The Toddler Group will resume in August 2024. We run a parent and toddler and a helper and toddler group ( separate days)
Please register your interest so we can keep you informed.
The group is for children between the ages of 8 to 20 months old. Each session, which is run by our toddler facilitator and lasts approximately 90 minutes. It includes a programme of activities such as music, art and play and also includes a small session of singing in Mandarin. We prioritise children who are signed up to join Rain Trees when they turn 18 months.
Helper and Toddler Group
We also run a Helper & Toddler group from 9.00–10.30am. This session follows the same format as the Parent & Toddler sessions but will be an opportunity for children to come with their helpers where parents are working or unable to come.
An Example of a session at our Parent/Helper and Toddler group would be:
| 9.00 – 9.15am | Welcome and Free Play |
| 9.15 – 9.45am | Art Activity and/or Free Play |
| 9.45 – 10.15am | Story, Singing and Music |
| 10.15 – 10.45am | Option for parents /helper to do Snack and outdoor play in our huge garden |
For parents it provides an opportunity to:
| Play with children and nurture a love of learning in a group |
| Share experiences and ideas |
| Relax and talk in a friendly environment |
| Prepare your toddler for pre-school |
| Meet other families living in Singapore and develop new friendships |
For children, it provides a chance for them to:
| Develop social skills including sharing and cooperation |
| Participate in new experiences |
| Learn more about the world |
Most importantly it allows children to get used to our pre-school so when they start school they already know the environment, people and have made friends – we have found that this makes for a much easier transition not only for the child but for Mum and Dad too!!!
Testimonials
We greatly appreciated the approach proposed by Raintrees, which is both caring and respectful of the development of each child.The teaching team is gentle, welcoming, reassuring and very competent. There is a real love for the profession and the children in this school.The administrative team is charming, very welcoming, and keen to make you feel at home.We have seen our daughter flourish from the age of 18months to 3 and a half years. She always went to school with enthusiasm and curiosity. We are leaving Singapore and consequently leaving the school with deep regret.Raintrees will remain the best choice we have made for our youngest and we will miss each person of the team.
We feel truly lucky that our child got to grow in Raintrees!. It’s a fun and nurturing environment that focuses on kids as individuals and we have literally seen our son blossom since starting there. Unparalleled outside space and their wonderful teachers truly make this a rare gem in Singapore.
Rain Trees is a truly outstanding School and we feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful Pre-School. Our son loves it and has blossomed under the care, nurture and education he receives at RT. The Teachers and Staff are incredible and the communication is wonderful. It is so nice to see at the end of the day photographs of all the happy children in their activities.We are so fortunate to be part of a large community of families that has bought us many wonderful friendships. We love the welcoming smiles in the morning as we arrive for School and the energy you feel from the premises. The site is truly outstanding and there is nothing that compares to it in Singapore! A beautiful landed house, with the most amazing large garden for the children to be able to run freely around in. The Friday "splash play" outside is the highlight of the week! We are grateful for the opportunities to come into the School, whether it is to help run a cooking class, be a 'Mystery Reader" or attend family events.It's a special place is so many ways and I couldn't recommend it highly enough.
We went to visit Rain Trees within two weeks of arriving in Singapore from the UK, with a 19-month-old in tow. Over a year later it is still absolutely the best part about being in Singapore. It is of course a gorgeous school for anyone to see - with beautiful grounds and bright, airy classrooms and a soft play room. But it is the fantastic team at Rain Trees that brings the school to life! From Principal Rohini, Judy and the incomparable Mel waiting at the gates every single morning to welcome the kids (and parents) and all the lovely teachers, the school sets its tone from the minute you step foot in the door - it is a delightfully welcoming, warm and fun place to be in.More than the curriculum itself, we were keen to have our daughter go to a loving, attentive, inclusive and engaging school with lots of outdoor time. Rain Trees has more than met our criteria. It is a tight-knit, vibrant community where the parents feel as much a part of the school as the children. The school celebrates festivals from all over the world which has been one of the highlights for us and such a great way to introduce the little ones (and their parents!) to different cultures. Our daughter has been thriving here - we have a happy toddler always singing, telling stories, counting numbers and devising clever ways to convince us to take her to school on weekends as well! What has however made our experience at the school really special is seeing how lovingly and wholeheartedly our daughter has been embraced by everyone at Rain Trees. Every time we speak to the teachers we are surprised at just how attentive they have been to her personality traits and how well they understand and nurture our little girl.The best thing about Rain Trees? Every morning we drop our daughter off at school, we are always left feeling that everyone at Rain Trees is just as delighted to get to spend time with her as she is to be at the school. As parents, this is such a precious thing to take with us. The ‘big’ school our daughter will move to when it is time, will have big shoes to fill. We could not recommend Rain Trees enough. It is the best start for a child, full of love and adventure and we are so glad to have found it for ours.~ Priya Bora
My youngest daughter has thrived in raintrees. At age 2 she was speaking in mandarin and English! At age 3 she is starting to read (and write). The love she receives from the teachers makes me feel like it's an extension of home. I have always felt welcomed as a parent and I am one of those parents who annoyingly turns up randomly to pick my child up depending on my schedule.The grounds are bright with sunshine and always filled with laughter.Going waaaaay beyond the necessary...This isn't a preschool or playgroup....this is education and love at its finest and I couldn't have asked for a better more wonderful environment.
Raintrees is such a fantastic school. My daughter adores it and we feel so comforted knowing she is in a safe, fun, nurturing environment every day. She always has so many stories and songs from her day and the teachers and staff are so amazing at keeping us parents updated and communication is fantastic. My baby will be joining in next year too, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice to send our little ones to Raintrees!
Rain Trees is an amazing school where their top priority is creating a nurturing, kind and caring environment for the children that is also very fun! My daughter loves the school and she comes back with different stories and songs every day. We will be sending my son as soon as he is ready for school.The site is also fantastic with tons of space for them to run around and burn off energy, and plenty of space for creativity!Finally, each teacher that I've come across at Rain Trees has had the same calm, caring and supportive qualities you would look for in a teacher of your tiny ones.
Rain Trees International is a truly wonderful school! The education environment is kind and caring, nurturing the full potential of each child. The staff is absolutely fantastic, from the friendliest admin staff I've ever encountered, to the passionate and enthusiastic teachers. Both my sons are at Rain Trees. My eldest son has been to several schools, as we have moved around a bit, and this is by far his favourite school. My younger son has just started and the transition has been a breeze. He already loves school! I highly recommend this school for those seeking excellent education in a nurturing and caring environment.
