Feedback on The English Kindergarten

Chindit
By Chindit

Hi. Can any parents give me feedback on the English Kindergarten located in Al Maamoura area? Thanks

By zahra_leila• 15 May 2008 22:45
Rating: 2/5
zahra_leila

MY SON IS THERE, THEY ARE GOOD,BUT I THINK IF YOU REALLY LOOKING FOR A GOOD ONE GO TO THE ELDER TREE NURSERY MY SON WAS THERE BEFORE,.

By ellie.d• 15 May 2008 11:34
Rating: 5/5
ellie.d

Just around the corner from the English Kindergarten is Tots Corner and also Little Angels nursery. Maybe you could try these if you are looking for a nursery in the Abu Hamour area. If not, I have heard that the Creative Child Nursery in the Riviera Gardens Compound is excellent. Hope this helps.

By Chindit• 14 May 2008 11:24
Chindit

I just saw our comments and since u have tried to get more detailed information u may be right. I did look around a few nurseries that still had spaces available and found that most did not even have a set curriculum so in that sense the English Kindergarten fared better. The impression I got from all the nurseries I visited was the enthusiasm in getting money.....what can parents also do in a place like this where schools are full and we have to fall back on a stop gap arrangement? Keeping the kids at home is not a solution because they need to channelise their energy in a constructive manner...anyways thanks for your perspective.In the future I shall be ask for more details.

By sharkbait• 12 May 2008 18:39
sharkbait

Just wanted to make a quick comment... on my travels gathering info for a nursery place for several colleagues I came across The English Kindergarten. The first thing I noticed was that although they advertise as a British Curriculum school, the manager is South African and the majority of staff are also foreign, this may not have been a problem, however, when asked questions about the curriculum the manager was very evasive and was more interested in taking my money than answering any questions. I am still unsure as to their actual curriculum, as she didn't seem to know what schemes if any they used, even for the reception aged children. Since this experience I have spoken to a few parents who have actually pulled their children out! On the surface it looks lovely but unfortunately looking a little further isn't so rosy!!! I'd also heard that these children had to bring their own tissues/water etc as it wasn't available. I appreciate the school is new and they have teething problems but basically it's not a place I would consider as even the basics have not been provided for, if they cater to children as old as 4 years, they should have a sound curriculum, including resources, in place.... they don't.

By Chindit• 11 May 2008 21:12
Chindit

Thanks for taking the time to reply to my query

By pwb78• 11 May 2008 21:03
pwb78

I have also heard good things about this school.

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By novita77• 11 May 2008 20:52
novita77

The English Kindergarden owner if i am not mistaken used to run CESK. And she have a good reputation running the nursery.

By poliden• 11 May 2008 20:50
poliden

My son started there around three weeks ago and we are happy with the kindergarten!!! People is nice, place clean, good equipment.

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