Play, Learn & Flourish Beyond Crayons And ABCs With Delhi's Top Play Schools For Your Little Ones!

Has your child explored all the rooms, every nook and cranny of your house? Are they getting inquisitive day by day to learn more about their milieu? Are they excited to recite the poems and learn the colours, numbers, et al? Then sending them to a preschool which hones creativity, and develops social and emotional skills is of utmost importance for it’s the first step towards a world of enlightenment. Here’s a list of the best play schools in Delhi that’ll groom your tiny tots to have good learning habits and boost positive self-esteem!

1. Step By Step, Panchsheel

Step by Step Nursery School is considered one of the best preschools in Delhi. Their curriculum provides learning experiences to develop your child's imagination and hone age-appropriate skills. A diverse range of activities like yoga, singing, dancing, pottery, drama, storytime, role-play, cooking, and arts & crafts is all part of the curriculum and the campus is wondrous, to say the least! This preschool is unlike others as it also caters to children with special needs. Check out their website and enrol right away!

Where | Step By Step Nursery School - Plot No 1, Block N, Panchsheel Park
Call Them | +91 11 2649 4130 & +91 11 2649 4957 
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Step-by-Step-Nursery-School-110239902365158
Here’s Their Website | https://www.sbspp.org/  

2. The Magic Years

If you want your child to have global exposure right from the start, this school is the place to be because they have 200+ students from over 15 nations. The school follows the teaching methodology of Montessori. They have an incredible teacher-student ratio of 1:4 which ensures individual attention to every child. The school provides the children with lunch and drinking water. The facility possesses child-friendly furniture, an outdoor area and sports equipment. So do check them out!

Where | The Magic Years - Street E-3, Near DPS, Vasant Vihar
Call Them | +91 11 2614 0317
Here’s Their Website | http://www.themagicyears.com 

3. The Ardee School

This marvellous preschool is spread over half an acre in Lutyen’s Delhi. Their teaching methodology is a concoction of different study models like Montessori, Play Way, and Reggio Emilia models. They have an attractive teacher-student ratio of 2:20. And if you are a pure vegetarian then this school is perfect for your kid, as children are given a hearty vegetarian meal. They also have an eco-friendly campus, sandpit and water play zone. So, enrol here right away!

Where | The Ardee School - Sujan Singh Park, New Friends Colony, Gurugram & Noida 
Call Them | +91 11 2464 8089 & +91 11 2464 1128
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/The-Ardee-School-Sujan-Singh-Park-280708225921311/
Here’s Their Website | http://theardeeschool.com/ 

4. The Learning Tree

Established in 1995, and situated in a green environment in the heart of Lutyens Delhi, this school welcomes its little children to the wonders of nature as it unfolds through the seasons. Classrooms without doors and walls, and topped by ecologically-friendly bamboo roofs, open out to a lawn filled with trees, plants and adorable little animals. Each class has 15 children with a teacher and a helper. Their curriculum is designed to provide a strong educational foundation through hands-on learning activities.

Where | The Learning Tree - B-13, Sujan Singh Park
Call Them | +91 9717 100 853
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/thelearningtreedelhi/ 
Here’s Their Website | http://learningtreeplayschool.com 

5. Little Pearls Playschool 

Little Pearls Playschool in Vasant Vihar is a holistic learning space for your tiny tots. Founded in 1994 by Mrs. Payel Seth, their curriculum caters to children from all around the world. They have state-of-art infrastructure, futuristic curriculum blending Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and Playway teaching methods and an epic pretend playarea. Little Pearls Playschool crafts an extraordinary learning  adventure with global expose for toddlers to Kindergartener by including sports, music and movement, storytelling, festive celebrations in their daily activities. So check out their Instagram and register today. 

Where | Little Pearls Playschool - C- 17/1 Paschimi Marg, Vasant Vihar
Call | +91 9654 999 700, +91 1146 012 471
Instagram Link | https://www.instagram.com/littlepearlsplay/
Check Out Their Website | www.littlepearlsplayschool.com

6. The Shri Ram Early Years

Picture Credits: Sebastian Thejus Cherian

By the trust of the popular and one of the highly-rated schools, their pre school is located in Gurgaon. The good folks here stress the importance of learning while playing because children between the ages of 2 to 5 years are eager for the same. This makes retention easier and learning all the more fun, creating a good base for the child before their formal education begins.

Where | The Shri Ram Early Years - Vasant Kunj, GK & Gurugram
Call Them | +91 8882 676 553
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/tseysec48/
Here’s Their Website | https://www.tsey.in/# 

7. Learning Matters

Following a collaborative and interactive method, this one is also a great choice for your little munchkins. They make learning a fun experience as the teachers here understand the principle of learning differences. Established in the year 2005, their programme aims to impart education to children with a curriculum especially designed for their early years. The programme here is fit for kids between the ages of 16 months to 5 years. Plus, they also organise workshops to improve all aspects of the early years of education.

Where | Learning Matters - A2, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, NTH Building, 3rd Floor, Qutub Institutional Area
Call Them | +91 11 4657 8199
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/learningmattersindia
Here’s Their Website | https://learningmatters.co/

8. Wonderland 

This school fosters the strengths and interests of every child. Young children learn holistically through play and other key experiences. They have strict handwashing policies and inculcate healthy sanitary practices in the munchkins. Additionally, they offer a meticulously planned, healthy food menu to start a lifestyle of healthy habits from a young age. If your child is mischievous and a carefree wanderer, then this is the apt place as they have secure areas, keeping children constantly in sight and a careful transition tracking process for your little naughty goofballs. So apply right away!

Where | Wonderland - New Moti Bagh, Block C 4, Chanakyapuri
Call Them | +91 11 2467 6666 & +91 8587 845 552
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/WonderlandNewDelhi/
Here’s Their Website | http://wonderland.edu.in/

9. Dreaming Child

Founded in the year 2010, this preschool is dedicated to the development of early childhood education. They have 5 key indoor corners namely - Exploration Hut which is actually shaped like a hut that encourages kids to explore all kinds of worlds, Math where they teach the basics of the subjects by way of colourful blocks, Language where they’re taught to read and the art of storytelling, Practical Life that teaches a child etiquettes and the importance of being responsible and Art Corner for the artistic streak in your lil one. Sounds interesting, doesn’t it?

Where | Dreaming Child - 15-16, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, Qutab Institutional Area
Call Them | +91 9873 459 656
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Dreaminngchild/
Here’s Their Website | http://www.dreamingchild.in/

10. Pensatore Preschool

Following the mission of creating an enriching learning environment, Pensatore is the place where your child’s education must begin, especially if you live in Gurgaon. The curriculum offers learning programs for toddlers as young as 6 months (accompanied by adults) and for even nursery and pre-nursery learning.

Where | Pensatore Preschool - Near A Block Service Rd, Sushant Lok Phase I, Sector 28, Gurugram
Call Them | +91 12 4423 3555
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Pensatore-Pre-School-236205263809096/ 
Here’s Their Website | https://www.pensatorepre-school.com/ 

11. Playful Minds

Picture Credits: Sonali Jain

Located in Hauz Khas, this school was set up in 2014 and it aims to offer a nurturing and tender environment for a playful learning experience. They make learning a lot of fun for your little ones through innovative games during the process of teaching. This makes the whole learning process not just fun but also easy to remember. They have a fully comprehensive international syllabus for children aged 10 months to 3.5 years.

Where | Playful Minds - 1, Block S, Padmini Enclave, Hauz Khas
Call Them | +91 11 4103 3390
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/playfulminds.india 
Here’s Their Website | https://www.playfulminds.in/ 

12. Aadyant

Aadyant, which is formed by the sandhi of "Adi" and "Anth", the beginning and the end are associated with child development, using highly researched and practically sound techniques. Aadyant is where education is about imparting knowledge, and about encouraging children to do significant things with what they've learnt. They also boast of an earthquake-resistant infrastructure.

Where | Aadyant - 0-11, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj
Call Them | +91 11 4603 1000
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/AadyantGlobalSchool/ 
Here’s Their Website | http://www.aadyant.com/ 

13. Mother's Pride

Your kids will learn tons of new stuff at this preschool as they house a ball pool and projector room which facilitate virtual learning, a splash pool to beat the summer heat and a computer library which makes the child tech-friendly. They also have a dollhouse which is a virtual world meant to help children in social development. It’s an activity centre where kids are allowed to play independently. The dolls represent themselves and their family and due to this unique blend of fun and learning, children can develop socio-emotionally. So what are you waiting for? Apply ASAP!

Where | Mother’s Pride - Malviya Nagar, Model Town, GK II & Other Locations
Call Them | +91 8586 984 453
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/mothersprideonline/
Here’s Their Website | https://www.motherspridepreschool.com/

13. Montfort Nursery School

Picture Credits: Rippy Bedi

The good folks at this preschool ensure that education takes place through interaction, games, field trips, self-expression, memory games, stage exposure, nature walks and communication. Their teaching philosophy covers 4 basic aspects which include, physical, intellectual, social and language. These are taught by way of interesting activities that make learning a playtime experience. 

Where | Montfort Nursery School - NS-29, Shalimar Bagh
Call Them | +91 11 2749 7788
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/MontfortSchoolDelhi/
Here’s Their Website | http://www.montfortschooldelhi.in/montfort/

15. Footprints Childcare

Picture Credits: Amol Sharma

This pre school has earned quite a repute in the preschool genre. It has over 80+ centres and is run by IIT-IIM alumni. This place ensures a safe, healthy learning environment for the children. The curriculum is a unique blend of practical learning coupled with social skills development which would surely help your kid develop socio-emotional skills. So do make sure to check them out!

Where | Footprints Childcare - NFC, Green Park Extension, Geetanjali Enclave & Other Locations
Call Them | +91 7406 222 118
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/FootprintsGeetanjali/
Here’s Their Website | https://footprintseducation.in/pre_school_daycare_geetanjali_enclave_delhi

16. Eurokids

One of the leading providers of preschool education, it has around 20 branches in South Delhi and West Delhi. To boost a better learning atmosphere, they have a library, pool, euro gym, an outdoor playground and many other areas of interest. Your child is bound to learn a lot and have fun in the process at this pre school so enrolling your bundle of joy here sounds like a must, doesn’t it?

Where | Eurokids Preschool - Vasant Kunj, GK II, Janakpuri & Other Locations
Call Them | +91 9871 772 616
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/eurokids.preschool.vasantkunj/
Here’s Their Website | https://www.eurokidsindia.com/ 

17. Pathways Early Years 

Celebrating the uniqueness of every child, here the learning is not just confined within the classroom as they believe in the holistic development of the children. Their preschool admits toddlers between the ages of 1 to 5 years. The academic system here is inspired by the best of IB PYP, Reggio Emilia, Playway and Maria Montessori, making their curriculum a comprehensive one. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, trained professionals and an emphasis on holistic learning, it makes Pathways Early Years is the correct choice for your little ones!

Where | Pathways Early Years - GK & Golf Course Road, Gurgaon
Call Them | +91 9650 566 555
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/pathwaysearlyyears/
Here’s Their Website | https://www.pathways.in/earlyyears

We hope you found this compilation helpful. Happy learning to your little munchkins!