Top 8 Parent Recommended Preschool Brands in South India

Preschool and daycare penetration is higher in cities like Bangalore and Chennai which is seeing growth of premium local daycare brands. With increase in expectations of savvy working parents, preschools and daycares are evolving with respect to infrastructure, services, personal care and professionalism. Early childhood education and care centres in Chennai and Bangalore today are moving ahead with all amenities at the centers and adding personal touch along with building professional standards.

If you are in search of a suitable daycare in South India for your little one, below are few names as emerging brands which provide daycare services with specialized care from a very young age.

Feathertouch International

It is rated as the best Play school in Bangalore near Electronic City by various parent groups and organisations and has won many awards from reputed organisations. They are a member of Highscope foundation, US and follow a custom made curriculum based on Highscope teaching methods. Feathertouch International play school is run by qualified and experienced professionals. They also run a daycare and are equipped to take care of infants as well. Their centres are conveniently located at the heart of Electronic City Phase 1, Near Infosys, and near Wipro, Bangalore. The centre focuses on the holistic development of the child, socially and intellectually. The Play School and Pre-School programs, with its world class  syllabus and experienced teaching staff, prepares the child for the challenges of formal school education. They are also in Outer Ring Road, Marathhalli.

Kara4Kids

They believe that “The Happiest Kids are at Kara”. They follow the well researched Reggio Emilia, RE, early years’ teaching methodologies. They believe in physical and emotional developmet of the child and their program s based on both these two promise. They run a preschool and daycare across three locations in Bangalore viz HSR Layout, Indiranagar and Jayamahal. They have been in operations for 14 years, with 12 yearsunder the brand of Kara.

CDC Kids (Child Development Centre)

CDC Kids is a Bangalore based chain of high-end Montessori schools catering to preschoolers and providing daycare and after-school care services. It caters to an age group of 6 months -12 years. Their unique features are high quality of teaching as these are the formative years for a child, infrastructure and resources. As a Montessori Preschool, they ensure that the children acquire appropriate social behaviour, interpersonal skill and practical knowledge required in life to stand out as caring individuals.

Go Bananas

IISO 9001: 2015 certified, the daycare centre in Gopalapuram Preschool offers an exceptional suite of facilities and services, designed to make the daycare experience convenient and hassle-free for working parents and comfortable, warm and pleasant atmosphere for tiny buds to rest in air–conditioned rooms after the day’s exhaustion. They follow a well planned routine consisting of snack time, lunch time, fun-filled story session followed by nap time. Kids are allowed to play outdoor under supervision. Audio – visual sessions are a part of Vridavan’s paradise daycare programme. A unique feature of their daycare programme includes daily information about the child’s activities in school through VPNS – (Parent Notification Cell). One can opt for Full day care/ half day care or flexible option as per need.

VelVidyashram, Shollinganallur

Vel’sVidyashram Kindergarten Sholinganallur is a part of Vels Group of Institutions started in 2015 with a mission to not only educate children but to give them strong foundation and prepare them for future. They have a child friendly day care facility. They have all the amenities ensuring the highest standards of safety and hygiene. Infrastructure that can keep children of all ages engaged and learning. Especially tailored daily routine for children where learning happens naturally with a balance oof personalized care and professionalism in daycare operations. Their caregivers and support staff are well trained in Early Child Care. They provide Full Time Daycare and Half Time Daycare, Assisted Daycare (with nanny), and flexible On Demand Hourly Daycare options as well.

Kanchana Paati, My Grandma’s Place

Kanchana Paati aims to offer convenience to busy, working and corporate parents. It offers the fun and excitement of a Grandma’s place for children, along with a healthy, happy learning place. It runs from 8 AM to 8 PM, across multi-locations in Chennai since 2006. Here a child is assured of unconditional love, patience in guiding and grooming, a safe and hygienic environment, freshly prepared nutritious and tasty food, life perspective stories and good value systems. It has already served over 17000 parents and their children with a presence in multi-dwelling units and townships and tie-ups with leading corporates and factories. Ample inside and outside open space is provided along with clean, safe and secure environment with good support and patronization from parents. They have grown into 24 centres within 11 years of operation.

Seed Schools

With a philosophy to provide safe, nurturing and positive environment for children, SEED was started in 2004 to show that quality education makes a difference, especially at a young age. Their Day Care program is open to both children who attend SEED programs in the morning and those coming from other schools. Nap time, lunch, snacks, and drop and pick up times are based on individual needs. They also offer hot lunches and fresh snacks cooked in clean and hygienic surroundings as an option for parents at additional cost.

Little Elly, Preschools and Daycare Centres

As a parent, you want to ensure that you’re giving your child a safe, healthy, happy environment to grow, but sometimes balancing work, other commitments and family can be hard. Little Elly aims at providing world class childhood education by making learning fun and enjoyable for kids. This is a place where they can learn and mentally develop while playing, telling stories and doing whatever they feel like doing. The moments spent in close assistance of loving teachers and friends bless them with enlightenment, knowledge and mental maturity. A daycare environment at Little Elly is a world of joy for the kids where they can smile, play and learn naturally without knowing that they are actually learning!

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