Banana Leaf Samui International Private Childcare – Ages 1.5-5 years
We know parents have lots of questions when choosing the right childcare.
Below are answers to some of the most common questions we receive. If you need more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Banana Leaf Samui International Private Childcare specialises in caring for children aged 1.6–5 years old.
Our programs and learning spaces are designed specifically to support children in their early childhood and kindergarten years. We welcome children aged 1.6-5 years old in to a warm, nurturing, and mixed-age environment. We believe children learn best when they explore and play together, building friendship, confidence, and strong social skills across different ages.
Our program times are:
- Full Day: 8:45 AM – 3:15 PM
- Half Day: 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM
- After School: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
These times are designed to support both local and international families.
Yes. All children enrolled in Full Day and Half Day programs receive:
✓ Nutritious lunch
✓ Healthy snacks
✓ Drinking water throughout the day
We take care to provide balanced, child-friendly meals.
Yes! We are committed to supporting the diverse dietary needs and lifestyle choices of our families.
- Vegetarian: We offer a balanced vegetarian menu (includes dairy, eggs and vegetables) that meets all daily nutritional requirements.
- Vegan: We can accommodate vegan diets upon request. Our kitchen staff ensures these meals are rich in plant-based proteins such as lentils, chickpeas, and tofu.
Please indicate your child’s dietary preferences during enrolment so our chef can ensure their meals are both delicious and nutritionally complete.
Yes. Your child’s safety is our priority. All allergies and special dietary requirements are recorded during enrolment.
Our staff are trained to manage allergies and take suitable precautions with meals and activities.
Our staff team are experienced early childhood educators trained in:
- Child development
- First Aid & CPR
- Child safety & supervision
- Positive guidance and emotional development
They are passionate about creating a calm, loving and stimulating environment for children.
We follow a play-based, child-centred learning approach, focusing on:
- Social and emotional development
- Language skills
- Fine and gross motor skills
- Creative expression
- Basic early literacy and numeracy
- Independence and confidence building
Children learn best through exploration, creativity, and guided play.
Yes. Daily outdoor play is an important part of our program. Children enjoy:
- Water play
- Sand play
- Nature activities
- Free play and games
- Gross motor skill development
- Beach days
All outdoor play is supervised and conducted in a secure environment.
Parents should provide:
- A bag with a spare change of clothes
- A hat for outdoor activities
- Comfortable footwear
- Any personal comfort items if needed
A full list will be provided upon enrolment.
Yes. We offer a 10% sibling discount.
This applies to the lower-priced program only and cannot be combined with other offers.
The enrolment process is simple:
- Contact us to check availability
- Arrange a tour of the centre
- Complete an enrolment form
- Pay the 5,000 THB registration fee
Once completed, your child’s place will be secured.
Absolutely. We strongly encourage families to arrange a visit, meet our team, and view our learning space before committing to enrolment.
Tours are available by appointment.
For the safety of all children, we ask that unwell children stay home until fully recovered. This helps prevent the spread of illness and ensures your child can rest properly.
You can reach us via:
- Our website contact form
- Phone or WhatsApp
- Facebook / Social Media
- In-person at the centre
We aim to respond to all enquiries as quickly as possible.
We look forward to welcoming your family to Banana Leaf Samui International Private Childcare, where curiosity, kindness, and confidence grow every day.
