Tin Ka Ping Nursery School

History

Butterfuly Day Nursery commenced operation in 1986 to provide child day care and educational services in Tuen Mun District. It was renamed Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Tin Ka Ping Day Nursery in March 1995, after a donation from Mr. Tin Ka-ping, M.B.E. in support of its service development. With the implementation of Harmonization of Pre-primary Services, it was registered under Education Bureau as Kindergarten-cum-Child Care Centre, namely Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Tin Ka Ping Nursery School, with effect from 1 September 2005.

Objective

• To provide a safe and caring environment where professional and trained teaching staff carefully nurture and educate children, enabling them to grow actively and healthily.
• To promote the holistic development of children in areas such as social skills, intelligence, physical abilities, emotional well-being, aesthetic appreciation, and creativity.
• To provide parent education services, assisting families in addressing the challenges of raising and caring for young children, enabling parents to work with peace of mind, and collaborating with parents to support children's growth.
• To cultivate good living habits, a love for learning, and self-care skills in children.

Facilities

The nursery school has floor area of around 646 sq. m.. There are 6 activity rooms, indoor big muscle playground, music room, kitchen, children's toilet, supervisor room and staff offices etc.
Each activity room provides a diversity of age-appropriate learning corners for dramatic play, reading and writing, art and crafts, exploration and science activities, constructive play, computer programme, sand and water play, etc.

Service Recipients

Children aged 2 - 6

Priority placement would be granted to families with social needs referred by Social Welfare Department.