General Questions
What are your Hours and Schedules?
Our operational time is Monday to Friday, from 7.00am to 6:0pm for Creche and Pre-schoolers and 7.00am to 2.30pm for the Kindergarten section. Our Creche/Preschool is open all year round except on weekends, government issued public holidays and Christmas break; while our Kindergarten section follows the three-term school calendar year beginning in September. Baby Oaks also offers afterschool programmes and weekend drop-offs at specialized rates.
At what Age does Baby Oaks accept students?
We serve children from 3 months to 5 years.
How will I know what kind of day my child had?
Electronic and Hard copy communication notes are sent to parents on a daily basis. These daily notes include information such as: mood of child, amount of food/lunch the child ate, activities of the day, diapering and potty schedule, activities, outdoor play time, etc… Pictures and even videos are sent to parents!!
What is Baby Oaks’ Teaching/Learning Philosophy and Curriculum?
We believe in learning through play. We therefore provide an all-encompassing and nurturing program that builds the spirit and character of each child while educating their hearts and minds. Our hybrid curriculum of EYFS and the Montessori teaching method focuses on mixed activities and explorative learning which includes planned lessons, games, expressive arts, and lots more, making learning interactive and fun. This learning approach serves to stimulate children with different learning styles, from the auditory, visual, tactile to the kinesthetic learners.
How frequently are Toys and Classroom Sanitized?
All the toys, classrooms and surfaces are sanitized on a daily basis. Teachers follow a detailed routine for cleaning all aspects of the center, using suitable and child-safe cleaning resources. Our cleaners also maintain the general school appearance and cleanliness.
What happens if my child falls ill while at the center?
If your child becomes unwell while at the center, we will monitor your child and administer first aid if needed and contact you if it becomes necessary for you to come pick your child up for further medical attention.
Do children wear uniforms at Baby Oaks?
Our pre-schoolers do not wear uniform, however our kindergarten children wear uniforms from Mondays to Thursdays and free dressing on Fridays
How many children are in a class at Baby Oaks?
We have a staff to child ratio of 1:2 for our infants, 1:3 for our playgroup classroom, 1:5 for our pre-schoolers and 1:7 for our kindergarten classrooms
What do I need to bring to the Center?
Children are expected to come in with weather appropriate clothing: light clothing for warm days and layered clothing for cold days (including extra clothing)
Children are expected to have enough meals and water to cover for all meal times they will be at the Center, except they sign up for school food.
Personal grooming items like: bathing soap, body lotions, combs/brushes and towels are encouraged for the pre-schoolers. Parents whose children are still using diapers are required to provide sufficient diapers and wipes for each day.
Children undergoing potty training are required to come to school with lots of pull-up diapers /pants, bottoms (shorts, trousers, skirts) until fully potty trained.
Because play is an essential part of children’s growth and learning in this age group, at Baby Oaks, we have series of outdoor learning and play sessions. Sunscreens and insect repellents are therefore recommended for outdoor plays.
What if I’m delayed or need someone else to pick up my kid?
If you are delayed, you will need to give the Center a call to inform us of this as soon as possible. A staff will be assigned to care for your child until you get to us at a cost which must be paid when you arrive at the center.
If you want someone else other than the individual(s) indicated in the pick up form to pick up your child, you will be required to follow the center’s security protocol. Contact the Center’s administration for further information.
What happens if my child is away from the Center due to illness?
We ask that you please contact the center to notify us.
What happens if my child has an injury while at the center?
All injuries are recorded on our reporting system. Depending on the severity of the injury, first aid is administered and the parent notified if necessary, while closely monitoring the child.
What will my child learn in preschool?
At Baby Oaks, our pre-schoolers don’t just eat, play and nap. The foundation for life-long learning begins in our pre-school where pre-schoolers are groomed in social, physical and academic skills. Physical skills like gross motor skills, fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination are taught. Speech and language skills like storytelling and singing are horned alongside cognitive and critical thinking skills like puzzles solving and games. Social skills are also developed, while good and acceptable social manners are encouraged during cordial small and large play