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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. Â 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. Â 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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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
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A Magical Learning Journey to Digital Light Canvas: Where Science Meets Art
As part of our State-of-the-Art (SOTA)  curriculum, we believe in integrating science with the arts to provide our young learners with a holistic and immersive educational experience. In line with this, we recently organized an exciting excursion to Digital Light Canvas  for our Nursery, Kindergarten One, and Kindergarten Two classes. This journey of exploration allowed the children to step into a world where art and technology merge seamlessly, fostering creativity and wonde
Mar 132 min read
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Parent volunteers give of their hearts and time to support Creation C.A.R.E 2024
With every big event that we organise and execute for the children, we are blessed to always have our village rooting for us and coming through with their different talents and time to make things work. For Creation C.A.R.E this year, we were fortunate to have a variety of parent volunteers who took on different roles in helping us, from creating the artworks to being there for the art showcase.  Over at LOT Holland Village, it started with the mother of one of the K2s who
May 21, 20243 min read
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Student from LOT Holland Village wins 3rd prize in the 17th YMCA Mandarin Speaking Awards
We are pleased to announce that our K2 student from Holland Village, Yao Jianian took home the third prize for the preschool category at the 17th YMCA Mandarin Speaking Awards this year! The YMCA Mandarin Speaking Awards has been an annual affair since 2007, with this year being its 17th iteration. The event is organised by the YMCA and co-organised by the Promote Mandarin Council and the Speak Good Mandarin Campaign, and jointly supported and sponsored by ECDA and MOE. This
May 21, 20241 min read
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LOT Holland Village celebrates the Tembusu Heritage Tree through their Creation C.A.R.E art sculpture
Immersing themselves in the nature around them, the children of LOT Holland Village were on a mission to get to know the trees growing around the vicinity of their preschool. During their garden visit, the children were mesmerised by the different types of trees that they found; they were particularly intrigued by the discovery that some trees even bear fruits and flowers. While strolling around, they also discovered some nuts, and their curiosity led them to try opening them
May 3, 20243 min read
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Sep 8, 20230 min read
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Lian Choon - a Principal who invests in the life of her team
I believe that as a Principal I must start by listening well and connecting to my team. This pair of headphones reminds me to converse to understand each of my staff so that I can bring out the best in them. Only when we are personally invested in them as people, learning about them and caring for them, will we be able to function as a team. That is when the team will be able to get moving. Lian Choon, Principal Holland Village
Aug 28, 20231 min read
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Proud to be part of the ‘rojak’ of Singapore this National Day!
Red and white are the colours of our flag, but the diversity of our backgrounds and cultures can be likened to a kaleidoscope. Bursting forth with vibrancy, a dynamic tapestry – yet harmonious. Everyone who lives in Singapore is part of a one-of-a-kind ‘rojak’ (the Malay word for 'mixed'; also the name of a dish with Malay and Chinese influences), whether you were born and bred here or you moved over from another country! This was exactly what our children in the centres cel
Aug 8, 20233 min read
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An Easter Thanksgiving
How has your Easter weekend been? For one particular family, this year's Easter is one of special significance.
Apr 6, 20211 min read
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Chinese New Year Celebrations 2021
Over the Chinese New Year period this year, our centres had many activities prepared for the children to enjoy and take part in. Here are some of the highlights from various centres! Pasir Ris 21 Centre The children at our Pasir Ris 21 centre were treated to a whole range of activities! The teachers prepared a display of different CNY goodies, decorations and outfits as part of a learning journey activity for the children. Parents also submitted photos and videos of how their
Feb 27, 20211 min read
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