Shaws Lorong Chuan — Get To Know Us!
Curious to know what Shaws Lorong Chuan is like? We’ve got all the answers! In this page, you will learn about:
Where is Shaws Lorong Chuan Located?
Shaws Lorong Chuan which started in 2017, is housed in a bright, contemporary building nestled in a lush, quaint neighbourhood. Our play-based preschool sits on 5 Mei Hwan Drive, surrounded by houses with traditional flavours and friendly neighbours whom we often spot, with their dogs in tow! In the mornings, we can spot and hear quite a few colourful parrots up in the trees around the school. Our kids love playing “spot the parrot!”
What Are the Unique Features of Shaws Lorong Chuan?
The first thing you’d notice about Shaws Lorong Chuan is our swimming pool, which is perfect for water play activities (and cooling down in Singapore’s hot weather)! Beyond that, the campus has ample space for the little ones to run around and play. This is because Shaws Lorong Chuan comprises two housing units fused into one, all with the intention of providing our preschoolers with more room to roam, explore and learn- outdoors and indoors.
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Meet the Teachers at Shaws Lorong Chuan!
What’s a Typical Day at Shaws Lorong Chuan Like?
With play-based learning as our core curriculum, the fun starts the moment our children walk through the gates!
Once they’re here, they’ll start playing in our various play areas — playground, cycling area, sand pit, mud kitchen, and other spaces — until the bell rings for their morning assembly or circle time. This is when we do our morning greetings, show and tell, sing and dance to our favourite songs, as well as our news board sharing session.
It is then time for class! To keep their energies up, our children have breaks in between classes where they get to go out and play again.
What about the second half of the day? Our half-day programme kids will go off at 1 pm, while our full-day children will nap from 1 pm to 3 pm.
For children who do not nap, we will engage them with Shaws Play Club! Offering a different activity each day — Shaws Little League (sports for kids), Little Chefs, Art Club, Water Confidence, and Chinese Culture Club. The fun never stops, and the best thing is that our kids will be learning every step of the way.
What Do Kids at Shaws Lorong Chuan Eat?
Preschool children are always hungry! To provide them with energy, help their growing bodies develop, and satisfy their tastebuds, our kitchen team comes up with a wide variety of foods.
We serve seasonal fruit for a morning snack, and a hot and tasty nutritious lunch. Lunch consists of a variety of Asian and Western food — from Singapore chicken rice, Italian pasta, Thai style chicken, Korean glass noodles (japchae), to Chinese porridge (congee).
Afternoon snacks may include a cereal with milk, oatmeal, corn bread, or other equally yummy foods. As advocates for healthy eating, we serve brown rice and pasta, and do not serve sugary drinks or any processed food to our children.
Meet The Principal of Shaws Lorong Chuan!
Hannah Grosse
Meet Hannah Grosse, Principal at Shaws Preschool at Lorong Chuan
With more than 15 years of experience in early childhood education, Hannah brings a warm, thoughtful, and child-centred approach to both learning and leadership. Having taught children from Nursery 2 through to Kindergarten 2, she understands how important the early years are in helping children build confidence, independence, and a genuine love for learning.
Known for her calm and approachable nature, Hannah believes strong relationships are at the heart of every child’s preschool experience. She values open communication with families and believes children thrive best when parents and educators work closely together to create a consistent, caring, and supportive environment both at school and at home.
Families often appreciate Hannah’s caring presence and the way she helps children feel comfortable, settled, and secure from the moment they walk through the doors. She takes time to personally get to know each child and family, creating a welcoming school community where children feel known, valued, and supported as individuals.
Hannah believes children learn best when they are actively involved in fun, meaningful experiences. Whether children are exploring outdoors, working creatively with their hands, solving problems together, or learning through play with friends, she is passionate about creating opportunities that encourage curiosity, confidence, communication, and independence naturally and while having fun.
Hannah’s journey with Shaws Preschool spans many years. Before returning as Principal of Shaws Preschool at Lorong Chuan, she was previously part of the teaching team here before later becoming Principal at Shaws Preschool at Katong. Families and staff know her for her warm personality, positive energy, and her ability to build trusting relationships with both children and parents.
At Shaws Preschool at Lorong Chuan, Hannah is committed to creating a nurturing and engaging environment where children feel happy coming to school, confident trying new things, and supported as they grow into independent learners. She believes childhood should be filled with fun, meaningful relationships, outdoor exploration, creativity, and opportunities for children to learn through play.
Conveniently located in central Singapore, Shaws Preschool at Lorong Chuan welcomes families from Serangoon, Bishan, Upper Thomson, and surrounding neighbourhoods, offering a caring and supportive environment where children feel secure, engaged, and well prepared for their next stage of learning.
Outside of school, Hannah enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, often exploring different parts of Singapore together. She also enjoys travelling with family and friends, learning about different cultures, and discovering new places and experiences along the way.
Leadership Experience
- More than 15 years of experience in early childhood education
- Extensive teaching experience from Nursery 2 through Kindergarten 2
- Principal at Shaws Preschool at Lorong Chuan
- Former Principal at Shaws Preschool at Katong
- Strong believer in play-based and hands-on learning
- Passionate about helping children build confidence and independence
- Experienced in building strong partnerships with families
- Committed to creating warm, caring, and supportive school communities
What Families Can Expect at Shaws Preschool at Lorong Chuan
- A warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe, known, and valued
- Fun, hands-on learning experiences that encourage curiosity and confidence
- Outdoor play and exploration as part of everyday learning
- Teachers who take time to understand each child’s personality and needs
- Strong communication and meaningful partnerships between school and home
- A caring school community where relationships matter
- Support for children’s social, emotional, and academic development
- A balanced approach to fun, creativity, routine, and school readiness
Shaws Lorong Chuan’s Educational Philosophy
To learn about our school’s philosophy, we passed the mic over to our principal Deborah. Let’s read what she says!
“I believe that every child is an individual. As an educator, I value and develop each child’s strengths, interests, skills, abilities and knowledge to extend their learning. The early years of a child’s life are busy. I believe learning is happening all the time and is interwoven through all developmental domains. These include: physical, social/emotional, cognitive, and other domains.
My aim is to make this ongoing learning experience safe, positive, and fun, nurturing the whole child as I strive to guide them into the next stage of development with confidence in themselves and an excitement for learning.”
Memorable Moments
Curious to know what were the memorable moments at Shaws Lorong Chuan? So are we!
Once again, our principal Deborah shares her reflections with us here.
“We used to have a carnival every year. This was a time when we all got together, giving us the opportunity to meet the children and parents from the other campuses — it really made everyone feel like family. Our 30th anniversary carnival stood out to me…it was a great way to celebrate what Shaws has achieved as a family of preschools. Filling up the time capsule with our very first uniform, first class photo, and other memorability was pretty emotional for me….and it brought back a lot of memories.”
Like Deborah, thinking back about Shaws Lorong Chuan made our eyes moist. We hope you’ve discovered what you needed to know about our lovely preschool, and look forward to hosting you here.
Visit us to get a glimpse of Shaws Preschool’s immersive play-based campuses!
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