At Little Oxford we’re a part of the community and we love exploring all the aspects of our local areas and enjoying all the incredible things that it has to offer. We’ve recently opened a new location in Kembangan, a wonderful neighborhood full of awesome family friendly businesses that are eager to serve the district.
We’ve thoroughly enjoyed the process of setting up our new location and the welcome from local residents has been overwhelming. We’re aiming to be the preschool education centre in Kembangan and we’re excited to learn and grow with all of the children that will be starting their learning journey with us.
While we’ve been scouring the area around our new location we’ve had the pleasure to visit with the wealth of local businesses and attractions in the area and we’ve put together a comprehensive family guide to Kembangan..
Here are our picks..
Things to do
Telok Kurau Park
Telok Kurau Park, Kembangan is a beautiful green space for all the family to enjoy, complete with a playground that your children will LOVE. This is an excellent place for you and your children to meet like minded people in the area and enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise. The park is open 24 hours a day and can be enjoyed all year round.
Taman Kembangan Playground
Taman Kembangan Playground is another option in the area for some outdoor fun and play with the whole family. One of the key benefits of this particular park is that it is really well lit in the evenings and can be enjoyed on those beautiful arm Friday nights. An awesome hub for families to meet up and share some laughs after a long working week.
3Arts Pottery
3Arts is a ceramics studio focused on teaching and growing a community of people passionate about the artform. With classes that are available to teach everyone from parents to children, it’s a great way to spend your free time and an opportunity for your kids to explore their creativity.
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Kronos Taekwondo
If your kids are looking for an extracurricular activity that pairs discipline with exercise, Kronos Taekwondo is one of the premier martial arts tuition providers in the area. With classes to suit all ages and regular entry into tournaments it’s a wonderful sport for your children to enjoy, while also developing a love for exercise and self defense.
For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/kronostkd
GoCycling @ East Coast
GoCycling Rentals have a stall at the East Coast Park for you and your family to pick up some bicycles and enjoy the coastal bike paths on a sunny weekday afternoon. For a true family experience you can pick up a pedal powered buggy (Pictured) that is suitable for two adults and two kids. Such a fun way to spend your day!
For more information:
https://gocycling.sg/singapore/
Learn to Skate & Cycle at Your Doorstep, Singapore
Also in the East Coast Park is the Learn to Skate & Cycle at Your Doorstep school. This attraction is an incredible chance for your children to learn to rollerskate, rollerblade, or cycling among children of their own age. With affordable tuition and regular classes, it’s an enjoyable regular activity for your kids to get obsessed over.
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Condo Buildings
The Heliconia, Kembangan
The Heliconia is a Freeland apartment development that is located at 30 Jalan Daud. There are a total of 103 units and huge towers are 10 storeys higher than the ground level. The apartments are well equipped with all facilities and well decorated. The apartments have only three beds, making them ideal for families. There’s also a beautiful pool for you and your family to enjoy on those hot summer days!
Grosvenor View, Kembangan
Grosvenor View is a freehold condominium development that is located at Lengkong Empat in District 12. It’s a beautiful condominium development that has many charms to it. There are various facilities that residents can enjoy while living in Grosvenor View, including a barbeque area, gymnasium room, lap pool, reflexology path, swimming pool, fitness corner, jacuzzi, playground, wading pool for your little ones to enjoy during their free time!
Vacanza @ East, Kembangan
Vacanza @ East is a freehold condominium located along Lengkong Tujoh, 417391, in District 14. The surrounding community is well equipped with restaurants, shopping centres, schools, and other amenities and services that serve to make a comfortable and sustainable lifestyle for all residents. The building also provides its own selection of facilities, including a swimming pool and pool deck, gymnasium, barbeque pits, and a basement car park.
Food
South Union Park
South Union Park is a 50 seater casual dining bistro located in a quaint and quiet private estate in Kembangan. Passionate about all things handmade, the restaurant focuses on the three main elements of delicious food: taste, quality, and freshness of ingredients.
Featuring a constantly revolving menu, South Union Park aims to achieve a fine balance in keeping its food affordable and accessible to all, with a wonderful selection of kids options!
For more information:
https://www.southunionpark.sg/
Simplicité by Fresh Fruits Lab
Established in 2013, Simplicité by Fresh Fruits Lab is a collection of creative dining concepts, each with a unique story and mission to bring forth a fresh take on the dining scene. This funky location in Kembangan focuses on delicious healthy meals that are incredible for all the family, in a beautiful friendly atmosphere.
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VeganBurg, Singapore
VeganBurg, the world’s first 100% plant-based burger joint was founded on October 10, 2010. They are pioneers of a global plant-based revolution that is inspiring a worldwide change. This cool restaurant sells an array of vegan burgers and other menu items that are delicious, nutritious and suitable for all of the family.
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The Garden Slug Family Restaurant (Pet-Friendly Outdoors)
With family friendly in the name, The Garden Slug Family Restaurant is probably your best option for a meal out with the children in Kembangan. With extensive dishes that feature local dishes, as well as international favorites, this eatery is relaxed and friendly, and even allows you to bring your furry friends along with you.
For more information:
https://order.thegardenslug.com/
Shops
In2Kids
In2Kids is a beautiful children’s clothing store in Kembangan that can serve you with all of your boys and girls dressing needs. The store has extensive collections of fashionable options available to kids at reasonable prices, with offers and discounts always available for the more frugal shopper.
For more information:
Baby Kingdom (Showroom)
Established in 2001, this store has been serving the residents of Kembangan for an extremely long time. Offering everything in baby and toddler products ranges from furniture to food, it’s a one-stop shop for everything you need. They also operate online, so you can get your bigger items delivered for free!
For more information:
https://www.babykingdom.com.sg/
Education
Little Oxford Schoolhouse
We Work to Understand Children’s Needs
Little Oxford Schoolhouse places importance on building a resilient attitude and foundation for your child. In preparation for lifelong learning amongst kids in kindergarten, our trained preschool educators follow a curriculum framework that reflects the desired outcomes of education set out by the Singapore Ministry of Education and ECDA. Our preschool curriculum framework aims to develop a love for learning and ensure retention from early years through to kindergarten.
Our “Pillars of Belief”
Experiential Learning
We help children connect with their surroundings in new ways, so they discover what is meaningful to them in the moment and in the future.
Community
A child’s educational success in large part depends on families, educators, peers and relevant members of the community.
Collaboration
Sharing new experiences and solving problems with others leads to a greater sense of connectedness – as well as meaningful learning experiences.
Proven Models
Several important learning models have been developed by educators around the world. The human connection must be a key component of learning.