On the walls of the Yuen Long Early Learning Centre there are images of cartoon animals in cartoon cars, but staff members are talking about buying a real vehicle, a 16-seat rehab light bus for the children in their care.
The New Territories centre is run by the Po Leung Kuk, a non-profit-making social service group, which has more than 120 centres, shelters and schools throughout Hong Kong.
The kuk's Yuen Long centre is for learning and developmentally disabled children up to the age of six, and provides the youngsters with educational classes, teaches communication skills, and offers physical and speech therapy.
A bus would be a big help, as 'maybe the parents are not able to take them [the children] to the centre during the day, or if it's raining it's difficult to come by public transport', said Brenda Mok Dan-ling, the Po Leung Kuk's development officer for social services administration.
The kuk is an Operation Santa Claus beneficiary. Funds received by the South China Morning Post and RTHK's annual charity appeal will go to the group as well as 12 other charities throughout the city.
At first glance, the Yuen Long centre looks like a traditional nursery or kindergarten. The floors and doors are brightly coloured. There are games, toys, books and tiny chairs.