The children’s house, Setia Alam

The early years of a child’s life lay the foundation for future success and happiness. Which is why the children’s house in Setia Alam is committed to providing a conducive environment where young minds can flourish. 

As a premier Montessori preschool under the renowned Busy Bees education brand, the nursery and preschool for children aged four months to six years old offers a holistic approach to early childhood education. With Montessori education as its pillar, the curriculum focuses on instilling a love for learning from an early age and helping children to develop essential life skills. 

A child-centred design and environment

The children’s house, Setia Alam caters to the modern parent, ensuring their children are well cared for while they’re at work. Nestled within a gated and guarded neighbourhood, the school’s strategic location offers easy access via the Setia Alam Highway and the Federal Highway, ensuring a hassle-free pick-up and drop-off experience for parents. 

The school’s design is thoughtful and child-centred, with facilities that include a beautiful garden and interactive outdoor playground, as well as spacious classrooms filled with natural light. Expect the children’s house’s signature colours of red and white paired with light wooden furniture, which create a welcoming and warm ambience that sets children at ease. 

A comprehensive curriculum based on Montessori teachings 

The children’s house, Setia Alam offers infant, pre-toddler, toddler, nursery, and prepatory levels. Every activity is designed to promote spatial learning, language skills, mathematical skills, practical skills, and self-discovery. The learning covers five essential areas, including:

• Practical Life: This area focuses on helping children develop gross and fine motor skills, as well as concentration and coordination. Through engaging activities like pouring water, using tongs, and manipulating pegs, children enhance their dexterity and prepare for tasks such as writing. These activities are not just about skill-building; they also teach children the importance of completing tasks independently and taking pride in their work.

• Sensorial: In this area, children are encouraged to refine their five senses through a variety of materials and games that involve texture, sound, taste, smell, size, and colour. This helps them to develop a keen awareness of the world around them, which is crucial for cognitive and emotional growth. 

• Language: The children’s house immerses children in a language-rich environment where they engage with print materials that promote alphabet and word recognition. Children build a solid foundation in language through phonics, reading, grammar, and writing activities. 

• Number work: This introduces children to the world of numbers and mathematical concepts through activities that include physical counting, addition, subtraction, division, and even the decimal system, so that children can develop both concrete and abstract mathematical understanding, to support more complex mathematical thinking in later stages.

• Culture: Children are introduced to the arts, music, and the world around them through various activities. This exposure helps them develop an appreciation for different cultures and the environment, encouraging them to become responsible and respectful global citizens.

At the children’s house, children are believed to have an innate capacity to learn from their surroundings. 

As such, the school’s prepared environment uses didactic materials (i.e. in ideal sizes, colours, and proportions that are age appropriate), which allows children to learn at their own pace naturally. This method encourages children to explore and develop their skills in a supportive and structured environment.

The children’s house also maintains low teacher-to-child ratios, ensuring each child receives the personalised attention and care they need to thrive. 

A community of support and engagement 

Parental involvement forms a key part of the children’s house’s approach. The school cultivates a strong sense of community through various initiatives, from cultural and festive celebrations to parental workshops. These activities not only strengthen the bond between parents, children, and educators but also create a supportive network that enhances the child’s overall learning experience.

Preparing children for the future

The desired outcomes of early childhood education at the children’s house are aligned with the demands of the 21st century: to nurture children who can communicate effectively, think independently, adapt to changing circumstances, and contribute positively to society.

At the same time, the school instils traits such as compassion, empathy, confidence, independence, and a respect for the environment — befitting the Montessori child – ensuring that they are well-prepared to embrace the challenges of the future.