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Children's Cove Preschool - Novena

Singapore

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1½ - 6 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2010
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
Children's Cove
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Typical class size 10
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction

Children’s Cove Preschool (Novena) is located at 11 Akyab Road in a quiet pocket near Orchard Road. The campus is described as a heritage house with a sprawling garden, giving children daily access to outdoor learning spaces. Programmes span infant care (2–18 months) through kindergarten (K1–K2), guided by Children’s Cove’s proprietary Building Block and Exploration Zone within the C.O.V.E. approach. For older preschoolers, weekly English and Chinese current-affairs reading and discussion are part of the curriculum. Network initiatives include “From Farm to Table,” an ECDA-supported programme that brings gardening and cookery into the timetable to build nutrition awareness and hands-on learning. The school has multiple locations across Singapore and invites families to book a school tour or attend events to see classrooms and outdoor areas in action.

childrenscove.sg
This campus is part of Children's Cove

11 Akyab Rd, Singapore 309975

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The Essentials

Children's Cove Preschool - Novena has typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.

Location
Children’s Cove Preschool (Novena) is situated in the Novena area of central Singapore, close to the Orchard Road district. The campus is housed in a heritage-style building with a spacious garden that is used for outdoor learning. Its central position makes it accessible to families in both the Novena and Orchard neighbourhoods.

Stages
The school caters to children from 2 months to 6 years, covering Infant Care (2–18 months), Pre-Nursery (19–24 months), Nursery (3–4 years), and Kindergarten (K1–K2, ages 5–6). Programmes are structured by age group to match developmental milestones.

Type
Children’s Cove (Novena) is a co-educational preschool. It does not offer boarding, as it focuses on early-years day programmes for infants and young children.

Additional learning support
The website does not provide information on support for Special Educational Needs (SEN) or additional learning needs.

Country affiliation
The school has no formal affiliation with any particular country.

Religious affiliation
The school does not state any religious affiliation on its website.

School day structure
Details such as daily start and end times, breaks, and lunch schedules are not published on the website.

Bus service
The Novena campus does not list a bus service.
Diving Deeper
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Academics

Children's Cove Preschool - Novena teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1.5 to 6.

Curriculum
Children’s Cove implements its proprietary C.O.V.E. approach, which stands for Child-Centred, Outcome-Aware, Values-Based, and Environmentally-Conscious learning. The programme is structured through Building Blocks, which cover areas such as language and literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development, and creative expression, and Exploration Zones™, which extend learning through hands-on, thematic activities. For older children in K1 and K2, the curriculum includes weekly English and Chinese current-affairs sessions, where students read and discuss news articles to build confidence and awareness of the world. In addition, the school incorporates sustainability-focused initiatives such as the “From Farm to Table” programme, supported by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), where children engage in gardening and cooking activities. The school also draws inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach in its emphasis on environment and inquiry-based learning.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial enquiry and school tour
Families are encouraged to begin by booking a school tour through the online form. The Novena campus is listed among the centres available for visits, and this step allows parents to view classrooms, meet staff, and understand the curriculum approach.

2. Attendance at Open House or events
The school periodically holds Open House events, which provide families with the chance to explore facilities and speak directly with teachers. These events often include limited-time promotional offers, such as discounts on monthly fees for new enrollees.

3. Follow-up with the school
After a tour or event, parents are expected to follow up with the centre for enrolment. The website does not publish details on the exact documentation required, deposit amounts, or timelines, but families are guided to contact the school directly for these steps.

Scholarships
The school does not publicly disclose information on scholarships.

Waitlist
The school does not publicly disclose whether it operates a waitlist or pool system.
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