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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.
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.
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
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school incorporates values-based education as part of its proprietary C.O.V.E. approach. This focuses on nurturing children to be caring, confident, creative, curious, and competent. These values are woven into daily activities and the overall classroom environment. However, the website does not publish details of a standalone SEL programme, staff dedicated to SEL, or structured initiatives beyond this framework.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL provision. While English and Chinese are both used in K1–K2 current-affairs sessions, there is no evidence of a structured programme to support children who are learning English as an additional language.
Mental Wellbeing
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding mental well-being support.
Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding or child protection policies.
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.
FAQs
What ages does Children's Cove Preschool Novena accept?
The school caters for children from 2 months through to 6 years old. This includes infant care, playgroup, nursery, and kindergarten stages.
What curriculum does Children's Cove Novena follow?
The school uses the Building Blocks and Exploration Zones curricula within the C.O.V.E. approach. These programmes are designed to develop curious, resilient, and independent learners.
Is Children's Cove Novena a co-educational preschool?
Yes, the school is co-educational and admits both boys and girls. It operates as a day school only.
When was the Children's Cove Preschool group founded?
Children's Cove was established in 2010 and has grown into a multi-award-winning preschool group. The Novena campus is one of several locations across Singapore.
Does the Novena campus offer infant care?
Yes, infant care is available from 2 months old at the Novena campus. This is part of the school's full early years programme.
What is the Building Blocks programme at Children's Cove?
Building Blocks is one of the school's structured curriculum programmes used alongside Exploration Zones. Together they form the foundation of the C.O.V.E. educational approach.
How much are the fees at Children's Cove Novena?
Specific fee details are not publicly listed on the school profile. Parents should contact the school directly for current fee information across different age groups.
Does Children's Cove Novena offer any SEN support?
There is no specific mention of special educational needs support at this campus. Parents with concerns about additional learning needs should contact the school directly.
What is the Exploration Zones programme?
Exploration Zones is a curriculum component at Children's Cove that works alongside the Building Blocks programme. It encourages hands-on learning and discovery within the C.O.V.E. framework.
Is there parking or drop-off available at the Novena campus?
Specific transport and parking arrangements are not detailed on the school profile. Parents should contact the school for practical information about drop-off and pick-up logistics.
