This article was last updated on 18th January 2024.
We know very well that babies under 1 year old need the utmost delicate care and attention, and if the family requires extra help with childcare, the centre has to have top-notch facilities, services, and a great curriculum. With that in mind, we’ve listed down some of the best childcare centres in Klang Valley for children 12 months old and below.
Note: The preschools below are listed in alphabetical order. The sequence in which they appear does not in any way reflect the ranking of the preschool.
Located away from a busy road, 3Q MRC Taman Desa is a homey and clean kindergarten with bright exterior and atmosphere to it. The kindergarten has been serving the community for more than 16 years using the proven 3Q™ system. Here, all the lessons are designed to be fun and engaging while nurturing both left and right brain.
Parents involvement is always welcomed, with “Meet-the-Parents” session held twice annually. Together with trained and professional educators in the school, parents can be assured that their child will be getting the optimum opportunity for the best early childhood education.
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3Q MRC Toddlers strive to provide toddlers aged 6 months to 3 years with the right start in life. The strength of the curriculum lies in its ability to develop the whole brain, helping toddlers boost both the logical and creative side of the brain. Learning underscores Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences. To complete the development of the whole brain, teachers focus their attention on 9 different areas of intelligences: linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, spatial, bodily/kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic and existential.
Parents will find the school to be both child and family-centred. The extension of after school care interaction allows toddlers to spend more time around their peers, where they can learn to share and problem-solve together, while their minds grow and personalities emerge.
The school advocates for play, physical movement and talent exploration as part of the optimal development for toddlers. The philosophy and goals adequately primes toddler’s brains for learning and refine skills necessary for great achievements in kindergarten.
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For over 27 years, British Montessori, Ampang has provided a warm and loving environment to nurture the inherent potential of each child. It uses the timeless Montessori method of education and is designed to be a calm and peaceful atmosphere that fosters learning and growth in intellectual, emotional, physical and social independence. Children are allowed to progress at their own pace and are given the freedom to explore according to their own interests and needs. The curriculum covers Reading and Writing, English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mathematics, Geography, History, Science, Practical Life, Sensorial, Arts and Craft, Agriculture Studies, Dance and Drama, and Cooking. Through sheer passion and dedication, the teachers at British Montessori Preparatory School possess an unceasing desire to enhance their abilities to best support the developing child.
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Choo Choo Train Baby & Child Care Centre takes pride in providing personalized and trustworthy childcare services as well as early learning programs to the local community. Not only do children cared by Choo Choo Train empowered and loved by qualified educators and nurses that are specially hired, they are also able to experience wonderful early education programs tailored individually. Accepting children from the tender age of 2 months old to 4 years old, Choo Choo Train understood how important safety and the design of the facility is for the little one’s development. Parents can set their mind at ease knowing that children here develop in a supportive environment, and even participate and monitor their child progress through transparent communication maintained by the centre.
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KitaKids educational programs aim to give children (ranging from 2 months to 6 years old) a strong foundation in early childhood education by focusing on their interests and development instead of restricting them to learn in a rigid syllabus.
Apart from the academics lessons, students at Kitakids are also equipped with self-reliance and problem skills. The class syllabus is flexible (depending on the child’s age) and the play-based learning approach are engaging, ensuring the children to grow as confident, involved learners.
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Kingsbee Preschool, Taman Midah, offers a unique early education experience built on 15 years of expertise, and on what working families have told the Kingsbee team they want and need for their children, as well as for themselves. At Kingsbee, the teachers know childhood is a treasured time. They believe it is our responsibility to provide environments and experiences that capture the joys of childhood, nurture each child’s individual growth and development, and pave the way for success in school and life.
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Kingsbee Toddlers Preschool is dedicated to providing families with an enriching child-centred programming for toddlers aged 6 months to 3 years, as well as after school care, allowing them to achieve their fullest intellectual, cognitive, social, emotional and physical potential. It is the childcare centre’s belief that learning through play, exploration and hands-on experiences are the work of a toddler and should be encouraged to stimulate the development of the whole brain.
Open plan classrooms with child-sized fixtures make spaces functional and fun. A proven, wholesome curriculum with robust supporting features helps children build on their talents and essential life skills. A team of highly trained teachers provide timely individualized performance reports to ensure achievements for every child. The provision of nutritious vegetarian meals and after school care cater to the needs of working parents. Within this supportive and caring environment, children discover, experiment, play, make friends and gain readiness to move on to kindergarten.
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Embracing Montessori and Play-based philosophies, My Little Compass finds its bedrock in unearthing the wonders of learning through play, back-to-basics activities and guided exploration.
With the support of its dedicated educators, every child at My Little Compass thrives in its nurturing environment where their distinctive strengths are celebrated, and their affection for learning is cultivated. Through engaging hands-on exploration, children develop essential critical thinking skills, creativity and a collaborative spirit. The focus lies in holistic development, nurturing independence, self-confidence and respect. The daily schedule at the preschool is meticulously crafted to provide a wide array of age-appropriate experiences, including back-to-basics activities that allow children to reconnect with the fundamentals of childhood such as exploring the great outdoors, as well as other dynamic activities like dramatic play, and rhythmic music and movement.
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Walking up to the iconic red and white schoolhouse of The children’s house in Bangsar is like being transported off to one of the palm fringed white sandy beaches of a tropical paradise. Its landscaped gardens with its paved walk paths, water play feature, strategically placed play sets and even a mini treehouse, offers a slow-paced, relaxed atmosphere.
As the first to introduce the Montessori Method to Malaysia 29 years ago, The children’s house is one of the undisputed leaders for early childhood education in the country. It offers a nurturing, non-competitive learning environment which aims to meet the individual needs of each child in his physical, social, emotional and intellectual development.
The children’s house Montessori Programmes are carried out at Toddler, Nursery and Kindergarten levels (1.5 to 6 years old). Programmes for each age group focus on preparing the child for the next level and the low teacher to child ratios are designed for optimal learning. An award-winning infant curriculum is also now offered at The children’s house new branch at Oasis Square, Ara Damansara. With a tagline that reads “Embracing Diversity, Nurturing Inclusivity” The children’s house instills within our children the love for humanity and nature. The children are also taught to be multicultural, multiracial, and multinational through knowledge and an understanding of the world.
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The children’s house (TCH), Bruas is nestled among the quiet streets and verdant greenery of Damansara Heights. With infants, toddlers and pres









