"To provide nurturing and quality care with learning and developmental support"

About Iyad Perdaus

Founded in 1993, Iyad Perdaus Child Development is one of the earliest childcare providers by a Malay/Muslim organisation (MMO). Starting with humble intentions of providing alternative care for growing numbers of working mothers, Iyad Child Development was the brainchild of pioneering volunteers from the parent organisation Perdaus. Keeping the essence of our mission as a provider of quality early childcare services for the community, we have taken on the new Company by Limited Guarantee (CLG) entity with effect from 23 April 2021 and it is now known as Iyad Perdaus Ltd. The CLG will have the values of serving the needy in the community and spreading our outreach to families who need the early care services in various forms. We are committed to employing this new autonomous CLG status for the better good, using the direction set by the Board of Directors and aligning our vision to serving with a purpose for the benefit of all in the community. This then will enhance the autonomy of the entity to operate its services to serve more in the community regardless of race and religion and opening our doors to children of all abilities.

With quality programme and management, Iyad Perdaus Ltd continues to nurture children under its care with passion and love; in a more inclusive environment, moulding keen seekers of knowledge and leaders of the future.

Milestone

1993

Iyad Perdaus Child Development was established with its first centre located at Jurong East offering childcare services for about 75 children.

1999

Awarded ‘Best Practice for Family Involvement” by MCYS for enriching activities involving families.

2002

Expansion of Iyad Perdaus centres – Establishment of Choa Chu Kang branch

2003

Family of Iyad (FOI) was officiated by Dr Amy Khor, a member of parliament for Hong Kah GRC. FOI membership consists of all teaching and non-teaching staff, children and families of Iyad.

2004

Iyad Perdaus Choa Chu Kang was appointed by MCYS as a centre for Integrated Child Care Programme (ICCP) with focused work on children with diagnosed needs. ICCP is a programme promoting inclusion of children of different abilities working towards mainstreaming them where possible.

2011

Expansion of Iyad Perdaus centres – Establishment of Hougang branch

2016

Iyad Perdaus Child Development was appointed as a POP (Partner Operator) centre by ECDA.

2017

All branches of Iyad Perdaus Child Development awarded the SPARK accreditation. Iyad Perdaus Child Development appointed as centres with Learning and Development Support Programme under MSF initiative.

2018

Iyad Perdaus Child Development celebrated its Silver Jubilee Anniversary for 25 years of achievements with a walkathon carnival, hi-tea event and fundraising initiatives by the Learning and Development Support Unit.

Iyad Perdaus Child Development at Choa Chu Kang started the infant care.

2021

(1) Iyad Perdaus Child Development appointment C-POP
in Jan 2021

(2) Iyad Perdaus Ltd incorporated April 2021

Our Vision

Towards Excellence in Diversity through Advocacy

Our Mission

To provide nurturing and quality care
with learning and developmental support

Core Values

Integrity

Being honest and maintaining the highest ethical standards in interactions and engagement.

Quality

Commitment in pursuit of Excellence!

Respect

Nurture and mode; respect for self, others and the environment.

Acceptance

Accept and embrace diversity and thrive in an inclusive environment.

Philosophy

Nurturing with Passion and Love

Our Team

Board of Directors

Senior Management

Zaiton Mohd Ali began her journey at Iyad Perdaus in 2007 as a teacher, steadily growing into a leadership role through her dedication to early childhood education. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Studies from Monash University and a Master of Education in Early Childhood Studies from the Nanyang Technological University-National Institute of Education (NTU-NIE), Singapore. From 2012 to 2018, she served as an Adjunct Lecturer at SEED Institute (now NIEC), contributing to the professional development of early childhood educators. In 2018, Zaiton was appointed as an ECDA Fellow, where she has played a key role in developing the early childhood fraternity and driving quality improvements across the sector. Since 14 March 2019, she has also served as a Board Member of NIEC. She was awarded the prestigious SkillsFuture Fellowship Award in 2020, underscoring her dedication to advancing professional excellence and leadership in early childhood education..

With more than 25 years of dedicated service to Iyad Perdaus since she started in 1998, Farah has a wealth of experiences in various capacities. She has a B.A. (NUS), Grad Dip (ECCE_Advent Links), Certificate in Integrated Childcare Programme (CICP-Rainbow), and the Professional Development Programme for Leaders (PDP-L) by ECDA. Her portfolio includes leadership roles as Centre Leader and Mentor, formal and informal training of teachers, and a Case Manager for children and families of varying needs. Farah has also been appointed (from 2022-2025) by the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) to be part of the Early Childhood Learning Community (ECLC) as a Pedagogist and Specialist in Teaching and Learning (PASTELs). Her domain of expertise is focused on Social and Emotional Development. With her knowledge and skill set in the early years, children in primary school, and special needs, Farah can share a passionate and holistic perspective in nurturing children with compassion and the key components to staying resilient in the early childhood sector.