Welcome to AKIDS Explorers
A Play-Based Early Intervention Programme by Annabelle Kids
Is your child facing challenges with speech, learning, or social interaction?
AKIDS Explorers is a personalised early intervention programme for children aged 4 to 7, designed to build their confidence, skills, and readiness for school — all through play, connection, and structured learning.
Is This the Right Programme for My Child?
We support children with learning, developmental, and behavioural needs.
Our programme is designed for children aged 4 to 7 who may benefit from early, structured support in small-group settings.
We work with children who experience:
Social Communication Delays
Interacting with peers
Managing group learning routines
Staying calm and focused
Developmental Delays
Delays in language or speech
Poor coordination in motor skills
Struggles in emotional, cognitive, or social areas
Visual or perceptual learning difficulties
Refer to our
Developmental Milestone Guide.
Children with Disabilities
We welcome children with:
Language and developmental delays,
Learning difficulties and learning disabilities
What Your Child Will Learn Can Achieve
At AKIDS Explorers, we focus on building the skills that help your child succeed — at school, at home, and in life.
✅ Build strong foundational skills
🗣 Improve communication abilities
🧠 Strengthen thinking and learning skills
🎨 Develop physical coordination
😌 Learn to manage emotions
🧍♂️ Grow in daily independence
🔄 Handle transitions with ease
🏡 Succeed in everyday routines
Empowering Families Through Collaboration
We partner closely with caregivers to build consistency and confidence at home.
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Building consistency across environments through simple strategies for daily use
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Increases confidence in parenting to support their needs and growth
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Strengthens the family’s wellbeing by helping you and not add to the stress
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Encourages active partnership and open communication between families, schools and professionals
How We Work with Your Child
Our Approach & Learning Journey
🌍 Guided by Global Child Outcomes (GCOs)
Positive Social-Emotional Relationships
Learning to engage with caregivers, peers, and new environments with confidence and connection.
Acquiring and Using Knowledge and Skills
Support learning through play, problem-solving, communication, and early academics.
Using Appropriate Behaviours to Meet Needs
Building independence in expressing needs, navigating routines, and adapting to daily demands.
🎓 Our Teaching Approach
Personalised learning plans for each child
Play-based and structured routines that are predictable and supportive
Small group teaching with individualised attention
Delivered by a team of early childhood educators, therapists, and psychologists
Consistent use of evidence-informed strategies
✈️ Our Learning Journey
Your child’s first 6 months with us
We believe in thoughtful, intentional support — not a one-size-fits-all approach.
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Our EIPIC team observes your child across settings to understand their strengths, learning style, and needs.
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We meet with you to share observations and co-create an Individual Education Plan (IEP), tailored around the GCOs and your goals.
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We meet with caregivers every 6 months to:
Track your child’s progress
Adjust strategies and goals
Celebrate milestones together
Enrolment & Subsidies
We welcome enrolment throughout the year, subject to available slots.
To ensure that your child thrives in our learning environment, we begin with an initial assessment*. This helps us understand your child’s strengths, needs, and readiness for group learning — and ensures the best possible fit with our classroom dynamics.
☑️ Eligibility & Placement
AKIDS Explorers supports children aged 4 to 7 years.
Based on age and developmental profile, we offer two specialised learning groups. After your child’s assessment, we’ll recommend the group that best suits their profile and learning goals.
Why Fit Matters:
Early intervention is most effective when children are supported in a setting that aligns with their abilities and pace of learning. That’s why we prioritise thoughtful placement — to help every child grow with confidence.
💰 Subsidies & Financial Support
Annabelle Kids is a Baby Bonus Approved Institution for Early Intervention!
This means that you may use your child’s Baby Bonus or Child Development Account (CDA) for AKIDS Explorer!
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Parent(s) provide us with the details of your child and any concerns for our Reception Team to assist you.
Child’s Name:
Child’s Age:
Concerns:
Any professional referrals:
Would you like to use Baby Bonus/CDA?:
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An initial consultation and preliminary assessment with our Occupational Therapist, Sharyn, will be arranged to assess your child’s suitability. These are essential to understand how your child's past experiences influence their present abilities, observed behaviours, and unique requirements. A questionnaire will be sent to parents to complete before the session.
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Sharyn will share with parents her assessment on the same day and provide recommendations on which class would be most suitable for the child, based on his/her needs and age group.
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Our Reception Team will follow-up with you on the EIP schedule, pricing and any other details.
The Process
Spanning over 5,000 square feet, AKIDS is the perfect place for your child to learn and play.
We’re located along Thomson Road near to Novena, with rooms for psychology, speech, art, gyms and even a rock wall.
📍 Our Space
AKIDS Explorer’s is jointly run by a team of professionals. Together with the team of Associate Psychologists, Sharyn strives to help your child succeed in his/her environment.
👩🏫 Our Teachers
Principal Occupational Therapist
Alice
Associate Psychologist
Valeree
Associate Psychologist
Xing Tong
Associate Psychologist
Nadine
Associate Psychologist