Early education plays a critical role during developmental period of children. The last four decades in particular have produced many new practices and principles for use in the classroom with young children. Concept based learning, Play way, experiential learning, Montessori curriculum and a fun combination of all of them. For the early education in preschools, latest innovative methods are conceptualized for overall development and provide strong foundation to children to get your child ready for the test that awaits him at the formal schooling. While preschools don’t follow the same structure of schools and there are no formal rules and regulations, there is a chance to learn a lot through preschools by exploring and playing under the guidance of helpful and caring teachers. These entrepreneurs are redefining Childcare Landscape in North India and supporting young parents in their parenting journey.
Raj Singhal, CEO Footprints
Footprints aspires to be largest daycare services firm over the next few months. Purvesh Sharma(COO), Raj Singhal (CEO), and Ashish Aggarwal (CFO), These three friends, IITians from Delhi in the mid-90s conceptualized and decided to start Footprints Childcare, they combined technology with a proven curriculum to provide children a holistic, world-class care experience. CCTVs in every classroom, stream videos live to parents through a mobile app and this is one amongst many features that helps Footprints be one of the popular childcare brand.
Aruna and Raghav Sharma, Director Medhaam Preschool & Daycare
Aruna Sharma,An alumni of Lancaster University, UK, has experience of working in the country’s best corporate environments. A qualified early child educationist she is passionate about teaching learning processes and works relentlessly to innovate and provide best learning environment at Medhaam. Mr Raghav Sharma, Director, Medhaam, heads the institution, Mr Sharma hails from a family of educationists and he has completed his education from San Antonio, Texas, USA. He brings with him effective organizational skills and a vision to lead Medhaam to be the leading childcare brand in North India. Medhaam is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Medha’ or Wisdom which means knowledge of what is right, together with fair judgment, discernment and insight. It is a value that has been celebrated since the beginning of civilisation and is considered to be higher than any other. This thought is the foundation of Medhaam and helps differentiate its curriculum from others.
Shalini Gauba, iDiscoveri Preschool
Shalini is The Honorary Director Principal and Founder of the iDiscoveri Preschool in Sector 46, Delhi. She is an alumni of the Holy Child School in New Delhi and after doing her Graduation from Miranda House, Delhi University went on to do her M.A and then her Bachelors in Education.
Shalini after working in various schools, as a Teacher and then Head Mistress, opened a Preschool by the name of Tender Steps in Naraina Vihar, New Delhi. In the year 2005, she got an opportunity to buy this Educational Institutional Plot and after making it Brick by Brick opened the IDISCOVERI PRESCHOOL on the 07th day of July in the year 2007. She has done innovative work in the areas of school curriculum, teacher education, leadership and creativity and specialises in curriculum development. Her work has focused on the role of play in enhancing children’s problem solving, and cooperative learning skills. She is passionate about education change, with diverse experiences in innovation, marketing and project management.
Divya J Bawa, Director Kinder Plume
Kinder Plume is a growing chain of preschools which are on the cutting edge of child friendly learning. Learning objectives are designed within a supportive and stress – free environment. Kinder Plume is the brainchild of Divya J Bawa. Divya is trained in The Montessori Method of teaching. Divya brings over 15 years of learning & teaching experience in the early childhood education space having worked at Institutions like The Shri Ram school. Divya writes poetry for children and has authored a book. She has also worked significantly towards training teachers for continuous development. Her passion for innovation and creativity drives her to strive for perfection.
Satyendra Gupta & Nitin Bhargava, Director Mini Marvel Gurgaon
Mini Marvel Gurgaon, means marvellous little ones, this is a playschool that endeavours to be a beacon for a new kind of learning. Learning that focuses on fostering the curiosity, creativity and individuality of children in a loving, stress free and secure environment. Satyender Gupta, Founder, an Electronics Engineer from the MDU, Rohtak is a businessman with 2 Gold and silver Hallmarking centres in New Delhi. Mr. Nitin Bhargava bachelor of architecture degree and MBA International Marketing and finance holds a profound experience on varied platforms. Both partners think that children need to start the journey for learning early to prepare themselves for formal education.
Deepa Bhardwaj Singh, Founder, Udgam Preschool
Since 2004 Udgam PreSchool has worked along with the children, towards building their future, with a caring heart. Deepa with her extensive experience in early childhood education is the Chairperson and founder. Mission of Udgam preschools, is to take care of total personality needs of the child by providing them activities related to Social, Physical, Emotional, Language & Intellectual development so that a child blossoms into a confident human being with a positive outlook. Deepa says “Pre- school is the first step of the child out of warmth and comfort of his/her home. It is a stepping stone to formal schooling. Being a concerned and caring parent you have made the right choice by entrusting your precious little one to us. We at UDGAM assure you our best of support in developing your little one into a well-rounded & confident personality.”
On entrepreneurial front, scope of preschool education is large enough as it is an industry considered to be one of the recession proof industries. Its wide scope is that preschool education has its impact on child’s future and overall life besides influence on their family. So all this makes preschools as an integral part of a child’s education at an early stage. Parents today are well educated and always be on the lookout for schools which bring in global standards of operations as well as innovative concepts in the learning environment.
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