PCF to have 38 centres for younger children by 2021

By 2021, PCF Sparkletots, the largest pre-school operator here, will have 38 centres that admit younger children aged up to four.

At the official opening of PCF Sparkletots' first and largest Early Years Centre in Punggol North yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean said he was glad to see the pre-school operator expanding its services in the early years sector. The pre-school in Edgefield Plains in Punggol North, which opened its doors in May last year, is designed to take in 1,060 children. It now has 449 aged two months to four years old.

The event yesterday was also attended by Manpower Minister Josephine Teo, who heads the PCF's executive committee, and Mr Ng Chee Meng, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and chairman of PCF Punggol North Branch. Infant play area at PCF Sparkletots @ Punggol North Besides 131 teachers and assistant teachers, the pre-school also has two state-registered nurses to look after the infants. The nurses also advise teachers and parents on infant well-being, hygiene, allergy issues and what types of food are suitable for weaning.

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Largest PCF pre-school for 1,000 children officially opens; PCF to run 38 Early Years Centres by 2021SINGAPORE - By 2021, PCF Sparkletots, the largest pre-school operator here, will have 38 centres that admit younger children aged up to four.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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