A Parent's Guide To Preschools In Alabang

Disclaimer: All tuition fee costs are based on Smart Parenting’s research and information gathering. Other expenses not included and disclosed can be double checked with the schools.

One of the most important decisions parents make is choosing the right preschool for their young children as this will set the tone and foundation of their educational journey.

Preschool years are tender and formative years when our children begin to explore their independence and experience the world around them. This phase unfolds the tapestries of their first memories, basic learning habits, first friends and acquaintances, including their fundamental interaction with their educators.

As parents, it is vital to choose a school that aligns with your values and philosophies, not to mention the kind of learning approach you want to adopt for your child such as Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, Multiple Intelligences and traditional play-based programs.

The school proximity, cost and affordability, student and school reputation, learning environment, diversity and inclusivity, social development and parental involvement are things that parents can also consider among others.

10 Must Ask Questions in Choosing Preschool

Jennifer Katzenstein, the director of psychology and neuropsychology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, suggests asking yourself 10 questions in deciding your preschool of choice.

1. What credentials and training do the instructors have?
2. What are the fees?
3. What do I need to bring/supply (change of clothes, naptime bedding, other fees)?
4. What is the teacher-to-student ratio?
5. How often are toys and supplies cleaned?
6. What is the sick policy for children?
7. What safety measures do they have in place?
8. Does my child need to be potty-trained?
9. What is an average day like?
10. How do they communicate with parents?

Now if you happen to reside in Alabang area, we've rounded up a list of preschools that you might want to check out!

Preschools in Alabang

Toddlers Unlimited

This progressive nursery school was founded in 1995 and it offers classes for children as young as one year old (Toddlers class) to five years old (Kinder). Toddlers Unlimited ensures it uses developmentally appropriate childhood development principles as specified by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), a US organization. Its vision is to see its students "evolve into independent learners and creative thinkers who are excited about school and enthusiastic about learning."

It offers the following classes:
Toddlers: Turning one year old by September
Pre-nursery: Turning two years old by September
Nursery: Turning three years old by September
Preschool: Turning four years old by September
Kinder: Turning five years old by September

Address: CommerCenter Commerce Avenue, Filinvest Corp. City, E Asia Dr., Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Email: office@toddlersunlimited.com
Phone number: 8371-0800
Annual tuition fee ranges from Php 80,000 to Php 120,000.

PAREF Rosemont

PAREF philosophy is anchored on parents as primary educators, followed by teachers, and then the sound formation of children shall follow. Their core values are service to God and others, love for truth, order and hard work, and optimism and cheerfulness. They believe in interactive and experiential learning. This is the first preschool established by the PAREF system.

Address: Champaca Cor. Rosal St., Ayala Alabang Village, Alabang
Email address: rosemontparef@gmail.com
Phone number: (0917) 842 8104, 8850-6135, 8850-8904
Annual tuition fee for Pre-kinder starts at Php 152,300 and for Kinder at Php 159, 330 with Php 5000 development fund and new parents’ fee of Php 6000.

The Learning Child School

The Learning Child School offers the following programs:
Pre-Toddlers (1.2 -1.11 years old)
Toddlers (2 – 3 years old)
Nursery (3 – 4 years old)
Pre-Kindergarten (4 – 5 years old)
Kindergarten (5 – 6 years old)

Their Early Childhood Education program features Howard’s Gardners “Theory of Multiple Intelligences” in learning and deals with the development of the different aspects of a child’s intelligence. They also have an inclusion program which provides a unique learning opportunity for children with special needs through their integration into a general education classroom and curriculum alongside their peers and a regular teacher.

Address: Phone number: (02) 885 03852
Email address: hello@thelearningchildschool.com
Annual tuition fee for Pre K starts at P190,000 (10 months straight payment)

Maple Bear Alabang

Maple Bear Alabang hosts well-lit, well-ventilated, and child-friendly rooms dedicated to a low student-teacher ratio. Its Canadian style of teaching encourages independence, strong literacy skills, higher-level thinking and problem-solving. It is a child-focused learning system that provides a strong foundation in literacy and sensory experiences.

Address: Riverpark, Festival Mall, Alabang
Phone number: 8332-0309 | (0917) 557-0184
Email address: maplebearsouth@gmail.com
Annual tuition fee starts at Php 130,000 for Playgroup (maximum of 6 students), Php 135,000 for Nursery (maximum of 10 students), and Php 140,000 for Junior Kinder (maximum of 10 students)

San Beda Alabang

In 1972, Benedictine Abbey School welcomed 78 preschool boys and girls. Later,  the school was renamed to St. Benedict College in 1995. It officially adopted its secondary name, San Beda College Alabang, in 2004. Its integrated basic education offers Nursery and Kinder Programs for the primary school division.

Address: Don Manolo Blvd Alabang Hills Village, Muntinlupa
Phone number: 8236-7222 local 4075 for preschool; local 1080 for admissions
Email address: admissions@sanbeda-alabang.edu.ph
Annual tuition fee for new student starts at Php 84,541.

Cambridge Alabang

CAMBRIDGE Alabang, a Singapore International preschool, claims to be one of the leading preschools in the Philippines. They ensure the wholistic developmentof their students with constant collaboration between parents and teachers. It has programs for pre-toddlers, toddlers, junior nursery, senior nursery and kinder.

It also has afternoon enrichment programs for reading, numeracy and robotics, as well as writing and fine motor skills.

Address: Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa
Phone number: 8659-1387; 8659-1406
Email address: alabang@cambridge.com.ph
Annual tuition fee for Senior Nursery is Php 210,300 or semi-annual fee of Php 110,800.

The Little Apprentice

The Little Apprentice is a fun place for children 1 to 6 years of age. They
use the natural curiosity of children to teach Math, Reading, Critical Thinking Skills, and Life Skills with a low student-teacher ratio (8:1).
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Address: The Hub at Westgate Alabang
Phone number: 8584-5930
Email address: inquiries@tla.ph.education
Annual Tuition Fee for Nursery and PreK starts at Php 154,000

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