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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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Bridging the Generations at the Kindergarten 2 Camp

With the year drawing to a close and the Graduation Concert done and dusted, the graduating Kindergarten 2 children in some of our Centres had one more exciting event to look forward to before they each embark on their new journeys in Primary School next year. It was the K2 Camp! We had wanted to give the children one last memorable experience with their peers – we wanted to celebrate them. This camp, however, we wanted to celebrate life too. What better way to do it than to

Dec 5, 20244 min read

LOT Tampines hosts Special Education learning journey for Vietnamese educators

Last month, LOT Tampines hosted a Special Education learning journey for teachers and lecturers from Vietnam through our partner, Singapore International Foundation (SIF). They were in Singapore on a study trip to reinforce key concepts and approaches in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder through first-hand exposure and introduce the Vietnamese delegates to the intervention approaches and practices in Singapore’s Special Education ecosystem. They were surp

May 8, 20242 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

Jenny - a Principal who does everything out of love

"Let all you do be done in love." Jenny, Principal, Tampines Love keeps me going in all aspects of life, including my approach as a leader and an educator. Without love, everything will be about myself, and how I can be happy and content. In this industry, we often have to put others first and make sacrifices - this can only be done if you have love for those around you. Love is the reason why I want the children to smile, grow and learn well; love is the reason why I care f

Dec 11, 20231 min read

Staff and their kids in our Centres: A culture of love and trust

As it is always said, it takes a village to raise a child, and many of us are thankful for the PPS ‘village’ that their children are able to thrive in. Many of our staff have placed their children in PPS Centres and for good reason – because they trust and know that their children will be loved and well taken care of. Here, we really function just like a family who cares for and supports each other in all seasons of life. Let’s hear what some of our staff have to say about w

Dec 1, 20233 min read

A chat with Jenny, Principal at Tampines, who is constantly on the ground and treasures teamwork

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 there! Could you introduce yourself? I’m Jenny, I’m the Principal who oversees the running of LOT Tampines. I have been with PPS since 2018 - I started as a Deputy Centre Leader and worked my way up. I do a lot of things for my role, I deal with daily operations, I oversee admin stuff. I support the teac

Oct 16, 20233 min read

Appreciating our beloved Teachers this year!

Almost every morning of the week, parents drop off their kids at our Centres to be cared for by our teachers, and pick them up at the end...

Sep 8, 20233 min read

A chat with Teacher Jade, whose heart for the children shines through in her attitude and actions

In this series of chats with our staff, we get up close and personal. They share about things like their favourite drinks, to their...

Aug 30, 20232 min read

Blessing the community amidst the Lunar New Year festivities!

The Lunar New Year is always an exciting festival for everyone, especially for children! It means time with family, new year goodies and a rest from everyone’s usual routines at school or work. Much of the excitement is also fuelled by children dressing up in their New Year outfits! Most of us look forward to New Years mostly because of what it signifies – a brand new year that is accompanied by new hopes, new opportunities and a fresh start. A do-over, for those of us who ar

Feb 7, 20233 min read

Children's Day baking fun with SPS Baey Yam Keng!

One thing that brings a smile to the faces of both children and adults alike would definitely be carnivals! For children's day this year, Tampines Centre was treated to just that - a Children's Day Carnival with games, food, activities, and basically all things fun. To start off the morning, children had a blast with their friends and teachers outdoors, trying their hand at exciting games like toss the ring and tumbling cups. They were also thrilled to play circle games and c

Oct 10, 20221 min read

Earth Day 2021: Family At The Root Of It All

It was an ordinary day, but the precinct of Tampines block 432 was particularly noisy. If one didn’t pay close attention, one would think the children have all run amok and the teachers have lost control. The source of the din, though, was a series of activities that’s being carried out all at the same time! Another clue as to what the children might be doing was also a stunning display of paper mache world globes and eggshell planter pots. It doesn’t take long for one to rea

Apr 30, 20214 min read

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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