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Parents report strong satisfaction with Chatsworth's outdoor facilities and teachers' dedication to child development, with one child progressing from gesturing to speaking full sentences over seven months. However, experiences vary significantly: some felt the school emphasizes Mandarin heavily and moves slowly on literacy skills, while another parent raised concerns about bullying incidents and inadequate teacher response to behavioral issues. The school appears stronger in play-based learning and nurturing approaches than in academic acceleration, with responsiveness to parent concerns being an area where expectations diverge.

Best preschool! My daughter has been attending Chatsworth for 7 months and she loves going to school. She loves the big outdoor environment, lovely and caring teachers and principal. She has grown so much, from pointing and gesturing at 19 months when she first entered the school, to being able to speak full sentences now. Shoutout to the PG teachers Ms Huda, Ms Nab, Xu Laoshi, for their dedication, enthusiasm and positive energy. Also the principal Ms Farah is outstanding, great leadership but still very hands-on and down-to-earth. School manager Ms Linda is also very warm and friendly. They make an effort to know every single child and their parents! It is also noteworthy that they only hire teachers who speak good English. My daughter has so much fun everyday that she doesn’t want to leave after school and during pickups we would still play around the school grounds. This preschool has good vibes all around! Best decision ever to send our kid to Chatsworth!

**Outstanding Early Education Experience!** Chatsworth Pre School is truly exceptional in every way. The dedicated teachers, staff, and principal are genuinely passionate about nurturing young minds. Their commitment to creating a warm, supportive, and stimulating environment is evident in everything they do. One of the standout features of Chatsworth Pre School is its unique natural landscape. The rich nature resources available for outdoor learning are imperative for early years development. My child has thrived in this setting, gaining hands-on experience with nature that enhances their curiosity and love for learning. The programs offered are not only highly experiential but also thoughtfully designed and executed. Each activity is well-planned to engage the children and promote their overall growth. The creativity and effort put into these programs are truly commendable. Recently, Chatsworth Pre School organized the Piccadilly Olympics, a sports event that was incredibly fun for the kids. It was entirely planned and designed by the talented teachers. The event was a huge success and a fantastic example of the school's dedication to creating memorable and enriching experiences for the children. Overall, Chatsworth Pre School provides an outstanding early education experience. I highly recommend it to any parent looking for a nurturing and enriching environment for their child's early years. ---

Beautiful school grounds, excellent play based experience but not a place to be if u want your kid to read and write fast. For an Australian school they placed too much emphasis on Mandarin. My kid was also bullied multiple times from a boy classmate , including being poked by a pencil, her teacher who teaches English from India told me that 'Boys will always be boys!' I had a reading session with her class the same teacher asked the kids if they liked the story, when they replied no. To my shock she asked the kids if it they didnt like the story because of me?... excuse, I am your guest reader.🙄 Totally did not show respect to my presence.

Best school ever! The staffs, teachers and principle of Chatsworth Preschool are really dedicated individuals that strive to nurture every individual children at every stage of their learning process and growth in the school. Proud to have my son attended Chatsworth and will miss the school!

My son 2.5 year old son attended Playgroup at Chatsworth Preschool at Piccadilly in May 2023. Unfortunately, our experience has been deeply disappointing, prompting me to share these concerns on Google Review. Within just two weeks of enrolment, we received an email highlighting issues with his adaptation, leading to a premature assessment and labelling. Despite my efforts to address these concerns with the school, including a phone call with Principal Ms. Farah, I felt dismissed and pressured to withdraw my son during our conversation. Subsequently, we received regular negative emails from form teachers and Principal Farah, despite evidence of my son's progress, supported by videos I provided. A distressing face-to-face meeting in September 2023. The atmosphere during the meeting was uncomfortable, with Ms. Linda the admin person appearing stand-offish. An ultimatum was given to my son by Ms Linda saying that he would not be promoted and demanded us to withdraw him immediately. This experience has left us profoundly upset and raises concerns about the professionalism of the staff especially considering the school's approach to child development and parental collaboration. Nevertheless, we also brought our son to seek professional assessments from various therapists and they found NO Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptoms, contradicting what the Chatsworth staff blindly suggest (without explicit confirmation) that has contributed to an unwarranted urgency to remove my son from the school. In my plea to let my son stay on in school, I agreed to try out therapy to address concerns. I've requested time, explaining that early intervention takes time to show results, but an unreasonable ultimatum was given, stating he must show compliance by November, which anybody will know is an unachievable goal within a two-month timeframe. More communication consistently emphasized potential conditions such as ASD and ADHD, causing unnecessary stress without proper confirmation from qualified professionals. This approach not only demonstrated a lack of empathy but also significantly impacted the overall well-being of my son and our family. The final and perhaps most absurd blow came when I recently discovered that despite our decision to withdraw my son at the end of 2023, the school has chosen to keep him separated from his classmates, placing him in the playgroup classroom. *This decision was never communicated to us as parents. While I understand speech and developmental delays that my son has, it's distressing that my son is not allowed to be with his friends for the remaining month. Placing him in a playgroup classroom seems unnecessarily isolating and contradicts a supportive environment and this isolation is an act of discrimination I decided to reach out to the HQ, and after two phone call conversations with the center manager Yvonne, I received conflicting responses. On the first call, she suggested she will do an investigation because she agreed with me that 'the school should not have mishandled this situation and that more time should be given to a 2.5 year old, acknowledging it's too early to judge especially when boys develop slower' , while the second phone call ( the next day ) she stated, 'there is nothing we can do, and I will choose to trust my team.' This is vastly different from her initial stance which left us dumbfounded. I actually came to a compromise and suggest to the centre manager Yvonne that I am fine with him being with unfamiliar younger playgroup kids but could she maybe allow him to join his batch of friends for activity time so at least he gets to learn something during his remaining time there, meanwhile for day to day routines he can be with younger group if that means making 'life easier for the teachers'. But alas, she told me no. Even this, she was not able to do. I actually feel sad for my son, and helpless as a mother, there is nothing I could do to stand up for him. Leaving this review is our last resort, as we want to prevent others from going through what we experienced.

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Provider	Google Rating	Reviews	Years	Verified
SDM-Chatsworth (this page)	⭐ 4.3	18	—	✓
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Starich Kindergarten	⭐ 5.0	200	—	✓
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How much does SDM-Chatsworth charge per month?›

SDM-Chatsworth is listed at the S$$ price tier, which places it in the mid-range bracket for preschools and kindergartens in Singapore. Beyond the monthly programme fee, families should ask about a one-time registration fee, a refundable deposit (typically equivalent to two months' fees), and any costs for uniforms or personal accident insurance. Childcare and kindergarten fees are GST-exempt in Singapore, so no goods and services tax should be added to the quoted rate. Because published pricing was not available at the time of listing, contact the centre directly for a current fee schedule before making any financial plans. See the full childcare cost guide for Singapore →

What subsidies can I claim at SDM-Chatsworth?›

Singapore citizen children enrolled in licensed childcare centres may be eligible 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 also qualify for the Additional Working Mother's Child Care Subsidy. For lower-income households, the Additional Subsidy can bring total combined support up to S$710 per month, subject to means testing. Kindergarten programmes may qualify for the Kindergarten Fee Assistance Scheme (KiFAS). Permanent resident children are eligible for partial subsidies only. Subsidy amounts are reviewed periodically by ECDA, so figures quoted here may change. Always verify the current quantum and your eligibility directly with ECDA before enrolment.

Is there a waitlist at SDM-Chatsworth?›

Waitlists at preschools and kindergartens in Singapore are common, particularly for infant care places and the January intake cohort, which is the busiest enrolment period of the year. At popular centres, families enquire anywhere from three to twelve months ahead of their intended start date. Even if a place is not immediately available, registering early keeps your child in the queue. To secure a slot, centres typically require a registration fee and, once a place is offered, a deposit. Contact SDM-Chatsworth directly via phone or their enquiry form to ask about current availability for your child's age group and preferred start month.