Colors and Shapes Learning Center

Colors and Shapes is a playschool and a daycare that has much to offer to families with toddlers and with both spouses working. I believe many working Mommies and Daddies would actually love the services offered here.

Gentle reminders of how one should behave in class 

Approach 
Colors and Shapes uses play, art, music, movement, and practical skills to teach the alphabet, numbers, colors, and shapes. Students are provided with several opportunities and thematic activities that encourage them to use their own creativity.

An activity board in the classroom that encourages self-expression 

Colors and Shapes is also a daycare and a learning center that offers three purposeful programs for babies and toddlers: Program 1 (Camp Baby and Jr. Toddler), Program 2 (Tutorial, Summer Camps, and Early Intervention), and Program 3 (Playhouse/Daycare).

 Campy Baby (18-24 months) and Jr. Toddler (24 months and above) are year-long programs that follow a June-March school year. Playhouse, on the other hand, offers daily or regular daycare services.

When classes are over, the students will then be allowed to go to the Play Area where lots of toys await them. 

What We Love About Colors and Shapes
* Low student:teacher ratio 
Colors and Shapes values the learning experiences of each child. This is why they maintain a very low student:teacher ratio. Each class has two (2) teachers and one (1) teacher-aide, so Mommies are confident to leave their babies at Colors and Shapes especially those who are availing of the daycare service.

Dance Time with two of her classmates

* Celebrates each Student's Success 

Colors and Shapes takes pride in celebrating the accomplishments of each student - be it an artwork done or simply being present in class. I love it how the whole class sings for everyone present in the class that day. Such a simple gesture makes the child loved and accepted. 

The classroom is decorated with the student's projects and paintings which are little trophies of the student's success. 

* Practical programs especially for working parents 
Colors and Shapes offers Playhouse, a safe and convenient daycare program where you can drop-off your baby who can explore, socialize, and learn through interactive and fun-play.

This would be convenient if both mommies and daddies have the same work schedules, and they don't have a yaya at home.

         Art time using paints and rollers

Each class has lots of singing, dancing, and art as the students learn their ABC's, colors, and numbers. 

Of course, Charley's favorite which is Art Time and getting messy, is also part of the daily activities. 

What we love more about Colors and Shapes is that it's just across Greenbelt 5 so it's perfect for Mommies working in Makati! 

Fees & Schedule 

The school year for Camp Baby and Jr Toddler starts in June and ends in March. Playhouse is availble all through out the year. 

Summer Camp Batch 1 starts early April while Batch 2 starts late April until May.

You may call, text, or email Teacher Ena for more details regarding the exact details on the tuition fees.

Location & Contacts 
Ground Flr. Unit G8
Prince Plaza Condominium
106 Legazpi St., Makati City
0927.527.1234
http://colorsandshapeslc.wix.com/main
colorsandshapeslc@yahoo.com

It's right across Greenbelt 5!

Overall 
Charley had fun at Colors and Shapes because there are lots of singing and dancing and art time many babies her age will surely enjoy. 

Also, the place is very convenient and accessible since it's just in the heart of Makati. Playhouse will be helpful for those families without a Yaya. 

In my opinion, Mommies might consider Colors and Shapes for their babies.

Colors and Shapes accepts students as early as 18 months old. 

Playschools in the Metro 2016

Most big schools nowadays require their incoming Pre-K to attend at least 6 months of Nursery or Playschools, and I am one of those mommies who are having second thoughts about sending our babies (yes, babies!) to schools early. You can read about my thoughts about this here.

However, many mommies of the millennials, I would like Baby Charley to have a good foundation that will prepare for our target big school, and life in general. My roommate (my husband, btw) and I have had discussions on this and we're on the process of discerning whether or not to send Baby Charley to a playschool this school year.

I think Charley would benefit from early socialization and interaction with other kids her age while learning things we may not be able to teach her on our own. On the other hand, my roommate feels that Charley is just too young for school. Period.

We do acknowledge, however, that soon (or probably next year) Charley will be attending a playschool in preparation for our target big school. Here are some of our non-negotiables.

1. Location and schedule. 
As much as possible, the playschool should be in or near Makati or Taguig, so Charley won't get tired during her travel time.

Moreover, we also prefer playschools that are flexible in schedules. I know some schools offer a 5x, 3x, or 2x schedules for toddlers, and th
ese options are really important to us. Personally, our family prefers a twice a week schedule because it gives Charley enough time to rest.

2. Approach. 
Big schools and playschools follow different approaches in their curriculum - traditional, progressive, and montessori. You can read about those approaches here. The big school we're eyeing for Charley is an example of a traditional school; however, as much as possible we wish that her playschool should have a balance among the three approaches. I don't know how it's possible, but we have this notion that playschools should be fun for kids without sacrificing the essentials.

In our case, we just want Baby Charley to reach her milestones appropriate for her age and to be less sungit at home. Believe me, we have no plans of making her a Promil-baby! 

3. Teachers
Teachers can make or break a student, and are the strongest reasons why a student would like to attend school. One of the mommies I talked to had teachers on the top of her priorities for her daughter.

We're not looking for the best teacher ever. I believe Mommies simply want a teacher who loves and is passionate about what she's doing.

So far, here are some of the schools we have in mind. We're scheduling a visit to each of them, and I'll update you through my blog and future posts, Mommies, as soon as possible. For the mean time, I have provided a link to their websites and contact details so you can check on the schools, too.

1. PlayWorks Early Childhood Centre
2/F Three Salcedo Place
123 Tordesillas St., Salcedo Village, Makati
(02)555.0497
0917.533.5081
https://www.facebook.com/PlayworksMakati/
playworks.salcedo@gmail.com

2.Colors and Shapes Learning Center
Ground Flr. Unit G8
Prince Plaza Condominium
106 Legazpi St., Makati City
0927.527.1234
http://colorsandshapeslc.wix.com/main
colorsandshapeslc@yahoo.com

3. 9th Avenue School 
M/F Active Fun Bldg., 9th AVe cor 28th Street
Bonficaio Global City, Taguig
0917.801.PLAY
(02) 856.1478
play@9thavenueschool
www.9thavenueschool.com 

4. MindChamps International Pre-school 
Penthouse Level, Jecoprime Building
20th Drive, McKinley Business Park
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
enquiries.ph@mindchamps.org
www.mindchampspreschool.org

5. Summit School 
University Parkway cor 38th Drive
Bonifacio Global CIty
0917.673.6789
OR
16 Sta Potenciana St. Urdaneta Village, Makati City
02.881.9032
0917.834.3565
bankstreetsummitschoolofc@gmail.com
www.summitschoolph.com

6. Little Archers Learning Center 
1012 Arnaiz Avenue
San Lorenzo Village, Makati
02.546.6059/ 0998.9928.229
littlearchersmakati@gmail.com
www.littlearchers.com

Please let me know if you have other playschools in mind, too. Thank you, Mommies! :)