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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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Thank you, LOT Bukit Arang!
Dear LOT Bukit Arang, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for all the support and kindness you have shown our family during our time in Singapore. Little Olive Tree Preschool made a profound difference in my daughter’s life and education. My daughter, Nandin, has learned so many wonderful things at school — from improving her English reading, writing, and speaking skills to becoming more independent and responsible. Th
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Words of thanks from our parents of LOT Marsiling to their children's beloved teachers
We are thankful that we can journey with so many parents and children, even if it is for a limited time. The love and effort put in by our teachers at Marsiling is above and beyond, as seen by the bittersweet notes that parents have written to them. Read on to find out how families have been touched by our dedicated teachers. From Emmanuel’s Daddy & Mummy Dear Teacher Tiara, Emmanuel has spent one fruitful and happy year at Little Olive Tree thus far. We are grateful that h
Jun 11, 20242 min read
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A parent's heartfelt thanksgiving for her son's journey with our Educational Support Programme at LOT Jurong West
This story is shared by Peggy, mother of Mattias, who is part of the Educational Support Programme at LOT Jurong West. Finding the right preschool for Mattias has been a long journey. Initially, we considered enrolling him in a regular school, but there were many conflicting thoughts and concerns. The most crucial question was whether these schools had the resources to support his learning, given that he has a rare neurological disease Pitt Hopkins Syndrome (often characteris
Jun 7, 20243 min read
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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
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Words of thanks and appreciation from our LOT Woodlands parents!
After a year of being with us in 2023, we were relieved and thankful to know that our children were growing well under our Woodlands team's care. Receiving these words of thanks from our parents affirmed and encouraged us that we were doing good work with God's guidance and blessings! Luke's Parents - Infant Care (2024) We are thankful to have Luke at Little Olive Tree. The staff and teachers went the extra mile to help him feel comfortable with them and the new environment s
Jan 9, 20242 min read
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A note of appreciation from our parents at PPS Hougang
Dear Ms Michele & team, We want to express our deepest gratitude for orchestrating such a magnificent K2 Graduation Concert. The show was nothing short of spectacular, and it truly captured the essence of our children's journey at the school. We feel immensely blessed to have entrusted our children into your care. Your unwavering dedication, compassion, and love for the children shine through in every aspect of the concert and in every moment our children spend at the schoo
Nov 24, 20231 min read
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