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At Little Olive Tree, meaningful learning begins with seeing, listening and responding to children. A recent visit by Chinese language and early childhood education specialists gave us an opportunity to reflect on how these principles come alive in our classrooms. On 14 August 2026, just one day before the Singapore Chinese Language Seminar 2026, Little Olive Tree Holland Village had the privilege of welcoming a distinguished group of Chinese language and early childhood educ

Infants play with everyday materials such as ice and ribbons because sensory exploration helps them learn about the world. Through touch, movement, temperature, texture and colour, babies develop brain connections that support cognitive, physical and language development. At Little Olive Tree Preschools, these simple materials become meaningful learning experiences through our P.E.A.R. Curriculum. "Because learning begins with everyday moments." To an adult, it may look wond

The Search for a School That Would Truly Include Him When she thinks back on Austyn’s preschool journey, Kah Suan, his mother, remembers how challenging it was to find a school that would truly welcome him. Before finding Little Olive Tree at Holland Village, Austyn had gone through other settings that did not know how to include him well. She recalls a season when he was excluded from activities so often that she felt they were essentially “paying school fees for him to

You finally got it. The most coveted Infant Care (IFC) slot. And instead of feeling relieved… you find yourself spiralling. Because your current arrangement is actually working. Your helper is good. Your baby is attached. The house runs smoothly. Nobody is in crisis. So now the question is no longer “What should I do?” It becomes: “Am I about to disrupt something that is already working?” And then, the other voice comes in. What about socialization? What about development? Wh

Last Friday, a small corner of One Holland Village felt a little warmer, a little brighter. Children from Little Olive Tree (Holland Village and Ghim Moh) were invited to take part in a Christmas caroling celebration. Twenty children turned up—eyes wide, voices ready, excitement bubbling over. Their parents were just as eager, cameras in hand and hearts full. A light drizzle made a brief appearance, but it did not dampen the spirit. If anything, it added to the charm. The

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

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

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

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...

We are pleased to announce that our K2 student from Holland Village, Yao Jianian took home the third prize for the preschool category at...

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

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

Immersing themselves in the nature around them, the children of LOT Holland Village were on a mission to get to know the trees growing...

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

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...

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

Red and white are the colours of our flag, but the diversity of our backgrounds and cultures can be likened to a kaleidoscope. Bursting...

How has your Easter weekend been? For one particular family, this year's Easter is one of special significance.