Parent Child Program
Holding Hands
Holding hands is a unique and specialized Parent-Child Program. It helps parents and their children to explore together an alternate safe and secure environment beyond their home. The program acts as a transition bridge between home and school and the aim is to help children become independent, overcome separation anxiety and settle down in school. The focus is on social, emotional, physical and language skills development. The program also provides an opportunity for parents to connect with other parents who have children of the same age group. They get to share ideas and solve issues on parenting through meaningful discussions
Program Levels
A parent-child program that builds confidence through guided togetherness.
Level 1
Ages 6 months – 12 months | 60 minutes, twice a weekA gentle parent-child programme designed to introduce infants to a safe, nurturing environment beyond home. Parents and children explore together, strengthening bonding while supporting early social, sensory, physical, and language development. This level focuses on easing separation anxiety and building comfort with structured routines through guided activities and tactile exploration.
Level 2
Ages 12 months – 18 months | 60 minutes, twice a weekA structured transition programme that helps toddlers move confidently from home to school. With active parent participation, children develop independence, emotional security, communication skills, and peer interaction. The programme supports school readiness through routine-building, guided play, and early learning experiences in a secure and stimulating environment.
Independence & Confidence
Develop independence by exploring and engaging in activities within a safe, supervised environment.
Emotional Security
Gradual separation helps children overcome anxiety and feel confident away from primary caregivers.
School Readiness
Build essential social, emotional, and routine-based skills for a smooth transition into formal schooling.
Parent Community
Connect with other parents of children in the same age group and build a supportive network.
Shared Learning
Exchange parenting ideas, experiences, and practical insights through guided interactions.
Parenting Support
Participate in meaningful discussions around common parenting challenges with professional guidance.
FAQs
Holding Hands is a parent-child programme for infants and toddlers, where parents attend alongside their child. It acts as a bridge between home and school — a safe, secure environment beyond home where children build independence and get used to routines before they start preschool.
Children aged 6 to 18 months, across two levels. Level 1 is for 6 to 12 months and Level 2 for 12 to 18 months, so the programme grows with your child from infancy through to the point where they're ready for a regular preschool day.
Each session lasts 60 minutes and runs twice a week, at both levels. Sessions are built around guided activities, tactile exploration and play, with parents participating throughout.
Yes — that's the point of the programme. Parents take part actively in every session, exploring alongside their child and strengthening the bond while the child gets used to a new setting. Separation is introduced gradually, so children gain confidence away from you at their own pace.
Level 1 (6 to 12 months) introduces infants to an environment beyond home, focusing on bonding and early sensory, physical, social and language development. Level 2 (12 to 18 months) is a structured transition programme building independence, emotional security, communication skills and peer interaction to prepare toddlers for school.
Children are separated from their parent gradually, over time, rather than all at once on a first day of preschool. Combined with predictable routines and familiar activities, this helps them feel secure away from their primary caregiver and settle into school far more comfortably.
Yes. Holding Hands connects you with other parents whose children are the same age, creating a supportive network. Sessions include guided discussions where parents exchange ideas, share experiences and work through common parenting challenges with professional guidance.
Holding Hands is charged on a quarterly basis rather than through a term or annual fee. Current rates are listed on our fee sheet, and admissions can confirm availability at either level.