Top 10 Preschools in KL & Selangor

Family & Parenting
18 Jun 2024 • 2:27 PM MYT
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There are plenty of reasons why parents should enrol their children in preschools as young as age 2 or 3 years old. Not only do preschools help children develop social and cognitive skills but also others like exploring creativity, language & vocabulary and solving problems. Below is our list of Top 10 Preschools in KL & Selangor worth considering for your child’s learning experience.


1) Canridge Global Preschool

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Canridge Global Preschool (CGP) provides a one-stop education solution to parents with preschoolers aged 2 to 6 years old. They offer premium-quality European imported playgym and combine international & local curriculum that not only spark curiosity and creativity in the little minds but also focus on raising children to be the 21st global leaders with a growth mindset. With passionate and professional teachers in-house, the preschool is nestled in a prestigious Bangsar KL bungalow, aiming to provide a fun and safe learning space for the little ones.

2) JoyKids International Preschool

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JoyKids International Preschool integrates the Montessori and Thematic curriculum used in teaching and learning. This combined approach benefits the children’s growth in five core elements: cognitive, emotional, social, linguistic and physical development in their early years. Backed by a team of caring and experienced teaching staff, preschoolers can look forward to a fun, yet rewarding educational experience in the classroom.

3) Be Smarts

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Be Smarts, which has two strategically located branches in Jalan Kuching and Jalan Ipoh, offers an affordably-priced preschool programme for children aged 4 to 6 years old. Under the guidance of highly-trained and experienced teachers, they strive to make learning stimulating and enjoyable for the children. Depending on the age, Be Smarts’ syllabuses cover various key areas from alphabets to phonics, reading and maths.

4) The Children’s House

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The Children’s House uses the Montessori approach to foster the children’s development holistically. This includes everything from nurturing their mind to intellect and personality. A positive, yet non-competitive environment also plays a key role in their Montessori Playgroup and Montessori Junior programmes, both of which are designed to optimise the children’s learning in the classrooms. The Children’s House operates a few preschools in KL and Selangor areas, covering Ampang to Bangsar, Ara Damansara and Cyberjaya.

5) Erikids Pre-School

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Established in 2002, Erikids Preschool offers first-rate and all-encompassing early education for children minus the hefty price tag. They aim to make learning affordable even for middle-class working parents enrolling their kids. The school has different programmes available such as The Queen’s English, Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin learning. Others like Power Math and Creative Arts help to nurture the children respectively in developing problem-solving skills and exploring their own imagination. Erikids Preschool also made its mark as the first preschool in Malaysia to allow parents to access the online cyber care system to monitor their kids in real-time at school.

6) Little Playhouse Preschool and Childcare Centre

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Little Playhouse’s primary mission is plain and simple. And that is to provide quality care and early education for children before entering formal schooling. Their comprehensive curriculum for preschoolers is divided into three categories: Rainbow (age 4), Explorer (age 5) and Voyager (age 6). Children of this varied age can expect to learn holistic programmes that focus on key developments like fine & gross motor skills, creativity and language & vocabulary. Little Playhouse operates at three KL branches including Jalan Damai, Menara Shell and KL Eco City Mall.

7) Q-dees

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Q-dees’ award-winning Link & Think Methodology has defined the preschool’s enduring popularity for over 30 years. Their approach has helped many young children develop effective learning while bringing out the best in them. Q-dees offers well-curated programmes designed for ages 3 to 6 years old. For instance, their Foundation Programmes allow the children to master the basics like language, maths and arts & crafts. The school also extends beyond classroom learning through outdoor activities, namely field trips.

8) Wonder Minds

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Wonder Minds covers an all-around preschool programme using the Montessori and Thematic approaches and the National Curriculum syllabus. Designed for children aged 3 to 6 years old, they get to learn efficiently through play and hands-on experience under the teaching guide of Wonder Minds’ highly experienced educators. Wonder Minds has several preschools in KL and Selangor including Bangsar, Ampang, Bandar Utama and Putra Heights.

9) Steps Ahead Learners

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The teachers at Steps Ahead Learners adhere to the core values of developing young children’s confidence, knowledge and creativity. This is done through an effective combination of play, hands-on and thematic approach. They also understand that a low student-teacher ratio means more personalised attention to every child in the class. Their programme is based on the International Preschool Curriculum (IPC), which covers six key areas including language arts, socio-emotional skills, numeracy, creative & visual arts, sciences and fine & gross motor skills.

10) Odyssey The Global Preschool

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Strategically located at Mont Kiara, Odyssey The Global Preschool incorporates various world-class teaching approaches inspired by the United States, the United Kingdom and Northern Italy’s Reggio Emilia. Their primary aim is to focus on the young children learn actively and competently. They offer classes for preschoolers from ages 3 to 6 years old, covering process-oriented curriculum like project works, inquiry-based maths and Chinese language immersion.

That’s not all! More Top 10s in Malaysia are waiting to be discovered!