Deciding on the right kindergarten or preschool for your child can be difficult. After all, you’d want the best education for your child just like everyone else.

There are many factors you’ll need to consider to find that perfect school for your kids, such as the curriculum offered, class size, travel distance from your home, and more.

Sounds like a lot to do? We’ve got you covered here with a list of kindergartens and preschools available in Kuala Lumpur. Let’s take a closer look at what they have to offer.

1. Beaconhouse Preschool Sri Petaling

Website: https://beaconhouse.edu.my/about-bh-sri-petaling/

Contact number: +603 9059 2133

Address: Bandar Sri Petaling, 32A, Lorong Pikrama 1, Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur

Nearby residential properties to consider:

• Endah Puri
• Endah Villa

If you’re looking for a kindergarten that caters to the individual needs of children, then Beaconhouse Preschool is the place for your child.

Beaconhouse Preschool adopts the PLAY learning philosophy, and the curriculum is all about joyous learning and celebrating the success of children.

Beaconhouse Malaysia has been internationally acknowledged as an educational institution in the past 40 years.

It has expanded with approximately 400 schools across eight countries, with a total enrollment of more than 165,000 students worldwide.

Beaconhouse Preschool in Sri Petaling boasts many extensive facilities, such as the indoor swimming pool and Enhanced Learning Environment (ELE) classrooms to make learning more enjoyable for children.

It also offers a Mandarin curriculum and has an excellent track record of preparing children for both the English and Mandarin education streams.

2. Beaconhouse Newlands Early Years (BNEY) Bangsar

Website: https://beaconhouse.edu.my/bney-bangsar/

Contact number: +603 2201 5116

Address: No. 2 Lorong Bukit Pantai 7, off Lorong Bukit Pantai 8, Jalan Bukit Pantai, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur

Nearby residential properties to consider:

• Sri Wangsaria
• Bangsar Heights

Similar to Beaconhouse Preschool, Beaconhouse Newlands Early Years (BNEY) is a part of the Beaconhouse Malaysia education institute.

The BNEY curriculum prepares children for international education, particularly the Cambridge International Programme.

This programme aims to provide a solid foundation in Language, Maths, and Science.

The BNEY Programme also promotes holistic learning and instills values such as racial harmony and respect for diversity in society.

3. Cempaka Kindergarten

Website: http://www.cempaka.edu.my/

Contact number: +603 2093 1740/1

Address: No. 19 Jalan Setiabakti Satu, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur

Nearby residential properties to consider:

• Sunway Palazzio
• Prima Damansara

In 1983, Dato’ Freida Pilus started Cempaka School in a rented bungalow to provide education for her sons.

Since then, Cempaka School has expanded to form a group of private and international schools in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.

Though Cempaka has modernised over the years, it continues to remain rooted to its original ideals of providing a school by a family, for a family.

Children can enrol in Cempaka Kindergarten and continue onto A-Levels before graduating.

Cempaka Kindergarten seeks to nurture children to be innovative, creative, and possess higher-order thinking skills. The school also emphasises the values of confidence, teamwork, and humility.

4. CitiKids Care Centre

Contact number: +603 7804 6594

Address: Wisma Mca, No. 163, Suite LG.05, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450

Nearby residential properties to consider:

• Binjai Residency
• Panorama (KLCC)

Launched by Citibank in 2010, Citikids Care Centre is a part of Citibank’s plan to bring about a better work-life balance among Malaysians.

Citikids Care Centre comprises of 12 Montessori qualified teachers and childcare providers, while the fees are RM3,600 per semester (6 months).

The centre offers programmes that are play-based. For example, the Montessori nursery program offers moral values activities and performing arts.

There are also programmes for siblings and parents to bond with their children, such as field trips, sports carnivals, and concerts.

5. Krista Kindergartens

Website: https://www.kristaschools.com

Contact number: +603 2141 7575

Address: 29-1, Jalan Maharajalela, 50150 Kuala Lumpur

Nearby residential properties to consider:

• Villa Scott
• Angkasa Impian 2

Krista Kindergarten runs preschool and daycare programmes for children aged 3 to 6 year olds.

It provides the ‘CAPABLE’ programme – an all-in-one programme that focuses on character building and knowledge enhancements, and nurtures children to be competent individuals.

Krista’s programme is designed to promote a well-rounded and holistic approach to children during their formative years.

The curriculum is carried out in a fun, exciting, and creative environment to encourage preschoolers’ cognitive and social skills.

6. My Little Home Child Care Centre

Contact number: +603 2093 5078

Address: No. 24, Lorong Setiabistari 2, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur

Nearby residential properties to consider:

• Serai Bukit Bandaraya
• Menara Bangsar

Driven by the Montessori principle of developing a child’s capabilities in an independent manner, My Little Home Child Care Centre’s preschool programme allows children to learn at their own pace.

Children are encouraged to explore and learn from each other in small groups, helping to accelerate their mental and emotional development.

This also helps them grasp social skills as they learn to communicate and exchange information with children.

7. Taska & Tadika CECE Kindergarten

Website: https://www.cece.com.my/index.html

Contact number:  +603 4142 6089

Address: Ground Floor, Lot 9094, Jalan Malinja, Taman Bunga Raya, Setapak 53000 Kuala Lumpur

Nearby residential properties to consider:

• Vista Kiara
• The Meritz

The Preschool Education Programme at CECE kindergarten is designed for children aged between 5 to 6 year olds. Classes are conducted in three languages: English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia.

The programme encourages children to explore their environment and offers hands-on activities such as practising personal hygiene. Students will also be exposed to moral values and self-help skills.

The activities here aim to foster a balanced education among preschoolers. Furthermore, a small class size further ensures that every child is given ample attention and learns at his or her own pace.

8. Taska Children’s World

Website: https://www.childrensworldkl.com.my/

Contact number: +601 6208 4439

Address: 45, Jalan Wan Malini, Taman Sri Endah, Seri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur

Nearby residential properties to consider:

• Endah Puri
• Endah Regal

Taska Children’s World does not subscribe to more conventional methods of educating children.

Instead, they adopt the three E’s – to explore, experiment and experience. This system foster qualities of being observant and receptive to new things.

The kindergarten also offers cultural studies and practical life activities such as caring for self and the environment. Through these activities, children develop their social awareness and intellectual skills.

Children’s World also adopts a project-based approach whereby students form small groups and discuss a topic.

So, there you have it – a list of kindergartens and preschools in Kuala Lumpur that you can consider enrolling your child in. If you’ve seen any that looks promising, you can always give them a call or simply head down for a look!