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This year, Little Olive Tree joined 15 English Presbyterian churches at the Good Friday service at Suntec Convention Centre, where nearly 4,000 people gathered to remember the love of God shown through Jesus Christ.  And somewhere in that sea of worshippers, prayers, and families, the children stood out, welcomed into the life of the church, right in the middle of it.  That is significant because being part of the larger Presbyterian community means our children are not gr

On 28 March 2026, Little Olive Tree Thomson was dedicated in a service held alongside an Open House for parents and church members. It marked not just the launch of a preschool, but the beginning of a shared commitment to nurture children and lead them to Christ.     A Journey Marked by God’s Leading The journey began with a simple meeting in May 2023, without a clear plan of what would come next. Yet, step by step, God led the way.   This is often how He works. Not in strai

In March 2026, educators from across Little Olive Tree (LOT) gathered as one family for our first Staff Learning Day of the year. More than just a professional development session, the day was a meaningful time of reflection, connection, and shared purpose.   The focus of this year’s learning day was Inclusion through Universal Design for Learning (UDL) . At LOT, we believe that UDL is not simply a strategy or framework to apply, but a mindset to embody — not something we do

At Little Olive Tree , the safety and well-being of every child entrusted to us is a responsibility we take seriously. At the same time, we believe that even safety practices can become meaningful learning experiences when approached with care and intention. Recently, our centre at Foochow Methodist Church conducted a lockdown drill as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that both children and educators are prepared to respond calmly and safely in unexpected situations. Re

This is a story about how a mother’s love and persistence, and how Little Olive’s Tree’s Educational Support Programme, helped Mattias’ find his voice.   On a weekday morning at Bukit Batok, the classroom runs on familiar preschool rhythms: sounds from children and their boisterous energy, phonics drills, songs, movement… At first glance, this is just another Little Olive Tree childcare centre but if you looked closely, you’ll notice the use of an iPad.   This might sound ala

At Little Olive Tree Ghim Moh , meaningful learning often happens when children are able to connect ideas with real experiences. Recently, our children had the opportunity to take part in a special service-learning workshop conducted by students from the Nanyang Business School Tax Advisory Club  from Nanyang Technological University. The workshop was designed to introduce children to two important ideas — environmental awareness and early food literacy. Through simple conver

Before embarking on their Learning Journey, our K1 and K2 children at Little Olive Tree Rochor were introduced to the topic of animal habitats. Through a thoughtfully curated video, they observed different environments and discussed how each habitat supports different kinds of animals. They discovered that every living thing has a place where it belongs. Stella thoughtfully shared, “Grass is important for animals… without grass, they will die.” In that simple observation,

In celebration of 元宵节 , Little Olive Tree Tampines organized a meaningful intergenerational outreach programme in collaboration with Lion Befrienders. The session was designed to honour tradition, encourage interaction, and foster genuine bonding between children and seniors through shared cultural experiences. The afternoon began with a lively Chinese New Year performance by our K2 children, filling the room with festive cheer and bright smiles. Their confident voices and