FMC Preschool Update
12th November 2023
Preschool Update
Outreach Ministry
Faith-based Preschool, rich history of 59 years
An outreach to the community and the children
Bountiful and safe space in church premises
Dedicated staff and church members who have a heart for God and for children ministry
From Kindergarten to Childcare
80% of Preschools in Singapore operates as ‘Childcare’ and Singaporeans/PRs enjoy monthly subsidy of $150 (6-hour half day) or $300 (12-hour full day).
Subsidy do not apply to Kindergartens
FMC Kindergarten is missing out the SG/PR segment
We discussed with various partners and decided on working with Little Olive Tree, who shares the same faith and vision. We will also offer Montessori as an enrichment
Our kindergarten is renamed ‘Little Olive Tree (FMC Farrer Park) effective January 2024
Key Milestones
12 Jul - Methodist Preschool Services (MPS) informed FMC of its intent to cease FMC kindergarten
24 Sep - LCEC decided to take back FMC Kindergarten operations
12 Oct – Decision to convert to childcare and MOU with Little Olive Tree (Shared identity model)
26 & 31 Oct - LCEC approved playground and preschool renovation works costing ~$150k after grant
1. External Partnership & New Programmes – Childcare, Infant care, new Curriculum, new enrichment program such as Montessori, etc
2. Operations – Renovation, Staff matters, financial matters, enrolment, C&B, demographic & target market study 3. Fund Raising
(Coming Soon): Ministry Integration with FMC 4. Marketing & Communications
Marketing & Comms
Immediate Goals: Raise awareness of LOT FMC Farrer Park preschool services and value proposition and attract interested parents with the promise of affordable, quality preschool education for their children; and drive prospects and enrolment (40) into LOT FMC Farrer Park for 2024
Strategies: Sharpen value proposition; create buzz through physical and digital means; strategic partnerships with organisations in the vicinity; FMC members’ support and ‘shares.’
Flagship offerings: Facelift for premises, Montessori enrichment, Open House for prospective students and parents
Renovation Phase 1
Start - 7 Nov 2023
End - 19 Nov 2023
Handover - 20 Nov 2023
Renovation Phase 2
Start - 20 Nov 2023
End - 27 Nov 2023
Handover - 28 Nov 2023
Renovation Phase 3
Playground with Fences
Garden and Sand play area
Carpark welcoming area
Front door
Pre school Office
Start - 2 Jan 2024
End - 28 Feb 2024
Handover - 1 Mar 2024
Call to Action
1. Pray for Singapore / PR Chinese
2. Pray for an increase of enrolment (Target: 75)
3. Pray for the committee members and preschool staff
4. Give generously – Indicate “Preschool” in your contribution