Every parent hits the same fork in the road sooner or later: should my child attend for a few hours a day, or for the whole working day? There's no single right answer, but there is a right answer for your family. Here's how to find it, whether you're looking at Tampines infant care, a Tampines nursery, or a Tampines preschool for an older child. The Quick Version If both parents work full-time, full-day care usually fits best and gives your child a steady, predictable day. I

By Nurture Infant House | Last updated: October 2026 Leaving your baby in someone else's care for the first time is a big step. For many Tampines parents, it happens just as maternity leave ends, when everything is new: the routines, the worries and the guilt. The center you choose will care for your child during some of the most important months of their development, so it deserves careful thought. This guide shares what to look for in a Tampines childcare center, with a foc

At Nurture Infant House, children play a Very Hungry Caterpillar language game in which they "feed" a caterpillar toy with foods from the story. Through this gentle, joyful play, they become familiar with food words, recognize colors, strengthen hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, and grow more confident in expressing themselves. What Is the Very Hungry Caterpillar Language Game? Inspired by Eric Carle's much-loved picture book, the game invites children to help a hu

At Nurture Infant House, a Tampines infant care and Tampines child care center, our little learners celebrated Mid-Autumn Festival by sitting together to explore mooncakes and pomelo. They looked closely at the colors, shapes and textures, making it a simple and meaningful celebration full of sweet and happy moments. ✨ Our little learners had a wonderful time celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival! In this article, we share how the celebration unfolded, what the children gained

What Is the Caterpillar Fruit-Eating Spinner Activity? The Caterpillar Fruit-Eating Spinner is a hands-on learning activity designed for infants and toddlers, built around a colorful spinning wheel topped with a caterpillar-shaped pointer. A board beneath the spinner displays a variety of fruit images. When a child spins the wheel, the caterpillar pointer rotates and eventually stops on one of the fruits — as though the caterpillar has "eaten" that fruit. At Nurture Infant Ho

Rain is a familiar part of everyday life in Singapore, but for infants and young children, something as simple as watching raindrops fall can become an opportunity for discovery and learning. At Nurture Infant House, this week's activity, “Little Raindrops Fall,” introduced children to the idea of rain through a simple hands-on rainy day simulation. Instead of simply telling children about rain, the teacher created a visual demonstration using a plastic bottle filled with lig

Numeracy doesn't have to mean worksheets and flashcards — especially not for preschoolers. At Nurture Infant House, children are discovering the foundations of counting through a colorful, tactile activity: rolling playdough "gumballs" and matching them to numbers. It's a simple idea with powerful learning outcomes, and it reflects a broader trend in Singapore early childhood education toward play-based, hands-on numeracy. Here's a closer look at the activity, the skills it b

At Nurture Infant House, a name that has become synonymous with warm, attentive, and developmentally-focused Tampines infant care, every day brings a new opportunity for our little ones to learn through play. Recently, our infants took part in a beautiful sensory art activity inspired by the beloved children's classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Fondly named the Hungry Caterpillar Color Drop Art, this activity filled our classroom with color, curiosity, and jo

Young children learn best when they can explore the world through their senses, imagination, and hands-on experiences. At Nurture Infant House, our little learners recently enjoyed a colorful and engaging activity inspired by the much-loved storybook The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Through a fun fruit stamping activity, the children explored familiar fruits, recognized different colors, developed fine motor skills, and enjoyed the simple pleasure of creating their own artwork. A

Teachers’ Day is a wonderful occasion to recognize and appreciate the teachers who guide, encourage, and care for children during their important early years. In an early childhood setting, teachers play a role that goes far beyond classroom lessons. They create opportunities for children to explore, express themselves, build friendships, develop confidence, and discover the joy of learning. At Nurture Infant House, Teachers’ Day was celebrated with a meaningful and creative

Teachers play an important role in a child’s early years. They guide little ones as they discover new experiences, develop confidence, learn to communicate, and understand the world around them. For young children, Teachers’ Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate these special relationships through simple, meaningful, and age-appropriate activities. This week, the little ones at Nurture Infant House enjoyed a heartwarming “Happy Teachers’ Day” art activity filled with co

Children are naturally curious about the world around them. From colorful flowers in a garden to the leaves they see on a walk, everyday experiences can become wonderful opportunities for young children to explore, ask questions, and learn. At Nurture Infant House, our N2 children recently turned their curiosity about plants into a fun and creative art experience through a Colorful Crepe Flowers activity. As part of their learning about the theme of Plants, the children creat

Young children learn best when they are given opportunities to explore the world through their senses, imagination, and hands-on experiences. Art activities are especially valuable during the early years because they allow children to experiment freely while developing important physical, cognitive, social, and creative skills. At Nurture Infant House, children are encouraged to participate in meaningful experiences that make learning enjoyable and engaging. One such activity

Infants are naturally curious about the world around them. Every new texture, sound, movement and sensation presents an opportunity to discover something different. At this early stage of development, hands-on experiences are particularly valuable because young children learn by interacting directly with their environment. At Nurture Infant House, our little ones recently took part in a simple sensory activity designed to introduce the concept of opposites: cold and warm. Thr

Outdoor play is an important part of early childhood development. It gives young children the freedom to move their bodies, explore different physical challenges, and discover what they can accomplish through active play. At Nurture Infant House, our N2 children recently participated in an exciting outdoor physical activity called Balance Board Ring Toss. This engaging activity combined balancing, aiming, throwing, concentration, and perseverance. The children stood on a wobb

Babies are naturally curious and eager to discover the world around them. Every touch, movement, sound, and new experience can become an opportunity for learning. At Nurture Infant House, we believe that babies learn best when they are given safe and meaningful opportunities to explore through play. This week, our little ones participated in an exciting sensory and exploratory activity called “Cracking Eggshells” 🥚🔨. With eggshells, small child-friendly hammers, and sealed

Young children learn through exploration, movement, play, and hands-on experiences. Even a simple art activity can become a valuable learning opportunity when children are encouraged to touch, observe, choose, and create. At Nurture Infant House, activities are designed to support children's development while making learning enjoyable and engaging. One delightful classroom experience is the “Colorful Little Eggs” egg-decorating activity. Using simple egg-shaped templates and

Learning is often most meaningful for young children when it happens through play. Hands-on activities give children the opportunity to explore, move, communicate, and develop important skills while enjoying themselves with their friends. In a recent Nursery 2 activity, the children at Nurture Infant House took part in an engaging “Move the Ball” game, combining movement, concentration, teamwork, and turn-taking in one exciting learning experience. The activity involved a sim

Children are naturally curious and enjoy activities that allow them to explore, build, and create with their own hands. Simple materials can often provide meaningful learning experiences, especially when children are encouraged to make choices, solve problems, and complete tasks independently. Shape Assembly Fun is a hands-on activity that combines creativity with early childhood learning by allowing children to recreate different patterns using popsicle sticks and visual ref

Early mathematics begins long before children learn to solve equations or recognize numbers. For young children, mathematical learning is about discovering relationships, noticing differences, making comparisons, and understanding the world through everyday experiences. Simple concepts such as size, shape, quantity, and weight can be introduced naturally through play and exploration. This week, the N1 children at Nurture Infant House took part in an engaging math exploration