How Do You Select the best Nursery/Day Care

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I'm actually in the midst of finding a good nursery/day care for my daughter. She's 18 months and we decided to send her to one of the centre either this year or when she's 2 years old. Though I'm feeling miserable having the thought of someone else taking care of her but I'm trying to be positive.

Why?
1. I want her to mingle around with other kids. Have friends and communicate.
2. I want her to be independent.
3. Though my mom says she's okay taking care of her I really don't want her to take the burden. I think she deserves to have her own free time.
4. I'm a working mum and I want my daughter to do interactive activities (sometime I wish I can be a full time housewife, there're so many things I wanted to do with my daughter but I can't seem to execute them! Time! I need more time!).


Any setbacks?
1. She's too young. It's too early.
2. Aren't you scared of sending your kid there? Haven't you read the news?
3. Your kid will get sick all the time.
4. Other kids will bully her.

How do I cope?
1. I get other mommies opinions. Some mothers gave me pretty good advice and how far their children has developed and learned new things at the nursery/day care.
2. As always I went on a Google frenzy. I searched for nursery/day care review in Kota Kinabalu area.
3. Most importantly I discussed with my husband. It's important that both of us have mutual agreement on this or else I'm the one who will be responsible for any consequences. Yikes!
4. I listed down all the potential ones.
5. I will be visiting these places soon!

My Guidelines:
1. First impression is very important. Call the centre and if you get pleasant/good feedbacks then it's a pretty good sign.
2. Go and check the place. Look around. First and foremost the area whether it's safe or not:
    - Is it near the road?
    - If yes, is it gated? It is close all the time?
3. Once you enter the premise make sure someone is entertaining you with all your inquiries.
4. Please observe the area and imagine if your kid is there: Is the place clean? Hygienic? Is is safe for my child to play around? Can he/she go out easily? Is it gloomy inside (I don't like gloomy and dark room it makes me think that they want the children to sleep all the time).
5. How many children do they take for each class/age? How many caretakers/teachers for each class/age? (for me I'd prefer if they take children in small numbers).
6. What will the children be eating during lunch time/break?
7. What kinds of activities do they have for children under 3 years old?
8. Observe the children's faces and expression. Do they look happy? Are they having fun?
9. Better if they have CCTV.

Visited/review:
1. Taska Maryland (visited): Too many children. One mother complaint/told me that one of the caretakers forced one of the children to sleep.
2. Taska Bintang Anak@Starkids Nursery Playschool (blog review 2011): Not hygienic. Bad attitude by the owner/manager. http://sylviacreamy.blogspot.com/search/label/Complaints

Final list/potential ones:
1. Taska Chomel (need to make sure whether they're registered under the Ministry).
2. Taska Ashee
3. Taska Glory
4. Taska Bright Beginning's
5. Taska Angel Play School and Day Care
6. Taska Jolly Learners

These are some of my guidelines in finding and deciding the right one, I believe all of us wants the best and safest centre right? I would advice you to make a time to do your recce, before deciding to send your children to any of the centres.

Good luck!

xoxo

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53 comments

  1. ka von14 June 2016 at 07:40

    Hi Audraserene, thanks for your informative post here. I'm currently looking daycare for my baby abt 7 months plus. Is there any other daycare you can recommend as I'm not locally from Sabah. So, need to ask around.
    Thank you

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  2. audraserene14 June 2016 at 08:52

    Hi Kavon, thank you for dropping by. I would love to share some of the list to you. What is your email address? If you don't mind I prefer corresponding through email ;).

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    1. ka von14 June 2016 at 11:21

      Hi there! My email address kavonho@gmail.com
      Thank you:)

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    2. ka von14 June 2016 at 11:24

      Hi there! My email address kavonho@gmail.com
      Thank you:)

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    3. Unknown2 September 2016 at 20:47

      Hi audraserene. Do you mind if you can send the list to me as well? I am currently under surveying a day care centre or taska for my sun. Do drop me the list. My email is cyelectrical@gmail.com. Thank you very much.

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    4. Unknown17 October 2016 at 15:40

      hi audraserene... do you mind if you can send the list to me as well. as im not not local also. your help would be highly appreciated. my email is : any.wulansari@gmail.com

      thank you.

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    5. Unknown3 May 2017 at 17:54

      Hi there audraserene, i was googling around about daycare in penampang/kk and saw ur post, do you mind to share the list with me? Im also planning to send mybaby to daycare aswell.. my email is bettyshandie@gmail.com

      Thank you very much

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    6. Unknown10 January 2018 at 16:47

      Hii, I'm also planning to send my baby to day care... Can you please send me the list too? My email address is moon_star132@hotmail.com

      Thanks!

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    7. Miss Q30 October 2019 at 15:10

      Hi, I know this is an old post, so I'm just trying my luck here lol. I'm also currently looking for a nursery for my soon-to-be-born baby. As I am going to be a working mother, I need to send my baby to the nursery as soon as my 2-months maternity leave ended :( Can you send me the list too?

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  3. Mel12 August 2016 at 13:44

    Hi Audraserene. Im looking for taska for my 4year old too. Can i have the list too? Please email to merylia@gmail.com thanks

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  4. Unknown18 August 2016 at 12:32

    Hi Audraserene. I'm also looking for taska for my girl, 17 mths . I've visited taska bumble bee twice, but the principal is not around. Have you visited the Taska Angel Play School and Day Care? Is it good? Would like to hear your opinion...cz im also not from Sabah. Looking forward to your reply

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  5. audraserene24 August 2016 at 10:01

    Hi Sharlene sorry for the late reply. I didn't get the chance to visit the place. Turns out its outside of my normal route going to work. So I decided to just strike it out from my potential list.

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  6. Unknown5 September 2016 at 20:07

    Hi Audraserene, I would like to send my 18 months old son to one of the reliable and safe taska or nursery too. I am not living in kk but I will be staying kk for 3 months. Would you please send me the list too? My email is sasayien@gmail.com. Thanks!

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  7. Unknown7 September 2016 at 14:12

    Hi Audraserene, can u email me the list and ur feedback for those potential nursery... planning to send my 2yrs old boy to nursery soon. my email is jessielee525@yahoo.com

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  8. Unknown8 September 2016 at 13:54

    Hi Audraserene, I would like to search a nursery for my son 3 years old next year. Can you please email me the list too? yijin1211@hotmail.com
    Thank you.

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  9. Unknown21 September 2016 at 16:57

    Nice sharing ;) Im looking for nusery/ day car for my 3 year old daughter & 4 months old son next year. Hope you can share some of the list too.

    My email is jchell2309@gmail.com

    Thanks 😊

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  10. Unknown21 September 2016 at 16:58

    Nice sharing ;) Im looking for nusery/ day car for my 3 year old daughter & 4 months old son next year. Hope you can share some of the list too.

    My email is jchell2309@gmail.com

    Thanks 😊

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  11. Unknown7 November 2016 at 16:26

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  12. Unknown7 November 2016 at 16:27

    Thanks for sharing Audraserene! I'm looking for a 1/2 day taska for my 3 year old boy next year. Hope you can send me the list of the recommended taska too. Thank you very much!! ^_^

    My email is jwlovetwinkle@gmail.com

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  13. Horoscope Closet20 December 2016 at 20:12

    Hi Audraserene, thanks for sharing... i'm in the midst of looking for daycare for my 11 mths daughter and coming soon another baby... would appreciate if u can share your list to my email at rtsc83@hotmail.com. thank you very much

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  14. Unknown2 January 2017 at 18:14

    Hi, my wife and I are looking for a baby daycare which accepts 3 mo newborn. We are both working parents. Any good and reliable one in KK? Please share me your recommendation to my email taurean_kc@hotmail.com

    Thank you!!!

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  15. Xiaoluscorner6 January 2017 at 15:58

    Hi Audraserene. Thanks for sharing. Would appreciate if you could share your recommendation of taska list. My email is xiaoluscorner@gmail.com.

    Thank you!

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  16. Unknown19 February 2017 at 17:24

    Hi, Audraserene. Thanks for your kind sharing. My husband and I are looking for daycare for our 3 month newborn. Very much appreciated if you can share your recommendation list to my email : lsying526@gmail.com. Thank you so much.

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  17. Unknown29 March 2017 at 19:13

    Hello Audraserene.
    Prethi here. Thank u for the article. It was very informative.
    My daughter is 2 and im moving to sabah next month. Currently looking for a nursery. Im looking for a place to rent too, so I'll rent where ever is close to d nursery. Im looking at Sayfol international nursery. But im open to any other suggestions. Would love to hear from u. My email add is prethikkumar@gmail.com
    Anyone else with experience of sending ur kids to sayfol nursery in sabah?

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  18. Unknown6 May 2017 at 07:04

    Hi Audraserene, Lisa here. Would like to find a playschool for my son 2+ years old in kk as I will transfer to kk this month. I have no idea which playschool/nursery should register for my son. As i know, many nursery/kindergarten in kk academic oriented which I'm not really like. Very much appreciated if you can share your recommendation list to my email lisa.kingyoung@yahoo.com.my. Tqvm

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  19. Unknown6 May 2017 at 09:42

    Hi Audraserene, Lisa here. Would like to find a playschool for my son 2+ years old in kk as I will transfer to kk this month. I have no idea which playschool/nursery should register for my son. As i know, many nursery/kindergarten in kk academic oriented which I'm not really like. Very much appreciated if you can share your recommendation list to my email lisa.kingyoung@yahoo.com.my. Tqvm

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  20. Unknown6 May 2017 at 09:42

    Hi Audraserene, Lisa here. Would like to find a playschool for my son 2+ years old in kk as I will transfer to kk this month. I have no idea which playschool/nursery should register for my son. As i know, many nursery/kindergarten in kk academic oriented which I'm not really like. Very much appreciated if you can share your recommendation list to my email lisa.kingyoung@yahoo.com.my. Tqvm

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  21. Unknown11 May 2017 at 01:11

    Hi Audraserene, Jane here. I was planning to send my son n daughter to playschool also maybe next year. Would be very appreciate if you can share your recommendation list to my email ladybee880703@gmail.com Thanx! :)

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  22. Unknown22 May 2017 at 12:22

    Hi Audra serene. Rosa here, I'm planning to send my 11 month old son to nursery. Can you share the recommended list? Rozza88@yahoo.com. Thanks.

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  23. Jeanny John9 June 2017 at 18:35

    Hi Audraserene. I will appreciate it if you can email me a good place for my 13months around KK town. jeannyjhn@gmail.com.
    Sicerely,
    Jeanny.

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  24. Chris Chai31 July 2017 at 08:47

    Hi Audraserene, would u be able to send me the list too? Moving to KK next year and tod will be 2. Thanks so mch fr doing this! Super helpful fr us who are nt familiar with KK:)

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    1. Chris Chai31 July 2017 at 08:48

      Yikes..my email add is chris8ning@gmail.com

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  25. monday7 August 2017 at 12:17

    hai Audraserene, i will appreciate if you could give me list for 4yrs old next year for daughter. thanks in advance. email monday8899@yahoo.com

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  26. Unknown17 August 2017 at 12:04

    Hi Audraserene. I'm Khaw, i will really appreciate it if you can email me the list of good daycare centre for my 4 months old around KK town. My email address is kjlin2k@yahoo.com. Thank you so much.

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  27. Unknown6 September 2017 at 21:22

    Hi Audraserene..Im running a child care centre in Bundusan.Do you mind if i share about my centre here?

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    2. Unknown6 September 2017 at 21:27

      Hi Mummies.I'm running a Little Kingdom Baby & Child Care Centre in Bundusan area
      .My centre accept babies from 4weeks old to 4years old.We provide clean and comfortable environment,healthy and nutrious homecooked meals,caring and loving care and also lots of fun.We only accept 10-12 children for each age group.We are using Coway Lombok Air Purifier in the centre and clean water from Kangen Machine.We support breastfeeding and can handle EBM.Can contact me if you wish to know more @ +60164423123..:)

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  28. lil' bear10 September 2017 at 15:29

    Hi Audraserene, Im looking to send my 2 year old next year to nursery. Would appreciate if you can send me your list of good daycare & reviews. My email is aderf85@gmail.com. Thanks in advance!

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  29. Unknown26 September 2017 at 02:02

    Hi Audraserene, im looking for a good school for my 2 year old. Would like to get your reviews on those shortlisted taskas. I am planning to visit angel playschool and taska glory. Here is my email add kelly4jc@gmail.com thanks!!

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  30. Anonymous6 October 2017 at 23:00


    Hi Audraserene. I'm Awatif, i will really appreciate it if you can email me the list of good daycare centre for my 3years old daughter and 4 years old son.. around KK town. My email address is atif5544@hotmail.com Thank you so much.

    Reply

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  31. Orange Muffin8 January 2018 at 10:47

    Hi audraserene! I’m planning to send my 17 months old baby to nursery. Do you mind sharing the list of recomended nurseries here in KK? My email is b.john88@hotmail.com. Thank you!

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  32. Unknown23 February 2018 at 19:12

    Hi audraserene. Can email me the list of recomended nurseries hereinkk? My email judeathjoan81@gmail.com. thanks

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  33. Unknown13 March 2018 at 23:49

    Hi Audraserene, I'm David. Would appreciate if you could send me the list of nursery/daycare. My email is davidng13@yahoo.com Thank you!

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  34. Unknown6 April 2018 at 22:02

    Hi Audraserene, I'm Mandie. Would appreciate if you could send me the list of nursery/daycare. My email is mabelmandie@gmail.com Thank you!

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  35. Unknown8 April 2018 at 10:13

    Hi Audraserene, im elly, im planning to send my baby 7 month to nursery/daycare. Here is my email: aly_evna@yahoo.com, would appreciate if u could send me the list. Tq

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  37. baby ita18 July 2018 at 01:40

    hi audraserene
    nice sharing!!
    can i have the list to.here is my email luciajosipan111@yahoo.com.my
    tqvm

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  38. baby ita18 July 2018 at 01:44

    hi audraserene
    nice sharing!!
    can i have the list to.here is my email luciajosipan111@yahoo.com.my
    tqvm

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  39. Unknown3 April 2019 at 07:02

    Hye audaserene. Wonderful and informative details you got there...is those reviewssril valid now?
    And which is the best playschool you think available in kk? Preferably no academics at all? Please send the list too jegadthesan@hotmail.com. Really appreciate it. Have a great day ahead. Tq.

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  40. Hand and Hand1 November 2019 at 13:48

    Thanks for sharing this useful and interesting post !! I was searching for this type of post and finally got here. i have got very good information about how to select best daycare .

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