Mumbai’s playschools: Playing to learn

Mumbai houses scores of playschools for the tiny tots, providing them with a fun-filled platform for growth and development. Some of these even double up as a daycare centres and pre-schools.

To keep these tiny bundles of energy occupied, Harmony Montessori (Khar W) has slides, play tunnels and trampolines and educational blocks. The Tree House has quite a few branches in the city from Kandivali to Navi Mumbai, besides the one at Khar. Their unique system provides the kids with a stimulating and spacious environment for growth and learning. Fancy-dress parties and other engaging activities help increase the social and interactive skills of the child.

Known as one of the best playschools is Blossom Playgroup & Nursery (Borivali W), its comfortable ambience coming as a treat for the tiny tots. Buttercups Nursery & Playgroup, in the same locality, offers a wide range of pre-school activities to develop the emotional and intelligence quotient of the child, within an informal and cheerful environment. Special hand-eye-coordination activities and clay modelling feature in the curriculum.

One of the most prestigious kindergarten playschools, Green Field Nursery & Kindergarten School (Vile Parle West) too offers a similar teaching–learning environment.

At Little Hearts Pre-School in Tardeo, kids are taught through stories and educational field-trips. Humming Birds Playgroup Nursery & Day Care Centre located at Andheri West incorporates games and activities into the curriculum. A learning environment, charged with interactive stories, rhymes and concept sessions, is its USP.

Aseema in Bandra offers a safe, healthy and playful learning environment for the li’l ones. Besant Montessori School at Juhu, successfully instils independence, self-reliance and confidence in its children. Kids look forward to the twice-a-year picnics.

All these daycare centres and play-schools while promising “a home away from home” also make sure that your youngster is in a safe, fun-filled and stimulating environment. So don’t be surprised if at times your li’l one insists on staying back at school!