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Last Friday marked the fourth Good Start Conference, a gathering that reminded us once again why early childhood education matters so deeply. From the start, the heart behind the conference has always been simple: to provide teachers with a space for growth, inspiration, and connection—not glamour, but genuine learning. This year’s conference carried fresh energy. Leaders from across the early childhood sector joined us, alongside interactive booths that allowed participants

"I would like to express my gratitude for accepting my child in LOT Woodlands. Despite the long travelling distance from Punggol, my husband and I think it is worth for my child to be in the inclusive classroom where he can have suitable special needs support in the preschool.   We have met up with the Child Development doctor at KKH yesterday and she was pleased with the improvement my child has made. I am very glad the teachers in LOT Woodlands are very child-centric and ha

We are currently seeking funding support for our Educational Support Programme (ESP). Click the button below to support our endeavour....

We are currently seeking funding support for our Educational Support Programme (ESP). Click the button below to support our endeavour. The seed of Little Olive Tree by Presbyterian Preschool Services was planted some 40 years ago in the 1980s. Long before the brand Little Olive Tree came about, long before we were known as Presbyterian Preschool Services or even Presbyterian Community Services, the Presbytery of Singapore had the desire to bridge the gaps that families and co

We are currently seeking funding support for our Educational Support Programme. Click the button below. What is the Educational Support Programme in Little Olive Tree by Presbyterian Preschool Services about? Here are some commonly asked questions that will help you understand our work better:   A. About the Educational Support Programme ONE: What is the Educational Support Programme? It is a high quality educational program designed for children with special educational need

We are currently seeking funding support for our Educational Support Programme. Click the button below. What is the Educational Support...

We are currently seeking funding support for our Educational Support Programme (ESP). Click the button below to support our endeavour. At...

We are currently seeking funding support for our Educational Support Programme (ESP). Click the button below to support our endeavour. At Little Olive Tree by Presbyterian Preschool Services, we recognise that each child comes with their own sets of trouble. Caring for children is a messy and challenging process. Yet, we believe that as long as we are able, no child is too much trouble. Every child is worth troubling for. Today, we bring you Josiah’s Journey, the story about

We are currently seeking funding support for our Educational Support Programme (ESP). Click the button below to support our endeavour. Raising children is costly. Raising children with additional needs is even more costly. While most preschools are keeping enrolment for children with additional needs to the lowest possible number, the same cannot be said for Little Olive Tree by Presbyterian Preschool Services. While most preschool organisations choose to preserve their survi

We are currently seeking funding support for our Educational Support Programme (ESP). Click the button below to support our endeavour....

We are currently seeking funding support for our Educational Support Programme (ESP). Click the button below to support our endeavour. Our Educational Support Programme exists for one reason: for every child who comes through our doors to grow and glow. Despite having the term "Programme" in its name, ESP is more than that. Instead, it is a journey and a commitment to walk with the children with additional needs alongside their families while they are with us in our schools.

We are currently seeking funding support for our Educational Support Programme (ESP). Click the button below to support our endeavour....

Alex who has cerebral palsy struggles with balance, physical mobility and the ability to sustain his attention during lesson times. Most...

Alex who has cerebral palsy struggles with balance, physical mobility and the ability to sustain his attention during lesson times. Most times, even after trying his best, he would still struggle. Often, he ends up expressing his exasperation by butting his head against his Educational Support Teacher's (EST) head or pinching her.   Recently, after one such incident, his EST asked if he was angry with her. His response? "I chose you." In Alex-speak, this phrase means he chose

Josiah, 5, is on the autism spectrum and was previously enrolled in two other childcare centres. However, both times, he was asked to...

Josiah, 5, is on the autism spectrum and was previously enrolled in two other childcare centres. However, both times, he was asked to leave because the teachers felt that his behaviour was inappropriate. They were also not able to manage him when he starts crying or biting others out of frustration. His parents tried to gain access to early intervention by approaching psychologists for a diagnosis. However, the tests did not uncover his developmental need.   Eventually, they

Asher, 6, has Global Developmental Delay. This means that he takes longer to reach certain developmental milestones or to learn new...

Asher, 6, has Global Developmental Delay. This means that he takes longer to reach certain developmental milestones or to learn new skills like walking, talking or interacting with others socially. However, now that he in his fourth and final year in preschool, you may have difficulty identifying Asher amongst his peers.   This is the mark of a successful inclusive classroom: a classroom where children with additional needs are learning, growing and glowing alongside their pe

Emilia saw her friends from a distance and ran towards them. Instead of staying with her Nursery class, she kept leaving to join the...

Emilia saw her friends from a distance and ran towards them. Instead of staying with her Nursery class, she kept leaving to join the Kindergarten 1 class. To the unitiated, one would think that Emilia is simply acting up again. Yet, there’s more to her behaviour than what meets the eye.   You see, 2024 was particularly tough for Emilia: her friends have moved onto Kindergarten 1 while she remains in Nursery. Being on the autism spectrum means she needs more time to learn cert