Our Methodist preschools are keeping step with the tech age

In 2020, The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS) set up Methodist Preschool Services Pte Ltd (MPSPL) to consolidate the operation and management of Methodist preschools (presently there are six) with the mission of providing "holistic and quality preschool education anchored on Christian values in a nurturing environment, to enable all children to maximise their potential".

MPSPL's Executive Director, Mr Roland Tan, says, "As faith-based preschools, we endeavour to provide distinctive Christian education in an environment where every child learns joyfully and confidently while developing godly character. Our dedicated and professional educators are committed to deliver a holistic STEM-based curriculum that encompasses both academic and character development 'to nurture children of Good Character with future-ready mindsets of an Explorer, Innovator and Entrepreneur'."

The testimonies of some parents whose children attended the MPSPL-managed preschools in 2022 affirm the direction taken by MPSPL.

Mr and Mrs David Wong , parents of Alden Wong (K1, Faith Methodist Preschool), were pleasantly surprised during a family outing to the shopping mall when Alden excitedly began explaining the science behind the automatic glass doors they had just walked through. Pointing to the motion sensors at the top of the doors, he surmised that similar sensors could be integrated with his LEGO toys to make them 'magical'! They have seen not only his knowledge of technology improve, but also his observation skills, his ability to understand and apply what he has been taught and to articulate his thoughts with confidence, all within a loving and caring environment which inculcates strong Christian values.

The teachers' regular feedback to these busy working parents has helped them to understand both Alden's strengths and challenging areas to work on. "Together with the teachers, we have seen him grow and mature into a more responsible boy," Mr Wong says with evident pride.