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At Little Olive Tree Bethany, learning often begins with wonder. Sometimes it begins with a question. Sometimes with muddy hands. And sometimes, with children quietly noticing a dragonfly resting on a line. As part of our Creation C.A.R.E. journey this year, the children visited Bollywood Veggies for a hands-on learning experience centred around planting, patience, and growth. Surrounded by gardens, vegetables, flowers, insects, and open spaces, the children were invited 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

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

Little Olive Tree was glad to participate in Healthy Family Day at Marina Barrage, an event organised by The Father School to celebrate the value of family and affirm that marriage is the union of one man and one woman, one husband and one wife. The day was filled with energy and cheer, with families enjoying activity booths, stage performances, bumper cars, a bouncing castle, and a river cruise. The weather was wonderful, adding to the festive atmosphere at the Barrage. L

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