Lighthouse Preschool 8.4 /10

- Lighthouse Preschool is a bilingual, play-based early childhood education centre in Malaysia, established three years ago.
- Inspired by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, integrating English and Mandarin through interactive play, structured literacy, and numeracy activities.
- Caters to children aged 18 months to 6 years.
- Currently operates two company-owned branches: one in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, which serves as the main headquarters, and another in Desa ParkCity, Kepong.
- Has 30 enrolled children at the Ara Damansara branch and 10 at the Desa ParkCity branch.
- Equipped with indoor play areas, reception areas, washrooms, and a library to support children's learning and development.
- Holds registration with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) and a Ministry of Education licence.
- Plans to expand through franchising in the Kuala Lumpur area. - Toddler playgroup: Play-based sessions for children aged 6 months to 3 years, featuring circle time, sensory play, colours, numbers, and shapes to encourage bonding and early discovery.
- Half-day prenursery: A programme for children aged 18 months to 2 years, combining play, outdoor activities, circle time, introductory phonics, and lunch to develop independence and confidence.
- Half-day preschool: A programme for children aged 3 to 6 years, integrating outdoor play, circle time, phonics, and discovery activities to build literacy, thinking, and social skills.
- Half-day preschool with extension: Extended care for children aged 3 to 6 years, including supervised rest, free play, and quiet reading until pickup.
- Full-day preschool with extracurricular activities: A full-day programme for children aged 3 to 6 years, combining hands-on learning, lunch, and enrichment classes in Chinese cultural arts, themed projects, dance, STEAM, cookery, and football.
- Math Monkey: Interactive mathematics sessions that develop number sense and confidence through hands-on games.
- Mandarin classes: Conversational Mandarin lessons using songs, stories, and play to strengthen language skills.
- Piano lessons: Individual music lessons introducing children to reading music and playing by ear.
- Creative writing: Small-group sessions that develop storytelling, creative thinking, and early writing skills. Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. Connect with us on SMERGERS and we will guide you through the process. - Establish and operate the preschool in accordance with the brand’s standards, curriculum, and bilingual, play-based educational approach.
- Secure suitable premises, obtain the necessary licences and approvals, and maintain a safe, hygienic, and child-friendly environment.
- Recruit and manage qualified teachers and support staff to deliver quality early childhood education.
- Oversee daily operations, finances, enrolments, parent communication, and local marketing to grow the preschool.
- Follow the franchisor’s training, quality-control procedures, and operational guidelines while complying with applicable education regulations. - Provide the curriculum, teaching materials, and educational guidelines for delivering bilingual, play-based early childhood education.
- Offer initial training and ongoing guidance to the franchisee, teachers, and support staff.
- Provide operational support and standard procedures for managing daily preschool activities and maintaining educational quality.
- Assist with branding, marketing materials, and promotional strategies to build local awareness and attract enrolments.
- Offer ongoing consultation and performance guidance to support business growth and ensure consistency across franchise outlets.