Separation
From tears at the gate to walking in and finding a friend. We plan this deliberately with you rather than hoping it passes.
Nursery in Bayan LepasBabies and Taska
Our nursery in Bayan Lepas is the youngest room, at 24, Jalan Pantai Jerjak 1, for children from 18 months to three years.
A day in this room
Predictable for them, flexible for you
Toddlers settle when the day is predictable. The sequence does not change: arrival and free play, morning snack, focused play, outdoor time, lunch, nap, story, afternoon activity, home.
Within that frame, what your child is working on is theirs. One is learning to drink from an open cup. Another is learning that a friend's turn is not a disaster.
- Toilet training done with you, at your child's pace, not on a schedule
- First words tracked and reported, so a speech delay is caught early
- Nap and feed times recorded daily and sent to you
- A settling-in plan for the first two weeks, agreed before day one
Daily rhythm
The taska day
| Time | What happens | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 7.30am | Doors open, quiet free play | An early, gentle arrival beats a rushed one |
| 9.00am | Morning snack and toileting | Self-care is the curriculum at this age |
| 9.45am | Sensory and language play | Texture, water, sand, music and naming things |
| 11.00am | Outdoor or gross motor time | Climbing and balance build the body they will sit still with later |
| 12.00pm | Lunch, prepared fresh on site | Eating together is how fussy eaters improve |
| 1.00pm | Nap | Rested toddlers learn. Tired ones just cope |
| 3.00pm | Story, songs, small group activity | Listening stamina, built in minutes not hours |
| Until 6.30pm | Free play, handover chat at pickup | You hear about the day from the person who was in it |
Half day places finish after lunch.
What we work on
What changes in this year
Self-care
Eating, drinking from a cup, washing hands, toileting, putting shoes on. The unglamorous skills that decide how preschool goes.
First language
Naming, asking, refusing and describing. We log new words so you can see the curve, not guess at it.
Our toddler programme, for babies from 18 months to 3 years, offers self-development in a tender atmosphere of understanding, respect, support and love. It aims to give each child independence and the skills later learning needs. The room is prepared with materials that let each child progress in their own time. Many activities build self-help, concentration and confidence, including greeting, sharing and taking turns. The year leads gently into Readiness and Juniors.
Inside the programme
Reception and Nursery
Towards independence
Songs, conversation and sorting tap the sensitive period for language, first as an impression, then as a growing vocabulary. Physical work gives chances to walk, climb, balance, crawl and, in time, run.
Tots at work
Practical life is the base of the day: transferring, pouring, scooping, buttoning, sorting and classifying. Children build concentration, eye-hand coordination, order, respect, responsibility and an "I can do it" spirit.
Tots sensorial
Sensorial work lays a base for mathematics, geometry, geography, botany, art and music. Children compare size, weight, length, shape and smell. The materials wake the five senses and support attention, coordination and logical thought.
Fun with numbers
Pre-math ideas include rote counting, counting in order, matching quantity to symbol, sorting, matching and one to one correspondence. Toddlers have plenty of time with the materials.
Fun with words
Language opens every other subject. Songs, rhymes, stories, drama, phonics and movement give a head start in early reading, vocabulary, speaking and expressing ideas in words.
Little World Explorer
Children notice themselves, other people and the environment. They learn simple order, parts of plants and animals, and basic groups of living and non-living things, including real fruit, plants, pets and textures.
Creative exploration
Toddlers love to copy action songs and stories. They also colour, doodle, stamp, paste and print with crayons, paint and paper of different textures.
Character building
The focus is love. Toddlers learn that family loves them, and how to show love: please and thank you, greetings, sharing, a handshake, a friendly hug and a smile, through EQuipped for Life.
Tumble and Twirl
Gross motor time helps toddlers control their bodies so they can walk, crawl, climb and jump in a safe, protected space.
The next stage, for ages 3 to 5, is Readiness and Juniors.
Questions
Taska questions
Our founder answers some of these in her own words. All of her interviews are on one page.
What do you tell a parent whose child cries every morning?
In our founder's own words.
Morning tears are a completely normal and healthy sign of strong attachment to you.
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Read the English transcript
When a parent comes to me and says their child cries every single morning, what I tell them first is to take a deep breath. Morning tears are a completely normal and healthy sign of strong attachment to you. Separation anxiety does not mean your child isn't happy at school. In fact, most children settle down within minutes or even seconds of entering the classroom once they're engaged with their peers and activities.
We work closely with parents to establish a consistent morning drop-off routine, ensuring parents that their child is secure, happy and truly engaged throughout the day.
What is the biggest mistake parents make in the first week of drop off?
In our founder's own words.
The biggest mistake I see parents make during the first week at drop-offs is drawn-out goodbyes or showing visible anxiety at the gate.
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The biggest mistake I see parents make during the first week at drop-offs is drawn-out goodbyes or showing visible anxiety at the gate. Children are like emotional sponges. If they sense hesitation, worry or guilt in your voice, they immediately conclude that the centre might not be a safe place. Another common mistake is sneaking away without saying goodbye, which breaks trust.
The best approach is a quick, loving and confident ritual. Give them a warm hug. Reassure them that you will return at pick-up time. Pass them to the teacher, smile and leave confidently.
Is this a registered taska?
Yes. RightStart Babies at 24, Jalan Pantai Jerjak 1 holds JKM licence P/TI 004/2022 under Akta Taman Asuhan Kanak-Kanak 1984. Ask to see it during your private viewing.
My child is not toilet trained yet. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Most children arrive in nappies. We work on it with you and follow your child's readiness, not a deadline.
What if my child is still napping twice a day?
We follow your child's sleep pattern for the first weeks, then ease towards the room's single nap only when they are ready.
Do you provide meals?
Yes. Lunch and snacks are prepared fresh on site and included in the fee. Allergies and dietary needs are recorded before the first day.
How will I know what happened during the day?
Feeds, nappies, naps and mood are recorded daily, and you get a handover in person at pickup. No guessing.
Book a private viewing
Message us on WhatsApp. We confirm a time for you to meet the team and see the taska room.
Quick facts
RightStart Babies is our licensed taska at 24, Jalan Pantai Jerjak 1, Bayan Lepas, for children aged 18 months to three years. The day covers settled routines, toilet training, first words in English with Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin exposure, fresh meals, and an afternoon nap. Full day and half day places, 7.30am to 6.30pm.