Our Philosophy
The Preschool provides an early childhood curriculum that is child centred and purports to enhance the holistic development of the child. Each child’s unique personality and learning style is taken into careful consideration as we plan a program which goes beyond the basics by being enriched with play, exploratory learning, and higher order thinking skills. As a result, a child is ready to advance to primary school with much self-confidence.
The Preschool is infused with child development facilities. We offer occupational therapy, speech therapy, a gifted program and individualised educational plans where needed. An inclusive preschool offering a wide variety of developmentally appropriate learning activities addressing the individual strengths and learning needs of all children.
Founders
Reena Aris
DIRECTOR / PRINCIPAL
MA International Business, Diploma in Learning Disorders Management & Child Psychology, Diploma in Special Education, Diploma in Montessori Education, Post-Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills. Reena comes with 10 years teaching experience and is deeply committed to creating a truly inclusive space where children of every developmental level can work together to elevate each other.
“To learn a thing in life and through doing is much more developing, cultivating and strengthening than to learn it merely through the verbal communication of ideas.”
– Friedrich Frobel
Dr Diana Lea Baranovich
PROGRAM DIRECTOR / DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGIST
25 years experience in USA public school teaching, counseling, school psychologist, and curriculum development – Grades Pre-school – 12th grade. 12 years experience in USA, China, Singapore and Malaysia as an University lecturer, research supervisor and curriculum planner.
15 years in Malaysia as a private psychotherapist practitioner where she sees at least 40 clients a week from all over the world and ranging in ages from six months to 84 years old. Therapeutic modalities – verbal therapy, play therapy, expressive arts therapy, sand tray therapy, dance therapy, transpersonal therapy, filial play therapy and psycho-educational evaluations.
Published three books and over 100 international journal articles, during her 14 year tenure as an associate professor and research supervisor for University Malaya’s Department of Educational Psychology and Early Childhood Developmental Education.