Children from Little Footprints Preschool (LFP) are on a mission to give back to their community. Since 2016, the preschool has supported the Start Small, Dream Big (SSDB) project, initiated by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) to instill responsible citizenship in young children.
Launched in 2015, SSDB encourages schools to develop programs with community focus. Children engage in innovative projects, often involving their parents, to address local needs over six months. Over the past eight years, LFP has completed more than 300 projects on various themes, including wildlife conservation, elder care, and sustainability.
This year, SSDB celebrated its 10th anniversary with an event at Gardens by the Bay on May 3, 2024. Three LFP centers participated, with English Preschool Educator Ms. Amabel Toh and K2 student Navisha Kumari Nishad hosting the celebration. Preschoolers also entertained guests with a lively dance performance. The day was filled with meaningful moments, highlighting the importance of nurturing community service and environmental stewardship among young learners.
The culmination of the SSDB journey took place at the Early Childhood Celebrations (ECC) organized by ECDA on November 2 at Marina Bay Sands. LFP @ Jurong West 660 was invited to perform at this prestigious event, showcasing the children’s creativity and passion.
At various LFP centers, children enthusiastically participated in community initiatives. On June 21, 2024, students from LFP @ Woodgrove distributed care packs, filled with donations from parents, to hardworking community workers. The children’s excitement was evident as they delivered the packs, with six-year-old Giselle Ng sharing, “I felt happy giving out the care packs to the drivers who deliver food to our house. I want to show our appreciation to them for being kind to me and my family!”
In another initiative, LFP @ Admiralty focused on inclusivity by hosting a guest speaker from the Down Syndrome Association (Singapore). The talk and storytelling session aimed to educate children about Down syndrome. Principal Joanna Rebecca emphasized the center’s commitment to teaching empathy and fostering community connections.
Meanwhile, preschoolers at LFP @ Jurong East 248 addressed animal welfare through their “Wild but not Free” project, collaborating with Acres. They learned about the dangers of animal poaching and created posters to raise awareness. Six-year-old Koo Yu Zac expressed their enthusiasm: “Animals should be in the wild, not cages!”
Rowena Mark Ramos, Head of Curriculum at Babilou Family Singapore, the parent organization of LFP, expressed pride in the children’s accomplishments. “SSDB aligns perfectly with our mission to nurture caring, conscientious leaders of tomorrow. We are incredibly proud of our children for leading the way to make a difference.”
Through these initiatives, LFP aims to cultivate a generation of compassionate and environmentally conscious leaders who will contribute positively to their communities.
About Babilou Family Singapore and Little Footprints Preschool
Babilou Family Singapore, part of the Babilou Family Group based in France, operates over 1,000 nurseries in 10 countries. In Singapore, Babilou Family has expanded to 61 education and learning centers, including Little Footprints Preschool and KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse.
Little Footprints Preschool provides quality childcare and early learning experiences for children aged 18 months to 6 years. The preschool focuses on nurturing confident communicators, efficient problem solvers, and independent thinkers through a holistic curriculum. Selected centers also offer infant care services for children aged 2 to 17 months. Most LFP centers are recognized as Partner Operators by ECDA and have achieved the Singapore Pre-School Accreditation Framework (SPARK) certification. The centers actively engage in community projects, providing children with valuable opportunities to connect with and give back to their communities.
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