Singapore's largest pre-school for 1,000 children officially opens in Punggol North

SINGAPORE: Singapore's largest childcare centre was officially opened in Punggol North on Saturday .

"These formative years are very important years. They are the golden years of a child's development when their minds are open, versatile and they're ready to really absorb and learn,” said Mr Teo.Parents CNA spoke to said they chose to enrol their children there because of its facilities and emphasis on outdoor learning.

The teacher-to-child ratio at the Punggol North centre is higher compared to other PCF pre-schools. It currently has about 130 teaching staff as well as two nurses - a role specifically created due to the high enrolment there. Children who attend Early Years Centres will have a spot reserved for them in partner MOE kindergartens, which are mostly located in primary schools.

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