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A Journey of Purpose, Discipline and "One-Buttock Teaching"

To date, three of our Little Olive Tree preschools— Yishun, Ang Mo Kio, and Holland Village —have achieved the SPARK 2.0 Quality Certification . We celebrate this milestone not because it was easy, but because it demanded the very best of us. Getting SPARK is certainly not a walk in the park . It is more like learning the piano—slow, deliberate, sometimes awkward, and often full of scales you don’t feel like practising. It calls for thoughtful planning, clear thinking, purp

SPARK 2.0: A Journey of Excellence

A Milestone Worth Celebrating We are thrilled to share that three of our Little Olive Tree preschools—Yishun, Ang Mo Kio, and Holland Village—have achieved the SPARK 2.0 Quality Certification . This milestone reflects our commitment to providing your child with an environment where learning is purposeful, joyful, and deeply meaningful. What is SPARK 2.0? SPARK stands for Singapore Preschool Accreditation Framework , a national quality assurance framework developed by the Ear

2025 K2 Concert: You Are Value-Able!

Reflections from Little Olive Tree’s 2025 K2 Graduation Concert This year’s K2 Graduation Concert — You Are Value-Able! — celebrated more than just the end of a preschool journey. It was a joyful reminder of what truly gives life meaning: knowing that we are valued and that we can bring value to others. The concert showcased Little Olive Tree’s five core values — Care, Respect, Responsibility, Courage, and Honesty — through a delightful story performed by the K2 class

POP 3.0: A New Chapter

In the competitive landscape of early childhood education in Singapore, where government-backed childcare promises affordability and accessibility, private preschools face an uphill battle for survival. For Little Olive Tree Preschools, the journey has been one of faith, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to nurturing young lives with truth, beauty, and goodness. Our story began in 1974 when our first preschool was established under Presbyterian Community Services to m

Let Your Light Shine, With Us!

Light is a wonderful thing. It does not exist for itself — it shines so that others may see. On 18 October 2025, the Let Your Light Shine Career Fair at Little Olive Tree (Rochor) was just that — a gathering of light. Jointly organised by the Presbyterian Church in Singapore, Singapore Life Church, and Presbyterian Preschool Services, the event brought together close to 30 participants in a warm, faith-filled morning of sharing, laughter, and inspiration. From the openi

Growing & Glowing with Michele Koh

At Little Olive Tree, faith-based early childhood education center, we believe that every educator has the potential to be extraordinary. We're incredibly proud to announce that Michele Koh , one of our outstanding early childhood educators, has been honored with the prestigious ECDA Award for Outstanding (Commendation) Award . This recognition from Singapore's Early Childhood Development Agency celebrates not just Michele's achievements, but the values that define quality

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Naomi's Rainbow

In October this year, the Little Olive Tree family experienced a loss. Typically, October is the month that marks the beginning of the end of another school year – a hectic time of preparing and planning. Even though it is marred with some sadness because goodbyes will be said soon, this sadness is always enveloped by a hope that looks forward into the future; a hope that anticipates another year of growth and progress in our young charges; a hope that our circumstances might

Dec 5, 20244 min read

Principal of LOT FMCFP, May, shares why Truth, Beauty, Goodness is essential for the children

At our Little Olive Tree preschools, the hope is that our a strong foundation in Truth, Beauty and Goodness prepares our children to thrive in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous ( VUCA) environment. We believe a focus on values and character is equally important as academic progression and preparation for Primary school as it shapes a child’s personality in their early years. Truth To May Ten, Principal of LOT FMC Farrer Park, the truth of this world can be very su

Jun 3, 20242 min read

Why teach in a faith-based preschool? May, Principal of LOT FMCFP shares more

She was struggling to teach and handle the children at Sunday School in her church, along with the rest of the team. They were clueless and out of ideas – that was when she decided to take a step further and take on an early childhood diploma in search of answers and solutions. That was how May Ten’s preschool journey first began. With encouragement from those around her, she then took a leap of faith to start her career in the early childhood industry. Fast forward to now, s

May 27, 20243 min read

From kindergarten to childcare: Dedicating LOT FMC Farrer Park to the Lord

Last Saturday, we thanked God for His blessings and provision for LOT Foochow Methodist Church Farrer Park (FMC FP) for the past 60 years, ever since its beginnings as Foochow Methodist Church Kindergarten. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. During the dedication service, Rev Dr Gregory Goh Nai Lat, Conference Officials & Board Chairs (2021 – 2024), shared a message about the purpose and

May 13, 20242 min read

A chat with Joanne from LOT FMCFP, who is glad to be making a difference in children's lives

In this series of chats with our staff, we get up close and personal. They share about things like their favourite drinks, to their experiences and motivations at work. Hi, could you introduce yourself? I am Joanne, (or better known as Mrs Lee), and I have been a preschool teacher for over 5 years, with 3 years in LOT Foochow Methodist Church Farrer Park (previously called Foochow Methodist Preschool). What drew you into the preschool sector? I really love to interact and

May 6, 20243 min read

Easter: The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross

Last weekend was a time to commemorate both Good Friday and Easter; a time to remember how God had sent His son into the world to save us because of His great love for us. Indeed, it is reason to celebrate that Jesus had victory over death and sin, when he died on the cross for our sins and rose from the dead 3 days later! This year for Easter, the children learned that God’s story of salvation was not that simple, nor was it joyful all the way. However, His plan was perfect

Apr 1, 20243 min read

LOT Foo Chow Methodist Church 2024 Open House (17 Feb 2024)

On 17 Feb 2024, Little Olive Tree Foo Chow Methodist Farrer Park hosted their Open House for existing and potential parents. A range of exciting activities were organised to showcase to parents what the kids do every day in school and also to help parents understand more about the curriculum. Below are some of the examples of lesson experiences for the children, including water-play, sand-play, Stories from the Bible and Key To Learning Construction. In total, there were 7 di

Mar 5, 20242 min read

A blessed Lunar New Year with our loved ones

Last week, our children kicked off their Lunar New Year festivities with bang by celebrating with their friends, teachers and even parents in school! Apart from feasting, there were many exciting activities lined up for them, which they enjoyed thoroughly, as seen from the smiles on their faces. Children also turned up to school in beautiful ethnic wear such as qipao, or donned colours like red and gold that are popular during this season. At Jurong West, different classes to

Feb 13, 20243 min read

Why do our children love to go to school? Parents share more about their journey with LOT

In our recent LOT Social Media Contest, we encouraged parents to share why their child loves to go to school. We were pleasantly surprised by the heartwarming words of appreciation and stories of growth. Check some of them out below! Tan Hui Mian, Mother of Avelynn | Hougang This year is going to be a challenging year for Avelynn, the year without jiejie(s) accompanying her in school while she's in K1. Teachers are amazing at Little Olive Tree, making her comfortable so she

Feb 6, 20244 min read

Encouraging stories of transformation in the children and families at LOT FMC Farrer Park

This article is written from a first-person’s perspective of May Ten, Principal of LOT FMC Farrer Park. In my journey here at LOT FMC Farrer Park (previously Foochow Methodist Preschool), I have seen many children come and go. We have also tried our best to take in children from all walks of life who struggle from different kinds of developmental and behavioural needs who were not welcome elsewhere. We have so many wonderful stories to tell of the journeys we walked with the

Jan 26, 20244 min read

A chat with May, Principal of LOT FMC Farrer Park, who views children as precious gifts from God

With Little Olive Tree (FMC Farrer Park) officially launching in January 2024, we spoke with the Principal, May Ten, to find out more about her journey in the preschool sector as well as her approach to education. Hi, May! How many years have you been in the preschool ministry? As of 2023, I have been a preschool educator for 20 years and counting. I have been working in my current preschool at Foochow Methodist Church for 13 years. How did you first start working with chil

Nov 3, 20235 min read

May Ten - A Principal who endeavours to be authentic and supportive in all seasons

A bottle of real honey encapsulates my values and approach as a leader as honey represents God’s gifts and grace in the Bible. In my entire 20-year journey in the preschool sector, I have experienced so much of God’s providence and blessings, which encourages me to be an authentic leader who guides my team with empathy, grace and opportunities for growth. Honey that is counterfeit or impure does not offer the healing benefits of real, authentic honey. God’s Word reminds me th

Nov 3, 20231 min read

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