Separation
From tears at the gate to walking in and finding a friend. We plan this deliberately with you rather than hoping it passes.
Nursery in Bayan LepasBabies and Taska
Nursery Bayan Lepas is our youngest room, at 24, Jalan Pantai Jerjak 1, for children from 18 months to three years.
The short answer
RightStart Babies is our licensed taska at 24, Jalan Pantai Jerjak 1, Bayan Lepas, for children aged 18 months to three years. The day covers settled routines, toilet training, first words in English with Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin exposure, fresh meals, and an afternoon nap. Full day and half day places, 7.30am to 6.30pm.
A day in this room
Predictable for them, flexible for you
Toddlers settle when the day is predictable. The sequence does not change: arrival and free play, morning snack, focused play, outdoor time, lunch, nap, story, afternoon activity, home.
Within that frame, what your child is working on is theirs. One is learning to drink from an open cup. Another is learning that a friend's turn is not a disaster.
- Toilet training done with you, at your child's pace, not on a schedule
- First words tracked and reported, so a speech delay is caught early
- Nap and feed times recorded daily and sent to you
- A settling-in plan for the first two weeks, agreed before day one
Daily rhythm
The taska day
| Time | What happens | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 7.30am | Doors open, quiet free play | An early, gentle arrival beats a rushed one |
| 9.00am | Morning snack and toileting | Self-care is the curriculum at this age |
| 9.45am | Sensory and language play | Texture, water, sand, music and naming things |
| 11.00am | Outdoor or gross motor time | Climbing and balance build the body they will sit still with later |
| 12.00pm | Lunch, prepared fresh on site | Eating together is how fussy eaters improve |
| 1.00pm | Nap | Rested toddlers learn. Tired ones just cope |
| 3.00pm | Story, songs, small group activity | Listening stamina, built in minutes not hours |
| Until 6.30pm | Free play, handover chat at pickup | You hear about the day from the person who was in it |
Half day places finish after lunch.
What we work on
What changes in this year
Self-care
Eating, drinking from a cup, washing hands, toileting, putting shoes on. The unglamorous skills that decide how preschool goes.
First language
Naming, asking, refusing and describing. We log new words so you can see the curve, not guess at it.
Questions
Taska questions
Our founder answers some of these in her own words. All of her interviews are on one page.
What do you tell a parent whose child cries every morning?
In our founder's own words.
Morning tears are a completely normal and healthy sign of strong attachment to you.
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Read the English transcript
When a parent comes to me and says their child cries every single morning, what I tell them first is to take a deep breath. Morning tears are a completely normal and healthy sign of strong attachment to you. Separation anxiety does not mean your child isn't happy at school. In fact, most children settle down within minutes or even seconds of entering the classroom once they're engaged with their peers and activities.
We work closely with parents to establish a consistent morning drop-off routine, ensuring parents that their child is secure, happy and truly engaged throughout the day.
What is the biggest mistake parents make in the first week of drop off?
In our founder's own words.
The biggest mistake I see parents make during the first week at drop-offs is drawn-out goodbyes or showing visible anxiety at the gate.
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The biggest mistake I see parents make during the first week at drop-offs is drawn-out goodbyes or showing visible anxiety at the gate. Children are like emotional sponges. If they sense hesitation, worry or guilt in your voice, they immediately conclude that the centre might not be a safe place. Another common mistake is sneaking away without saying goodbye, which breaks trust.
The best approach is a quick, loving and confident ritual. Give them a warm hug. Reassure them that you will return at pick-up time. Pass them to the teacher, smile and leave confidently.
Is this a registered taska?
Yes. RightStart holds Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat taska registration P/TI 004/2022. Ask to see it on your visit.
My child is not toilet trained yet. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Most children arrive in nappies. We work on it with you and follow your child's readiness, not a deadline.
What if my child is still napping twice a day?
We follow your child's sleep pattern for the first weeks, then ease towards the room's single nap only when they are ready.
Do you provide meals?
Yes. Lunch and snacks are prepared fresh on site and included in the fee. Allergies and dietary needs are recorded before the first day.
How will I know what happened during the day?
Feeds, nappies, naps and mood are recorded daily, and you get a handover in person at pickup. No guessing.
Visit the taska room before you decide
Come at 9.45am on a weekday and watch the room when it is busy. That is the honest version.