Action taken against pre-school following its sudden closure

The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) has taken action against Metis Preschool after it suddenly ceased operations at its premises at One@Redhill Centre.

- Nadine Chua

The pre-school ceased operations on April 8, after informing parents of the children in March.

In response to queries from The Straits Times, an ECDA spokesman said on April 15 that the closure was due to the landlord repossessing the premises, following the school's rental arrears.

All 19 enrolled children secured places in other pre-schools, said the agency, adding that Metis Preschool worked with two other preschools in the vicinity of Redhill on April 6 and 7 to offer the children admission.

ECDA said Metis Preschool also helped its staff members find jobs at other pre-schools.

The agency spokesman said that on March 25, the preschool told ECDA and parents that its Redhill outlet would cease operations on April 30.

But the preschool was later notified that it would instead be evicted on April 8.