Kallos Club
Parents, imagine: your weekend routine now includes 3 hours to yourself—peace, calm, and quiet—while your children remain meaningfully engaged in the capable hands of a trained educator.
Kallos Club is a play-based childminding service that emphasises small student-to-teacher ratios, child autonomy, and a holistic approach to development.
Think “weekend childcare”, where children learn joyfully at their own pace, developing a myriad of developmental skills through play. The space is inspired by learning centres in Singaporean preschools: play to the child, learning to the educator. Materials and activities are aligned with the learning domains outlined in MOE’s Nurturing Early Learners (NEL) Framework.
At Kallos Club, children feel happy, safe, and free to explore. Within an environment of warmth, they freely engage with paint, play dough, blocks, or other materials. By the end of the session, they feel refreshed and ready to face the week ahead.
Why?
“Our young children are kept at home more, have fewer social interactions and physical activities, using electronic devices for longer periods of time, and sleeping less.”
Dr Benny Loo [link]
The Kallos Club initiative began to support parents.
A recent Singapore study confirmed a link between excessive screen time during infancy and impaired cognitive function in the long term. Yet, excessive screen time persists among young children, particularly on the weekends.
Excessive screen time is a very challenging problem to solve: parents are exhausted, caught between the demands of work and caregiving, and often lack the support of a capable “village”.
We’re here to help be that “village”.
Parents need a break, and we’re here to make that possible. While parents get the me-time they need, their children remain meaningfully engaged in a space whose materials are curated, open-ended, and developmentally beneficial, under the watchful eye of an experienced and qualified caregiver.
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Session Details
At Kallos Club, children feel safe and happy - the base from which confidence blossoms. The space encourages free exploration, creativity, and social interaction. Materials are curated according to the children’s needs and interests. Our educators observe the children’s strengths, and curate activities to help them build on various skills.
Best for children aged 3 to 7
Max. 4 children at a time
Parents can choose to drop off or stay in the space
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Location: Tengah
Dates & Timings:
Weekends and Holidays
9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 4-7pm
View available sessions HERE
1 credit per 3-hour session per child
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On-demand sessions at parents’ location of preference (e.g. in their own home, or our space in Tengah)
1 credit per hour, min. 2 hours’ booking
Each credit covers up to 4 children
WhatsApp Us for private bookings
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Credits are purchased on a monthly subscription or ad-hoc basis.
Subscription: 70+ to 80+ SGD per credit; credits remain valid while package is active
Adhoc: 97 SGD per credit
One credit is exchanged for:
One 3-hour group session per child
1h private session covering up to 4 children (min. 2h for a private booking)
Session Overview:
When your child arrives, we introduce them to the materials and boundaries in the space. If they need some energy regulation, we’ll do some breathing and reflection exercises together.
Your child will be invited to play with the others, or choose something to explore on their own. '
We typically also have outdoor time - children may play in the playground(s), engage in water play, or simply run around.
Please bring a snack in case they get hungry, and wear clothes that are suitable for movement.
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FAQs
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Yes! Feel free to sit in and join in your child’s play, or do your own work at the dining area. We only ask that you also allow the children to negotiate play between themselves, and give them the freedom to play as they please :)
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For a full credit refund, please cancel at least 72 hours before the session starts.
If your child is not feeling well, and you need to cancel urgently, please present a doctor’s certificate.
Cancellation requests made after 10:30pm the night before will not be entertained.
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Please prepare a snack for your child. Only plain water will be served. If your child is hungry and doesn’t have a snack prepared, we can serve plain crackers and Milo.
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Yes, but they must be prepared that other children might request for the toy to be shared.
5⭐️ Google Reviews
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Xianying: "An environment where the kids felt comfortable, happy, and free"
My 4-year-old boy enjoying water play with a new friend! ☺️ He had such a wonderful time with Teacher Karen and the other children during his trial session. I stayed for the initial consultation and observation, and it was lovely to see how naturally the kids bonded and played together.
The other child's parents actually took the opportunity to enjoy a K-BBQ date while their daughter was there, and that really made me realise the value of a quality childminding service. As parents, it's not always easy to find time for errands, appointments, or even a simple date with our spouse.
Of course, trust is the most important factor when it comes to leaving our children in someone else's care. That's why I felt reassured knowing that Teacher Karen is an experienced preschool educator who is genuinely passionate about nurturing, engaging, and connecting with children. Her warm and caring approach created an environment where the kids felt comfortable, happy, and free to explore, play, and make new friends.
Seeing my son come home smiling and excitedly talking about his day was probably the best endorsement of all. ❤️ -
Kgoon Liang: “Warm, welcoming and safe"
Lovely place! The moment you step in you can just feel how warm, welcoming and safe it is. There are a wide variety of materials and toys that don't just keep a child occupied, but are great in supporting a child's development. My kids were engaged throughout, able to switch between activities freely, and enjoyed themselves!
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MJ: "A cozy, safe space"
I love how she converts her home into a cozy, safe space for kids. She also structured the space such that kids are open to switch from pretend play to drawing to card games very fluidly, all within their own control.
Do consider going for this instead of an indoor playground. It encourages children's own exploration without overstimulation.
Meet the Founder
Hi, I’m Karen!
Even in my own schooling days, every internship and volunteering opportunity was related to English teaching and mentoring. I have worked more formally in teaching and mentoring capacities since 2012, in primary, secondary and high school settings; across three countries; and in public, private, and non-government organisations.
In 2018, while I was teaching English and creative writing full-time, I realised how narrow my view of the world was: all I had known was school - first as a student, then as a teacher. If my students would go on to work in other sectors, shouldn’t I, too, be acquainted with them? Thus began my six-year journey into other fields, including museum curation, project management, and business administration. The year I clinched a multi-million-dollar renewal and secured a promotion at an MNC was the year I decided to return to the realm of education.
While undergoing my postgraduate diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education, I realised that teaching is not my passion: rather, holistic child development is. Before a child can learn, they must first feel happy and safe.
Kallos Club is my endeavour to integrate joy and play with child development. In an ever-changing digital landscape, where learning traits such as adaptability, creativity and critical thinking matter more than rote learning, it is my mission to nurture the whole child, and set them up for future success.
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