18 months to 3 years
Babies and Taska
Settled routines, toilet training, first words in three languages and a lot of safe mess. Our licensed taska room in Bayan Lepas.
Babies and taskaBayan Lepas · Gelugor · Penang
Kindergarten Bayan Lepas
Kindergarten Bayan Lepas is a licensed group of five centres for children from 18 months to 12 years, open from 7.30am because so many parents start work early.
5
centres
18 mth to 12 yr
taska through to Standard 6
7.30am
doors open, Monday to Friday
57
parent reviews on Google
★★★★★
4.8 average across 57 Google reviews at our five centres
The short answer
RightStart Child Development Care Centre is a licensed early-childhood group in Penang with five centres in Bayan Lepas and Batu Uban. We take children from 18 months to 12 years across four programmes: taska for toddlers, junior preschool, school readiness, and after-school care with tuition for Standard 1 to Standard 6. Open 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, JKM taska registration P/TI 004/2022.
Why parents choose us
Your child is not a class average
Most centres teach to the middle of the room. We start from where your child actually is, then write the next step for them. It is the reason our motto has stayed the same since day one: inspiring greatness, one child at a time.
- A written learning plan for each child, reviewed with you every term
- Small groups so a teacher can notice the quiet child, not just the loud one
- One family, one relationship from 18 months right through to Standard 6
- Registered with Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat, so the safety standards are audited, not claimed
- Built for working parents in the Bayan Lepas free industrial zone and Bayan Baru offices
Programmes
Four stages, one relationship
Each campus is set up for one stage of childhood, so the space, the routine and the teachers match the age in the room, from the taska cot room to the homework desk.
3 to 4 years
Junior Preschool
Where curiosity gets structure. Phonics, number sense, fine motor work and the social skills that make the next two years easy.
Junior preschool
5 to 6 years
School Readiness
The year before Standard One. Reading, writing, mental maths and the quiet confidence to walk into a big school on day one.
School readiness
7 to 12 years
After-School Care and Tuition
Standard 1 to Standard 6. Collected, fed, homework finished properly, then coached in the subjects they are struggling with.
After-school and tuitionCompare
Which room fits your child
| Programme | Age | Centre | Day options | What this stage is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babies and Taska | 18 months to 3 years | Bayan Lepas, Jalan Pantai Jerjak 1 | Full day or half day | Settling, language, self-care, first friendships |
| Junior Preschool | 3 to 4 years | Bayan Lepas, Jalan Pantai Jerjak 17 | Full day or half day | Phonics, early numeracy, fine motor, following a routine |
| School Readiness | 5 to 6 years | Gelugor, Batu Uban | Full day or half day | Reading, writing, mental maths, Standard One confidence |
| After-School Care and Tuition | 7 to 12 years, Standard 1 to 6 | Bayan Lepas, Jalan Pantai Jerjak | Weekday afternoons | Homework done properly, subject coaching, care until 6.30pm |
Not sure which room suits your child? Tell us their age and what worries you, and we will say so honestly.
18 mth to 12 yr
One group, from taska to Standard 6
5
centres
4.8★
Average of 57 Google reviews
7.30am
Early drop off for FIZ shift starts
In their words
What Penang parents say
Verbatim from our public Google reviews across the five centres.
★★★★★
“I can see a huge difference in my child within weeks.”
★★★★★
“Highly recommend to any parents looking for quality early education!”
★★★★★
“The teachers know exactly where my girl is at and what she needs next.”
How it works
From first message to first morning
Say hello
WhatsApp us or fill in the short form. Tell us your child's age and when you want to start.
Visit the centre
Come during a normal session, not a staged open day. See the real room, meet the real teachers.
We write the plan
A short settling-in plan for your child, agreed with you before day one.
Start, then review
We check in during week one, then formally every term with you.
Find us
Five centres
Drop off on the way to the free industrial zone, Bayan Baru, Relau or USM.
RightStart Babies
24, Jalan Pantai Jerjak 111900 Bayan Lepas, Penang
RightStart Readiness
38, Persiaran Batu UbanBatu Uban
11700 Gelugor, Penang
RightStart Junior
11A, Jalan Pantai Jerjak 1711900 Bayan Lepas, Penang
RightStart Senior
15, Jalan Pantai Jerjak 1711900 Bayan Lepas, Penang
Simon Says
1, Tingkat Pantai Jerjak, Century Garden11700 Batu Uban, Penang
Questions
Parent questions, answered plainly
What ages does RightStart take?
From 18 months to 12 years. Taska covers 18 months to three years, Junior covers three to four, School Readiness covers five to six, and after-school care with tuition covers Standard 1 to Standard 6.
Do you take primary school children as well?
Yes. Our after-school care and tuition programme covers Standard 1 to Standard 6: your child is collected, fed, homework is supervised and checked, and weak subjects are coached, with care until 6.30pm. See after-school care and tuition.
Where exactly are your centres in Penang?
RightStart Babies is at 24, Jalan Pantai Jerjak 1, 11900 Bayan Lepas. RightStart Junior is at 11A, Jalan Pantai Jerjak 17, 11900 Bayan Lepas. RightStart Senior is at 15, Jalan Pantai Jerjak 17, 11900 Bayan Lepas. RightStart Readiness is at 38, Persiaran Batu Uban, 11700 Gelugor. Simon Says, part of the same group, is at 1, Tingkat Pantai Jerjak, Century Garden, 11700 Batu Uban.
What time do you open and close?
Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm. The early start is deliberate: many of our parents work shifts in the Bayan Lepas free industrial zone.
Are you a registered taska?
Yes. RightStart holds Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat taska registration P/TI 004/2022 and is registered with SSM under 0230517-X. You are welcome to ask to see both when you visit.
What languages do you use with the children?
English is the main language of instruction, with daily Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin exposure. Our teachers switch to the child's home language while they are settling in.
How much are the fees?
Fees depend on the programme and whether you need full day or half day. We send a current fee sheet on request so you get today's number, not an outdated one. See how our fees work.
Can I visit before deciding?
Please do. We would rather you saw an ordinary Tuesday than a polished open day. Book a centre visit and we will confirm a time on WhatsApp.
Explore more
- How to choose a preschool
- Questions parents ask
- Founder interviews
- Our five centres
- Kindergarten in Bayan Baru
This page in other languages: 中文 and Bahasa Malaysia.
Come and see an ordinary morning
Visits run on weekdays during real sessions. Bring your child, ask the hard questions, and watch how the room responds to them.