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Safari House Preschool has experienced significant quality concerns according to recent reviews. Parents report severe communication barriers, with the school relying only on a physical communication book and difficult-to-reach hotlines, leaving them unable to connect with teachers about their children's needs. Multiple reviewers documented behavioral changes in their children, harsh staff interactions including shouting at toddlers, high teacher turnover, and insufficient parent notifications about classroom changes, creating an environment where parents feel disconnected from their children's care.

I have enroll my son since he is 18 months old. So far my son’s teachers and principal whose take care of my son are amazing and great. They always pay attention on my feedback and call me back for every small issue. My son is quite playful but they can handle him well, I do appreciate their care and a big thank you to you all ❤️❤️

My son was 1.5 years old when we enrolled him into playgroup. For 2 weeks, he has always been crying to us every single time we pick him up, just imagine the care given there. I personally saw teachers who shout at the top of their lungs at a children. Not sure if that is correct. Outcome after 2 weeks : Dramatic Behavioral change, fell incredibly sick (coughed until his whole face turned red repeatedly), I am seriously concerned about the hygiene practice in the centre. Since my son moved to another childcare centre for 2 months, he has never fallen that sick anymore. Make your call.

Very bad experience with this school. No way to communicate with teachers , no communication APP (little lives only for mark attendance) no email address provided only communication book , hotline is the only way to talk to school(admin), and many of times can’t get through, admin email also respond very slow. After left the comments on their facebook advertisement, they delete the comment some more. After two and half months withdrawal then just receive the refund. The school required to buy sleeping cot from school only @ $130+ which only sells $85 in shoppe. Can’t company child even on the first day of school. When child get sick no temperature taken no phone call from teacher, no messages leave in communication book( the only way of communication channel). Tried to call hotline( both branch and main hotline) to inform school child will take MC, but can’t get through the branch hotline, and call back main hotline no one answer any more. It just happened on early of year 2023. After sent the feedback email to admin email, just receive the teacher’s call, and told me that they only take twice temperatures per day which are receiving time and after afternoon snack (or nap) time, and my child vomit is not within that time so no temperature take 😱(can you imagine this is the answer?) after I submit withdrawal form, no call from any higher level to follow up or understand more. Leave so many words here is hoping the school can really face the issue and improve. I like their zoo-phonic teaching approach and musical instrument (Volin) included in the curriculum but I think child’s wellbeing is much more important than anything else. Do you agree? Hope don’t delete my review again.

Indeed the principle is blur and teacher quality has dropped vs 1-2 years ago.The staff turnover is high, the good teachers left and new teachers are less responsive. School did not inform the parent on the change of teacher too. My girl said the teacher is very fierce and she feel afraid to talk to the teacher.

Agree with the previous commenter. Terrible communication with the school. Our little children are in the hands of these people but it’s been nothing short of a nightmare. Blur principal and teachers lack compassion and love for the little ones. Tiny useless blue booklet and such a backwards way of presenting the baby’s activities on a piece of paper daily.

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How much does Safari House Preschool charge per month?›

Safari House Preschool is listed at the mid-range ($$) price tier, but specific monthly fee figures were not available at the time of this listing. As a general guide, childcare fees in Singapore typically range from around S$800 to S$1,800 per month before subsidies, depending on the programme type, age group, and whether full-day or half-day care is selected. Beyond the monthly fee, families should ask about a one-time registration fee, a deposit (commonly equivalent to one to two months' fees), and any costs for uniforms or personal accident insurance. Childcare fees in Singapore are GST-exempt. Contact Safari House Preschool directly for a current fee schedule before making any commitment. See the full childcare cost guide for Singapore →

What subsidies can I claim at Safari House Preschool?›

Singapore citizen children attending an ECDA-licensed centre may qualify for the Basic Subsidy — up to S$600 per month for infant care and S$300 per month for childcare. Working mothers employed for at least 56 hours per month may additionally claim the Working Mother's Child Care Subsidy. Families with a gross monthly household income below S$12,000 may be eligible for the Additional Subsidy, which can bring total combined support up to S$710 per month or more depending on income tier. Permanent resident children are eligible for partial subsidies at lower rates. Subsidy amounts and eligibility criteria are reviewed periodically, so families should verify current figures directly with ECDA at ecda.gov.sg before enrolling. Confirm with Safari House Preschool whether the centre is an approved ECDA partner, as subsidy eligibility depends on this status.

Is there a waitlist at Safari House Preschool?›

Waitlists are common at childcare centres across Singapore, particularly for infant care places, which are in high demand relative to supply. Families are generally advised to begin enquiring three to twelve months before their intended start date. January is the peak intake period for most centres, so competition for places tends to be greatest in the final quarter of the preceding year. To secure a spot, many centres require payment of a registration fee and a deposit once a place is offered. Contact Safari House Preschool directly via phone or the enquiry form to check current availability for your child's age group and preferred start month, and ask about the process for joining any waitlist if immediate places are not available.