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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

Last week, Little Olive Tree hosted a two-day training on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), conducted by our Educational Support Programme (ESP) team. About 19 participants joined the session, including both Little Olive Tree educators and external early childhood professionals. A meaningful mix that brought diverse perspectives into the room. At Little Olive Tree, inclusion means creating a learning environment where every child feels that they belong and can participate

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

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

We hear this often and on the surface, it sounds reasonable. After all, infants cannot talk, read, or follow instructions. Their days seem simple and repetitive. So why would they need a curriculum? At Little Olive Tree , we believe this assumption overlooks something essential: babies are learning all the time . From birth, infants are actively making sense of the world through their bodies, senses, and most importantly, their relationships with the adults who care for them.

Date: 10 October 2025 (Perfect Ten) Venue: Conrad Singapore Marina Bay Guests: 270 attendees Organised by: Presbyterian Preschool Services (PPS) On a night where everything felt just right — 10 October, a Perfect Ten — 270 guests gathered at Conrad Singapore Marina Bay for a dinner that would not only feed the body, but stir the soul. The Tenfold Blessings Gala Dinner was not just a fundraiser. It was a heartfelt invitation to see the world through the eyes of children —

"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

Today, when you observe Dhil Tay in class, you will not notice any stand-out behaviour from him. Although often seated apart from the...

Today, when you observe Dhil Tay in class, you will not notice any stand-out behaviour from him. Although often seated apart from the other children, he is usually comfortably engaged in his classroom activities with Educational Support Teacher (EST) Ms Diana Tok. However, this was not always the case; things looked vastly different when Dhil first stepped through the doors of LOT Woodlands. Dhil’s first year in his previous preschool was uneventful - he was quiet in class b

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

This story is shared by Peggy, mother of Mattias, who is part of the Educational Support Programme at LOT Jurong West. Finding the right...

“Theoretically, there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to teach special needs children... I want to equip teachers with the skills they...

“Theoretically, there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to teach special needs children... I want to equip teachers with the skills they need to feel empowered and competent." We would like to congratulate Ms A.Susila (Manager, Development and Care) who is a newly appointed Pastel by ECDA – pedagogists and specialists in teaching and learning – in the area of inclusive practice. She works tirelessly to ensure that children with added needs have a place in LOT, through the E

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...