Our Achievements
Celebrating Excellence: PCF Sparkletots’ Awards and Achievements
ECDA Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Development
The ECDA Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Development recognise exemplary early childhood leaders, teachers and educators, and centres that have excelled in teaching and learning and their innovative practices.
PCF Sparkletots is delighted to have won different award categories over the last few years. We are happy to clinch the Outstanding Early Childhood Leader (Commendation), Outstanding Early Childhood Educator and Early Childhood Innovation (Merit) again at the 2024 edition of The ECDA Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Development.
Award Winners
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Promising Award
Ms Chong Ling Xuan
PAP Community Foundation
Early Intervention Professional AwardMs Chng Pei Ning
PCF Sparkletots @ Pioneer Blk 661B
Promising Early Years Educator Award (Finalist)Ms Nurhidayu Binte Mohamed
PCF Sparkletots @ Radin Mas
Promising Infant Educator AwardMs NurulJannah Binte Mohamed Zulkifli
PCF Sparkletots @ Whampoa Blk 106
Promising Preschool Educator AwardMs Shakila Binte Samsuddin
PCF Sparkletots @ Teck Ghee Blk 310A
Promising Early Years Educator AwardMs Sia Yi Ping
PCF Sparkletots @ Marsiling
Promising Early Years Educator AwardCommendation Award
Ms Debbie Kung Sze Hui
PCF Sparkletots @ Marsiling
Outstanding Early Years Educator AwardMs Nur Sri Dewi Binte Rahmat
PCF Sparkletots @ Woodgrove Blk 571B
Outstanding Early Childhood Leader AwardMs Orselia Wong Hin Ping
PAP Community Foundation
Outstanding Early Intervention ProfessionalMs Ros’Athirah Binte Safie
PCF Sparkletots @ Cashew
Outstanding Preschool Educator AwardEarly Childhood Innovation Award
Little Silk Fan
PCF Sparkletots @ Bukit Batok Blk 118
Centre for Teaching and Learning Award – Finalist
PCF Sparkletots @ Kaki Bukit Blk 525
MOE – Outstanding Preschool Mother Tongue Language Teacher Award
The OPMTL Teacher Award recognises the contributions of preschool teachers in making the learning of MTL engaging while nurturing a love for languages among preschool children.
We are proud to announce that 2 of our MTL teachers received the Outstanding Award and 3 received the Merit Award in the 2024 Outstanding Preschool Mother Tongue Language Teacher Awards.
Award Winners
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Outstanding Award
Ms Chen Xiaomei
PCF Sparkletots @ Queenstown Blk 53A
Ms Chen inspires our children’s love for their Mother Tongue Language by transforming lessons into engaging experiences through music, movement, and storytelling. She extends her impact by sharing her knowledge with educators and parents in workshops, fostering a shared passion for learning. Her dedication and passion make her a true inspiration in education.
Ms Norfaezan Binte Fadiar
PCF Sparkletots @ Zhenghua Blk 620
Ms Norfaezan sparks children’s curiosity in Malay through discovery and play, blending language learning with areas like numeracy and world discovery. She encourages independence, creating environments where children explore topics like animal habitats through hands-on activities such as dioramas. Through her dedication, she nurtures not just language skills but a lasting love for learning.
Merit Award
Ms Fatinah Binte Abdul Rahman
PCF Sparkletots @ Geylang Serai Blk 412
Ms Fatinah brings Malay culture into her lessons through stories, music, and customs, making the language relevant and engaging for her students. She extends learning beyond the classroom, guiding children to create their own Tanjak and leading Zumba sessions with Malay rhythms. Through her teaching, Ms Fatinah helps students connect with and appreciate Malay heritage.
Ms Fei Na
PCF Sparkletots @ Nee Soon South Blk 875
Ms Fei Na believes children learn best through hands-on experiences, creating her own teaching resources from recycled materials. She sets up learning corners and designs interactive lessons to engage her students. Through her efforts, she inspires a lasting interest in learning Chinese.
Ms Shyamala Ganesan
PCF Sparkletots @ Punggol Shore Blk 171C
Ms Shyamala sparks children’s interest in Tamil through interactive storytelling, shadow puppets, and cultural activities like songs and dance. She brings ancient tales and rhymes to life, making learning enjoyable and meaningful. Through her efforts, the children develop a deeper connection to their Tamil heritage, fostering a lifelong appreciation for their culture.
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Outstanding Award
Ms Han Guirong
PCF Sparkletots @ Punggol West Blk 222
Ms Guirong, has been awarded the Outstanding Preschool Mother Tongue Language Teacher Award for her creative and engaging teaching approach. She brings lessons to life by exploring nature, visiting cultural landmarks, and encouraging critical thinking through hands-on, inquiry-based activities. Her dedication to fostering bilingualism and cultural pride helps children develop a deep love and appreciation for their mother tongue.
Ms Velmurugan Sangeetha
PCF Sparkletots @ Taman Jurong Blk 352
Ms Sangeetha won the Outstanding Preschool Mother Tongue Language Teacher Award for her commitment and creative teaching approach. She designs interactive lessons, works closely with parents, and weaves cultural stories and traditions into her classes. Her work helps children develop a strong connection to Tamil and builds their confidence in language learning.
Merit Award
Ms Cho Ai Chu
PCF Sparkletots @ Bukit Panjang Blk 412
Ms Cho has been honoured with the Outstanding Preschool Mother Tongue Language Teacher Award (Merit Award) for her creative and immersive teaching approach. She enhances learning by organising visits to libraries and cultural centres, while encouraging critical thinking through inquiry-based lessons. Her dedication to fostering bilingualism and cultural pride helps children develop a deep love and appreciation for their mother tongue.
Ms Ramachandran Kavitha
PCF Sparkletots @ Paya Lebar Blk 125
Ms Kavitha has been honoured with the Outstanding Preschool Mother Tongue Language Teacher Award (Merit Award) for her engaging and innovative teaching style. She brings Tamil language and culture to life through hands-on activities like rangoli-making and repurposing recycled materials into educational tools. By fostering strong parent-teacher partnerships and creating captivating lessons, she ignites a genuine love for the Tamil language in her students.
Ms Salbiah Binte Mohd Sa’ At
PCF Sparkletots @ Sengkang North Blk 206A
Ms Salbiah brings the Malay language to life by taking her students outdoors, where they learn through nature and immerse themselves in cultural elements like traditional music, food, and games. She sees the environment as a powerful third teacher, creating hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and a deeper connection to Malay heritage. Through regular newsletters and close collaboration with parents, she shares learning outcomes and practical tips to extend students’ education at home, always offering support and answering questions to help families thrive together.
SPARK Certification
SPARK stands for the Singapore Preschool Accreditation Framework.
It is a comprehensive quality assurance system.
SPARK certification is not just a label; it’s a rigorous process that ensures the highest standards of preschool education. It helps centre principals improve how they teach and run the school, starting with setting baseline standards, conducting a self-appraisal, and undergoing an external assessment by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) to validate the self-appraisal.
We are proud to share that about ninety percent of our eligible PCF Sparkletots preschools have achieved the SPARK certification. Many also excel in critical areas, such as implementing innovative teaching methods, developing comprehensive and age-appropriate curricula, demonstrating strong leadership and management, and employing effective pedagogical approaches.
A Spark Certification is a testament to our commitment to excellence and the quality of education we provide.
It underscores the high-quality, affordable preschool education offered by PCF Sparkletots.