Curriculum · Ages 2–5
Little Saints Early Learning Centre
A gentle, joyful first school. Children learn through play, stories, songs and movement
while building the language and confidence
they carry into Grade 1.
Stages
Playgroup, Nursery and KG
Each stage has its own routine, group size and learning goals, so children are never rushed ahead of where they are.
Playgroup
First separation from home handled with care — routines, sensory play, simple language and lots of reassurance.
Nursery
Pre-literacy and pre-number readiness through phonetics, rhymes, sorting, colours and guided play.
Kindergarten
Blending sounds, early writing, numbers and structured group activity that prepares children for primary school.
How they learn
Play-based learning with real structure
Free play, guided activity and quiet time are balanced through the day.
Phonetics-led early reading with sounds, blending and sight words
Art, craft, music and movement scheduled every week
Social and communication development: sharing, turn-taking and expressing needs
Storytelling that builds vocabulary, listening and imagination
Number sense through hands-on materials rather than worksheets alone
Safe, bright classrooms with age-appropriate materials within children’s reach
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum age for Playgroup?
Little Saints is for children aged roughly 2 to 5. Exact age cut-offs for each class are confirmed by the school office for the current admission year.
How do you handle the first few weeks?
We use a settling-in period with shorter routines and close communication with parents until your child is comfortable.
How are parents kept informed?
Through regular updates from the class teacher and scheduled parent interactions during the year.
Does Little Saints lead into Grade 1 at Holy Saint?
Yes, Little Saints is designed as the first step into our primary years.