At JoyKids International Preschool, we believe a child’s educational journey is a continuous story of growth. By blending the Montessori Method with a Thematic Integrated Approach, we nurture the “whole child” across five essential pillars: cognitive, emotional, social, linguistic, and physical development.
Our mission is to build a rock-solid early years foundation, ensuring that every student graduates with the confidence to excel. This journey doesn’t end at preschool; through our strategic partnership with GrowBright International School, JoyKids students enjoy a holistic, stress-free transition into a world-class primary education. Together, we provide a unified framework that empowers children to challenge themselves, try new things, and thrive within a safe, caring community.
The JoyKids Early Childhood Programme is based on the development of the whole child. The five key development streams are: cognitive, emotional, social, language and physical development.
Early childhood research indicates that play is essential in a child’s learning and development. Guided purposeful play aids in subject-themed learning, sparks creativity and encourages imagination. Our teachers scaffold and support a broad range of active learning opportunities. Children construct their own knowledge about themselves, others, and the world around them by practising developmentally appropriate skills, making choices about their individual learning, and communicating their understanding through healthy relationships with peers and adults.
As an IB Candidate School for our Early Years Programme (Ages 3 – 6), we are committed to ensuring your children are exposed to the true learning experience of Primary Years Programme 1 (PYP 1). This supports their transition in their future education, and ultimately, in life.
Through subject-themed guided play, children develop the ability to focus on one thing for an extended period of time. They become able to recall information and process it in the present. As children enter preschool they become able to focus on tasks with specific goals (ie, learning a series of new words). Children also strengthen the ability to conduct mental tasks and develop self-awareness.
Forming solid emotional skills in foundation years influences the mental health and well-being of children later in life. Children learn to share with and get along with other kids, transition easily from one activity to the next and identify their emotions. As children enter preschool they learn how to express themselves appropriately, show empathy, develop patience and model good behaviour to younger students.
By engaging in play in small groups children learn how to cooperate, follow the simple rules of a game, learn how to take turns and share. Children develop self-esteem and enjoy new accomplishments. We support social development in a way that is suitable to each child’s temperament.
During early childhood, student’s ability to master sounds and language grows in an astonishing way. Nursery school children are generally able to understand more words than they can speak. By engaging children in different activities, we expose them to new vocabulary and encourage them to express themselves. By the time children enter preschool, they are consistently formulating sentences and able to follow basic grammatical rules.
In early years, children are still developing gross motor skills that consist of large movements and coordination. By the time a child enters preschool, they are working toward finer motor skills like using tools effectively (ie, writing with a pencil). Children in preschool are able to identify the importance of good health which includes exercise and a healthy diet. Children are also able to manage their own basic hygiene including washing their hands, dressing and going to the washroom with minimum help.
Teaching and learning are aimed at making the most of children’s natural curiosity to learn and enquire. In early years, learning takes place principally through guided play. As work will gradually become more structured in Primary School, lessons in preschool are planned with a view to get the children ready for structured learning.
Students who complete their education at JoyKids will leave equipped with cognitive, emotional, social, linguistic, and physical competencies, and with the readiness to confidently join primary school. Learning is largely question-based with an emphasis on problem solving aiming to build up a student’s ability to reason and think independently.
In addition to a rigorous and challenging academic programme, JoyKids also runs lively sports, music, arts, and drama programmes, offering students many opportunities to develop their skills and interests outside the classroom.
At JoyKids, our learning culture is defined by a boundless curiosity and a harmony between academic rigor and creative expression. We believe that true education goes beyond the textbook—it is an immersive adventure that engages the head, the heart, and the hands. Through our unique blend of Montessori principles and Thematic Integrated learning, we offer a diverse spectrum of experiences. From the logic of Math & Science to the rhythm of Performing Arts, and from the vitality of Sports to the innovation of Digital Learning, we provide the tools for your child to discover their passions. Explore how our key pillars of learning combine to build a foundation for holistic success.
Physical Education (P.E.) is a vital component of the curriculum at our school. JoyKids believes that providing children with a variety of enjoyable sports activities will inspire a life-long dedication to a healthy lifestyle and love of exercise.
