Trilingual Preschool in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Play-Powered. Primary-Ready. Proudly Bilingual.
Children learn in English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia every day at our Ara Damansara centre. Our approach is inspired by the EYFS Framework, and it comes from 26 years of early-years teaching by founder Teacher Melissa.
26 years of early-years experience across several countries
Trilingual daily learning: English, Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia
Deliberately small classes
Lunch included with our half-day programmes
“I have seen my child blossom into a confident and curious learner”
— Amit & Karishma
“Her Mandarin & BM has improved so much… she loves it so much at Lighthouse”
— Jennifer Monteiro
Why families in Ara Damansara choose Lighthouse
Play is how the learning happens. Children build early reading, maths and social skills through hands-on play, guided by teachers who know each child.
Ready for what comes next. Our K1 and K2 classes prepare children for Standard 1 in national-type, Chinese and international primary schools.
Three languages, every day. English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia are part of the daily rhythm, not a weekly add-on.
Teachers who keep growing. Through regular training, hands-on lesson plan reviews, and ongoing coaching in classroom presence and classroom management, our teachers are always sharpening their craft.
Clear communication. Our school app keeps you in the loop.
Programmes at our Ara Damansara centre
For little ones (6 months – 2 years)
Toddler Playgroup · 6 months – 3 years · Wednesdays, 9:30–11:00am
Adult-accompanied. Your child explores, plays and meets new friends while you experience our teachers, space and curriculum first-hand.
Pre-Nursery (half day) · 18 months – 2 years · from 9:30am to 1:30pm
A gentle first step into school, with calm routines and caring teachers who help your child settle in. Children can join from 18 months, any time of year, subject to availability.
For preschoolers (3 – 6 years)
Preschool Half Day · 3 – 6 years · 8:30am – 1:30pm
Play-based learning in three languages, from N1 through to K2.
Half Day + Extension · 3 – 6 years · 8:30am – 6:00pm
The half-day programme with flexible pickup until 6:00pm.
Full Day + Extracurricular · 3 – 6 years · 8:30am – 6:00pm
Six rotating enrichment activities at no extra cost: Chinese Cultural Arts, Themed Projects, Dance, STEAM, Cookery and Football.
After-school enrichment (4 – 7 years)
Piano and Math Monkey, for children who want to keep learning after the school day.
Fees: see the Ara Damansara fee guide. Lunch, learning materials, the school app and library books are included in our half-day programmes.
Three languages, one happy classroom
Children hear and use English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia throughout the day, in songs, stories, play and routines. Families who don’t speak Mandarin at home are welcome, and so are families who want stronger English.
孩子们每天在游戏和故事中自然地学习英语、华语和马来语。
Book a one-month trial
One month. Full programme. No lock-in.
See how your child settles in before you commit.
Visit us
Lighthouse Preschool, Ara Damansara
C-1-3A, Centum@Oasis Corporate Park, Oasis Damansara, Jalan PJU 1A/2, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 6:00pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Tour times: Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 2:00pm
WhatsApp: +60 12-879 7227
Email: info@lighthousepreschool.my
Bringing a child under 3? Sign your child up for a Wednesday Toddler Playgroup session, so they can join in while you meet the teachers and see the space.
欢迎预约参观，亲身感受孩子在双语环境中快乐成长。
Frequently asked questions
Pre-Nursery starts at 18 months and Preschool runs from 3 to 6 years. Our Toddler Playgroup welcomes children from 6 months to 3 years, with an adult.
Classes from N1 to K2 follow the year of birth. Pre-Nursery follows exact age, from 18 months.
| Class | Born (2026 school year) | Born (2027 school year) |
|---|---|---|
| N1 | 2023 | 2024 |
| N2 | 2022 | 2023 |
| K1 | 2021 | 2022 |
| K2 | 2020 | 2021 |
English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia, every day.
Our approach is inspired by the EYFS Framework. It is play-based and designed to prepare children for primary school.
We are open Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 6:00pm. Half Day runs to 1:30pm, Half Day + Extension to 6:00pm, and Full Day + Extracurricular is 8:30am – 6:00pm.
Yes. Lunch is included in our half-day programmes.
Fees depend on the programme. The full breakdown is in our Ara Damansara fee guide.
Yes. Our Trial Month gives you the full programme with no lock-in.
Yes. Toddler Playgroup runs on Wednesdays, 9:30–11:00am, for ages 6 months to 3 years, with an adult.
We are at Centum@Oasis Corporate Park in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya. Drop-off has a 30-minute waiting period, and more parking is available at B2.
Tap Book A Tour to WhatsApp us on +60 12-879 7227. Tours run Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 2:00pm.
