! (4th Pres. downtown)–small teacher/student ratio, teachers are INVESTED in children, you can go all week or choose which days you want your children to attend, nursery-k4/k5.

St Mary Magdalene Catholic Preschool

864. 288.4884
| 2252 Woodruff Rd, Simpsonville, SC

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Offers: 2 day K2, 3 day K3, and 5 day K4 & K5 (hours 9 am – 1 pm), and High 5’s transitional Kindergarten.

“St Mary Magdalene preschool is FABULOUS! My son went there for 3 years. Teachers are certified. They are great and director is amazing.”

“St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Preschool. Well qualified teachers who really get to know your child and love them like their own. Well balanced curriculum, with differentiation to help every child make progress. After only one year at SMMCP, my 2 were more than ready for Kindergarten!”

“St. Mary Magdalene preschool is incredible. My daughter loved it and she was MORE than ready for kindergarten. The curriculum is amazing and so are the teachers and staff.”

Calvary Christian Preschool

864.688.3043
| 3810 Grandview Drive, Simpsonville, SC

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Offers: K2, K3, and K4 (3 day from 8:30-1:30) and K4 (4 day from 8:30-1:30), and K5 (4 day from 8:15 – 1:45)

We absolutely LOVE this school! They are wonderful, loving, genuine and make learning fun! CCP does a wonderful job nurturing the spiritual, social, and intellectual growth of their students

Simpsonville United Methodist Preschool

864. 967.3071
| 215 SE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC

Offers: Mothers Day Out (children under 2) & Half Day Preschool for children 2-4

“Simpsonville United Methodist Church. They are a warm, welcoming and enriching environment for learning and growing. So happy we had an opportunity to place our child there for 3 years! Checked out many in the area but this was the best.”

Brookwood Church Preschool Academy

864.688.8223
| 580 Brookwood Point Place, Simpsonville, SC

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Offers: Infant – K4 (Half and Full Day)

“Brookwood Preschool Academy has amazing teachers. They have loved and cared for my children for many years. Both my son and daughter learned so much there!”

Mauldin Christian Academy

864.288.1917
| 150 South Main Street, Mauldin, SC

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Mauldin Christian Academy focuses on Christian education to help encourage spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and social growth in students.

September-May School Year:

• Preschool: 3 – 4 year olds, 8:15 am – 12:00 pm Monday-Friday
• Elementary: K5 – 5th Grade, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm Monday-Friday
• After School Care: K5 – 5th Grade, 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm Monday-Friday

Year-round:

• Daycare: 6 Weeks – K4, 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Monday-Friday

It was a good experience for us too.

We really love Mauldin Christian Academy! Very caring teachers and administration that provide a loving environment! Small class sizes are a plus and my son learns so much with the Abeka curriculum.

Hopewell Learning Center at Hopewell United Methodist

864.967.8181
| 1420 Neely Ferry Road, Simpsonville, SC

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Offers: Infants & Toddlers, K2, K3, K4  half day programs, 2 -5 day options available.

Greer First Baptist Church

864.877.4253
| 202 W. Poinsett Street, Greer, SC

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Offers: 8 weeks- 4K (half-day program)
Monday- Friday, 8:30 AM- 1:00 PM.

Providence Preschool

864.605.1011 X15
| 4000 Highway 153, Greenville, SC

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Offers: K2 – K5, half day with 3 or 4 day options

St Matthias Lutheran Church Preschool

864.442.1379
| 109 Dayton School Road, Easley, SC

• St Matthias Lutheran Church Preschool Website

Offers: K1 (12 months) up to K4, mom’s morning out

Fairview Baptist Church Preschool

864.877.7959
| 1300 Locust Hill Road, Greer, SC

• Fairview Baptist Church Weekday Website

Offers: Classes for one and two year olds, as well as K3, K4, K5 and Mothers Day Out. 2-5 day options half day

Berea First Baptist Child Development Center

864.294.9001
| 529 Farrs Bridge Road, Greenville, SC

• Berea First Baptist Church Website

Offers: 3-4 years old, various ministry preschool programs throughout the week.

Upstate Montessori Academy

864.551.1152
|  109 North Leach Street, Greenville, SC

• Upstate Montessori Website

2023 KABOOM Family Favorites Finalist: Private Schools

Upstate Montessori Academy offers a Montessori education for students in 2K through 3rd grade. 2K and 3K have half-day or full-day programs, and 4K through 3rd grade has a full-day program.

“The environment that Mrs Kelly has set up to foster learning and creativity while celebrating individuality is wonderful. It was such a great first learning experience for both my son and us as parents.” – Cleary

Mauldin United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten

864.288.4729
| 100 E. Butler Road, Mauldin, SC

• Mauldin United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten Website

Offers: Care for children ages 1-3, as well as K4 and K5 with 2, 3, 4 or 5 day enrollment options.

Mauldin United Methodist Church Church Preschool and Kindergarten. Go to their website and follow them on FB!! The teachers there are the best and many have been there more than 10 years! Best prices for a quality program. Sweet school family environment.

Anna

Ivybrook Academy Greenville

864.865.8232
| 305 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC

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2023 KABOOM Family Favorites Finalist: Childcare Center

Ivybrook Academy is a nationally-recognized, NAEYC-accredited Montessori and Reggio Emilia inspired half-day preschool for children 18 months through transitional kindergarten. The school offers both morning and afternoon sessions and an award-winning curriculum with everything from yoga to organic gardening, to music and foreign languages.

Being in the young twos and in school for the first time, our daughter’s transition wasn’t easy, but all the teachers showed her and us the support, love, patience and guidance we needed to get through the rough patch. Now she can’t wait to go to school! And she talks about everyone with so much love and happiness! We can see how much she has grown and learned this school year and we know that is just the beginning.

The Gallagher family

Simpsonville KinderCare

864.228.6804
| 700 West Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC

• Simpsonville KinderCare Website

Offers: 6 weeks through 12 years

Minds in Motion Learning Center

864.244.0405
| 2106 Old Spartanburg Road, Greer, SC

• Minds in Motion Learning Center Website

Offers full-day programs for children aged 6 weeks through grade K5.
Half-day programs are also available for K2 – K5.
Also offers after-school care and summer programs through its affiliate The Village Project.

Upstate Kids Learning Center

864.235.7505
| 1105 Haywood Road, Greenville, SC

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Offers: A half-day drop-in program for kids 6 months – 5 years

Prince of Peace Catholic School

864.331.2145
| 1209 Brushy Creek Road, Taylors, SC

• Prince of Peace Catholic School Website

Prince of Peace Catholic School in Taylors is the primary apostolate of Prince of Peace Parish to offer a curriculum based on the teaching of the Catholic faith. Programs and curriculum are available for K4 – 8th Grades, and K4 has the option of a half-day or full-day.

The Advent Children’s Center

864.585.7143
| 141 Advent Street, Spartanburg, SC

• The Advent’s Children Center Website

Offers: Infant & Toddler Classes, Twos, Threes, and Fours Preschool Half Day Classes with 2 day – 5 day a week options
Affiliated with Episcopal Church of the Advent

Early Learning Center at the Mill 

864.587.1554
| 4455 Anderson Mill Road, Moore, SC

• Early Learning Center at the Mill  Website

Offers: Half day preschool classes from 3 months of age – kindergarten
Affiliated with Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church

Eddlemon Adventist Child Development Center

864.576.2234
|  1217 John B White Senior Boulevard, Spartanburg, SC

• Eddlemon Adventist CDC Website

Offers: Preschool for children 20 months – 4 years of age year round
Affiliated with Spartanburg Seventh-day Adventist Church

First Baptist Weekday Preschool

864. 699.4219
| 250 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC

• First Baptist Weekday Preschool Website

Offers: Preschool for infants through 4-K with half day and full day options, 3 day and 5 day options
Affiliated with First Baptist Spartanburg

Westminster Day School

864.585.8751
| 309 Fernwood Drive, Spartanburg, SC

• Westminster Day School Website

Offers: Preschool classes for children 4 months old through kindergarten
Affiliated with Westminster Presbyterian Church

Westgate Christian School

864.576.4953
| 1990 Old Reidville Road, Spartanburg, SC

• Westgate Christian School Website

Offers: Classes for 3-year-old preschool through 12th grade
Affiliated with Westgate Baptist Church

Trinity Children’s Center

864.585.2392
| 626 Norwood Street, Spartanburg, SC

• Trinity Children’s Center Website

Offers: Year round preschool options for babies (6 months and up) through 4K
Morning or afternoon preschool offered.
Affiliated with Trinity United Methodist Church

St. James Methodist Kindergarten

864.576.1458
| 213 North Lanford Road, Spartanburg, SC

• St. James Methodist Kindergarten Website

Offers: Preschool classes for children 2 – 4 years old and Kindergarten
Affiliated with St. James United Methodist Church

Reidville Road Readiness Center

864.574.4554
| 5575 Reidville Road, Moore, SC

• Reidville Road Readiness Center Website

Offers: Mother’s Morning Out through 4-year-old kindergarten half-day classes
Affiliated with Reidville Road United Methodist Church

First Presbyterian Church Weekday School

864.583.4531
| 393 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC

• First Presbyterian Church Weekday School Website

Offers: Half day preschool for children 6 months of age through 4K
Affiliated with First Presbyterian Church

His Little Ones – First Baptist Lyman Preschool

864. 439.8722
| 80 Groce Road, Lyman, SC

• His Little Ones Preschool Website

Offers: Preschool for children 12 months old – 4 years old
Affiliated with First Baptist Lyman Church

Primrose School of Midtown Greenville

864.232.6101
| 19 Villa Road, Greenville, SC

• Primrose School of Midtown Greenville Website

Primrose School of Midtown Greenville offers balanced learning and curriculum for infants through Kindergarten.

Anderson Prep Preschool

864.760.1105
| 1910 Commonwealth Lane, Anderson, SC

• Anderson Prep Preschool Website

Offers: Montessori inspired classrooms for children ages 6 weeks – 5 years, along with elementary after school programs

Kid’s Stuff Academy

864.225.7883
| 117 Midtown Square, Anderson , SC

• Kid’s Stuff Academy Website

Offers: Programs for children ages 6 weeks – 5 years and after school elementary care

Siloam Christian Preschool

864. 269.3921
| 229 Siloam Road, Easley, SC

• Siloam Christian Preschool Website

Offers K2 – K4 and Mother’s Morning Out programs.  Siloam Christian Preschool’s desire is to provide an educational experience that nurtures the “whole” child in areas of physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual development.

Bloom Fine Arts Preschool

864.849.9041
| 215 West Wade Hampton Blvd, Greer, SC

• Bloom Fine Arts Preschool Website

Offers: Half-day preschool for ages 3 – 5 years old, Monday through Thursday
School runs from 9 am – 1 pm.
3 or 4 day options are available.

Art, dance, and motor skill development are built into the curriculum.

Benefits of Half and Full Day Preschool From Paradigm

A big question currently in debate is whether half-day or full-day preschool is best for children. Both have their own advantages but it is not a one size fits all phenomenon. Which scheduled preschool is best differs from child to child. Here is some information to help you determine which scheduled preschool will be the best for your child!

Half-Day Preschool

Half-day preschool and kindergarten are very popular in families with younger kids. If your children are just starting school, a half-day can be less stressful for them when getting used to going to school. The less stressful it is, the more fun your child will have and the more they will enjoy it in the upcoming years as their schooling continues. 

Also, if you choose to place your children in half-day preschool, you have more time to spend time with your child! During this time, you can play and enjoy the time together. It is well-known that the early childhood years are the most important in the growth and development of a person’s character so, by spending extra time with your child, you are ensuring that your child grows up and develops a strong character!

Full-Day Preschool

Full-day preschool is the most preferred schedule for working parents. While the parents are at work, the preschool functions as a daycare system that will care for the child. Furthermore, the child can socialize with other children and learn new things. There are many benefits to full-day preschool. One is the advantage when kindergarten starts. Children who are enrolled in full-day preschool are well-prepared for full-day kindergarten when it starts. Most elementary schools nowadays implement full-day kindergarten classes that children can struggle to adjust to without previous experience with it.

Usually, full-day preschool programs are more relaxed than half-day programs. This is typically because there is more time to complete all of the allotted time activities. So, children who thrive in a creative and social environment are urged to go to full-day preschool. With lots of activities and fun things to do during the day, children can learn and have fun with other kids. 

Overall, there are no significant academic performance differences observed between children who go to half-day or full-day preschool. Both the children who go to half-day and those who go to full-day preschool score the same on academic tests and generally gain the same knowledge before the time they start kindergarten.

Preschool Programs at Paradigm

At our Paradigm locations in Canton and Waterford, we offer preschool programs for three-year-olds and four-year-olds. In our programs, we prepare the children for kindergarten in fun and exciting ways! To learn more about our programs, please contact us!

Waterford
1401 Malcolm, Waterford, MI 48327
P. 248.363.9800

Canton
45050 Warren Rd., Canton, MI 48187
P. 734.354.9600

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Today we will analyze Singapore’s education system. Let’s start with pre-school education, look at kindergartens and finish with schools in Singapore.

Nurseries in Singapore

Early childhood education in Singapore starts at age 3 and lasts for 3 years: nursery, year one and year two (K1 and K2).

Kindergartens are everywhere in Singapore. They can occupy several rooms in a shopping center or a separate house in a prestigious residential area. However, a kindergarten, even in a separate building, is not a guarantee of having its own playground on the street, which is due to the high cost of land in Singapore.

Therefore, kindergarten children spend most of their time indoors. This disadvantage is fully compensated by the abundance of playgrounds in residential areas and parks, and since parents have to walk with their children, such a kindergarten encourages parents to spend time with their child in the fresh air, which, by and large, only benefits both.

There are no public kindergartens in Singapore. The device of preschool institutions is given to public organizations and private business. Therefore, in Singapore, a kindergarten is not uncommon, for example, at a Christian church, a mosque or a Hindu temple. But the largest network is established by the public foundation of the ruling People’s Action Party.

In kindergartens, children from the age of three learn to speak at least two languages, one of which is English. English is the main language of instruction in the vast majority of kindergartens in Singapore. The exception is kindergartens at some international schools, where the main languages ​​of instruction are German, French, etc., and English is studied as a second language.

The standard program of kindergartens is teaching reading, counting, music and singing, modeling and drawing. Swimming and acting lessons, for example, may be offered for an additional fee. The quality of education is at a good level in all kindergartens and does not depend on the cost of education, which ranges from 100 Singapore dollars per month for half a day in a “party” kindergarten to almost 1800 for a full day in the prestigious EtonHouse.

The duration of a child’s stay in kindergarten, depending on the program, can be half a day or a full day. A “half day” is four or four and a half hours of study and play in the morning or afternoon. A full day in kindergarten lasts from 8 to 12 hours, from 7 am to 7 pm.

Schools in Singapore

The school year in Singapore coincides with the calendar year. It starts on January 2 and consists of four quarters of 10 weeks each. Between each quarter there are holidays. After the first and third quarters, the duration of the holidays is 10 days, after the second quarter (middle of the year) – four weeks, after the fourth (end of the school year) – almost a month and a half.

During the holidays, educational centers can offer intensive courses lasting 1-3 weeks, so even taking a break from the main activities, children can spend time usefully.

Children go to school at the age of 6. Education at the school is divided into three levels – primary (primary school), secondary (secondary school) and pre-university (pre-university education). This separation is also physical – institutions of different levels exist separately from each other.

Primary education in Singapore is compulsory. The program lasts 6 years and is divided into 2 parts: the first – fundamental – lasting 4 years, the second – orientation – lasting two years.

The overall aim of the elementary school is to provide a strong foundation in English, mother tongue and mathematics. At the end of elementary school, an exam is taken, which is called the “Primary School Leaving Examination” (PSLE).

All elementary schools follow the same program, perhaps with some additions, based on the capabilities of the school, for example: aesthetic education, physical education and sports, education of gifted children.

Secondary school follows. Based on the results of passing the exam, students are divided into courses: special (4-6 years), express (4 years), normal (academic) (5 years), normal (technical) (4 years), pre-professional (1-4 years). The best secondary school students can, without passing this exam, continue their preparation for the next level exam – GCE “A” (“advanced”) – as part of a comprehensive program of the Ministry of Education.

GCE Qualification “A” gives the right to enter the university. Thus, a comprehensive program links together secondary and pre-university education. Another way to get a GCE “A” qualification is to take a two-year course at a junior college or a three-year course at a polytechnics / centralized institute. All those who have completed the course of pre-university education are issued a School Leaving Certificate.

Performance is assessed on a combined alphanumeric scale: A1/A2 – Excellent, B3/B4 – Good, C5/C6 – Pass, D7 – Minimum Pass or Fail, E8/F9- unsatisfactory.

Academic achievement is assessed as follows: the points obtained are summed up according to the L1R5 system, where L1 is the first language, English or native language, and R5 is 5 subjects, which necessarily include one discipline from the exact sciences, as well as one humanitarian discipline (except for religious studies, native language or additional classes in circles).

The highest mark in any subject – A1 – is equal to 1 point, A2 – 2 points, and so on. The fewer points a student gets, the better. The optimal score is 6 – one point for the native language and each of the 5 disciplines. To enter an incomplete college, you must score no more than 20 points.

Sources:

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Tambov | To the Defender of the Fatherland Day

02/21/2023 –

To the Defender of the Fatherland Day

On the eve of the holiday dedicated to the Defender of the Fatherland Day in the Branch of TOGBUK “ Tambov Regional Universal Scientific Library named after. A. S. Pushkin » « Special library for the blind them. N. A. Ostrovsky ”a concert took place.

Two ensembles presented their musical gifts to library users – the pop singing ensemble “Accent” and the gypsy song ensemble “Chergenori”. Therefore, the festive program turned out to be diverse: inspiring patriotic songs and poems sounded, and gypsy songs and dances brought their own flavor.

Library users gratefully accepted such a musical gift from creative teams. Warmth, the joy of meeting each other and communication filled the time spent.

Lead Librarian
Olga Sutormina

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More news about the event:

Alexander Kupriyanov congratulated the winners of the competition “There is such a profession – to defend the Motherland!”

A deputy of the Tambov Regional Duma congratulated the military on the upcoming holiday – Defender of the Fatherland Day

In the Znamensky district, in military unit 14272, the traditional competition “There is such a profession – to defend the Motherland!” was held.
13:00 22.02.2023 United Russia – Tambov

PROCEDURE OF EVENT TIMED TO THE DEFENDER OF THE HOMELAND DAY

PROCEDURE OF EVENT TIMED TO THE DAY OF THE DEFENDER OF THE HOMELAND
12:45 22.02.2023 Nikiforovka district – Dmitrievka district –

Head of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia for the Tambov Region Mikhail Kurban congratulates employees and veterans of the penitentiary system on Defender of the Fatherland Day

Dear colleagues, dear veterans!

I heartily congratulate all employees of the penitentiary system, veterans and their families on the upcoming holiday, Defender of the Fatherland Day!
12:38 22.02.2023 UFSIN – Tambov

HAPPY DEFENDER OF THE HOMELAND!

Dear defenders of the Fatherland! Dear veterans!

Please accept my most sincere congratulations on the occasion of February 23 – Defender of the Fatherland Day!
12:31 22. 02.2023 Civic Chamber – Tambov

Cultural and entertainment center “Mir” invites Tambov residents to a concert dedicated to the Day of Defender of the Fatherland

On February 23 at 12:00 the cultural and leisure center “Mir” will host a concert program “On Guard for Peace and Kindness”, dedicated to the Day of Defender of the Fatherland.
12:31 22.02.2023 Administration of Tambov – Tambov

Festive concert for February 23 in Rasskazovo

On February 21 at the Concert Hall “Smena” a festive program dedicated to the Defender of the Fatherland Day was organized with vocal and dance numbers.
12:26 02/22/2023 TVOLK.Ru – Rasskazovo

In honor of the Defender of the Fatherland Day, the Tambov TV tower will turn on festive lighting

Tomorrow, February 23, in honor of the Defender of the Fatherland Day, 23 TV towers in different cities of the country will be illuminated with festive lights.
11:39 22.02.2023 Regional administration – Tambov

In honor of Defender of the Fatherland Day, the TV tower in Tambov will turn on festive lighting

Thematic light shows will be held on the TV towers of Bryansk, Veliky Novgorod, Kazan, Kyzyl, Murmansk, Nalchik, Nizhny Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don, Penza, Perm, Saransk, Tambov , Tver, Tula, Yakutsk,
11:36 22.02.2023 TV company Novy Vek – Tambov

Happy Defender of the Fatherland Day!

Dear readers, colleagues and partners! The staff and readership of the library cordially congratulate you on Defender of the Fatherland Day – the Day of Military Glory of Russia!
11:26 02/22/2023 Library named after. A.S. Pushkin – Tambov

Hour of Courage “The Sacred Duty to Serve the Motherland”

As part of the Action “Heroes are nearby”, for students of secondary school 1, an hour of courage was held, dedicated to the Defender of the Fatherland Day.
11:19 22.02.2023 Libraries of the Tambov region – Tambov

Action “Letter to a Soldier”

On the eve of Defender of the Fatherland Day, the library joined the All-Russian action to support the Russian army and volunteer associations performing tasks in the NVO zone.
10:14 22.02.2023 Library named after. A.S. Pushkin – Tambov

Competitions were held

On February 17, 2023, zonal competitions in ski tourism technique with elements of the “Safety School” among students of educational organizations dedicated to the Defender of the Fatherland Day were held.
09:57 22.02.2023 Additional education for children – Tambov

“Single training of a soldier-scout” in the Gavrilovsky district

On the eve of Defender of the Fatherland Day, the municipal stage of the regional military-sports game “Single training of a warrior-scout” was held in the Gavrilovsky district.
09:57 22.02.2023 Additional education for children – Tambov

Tambov-inform – news of Tambov and the region

The fourth creative festival of young trade union talents “PROFIL” dedicated to the Day of Defender of the Fatherland was held in the Tambov regional association of trade union organizations.
09:21 22.02.2023 IA Tambov-inform – Tambov

The Tambov trade union association hosted the regional festival “PROFIL”

The Tambov regional association of trade union organizations hosted the fourth creative festival of young trade union talents “PROFIL”, dedicated to the Defender of the Fatherland Day.
09:08 22.02.2023 Regional administration – Tambov

Defender of the Fatherland Day 2023

The book exhibition “Glory to the Defenders of the Fatherland” was arranged in the library for the Defender of the Fatherland Day.
08:56 22. 02.2023 Libraries of the Tambov region – Tambov

“Penalti.RF” Regional football tournament among veterans dedicated to “Defender of the Fatherland Day”

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Dear football fans, on February 25, the traditional “Penalti.RF” Regional football tournament among veterans dedicated to the “Defender of the Fatherland Day” will take place.
22:41 21.02.2023 Football Federation – Tambov

Lighting on Tambov TV tower to mark Defender of the Fatherland Day

Festive lighting dedicated to Defender of the Fatherland Day will be turned on on the TV tower of the Tambov ORTPTS, TASS reports.
22:20 21.02.2023 Tambov life – Tambov

To the Day of Defender of the Fatherland

21.02.2023 – To the Day of Defender of the Fatherland

On the eve of the holiday dedicated to the Day of Defender of the Fatherland in the Branch of TOGBUK “Tambov Regional Universal Scientific Library named after A. I.
18:32 21.02.2023 Tambov Ministry of Culture – Tambov

The Tambov TV tower will turn on the backlight for the Defender of the Fatherland Day

On the Defender of the Fatherland Day, the Tambov TV tower, built in 1958, will be painted with new colors.
13:52 21.02.2023 OnlineTambov.Ru – Tambov

News from neighboring regions on the topic:

An open-air photo exhibition dedicated to the heroes of SVO 9 opened in Bryansk0101

In the Bezhitsky district of Bryansk, an open-air photo exhibition “Heroes and deeds”, timed to coincide with the Defender of the Fatherland Day, has opened.
01:30 23.02.2023 Bryanskaya Teacher’s newspaper – Bryansk

The quest “Patriot’s Way” was held in the Malinsky secondary school.

On the basis of the Malinskaya school, employees of the teenage and youth club “Unity” organized the quest “Patriot’s Way”, timed to coincide with the Defender of the Fatherland Day.
00:34 23.02.2023 Stupino urban district – Stupino

In the Kazbek district, a “Hero’s Desk” and an office named after Rasul Idrisov, who died during the SVO in Ukraine, were opened

Leninaul secondary school No. 1 named after.
00:33 23.02.2023 Kazbek district – Dylym

A charity marathon dedicated to the Defender of the Fatherland Day was held in the Moscow region

Photo: [Aleksey Maishev / RIA Novosti]

The Popular Front, together with Radio 1, held a charity marathon dedicated to the Defender of the Fatherland Day.
21:51 22.02.2023 MosRegToday.Ru – Moscow region

DEFENDER OF THE FATHERLAND DAY IN THE LIBRARY – BRANCH No. 8

On the eve of the Defender of the Fatherland Day, the competition program “Course of a Young Soldier” was held in the city library of family reading – branch No. 8.
22:59 22.02.2023 Department of Culture, Youth Policy and Sports – Tavda

In the Tunkinsky district, traffic inspectors and YIDovtsy became participants in a class hour on Defender of the Fatherland Day

In the Tunkinsky district, employees of the State traffic inspectorate, activists of the UID detachment and the chairman of the district council of the administration Nadezhda Dalaeva became participants in the class hour for the Defender of the Fatherland Day.
02:58 23.02.2023 traffic police – Ulan-Ude

Athletes from Novo-Peredelkino took part in the hand-to-hand combat tournament

Pupils of the “Hand-to-Hand Fight” studio of the Novo-Peredelkino Central Children’s Theater took part in the tournament dedicated to the Defender of the Fatherland Day.
20:00 22.02.2023 Novo-Peredelkino area CJSC – Moscow

Photo exhibition “Heroes and Feats” opened near the Aseev Library in Kursk

The exhibition began its work on the eve of Defender of the Fatherland Day.

A photo exhibition “Heroes and Feats” has opened on the territory of the Yunarmiya Square near the Aseev Regional Library in Kursk.
19:51 22.02.2023 Kurskaya Pravda – Kursk

Tula hosted inter-regional athletics competitions dedicated to the Defender of the Fatherland Day

Participants competed in three age categories.

On February 21, the interregional athletics competitions dedicated to the Defender of the Fatherland Day were held in the arena of the Arsenal Central Stadium.
19:50 22.02.2023 Myslo.Ru – Tula

Inter-district mini-football tournament among boys’ teams born in 2013 – 2014, dedicated to the Day of Defender of the Fatherland

On February 22, an inter-district mini-football tournament among boys’ teams born in 2013 – 2014, dedicated to the Day of Defender of the Fatherland, was held at the Novouzensky Municipal Budgetary Institution of Sports and Sports Complex, Novouzensk.
19:43 22.02.2023 Novouzensky district – Novouzensk

Smolensk United Russia sent another car with the necessary for the participants of the SVO

On the occasion of the Defender of the Fatherland Day, the United Russia of the Smolensk region sent another car with the necessary for the participants of the special operation.
19:33 22.02.2023 Smolensk newspaper – Smolensk

The library took part in All-Russian patriotic actions

On the eve of Defender of the Fatherland Day, Lermontovka and its readers took part in two All-Russian patriotic actions.
19:21 22.02.2023 Regional Universal Scientific Library named after. M. Yu. Lermontov – Stavropol

Fourth-graders of the Usvyatskaya secondary school showed physical training and sharpness of mind

Employees of the Usvyatsky House of Creativity held a sports game for boys dedicated to the Defender of the Fatherland Day.
20:21 22.02.2023 Usvyatsky district – Usvyaty

Residents and guests of Tobolsk heard “Songs of the War Years” performed by the famous Ensemble

The Academic Ensemble of the Russian National Guard Troops performed for the citizens

In the Tobolsk Drama Theatre.
21:02 22.02.2023 MegaTyumen.Ru – Tyumen

A concert dedicated to the Defender of the Fatherland Day was held at the university

On February 22, a concert was held at the university dedicated to the celebration of the Defender of the Fatherland Day.
19:02 22. 02.2023 KRU MIA of Russia – Krasnodar

Photo exhibition “Heroes and Feats” opened in Kursk

19:00 22.02.2023 TRK Seim – Kursk

At the initiative of Anatoly Merzlikin, deputy of the Lobny City Council from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, a traveling exhibition was organized.

18:54 22.02.2023 Communist Party – Moscow region

“History of a feat on book pages”

On the eve of Defender of the Fatherland Day, an express exhibition “Remember and Honor the Heroes of the Fatherland” was arranged for the readers of the Central City Children’s Library named after Oleg Koshevoy.
18:49 22.02.2023 City library association – Temryuk

“Glorious Sons of Our Fatherland”

Concert program “Glory to the Defenders of the Fatherland” in Central Park.
18:12 02/22/2023 Library named after.