KidzHaven Child Care Center : For Peace of Mind.

Most mummies-to-be like me who are playing dual roles of having a baby and holding a full time job would have a headache and a growing concern on where to place your babies when you are at work. The best bet would be to place in the care of a babysitter during the weekdays.

However, with the on-going cases of babysitter abusing and causing death of infants, it is really a worrying issue. How do you trust your precious one in their hands? How sure are you that the environment that they are in is safe? 

I know of the story of my clerk whose son died in the babysitter's place. He choked on milk. And he was only 9 months old.

Yes, terrifying story but very real.

So I have been searching around for a good and reliable babysitter around my area. Most of them operates from home - like a nanny. I am not convinced because the house doesn't look too hygienic and the nanny doesn't give me a sense of security enough for me to place my child in her care. Above all, she will be taking care of my baby alone. Whatever that happens in the house, no one will know. 

As I was Googling, I chance upon a childcare center called KidzHaven in Jalan Gasing. It is a proper center and is run by the principal, Joanne. She speaks eloquently and most importantly is a certified Early Childhood Teacher. The center is licensed by MBPJ and JKM. So in other words, they are legit.

Dropped by the center with my parents and we loved it. We feel secure and convinced that my baby would be safe here. Here are the items that is skewing me towards choosing KidzHaven : 

- Safe and conducive environment. 

- Trained caretakers, in fact all are local Chinese aunties.

- Joanne will be there most of the time to monitor.

- Hygienic and clean.

- Bath time is twice a day. 

- A ratio of 1caretaker to 3 babies. Max 6 babies at one time. 

- For toddlers, a ratio of 1:5 kids. 

- Total maximum capacity is 25 children (including 6 babies).

- 3 meals provided once babies goes semi-solid.

- Stimulating activities / play time, i.e. flashcards etc.

- Joanne is a Christian. 

Joanne will also provide a log book at the end of the day for the parents, listing down what has been done, what are the feeding time etc. In that way, the parents will be constantly aware on what is going on at the center. 

KidzHaven operates from 8:00am - 6:00pm, with a grace period of 30minutes for those parents who are stuck in a jam. Opens only on weekdays. The center will be closed on national public holidays and on Selangor state holidays. There will also be a 10 days period where the center will be closed (typically during CNY and Christmas time).

Fees are as follows:

Registration - RM100*

Full-Day Service (2 - 18 months) - RM900/month

Half-Day Service (2 - 18 months) - RM500/month (up until 1:00pm)

Full-Day Service (18 months above) - RM850/month

Basic toiletries - RM240/annually

Stationary & Learning Materials - RM240/annually**

*Upon registration, you would need to pay 1 month deposit in lieu of the 1 month fee. 

** Only applicable for toddlers 18 months above.

For hygiene purposes, parents would need to provide the following which will be returned when it's no longer required:

- plastic mat for changing.

- mattress protector.

- 5 change of clothes.

- 5 pieces of disposable diapers.

- formula milk / expressed breast milk.*

- 4 feeding bottles and 1 bottle for water.*

- bath towel, face towel, bib.
- pillow, bolster, blanket etc. 

*KidzHaven provided steriliser, warmer, and a machine to thaw the milk. 

Yes, I agree the pricing is on the steep side. But would you rather pay more in exchange for peace of mind or save that money not knowing if your child is in safe hands? 

Your pick.

For more info, you may contact Joanne @ 012-2108297

Love;

Mummy Geri