Kindergartens plead for parents’ understanding
Published on: Sunday, April 05, 2020
Kota Kinabalu: The Persatuan Tadika Sabah (PTS) regrets that most kindergartens are not be entitled to the Government’s Prihatin Economic Stimulus Package (ESP).“Without the payment of monthly school fees, some kindergartens may have to close and lay off teachers. This puts the future viability of kindergartens at risk and its implications on early childhood education and care may only be seen when the situation passes,” said its President, Agnes Chin.
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In this context, it hoped for understanding by parents regarding the payment of monthly fees as some parents have asked for a reduction in fees during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period.
“Most kindergartens, especially those in private sectors, are smaller and have a higher operation cost.
“Their operations are without any outside support, unlike those that belonged to the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, NGO and churches. Hence, the monthly fee charged is necessary for these kindergartens to sustain their operations and pay the teachers’ full salaries.”
She said many feared they would not be able to sustain operations due to uncertainty of the duration of the MCO and appealed for parents’ understanding of their financial obligation to pay the said monthly fees.
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Chin also urged all kindergarten operators to look into the possibility of providing e-learning through platforms like Google Classroom or Whatsapp.
She said homework and worksheets can then be distributed to enable children to still learn even from home.
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“Besides, additional classes can also be replaced during school holidays so that parents and kindergarten operators can reach a win-win situation.
“We urge parents to please help your child’s kindergarten by contributing towards supporting a teacher,” said Chin.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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