About Trehaus

About Trehaus

MISSION

MISSION

At Trehaus, our mission is to bridge the gap in educational inequality by providing high-quality early education to all children, regardless of background. We want to shape education for the better and empower the next generation of changemakers to thrive with curiosity, compassion, and resilience.

Every child deserves the best start. Through early education, we are transforming not only lives but the communities they touch. By nurturing children today, we’re leaving behind a meaningful legacy, giving each child a hand to shape their future, to lead, and to solve the problems of tomorrow.

At Trehaus, our mission is to bridge the gap in educational inequality by providing high-quality early education to all children, regardless of background. We want to shape education for the better and empower the next generation of changemakers to thrive with curiosity, compassion, and resilience.

VISION

VISION

We want to set a new benchmark for early childhood education that transforms lives at scale.

We envision a world where every child, family, and educator has access to research-based, pedagogically sound learning, and where schools everywhere can follow a roadmap to create meaningful impact.

We want to bridge the gap in accessing high-quality education.

We want to equip parents, caregivers, and educators with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to help children thrive.

We are creating a road map that anyone around the world can use. One that gives your child an early education like no other.

Our vision is a global movement where high-quality early education is accessible, effective, and empowering for all, and where every child has the chance to become a changemaker.

We want to set a new benchmark for early childhood education that transforms lives at scale.

We envision a world where every child, family, and educator has access to research-based, pedagogically sound learning, and where schools everywhere can follow a roadmap to create meaningful impact.

We want to bridge the gap in accessing high-quality education.

We want to equip parents, caregivers, and educators with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to help children thrive.

We are creating a road map that anyone around the world can use. One that gives your child an early education like no other.

Our vision is a global movement where high-quality early education is accessible, effective, and empowering for all, and where every child has the chance to become a changemaker.

TREHAUS METHOD

TREHAUS METHOD

Holistic. Research-Informed.Child-Centred.

Holistic. Research-Informed.

Child-Centred.

The Trehaus Method puts the child at the centre of every learning experience. Guided by the latest global research in early childhood development, our approach is informed by respected philosophies such as Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Waldorf, and Project-Based Learning (PBL), while remaining distinctly Trehaus in design and execution.

The Trehaus Method combines purposeful play, project-based learning, character-building, social-emotional learning, and real-world exploration.

Our method cultivates confident, compassionate, and creative children — equipping them with the skills they need to thrive in the 21st century and beyond. It’s a future-ready early childhood pedagogy built for what comes next.

The Trehaus Method puts the child at the centre of every learning experience. Guided by the latest global research in early childhood development, our approach is informed by respected philosophies such as Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Waldorf, and Project-Based Learning (PBL), while remaining distinctly Trehaus in design and execution.

The Trehaus Method combines purposeful play, project-based learning, character-building, social-emotional learning, and real-world exploration.

Where Families, Learning, and Innovation Come Together

TREHAUS SCHOOL

Trehaus School is our flagship preschool that sets a benchmark for the best in early childhood education. A center for thought leadership that brings the Trehaus Method to life and reimagines what preschools should be, based on what latest research tells us about how kids should learn.

Parental involvement is one of the biggest factors in childhood success. Reynolds et al. (2022) highlight how their engagement in early education significantly contributes to children’s success and well-being. We’ve created that modern village, all in one roof, allowing parents to be present and stay connected every step of the way.

As Singapore’s first hybrid preschool and coworking village, it brings together a premium preschool with a modern business club, allowing professional parents to stay connected to their child’s learning journey.

With campuses in Singapore and Jakarta, Trehaus School offers a future-ready, nurturing environment built on our proprietary curriculum, innovative pedagogy, and a community that champions work–life integration and joyful childhood exploration.

LITTLE LAB

Little Lab is Trehaus’s AI-driven education platform bringing the Trehaus Method to millions of children worldwide. Designed for equitable access, it empowers children in developing countries and underserved communities to experience high-quality, future-ready education.

More than just a learning platform, Little Lab acts as a powerful interface between educators and the curriculum, providing the guidance, training, and professional development they need to deliver world-class education, regardless of prior experience or background. By combining technology for good with research-informed pedagogy created by leading minds in early childhood education, Little Lab supports educators affordably and effectively, ensuring every child benefits from teaching that is consistent, engaging, and grounded in best practices.

Through this holistic approach, Little Lab is for every educator in mind – whether you’re a teacher in a premium preschool or an educator in underserved communities – helping you to close the gap in education, proving that innovation, purpose, and empowerment can change lives on a massive scale.

TREHAUS SCHOOL

LITTLE LAB

The Team

Dr. Elaine Kim

Co-Founder and CEO

Elaine Kim is a mission-driven entrepreneur and medical doctor who began her career in palliative care, supporting people in life’s final chapter.

She now brings that same purpose of driving positive impact in the lives of others to the beginning of the life journey, through Trehaus and Little Lab. Passionate about using innovation for good, she bridges the worlds of education, entrepreneurship, and technology to create impact where it matters most. Elaine is also a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (WEF YGL), actively involved in the Young President’s Organisation (YPO), a member of the International Women’s Forum (IWF) and co-founder of a nonprofit supporting female founders (CRIB).

A mother of 4, Trehaus was born partly out of her desire to create the best education and upbringing for her own children. She has been building the Trehaus ecosystem from her home bases of the United States, Singapore, and wherever the opportunities for Trehaus and Little Lab bring her on the company’s global expansion path.

Elizabeth Wu

Co-Founder & COO

Elizabeth Wu is an educator and entrepreneur with decades of experience.

Trained in Early Education Leadership at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and with a Master of Education (Early Childhood) from Nanyang Technological University, she brings expertise perspectives from leading minds from East and West. She brings her background as a certified parenting coach (Gordon Training International) and certified behavioural consultant in the DISC Personality System into building a holistic, empathy-informed approach in childhood education at Trehaus.

Prior to co-founding Trehaus, Elizabeth founded an education enrichment center in Singapore and taught subjects including Project Work, Enterprise, Communications, Critical Thinking, and Current Affairs. Recognised for her expertise in early childhood education leadership, she now trains future EC teachers with Singapore’s National Institute of Early Childhood Development and serves as a consultant and speaker for organisations and education conferences.

A mother of three, Elizabeth draws from both professional expertise and personal experience to mentor, coach, and empower educators and parents to raise teaching to new heights and nurture future generations.

Dr. Elaine Kim

Co-Founder and CEO

Elaine Kim is a mission-driven entrepreneur and medical doctor who began her career in palliative care, supporting people in life’s final chapter. She now brings that same purpose of driving positive impact in the lives of others to the beginning of the life journey, through Trehaus and Little Lab.

Passionate about using innovation for good, she bridges the worlds of education, entrepreneurship, and technology to create impact where it matters most. Elaine is also a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (WEF YGL), actively involved in the Young President’s Organisation (YPO), a member of the International Women’s Forum (IWF) and co-founder of a nonprofit supporting female founders (CRIB).

Elizabeth Wu

Co-Founder & COO

Elizabeth Wu is an educator and entrepreneur with decades of experience. Trained in Early Education Leadership at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and with a Master of Education (Early Childhood) from Nanyang Technological University, she brings expertise perspectives from leading minds from East and West.

She brings her background as a certified parenting coach (Gordon Training International) and certified behavioural consultant in the DISC Personality System into building a holistic, empathy-informed approach in childhood education at Trehaus. Prior to co-founding Trehaus, Elizabeth founded an education enrichment center in Singapore and taught subjects including Project Work, Enterprise, Communications, Critical Thinking, and Current Affairs. Recognised for her expertise in early childhood education leadership, she now trains future EC teachers with Singapore’s National Institute of Early Childhood Development and serves as a consultant and speaker for organisations and education conferences. A mother of three, Elizabeth draws from both professional expertise and personal experience to mentor, coach, and empower educators and parents to raise teaching to new heights and nurture future generations.

Advisory Board