I've called Victoria for asking the PG waiting list before, the lady said that it should be ok to have seat on next April (our child must be 1yr old and can walk), I also want to attend one more playgroup with my son, maybe we can exchange more info with other mummies!
So being with Victoria PG before will really give higher chance for babies to get into better schools? I didn't know that. I just heard others said Victoria PG is good and so I put Ethan onto the waiting list.
Maybe I should keep Ethan to go to both Baby Buddies and Victoria PG, if time allows, and anyway have to see how long is the waiting list for Victoria HG as they didn't tell me before, even I asked.
excuse me for not reply earlier as i was busy with elections for the past few days....
allow me answer you all here in this single msg.
yes...i did my research once i knew i was pregnant. and i read lots of parenting books and attend seminars...and talk with parents around.
I can't tell the difference b/t baby buddies & Victoria PG since i haven't got the chance for Victoria's trial yet. But Victoria has been the market leader since our years, i would guess they r quite structured. best bet is to give it a trial along with your little one. If you are a graduate of Victoria, pls state it in the app form and you may have a slightly higher chance for your little one to get in.
Why I plan to sign up different places for my daughter....i want her to face different environment, being connected with various nationalities and exposed to diverse programs at her young age...to train her up in diverse thinking and problem solving & social skills. also at the same time, both baby & i will be able to know which type of teaching method and environment will be more suitable for my daughter.
I'm not a full time mom but kind of close...i've my own biz and time for work is flexible. sometime i'm out for work for the whole day or sometime i spend my whole day with my daughter.
It's difficult to explain the difference of each gym/playgroup around here...comments can be very subjective. best bet is to site visit there yourself and sign up their trial class with your little one.
Panda Junction - Central: Wynham street http://www.pandajunction.com ADDRESS WYNDHAM PLACE
20th FLOOR
44 WYNDHAM STREET
CENTRAL H.K. TELEPHONE (852) 2855 0906
Thanks for your information. You seems did lots of research already.
Are u full time mama? Just wonder why you plan to send daugther to so many classes. Or your maid will take her to the playgroup?
For my son, I also submitted the application for Victoria Playgroup in July. I am not sure whether there's seat when he's 1 yr old.
Freesia_cat, I heard some negative comment for Victoria Playgroup esp at HMT. That's why I still considering other playgroup like Tutor Time which provide pure eng environment for our kids. Their staff is nice and have quick respond .....I like it...
Btw, I called Victoria Fortress Hill center after I faxed the application. They said they will check whether they have received. But I haven't receive their call until now which is already after 2 months.
florence, where is panda junction? I only visited the gym centre at New World Centre. What's their different?