Kiddies Wonderland Educare Centre, Damai Utama

Kiddies Wonderland Educare Centre, located in Taman Damai Utama Puchong, offers a fun and cheerful learning environment for children aged two to six years old. Established since 2010, it is widely considered to be a pioneer in the neighbourhood when it comes to providing quality childcare and preschool programmes under one roof.

The centre occupies a spacious double-storey corner lot in a tranquil neighbourhood and is easily identifiable by its colourful facade. Aside from a playground, there is also a large patch of green for physical activity.

Stepping inside, you will see classrooms that are designed to fit the developmental needs of each age group. Younger children, for example, enjoy classrooms that are bright, stimulating, and filled with sensorial materials to pique their curiosity. Lessons for children in the older age group are conducted in spaces with a more soothing colour palette, to help with their focus. 

Strong emphasis on Mandarin and Maths

Kiddies Wonderland offers a competitive preschool programme. Children in the younger age groups of two and three enjoy a play-based approach centred around Montessori principles and are taught fundamentals such as practical life skills.

Each child receives a ‘Multisensorial Kit’, packed with fun learning materials such as flash cards. At this stage, the focus is purely on enhancing their development in areas such as their gross and fine motor skills, as well as their personal and social development.

For children aged four to six, the emphasis shifts to readying them for primary school, and emphasises Mandarin proficiency. According to principal Ms. Priscilla Choo – this is in line with a rising demand among local parents, as many of them aim to send their children to Chinese primary schools (SJKC).

“Our syllabus is designed to help children build strong foundations in Mandarin. By the end of their time here, the children will not only be able to speak the language, but also recognise words, read, and write characters well. This ensures a seamless transition when they start primary school,” says Ms. Priscilla.

Mandarin lessons at Kiddies Wonderland cover not just reading and writing, but more advanced aspects, including grammatical concepts like collective nouns.

The programme’s other strength lies in its Mathematics subject, which Ms. Priscilla says employs specific methods that the centre has refined over time and is proven to be effective. “For example, we teach our children mathematical concepts such as carrying and borrowing, as well as how to round up decimals to whole numbers,” she explains.

While Mandarin and Mathematics may be the centre’s strong suit, that isn’t to say that other subjects are neglected. In fact, Kiddies Wonderland dedicates one hour to each subject per week – for Science, Mathematics, Bahasa Melayu, English, and Mandarin – instead of the usual 35 minutes mandated by the government.

English lessons are based on the UK curriculum and the children learn to master phonics as well. Meanwhile, science lessons adopt a hands-on approach, ensuring that children can still have fun while learning. Classrooms are accordingly designed with learning corners, so that children may explore their topics of interest in between their lessons.

Additionally, the centre offers enrichment programmes that include mental arithmetic as well as arts and crafts classes. Annual events including field trips, sports day, and concerts ensure that the children receive a well-rounded education in all aspects and are exposed to their local community and beyond.

Meticulous childcare services

Kiddies Wonderland Educare Centre, Damai Utama offers half-day and full-day programmes, providing parents with peace of mind while they are at work.

The full-day programme, which runs from 8.00am to 6.30pm, provides a structured routine that is essential for children to learn discipline, whilst instilling a sense of stability.

All the children’s needs are taken care of, including three nutritious meals a day that are prepared fresh in-house, as well as allocated naptime, shower, small-group tuition, and homework coaching.

Safety and hygiene are taken seriously, with measures that include childproof gates and regular sanitisation. Teachers and caretakers are also sent for compulsory training annually, to ensure they are always updated on the latest developments in the early childhood education field.

Considering all the centre has to offer at relatively affordable fees, and their long-standing experience, it’s easy to see why Kiddies Wonderland is a trusted choice for parents in the area. And for those who are looking for a quality daycare and tuition centre after your child’s preschool years, Clever Education Damai Utama is just across the road.