Babesa Community ECCD

NOTICE:
Completion of Student Selection for Academic Year 2026

This is to inform all parents and guardians that the selection process for admission to Babesa Community ECCD Centre for the Academic Year 2026 has been successfully completed.
We sincerely thank all parents and guardians for their interest and cooperation throughout the selection process. The list of selected children has been finalized, and concerned parents were contacted accordingly.

We look forward to working together for the growth and development of our children.

Thank you.

Circle time has become a heavily emphasized part of early childhood settings, but the way it is often structured sets children up for failure.

When we demand that every child sits still, stays quiet, raises their hand, and participates for a set amount of time, we are forcing unrealistic expectations on young children—especially in an age where movement, exploration, and sensory experiences are the foundation of learning.

Children do not learn to sit still by being made to sit still. In fact, self-regulation, focus, and attention span are developed through play, where children naturally practice impulse control, turn-taking, and perseverance.

Play is the true foundation for later participation in structured activities. By pushing and pressuring circle time into early childhood, we have taken a moment that should be joyful and turned it into a stressful demand.

Circle time should always be optional, yet so engaging that children want to join. If a child is uninterested or disengaged, forcing them to stay does not lead to learning—it only leads to compliance, shame, and disconnect.

True learning happens in moments of connection, curiosity, and joy. Instead of focusing on control, prioritize engagement, flexibility, and responsiveness to children’s needs.

Remember, you may be able to make a child sit, but you cannot make them learn.

If you're looking for a more in-depth breakdown of how to align your circle time with developmentally appropriate practice, you can grab our 13 page document "Managing Circle Time" here: https://www.weskoolhouse.com/store-guides This provides our top tips, addresses common misconception, and provides strategies on how to keep these experiences authentic, engaging, and meaningful.

NOTICE:

All parents or guardians who have taken the admission form are kindly requested to submit the completed form on or before 16th December, before 12 PM. Please be reminded that only a few forms have been submitted so far, so we request everyone to submit within the given time. Thank you.

UPDATE: CHANGE IN ADMISSION TIMING

This is to inform the public that the admission timing has been changed. We kindly request all parents and guardians to take note of this update.

REMINDER: ADMISSION FORM SUBMISSION DEADLINE

This is to remind all parents and guardians that since 17th December is a National Holiday, admission forms must be submitted on or before 16th December without fail.
Please note that forms will not be accepted after 16th December under any circumstances.

Thank you.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Admission for 2026.

This is to inform the public that Babesa Community ECCD Centre is now accepting applications for the academic year 2026.

Who Can Apply:

1. Children aged 3 to 5 years.
2. Children residing in the mentioned catchment area.

Application Process:

1. Application forms will be provided at the Centre.
2. Parents/guardians are requested to complete the form and submit it along with the mentioned documents in the form.

NOTE: Admission will be based on age and intake capacity.

15.10.2025

We, the Babesa Community ECCD family, celebrated Global Hand Washing Day on 15th October with great enthusiasm, highlighting the importance of clean hands for good health and well-being.