Kipinä Kids Kelapa Gading 2
A New Concept of Early Childhood in Indonesia
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Our Principal
Marilou De Leon-Simpas
Marilou De Leon-Simpas brings a vibrant teaching approach shaped by 15 years of experience and a solid academic foundation. She holds a Bachelor of Secondary Education in Biology and is a licensed teacher in the Philippines. Marilou has pursued graduate studies in Education at UP Diliman and is currently working towards a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education at the National Teacher College. Although her teaching background was for Secondary, Marilou has dedicated her career ever since to primary education, where she excels in engaging younger students with her playful and humorous teaching style. She cultivates a supportive classroom environment that ignites creativity and empowers students to explore their full potential.
Having spent a significant decade of her career in Jakarta and Batam, Marilou has taught extensively under diverse curricula including IB PYP, Cambridge, and Singapore systems, specializing in preschool, lower primary, arts, and computer classes. Her passion for arts like painting and digital design enriches her teaching, inspiring students’ creativity and self-expression.
Marilou values collaborative partnerships with parents, recognizing their crucial role in student development. Alongside her extensive teaching experience, she holds multiple teaching and training certificates, emphasizing her commitment to professional growth. Marilou also serves as a speaker and teacher trainer, advocating for social and emotional learning across Indonesia, empowering educators to create inclusive and supportive classrooms.
Our Activities

Learning Through Picnic – Kipinä Kids Filled with Joy!
Create : 1 Jul 25 A joyful picnic-style learning activity was enthusiastically carried out by

The Beam’s No Barrier—It’s a Blast!
Create : 1 Jul 25 The children looked so cheerful as they took part in

A Graduation Moment Filled with Pride and Emotion
Create : 1 Jul 25 Witnessing the children complete an important stage in their learning
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School Session
NURSERY 1 (BEARS CLASS)
Morning: 8.00 – 10.00 AM
Mid-Morning: 10.30 AM – 12.30 PM
NURSERY 2 (SEALS CLASS)
Morning: 7.30 – 10.00 AM
Mid-Morning: 10.30 AM – 1.00 PM
KINDERGARTEN 1 (OWLS CLASS)
Morning: 8.00 – 12.00 PM
KINDERGARTEN 2 (SQUIRRELS CLASS)
Morning: 8.00 AM – 1.00 PM