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Play & Learn classes in Gymboree
Play & Learn classes in Gymboree
Hi all,
Our experience with the gymboree in tanglin mall after registering to 12 classes of play and learn for our 20 month old boy and then noticing that the classes are always the same.
I was wondering if anyone else had this experience and if they allowed them to transfer to another class?
Thanks,
Rachel
Our experience with the gymboree in tanglin mall after registering to 12 classes of play and learn for our 20 month old boy and then noticing that the classes are always the same.
I was wondering if anyone else had this experience and if they allowed them to transfer to another class?
Thanks,
Rachel
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I actually didn't like their programs very much. Too much structure, and too much sitting for toddler, IMHO anyways! We dropped out halfway through as I found most of what they were doing to be inappropriate for the age group. I'm not sure how well qualified their instructors are for what should be a learn through play environment.
absolutely! not only are theclasses repetitive, but the teachers are so hard to understand that I think I they are modeling the wrong English for my son so I pulled him out after 2 terms. I think it's good for the 12 months - 18 months and that's about it. We now go to Little Gym which is more challenging for my 2 year old and the teachers are fantastic!
If you are really disappointed write a letter to the woman who owns the franchise here in Singapore (she is part of Harry's - you can Google the info). I had a terrible experience with Gymboree here in Singapore 3 years ago (after using centers all over the world) and could not believe how the staff dealt with it. I wrote a letter to the owner and heard back within a couple of days and the matters were addressed quite proficiently. That being said, I didn't want to go back - left such a bad taste.
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Glad I'm not the only one who thought they were bad. I was surprised - I guess as it is an american franchise (I think) I had expected a completely different style and qualified staff. I walked away thinking that they really, really, didn't have a clue how to deal with young children. They've started a preschool type program at Tanglin - wouldn't send my child there in a million years.
Maybe we should send a letter to the corporate office in the US re how the franchise is run here. Gives Gymboree a bad name!
Sky Gym up at turf city was pretty good for a tumbling class for toddlers and caregivers. And a bit cheaper than other places I looked into.
Maybe we should send a letter to the corporate office in the US re how the franchise is run here. Gives Gymboree a bad name!
Sky Gym up at turf city was pretty good for a tumbling class for toddlers and caregivers. And a bit cheaper than other places I looked into.
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it depends on what classes you do at JG as some are once a week, twice and three times. For older children, there's nursery as well that meets every day. My 2 year old son does the mandarin playclub twice a week for a total of 4 hours. It's around $950 SGD/term (10 weeks). This is his 3rd term and we love his mandarin teacher, but I am not sure about the English teachers...I've done make-up classes in their bilingual class that meets only on Mondays in both the Forum and Evans Road and I must say, I am NOT impressed at all with how it's run.
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I reckon you are either an employee or a shill.mr hutchkinson wrote:I had a great experience with Gymboree! the staff are very accomodating and well trained.my son had a great time.In fact im getting ready to take my younger one along as well.My elder one is moving up soon and Im so happy with his progress.Good job you guys!!!

SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
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[quote="sundaymorningstaple"][quote="mr hutchkinson"]I had a great experience with Gymboree! the staff are very accomodating and well trained.my son had a great time.In fact im getting ready to take my younger one along as well.My elder one is moving up soon and Im so happy with his progress.
Good job you guys!!![/quote]
I reckon you are either an employee or a shill.
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im sorry but im not.

I reckon you are either an employee or a shill.

im sorry but im not.

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Any suggestions on Julia Gabriels. I was considering that for my 11 mth old bb.
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