Testimonials

We were recommended KidsFirst by the teachers at DoverCourt International School as they were concerned Edward seems to be exhibiting an inability to understand the concept of class transitions and would not respond 100% when he was called which meant he could not join the school.

We approached KidsFirst sharing about the challenge areas which DoverCourt needed us to address before Edward to qualify for a place in the school.

What took place in the year which Edward has been with the school has been an amazing transformation for Edward. I cannot list everything but here are some amazing improvements:
1. Edward learnt to transition from class to class
2. Edward now responds to his name being called, whether he agrees to the task at hand is based on fun (of course)
3. Edward started being open to trying new foods, through their fussy eater program, we never thought this was possible.
4. Edward grew confident and would be comfortable in engaging other kids in play areas.
5. Edward would greet strangers
6. We had more conversations (and negotiations) at home with Edward. Which many parents wished for less but for us, it was a dream and every moment enjoyable which KidsFirst helped us achieve

Now I could go on and on about the many amazing changes my son had now achieved, but let me direct the focus on the school and the teacher who made this possible.

From the get go, the school ensured they communicated with us daily through the school app, I got updates, photos and as well as notes from the teachers, I felt so involved and we could continue the work with Edward on weekends.

The school is a wholesome place which focus on the child and how to ensure they were comfortable and comforted when needed with a firm hand. And with this environment, any child would blossom. And the school ensured parents were partners in this journey of growth for the child.

The teachers knew Edward and his personality, he was not a faceless child, and that made the child happy to go to school to be received and educated with such love.

The school’s integrated system meant all resources and terms could work hand-in-hand to ensure Edward had a well-rounded learning journey both in academic and self-growth.

Now don’t take my word for his improvements, after all I am a biased parent, the teacher at DoverCourt International School met Edward again. We were making a second attempt at a placement in DoverCourt. The feedback was that Edward was vastly improved and is now given a place in DoverCourt International school.

We would not and could not have achieved such a wonderful change in Edward, in such a short period of time, if we had not enrolled him in KidsFirst. Like their name, KidsFirst puts your kid First! Thank you to the teachers and everyone at KidsFirst for helping Edward grow. We hope to come back for school holiday programs in the near future.

Joyce Law

We initially chose Kidfirst for our son Huxley due to the impressive facilities, dedicated teachers, and engaging learning programs, which include school trips, sports days, cooking classes, and splash play. Since starting therapy at KidsFirst, Huxley has made wonderful progress, with significant advancements in both his physical and mental development. The regular individual and group OT/Physio sessions have been instrumental in managing his hemiplegic cerebral palsy and have enabled him to move more freely. Before starting therapy, Huxley had only recently begun walking and had extremely limited use of his left arm and hand. Thanks to consistent therapy, he has shown remarkable improvement and can now run comfortably and climb and descend stairs, as well as use his left hand to pick up and release objects. The therapists at KidsFirst are engaging, positive, and fun, making each session something Huxley looks forward to.. The communication between us and the therapists has been excellent; we appreciate the regular videos and updates on Huxley's progress, as well as the quarterly IEP meetings that keep his goals a priority. The entire staff at KidsFirst are friendly, kind, understanding, and patient. They consistently go above and beyond to ensure our child's happiness and well-being, always updating us on his day both personally and through the Illumine app. Their dedication to the children is truly unmatched. We would wholeheartedly recommend KidsFirst to any parents with children who need additional support. It is a nurturing, engaging, and fun space that allows children to flourish with the extra help they need.

Natalie and Elliot Barratt

My child has attended speech and language therapy in KidsFirst since the year 2022. She has become more extroverted ever since she started speech therapy as she used to be more shy in the past. I can see a major difference in how she speaks to others now. She also increases her confidence in communicating with others. I would recommend speech therapy in KidsFirst as I can see a major difference in Aria's learning since she joined. Thank you to KidsFirst Speech Therapists!

Aria

Dear KidsFirst, We are so grateful we found KidsFirst. Maggie is excited to go to school, and looks forward to seeing everyone there. The staff therapists and specialists definitely make a difference in our lives. The way you all have invested and continue to invest in our child as an individual is inspiring. The weekly reports and consistent feedback of how we can better support her learning is so significant, as well. Words truly fail to express how blessed we are to have KidsFirst available to our family while we are in Singapore. To say thank you just does not seem enough.

Maggie Easterling

You have a team of therapists who work well together. Elliot is very happy here and enjoys all the activities. We see great progress in his speech and behavior. I like the fact that you have all the therapists that Elliot needs under one roof. Elliot is at ease with all of them and grows in confidence with every visit. This type of an Early Intervention Center is a Godsend for our children … keep up the good work!

Elliot

KidsFirst provides my kid with a child care center environment allowing my kids to undergo an intensive (daily) and integrated therapy program without him realizing it. The therapists are like his teachers, who work on his IEP through play. The KidsFirst has a group of very experienced and passionate therapists and teachers who truly make a difference in every kid. I’m very glad and thankful to all the therapists and teachers in KidsFirst. They have made a difference to my boy and I believe they will continue to assist my boy by pushing him to achieve his max capabilities.

Ashton

The teachers relate well with the kids. My son is happy to to go school every morning. They ( teachers) listen to the parent’s views of their child’s progress and tries to come up with action plans. The teachers take time to listen to what the parents have to say about their child, the concerns that they have and try to give advice and ways parents can help their child at home. I found the speech therapist to be rather nice and approachable. She took my concerns that I had with my child regarding his non-verbal communication and gave me suggestions on what I can do to help. KidsFirst has wonderful teachers who are dedicated to their jobs.

Abhi

Thanks to the KidsFirst team’s efforts, Scott has been making a lot of progress in his behavior. This conversational skills have improved themendously and he is beginning to like socializing. The KidsFirst team has a lot of experience and dedication. They have made a great difference to the children’s lives.

Scott

I like Kidsfirst - teachers and therapists. They are very passionate, nice, good, and experience educators. Last but not least, i would like to thank the admin team as well, who are so friendly, helpful and patient to answer my queries.

Damian

I could not be more thankful for the ongoing support and care that KidsFirst have given to Henry over the past couple of years. Seeing his growth and the huge progressions he’s made is invaluable. I love that he goes off happily to school every single day and is with teachers and therapists who know him and care for him and who celebrate the numerous achievements alongside us. I am so thankful for each and every teacher and therapist at KidsFirst.

Henry

Our family has so much gratitude for KidsFirst and especially the teachers the therapists for our son. After our first meeting with the teachers and the therapists, we felt heard and we knew they could guide us through our son’s IEP.

KidsFirst Difference

At KidsFirst we provide center-based school and individual therapy. Here are a few ways that we go above and beyond to support families with children with additional needs.

Specialist Team

Our Team of Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, and Speech and Language Therapists and Physiotherapists are highly experienced in working with children with additional needs. Each team member is passionate about their work and constantly strives to make a lasting, positive contribution to children’s lives and their families.

Each of our team members have attended extensive training on how to best support children with additional needs. Our Teaching Team and Therapy Team collaborate to support each student’s unique learning profile and the specific needs of each family.

Developmentally Focused Intervention

Each child has unique strengths and areas for growth. At KidsFirst, we use a developmental framework to identify the individual profile of each student. This framework allows us to have an in-depth understanding of each student’s overall profile and provide a specialized tool to help develop a solid foundation for future skills to build on. We work to develop each child’s entire developmental profile and not a selected few splinter skills. Our Educational plans will support development in social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development. Through looking at each child’s unique profiles we are better able to support families in understanding their own child’s strengths and areas for growth.

Empowering Parents

Parents know their children best. We work closely with families to formulate a plan to support their child’s development as well as family’s priorities. We run regular workshops for caregivers on a wide range of Educational and Developmental topics. Our team facilitates coffee mornings for parents to meet and engage with other families raising children with additional needs. Our team is available for regular meetings with parents and schools to discuss any changes in behaviour, emerging skills, and strategies to help your child at school, home, and in the community.

Fun and Engaging

At KidsFirst we follow a play based approach at school and in therapy sessions. Our team plans and facilitates fun and engaging activities to ensure that children are developing new skills in a playful manner. Play is the modality of work for children when they are developing and our entire team embraces this and makes sure that the children are always engaged and actively learning while at KidsFirst.