On a recent professional trip to Singapore, I was lucky enough to be introduced to Vashima Goyal and the pre-school centre that she has been mentoring for 18 years. Named by the children, Child at Street 11 is in the district of Ang Mo Kio, a bus ride away from the skyscraper financial buildings and hotels of wealthy Singapore.
The centre was opened in 1999 and is a multi-racial, secular, independent, non-profit organisation. The centre serves children from low-income families living in challenging circumstances, where self-esteem is low and motivation is limited.
Parents pay what they can afford for a full-day programme for children aged two to six, as well as wraparound care for older children up to the age of 12. There is also a small daycare unit for babies.
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