By Mrs Aretha Wong
Raising a child is one of life’s most profoundly meaningful experiences. That said, the journey also comes with its share of challenges, which is why having the strong support of a “village” makes all the difference.
Looking back on the past four years of my daughter Emma’s preschool journey, my husband and I couldn’t be more grateful for the Little Seeds Preschool (Calvary Baptist Church) community.
When we began our search for a preschool, the one thing that immediately stood out about LSP was its spirit of “family.” It was heartening to hear from Principal Pamela Chan that the children address their teachers as “Aunty,” fostering a warm learning environment that feels like an extension of home.
Thanks to this nurturing atmosphere, Emma has grown from a crying toddler who would cling to us at drop-off, to a cheerful five-year-old who happily goes to school and comes home eager to share what she’s learned. She tells us about the books they’ve read, observations from their outdoor walks, and funny stories about her teachers and friends. She even mimics her teachers’ discipline techniques (much to our amusement)!
Beyond the loving and supportive relationships between the staff and children, we’re incredibly grateful that LSP goes above and beyond to build strong relationships with parents through regular touchpoints and engagement. This has allowed us to take an active role in Emma’s learning and has significantly contributed to her holistic development.
We always look forward to receiving news about Tea Parties, Project Showcases, and other events through the Little Lives app, marking our calendars to ensure we don’t miss the opportunity to learn about Emma’s educational experiences throughout the year.
The mummies (especially the K1 Mummies) are also thrilled when we’re invited to join special occasions like this year’s Teachers’ Day celebration, where we gather to practice for such performances.
Most importantly, the strong teacher-parent relationship enables both sides to work together for the child’s benefit. As the only child in her immediate and extended family for four years, socializing with other children didn’t come as naturally to Emma as we had expected. Interestingly, she tended to gravitate toward adults in most social settings.
However, with the intentional and consistent support of her teachers, combined with many weekend playdates on our part, Emma has come to enjoy the company of her school friends and even has a best friend now!
As Emma enters her final year at Little Seeds, we’re filled with gratitude for all the love and support we’ve received—not just in Emma’s fulfilling journey as a student, but in our own journey as parents. We are truly blessed to have principal Pamela and her team, whose hard work and heartfelt care have made such a difference in our lives.
To find out more about our preschools, visit https://littleseeds.edu.sg/.
Mrs Aretha Wong is a parent of a K2 child attending Little Seeds Preschool (Calvary Baptist Church)
