Guideposts Kindergarten (Nam Cheong Branch)

Guideposts Kindergarten (Nam Cheong Branch) is a non-profit-making kindergarten in Sham Shui Po, founded in 2021 and offering a local curriculum. The school provides balanced theme-based courses that integrate spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, social and artistic development according to children's age characteristics. The curriculum includes whole-brain development, scientific exploration, life skills, problem-solving ability and emotion management. Teaching uses theme-based group activities, games, role play, real-object observation, physical training, outdoor visits and stimulating teaching materials. Ongoing observation helps the school, teachers and parents understand children's learning progress and outcomes. Guided by Christ's love, the school aims to build foundations for future growth.

School Classification

Finance Type
Non-profit-making
Location (District)
Sham Shui Po
KG Education Scheme
Joining
Curriculum Type
Local
Classes
AM, PM, Whole-day Sessions
Child Care Services
No

School Picture

Website Screen Shot of Guideposts Kindergarten (Nam Cheong Branch)
Website Screen of Guideposts Kindergarten (Nam Cheong Branch) (captured on 2024-10-15)

Note: Across Hong Kong kindergartens, most are non-profit-making, accounting for about 82% of schools, while private independent kindergartens make up around 18%. The Kindergarten Education Scheme provides government subsidy to eligible non-profit-making kindergartens, helping parents access more affordable kindergarten education. About 75% of kindergartens join the Scheme, while 25% do not. In terms of curriculum, around 83% offer a local curriculum, and 17% offer a non-local curriculum. Click to view an illustration.

School Fees

Annual Fees in 2025/26 School Year: AM: Free; PM: Free; WD: $17,160

This kindergarten receives government subsidy, so fees are usually lower; parents normally need a valid EDB registration document for admission.

The table below presents annual fees and number of installment after deduction of government subsidy. For details of the school fees, please refer to the Fees Certificate provided by the Education Bureau.

Class Nursery Lower KG Upper KG
AM SessionFreeFreeFree
PM SessionFreeFreeFree
WD Session$17,160(11)$17,160(11)$17,160(11)

Note: School fees figures were obtained from the EDB Kindergarten Profiles in December of each year.

Class Structure & Student Enrollment

The table below shows the latest student enrolment in Nursery (aged 3-4), Lower KG (aged 4-5) and Upper KG (aged 5-6) for the 2024/25 school year, broken down by AM, PM and whole-day sessions. It gives a quick view of the kindergarten’s current class structure and student distribution.

Class Nursery Lower KG Upper KG Total
AM Session4202650
PM Session912223
WD Session35192074

The following table summarises the school’s enrolment by level in recent years. These figures help show how the kindergarten’s overall student population and level mix have changed over time.

School Year Nursery Lower KG Upper KG Total
2022463332111
2023465242140
2024485148147

Note: Student enrollment figures were obtained from the EDB Kindergarten Profiles in December of each year.

School Mission, Curriculum & Teaching Capacity

Mission: Guided by Christian values, the school aims to provide a safe, caring and joyful learning environment, support children's holistic development, prepare children for lifelong learning and future growth, and develop responsible citizens with a broad outlook.

Curriculum: The kindergarten offers a local curriculum that follows the Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide, is child-centred and aligned with children's development, organizes learning around life-related themes, and encourages exploration and hands-on learning. Learning is supported through thematic teaching, play-based exploration, group and small-group activities, and role play and creative expression. Children's progress is assessed through ongoing observation and parent-teacher communication.

Support to Students: The kindergarten supports children through gradual adaptation or orientation activities for new children, Primary One transition preparation, mock activities or school visits, social worker, counselling or referral services, individual observation, assessment and guidance, and enrichment, interest-class and life-wide learning opportunities. It maintains close home-school partnership through class observations, open days or school visits, parenting seminars, talks and workshops, parent-child activities, outings and school events, and parent volunteer teams, groups or associations.

School Founding Year
2021
Number of Teaching Staff
13
School Supervisor
Ms Fong Yee Man Joanne
School Principal
Ms Yau Ka Man
Teacher to Pupil Ratio
9.5 (AM Session), 8.8 (PM Session)
Parent-teacher association
Yes

School Location & Map

Guideposts Kindergarten (Nam Cheong Branch) is located at G/F, Hoi Wing House, Hoi Tat Estate, 38 Sham Mong Road, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon. Use the interactive map below to explore the surrounding area.

You can also view this school’s location on the Hong Kong Government GeoInfo Map (opens in a new tab) . Click to view the map preview .

School Facilities

The kindergarten has 6 registered classrooms, with classrooms in use approved to accommodate up to 179 children. Its listed facilities include an indoor playground and a music room. Other special facilities or areas include Multi-function area, Activity room, Art zone, and Aquarium.


Number of Registered Classrooms
6
Permitted Accommodation
179 children