Choosing a play school for your little one isn’t an easy task, for any parent. From zeroing in on the location that is close to your residence, to finding out if they have the right environment for your child, there is a lot that parents need to analyse and find out before they finalise on a school. Check out this article for expert tips on how to choose the best daycare for your child.
There are various methods of teaching that playschools adopt that include Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Waldorf and others. Find out what teaching method suits your child best and go in for the options in your area. Here’s a list of the best Montessori play schools in suburban Mumbai you must consider for your little one.
What is a Montessori school? A school can be considered a Montessori school if its teaching principles are based on those of Dr Maria Montessori. Key components of a Montessori school are multi-age groupings in classrooms. These classrooms are also equipped with specially designed Montessori learning materials and are available for learning and arranged in an environment that is aesthetically pleasing and child-friendly. Montessori method of teaching encourages independence, learning from peers, freedom within limits and a sense of order. The child is encouraged to self-learn by choosing materials that he wants to play with. The teacher only provides guidance when needed.
When choosing a Montessori school always ensure they have the right certification. Take a tour of the school to see the materials used and if the environment itself is child-friendly and Montessori certified.
We list the best Montessori schools in suburban Mumbai that you must consider before making your final choice. Tell us your favourite in the comments below.
L'ecole Montessori International
In the Montessori environment, children may choose whatever materials they would like to use and may work for as long as the material holds their interest. L'ecole aims at enhancing the child’s development of fine motor control, hand-eye coordination, balance, sense of order, concentration and independence.
Where: A/J , Laxmi Estate, Opp Fun Republic, Off New Link Road, Andheri (W). Mumbai
Contact: 022 – 65285459 / 60
Website: l'ecole Montessori International
Hosanna House Nursery
Hosanna House Nursery endeavours to educate, nurture, train, foster and steer young minds in the right direction. Founded in 2012, this school in Andheri is a Gold Seal Montessori and Red Seal Montessori. IB Certified.
Where: Bldg No D 65, Shop no. 3, Sudarshan Solitaire Azad Nagar no.2, Veera Desai Road, Andheri West, Mumbai
Contact: 098207 70352 Facebook: Hosanna House Nursery
The Montessori School Internationale
The Montessori School Internationale specialises in children aged 2-6 years. With Montessori trained teachers and a curriculum that helps kids learn at their own pace, with no competitions and where learning is reinforced internally, The Montessori School Internationale strives to provide your child the best beginning in education.
Where: Khar and Santa Cruz
Contact: 7045504419
Website: The Montessori School International
Besant Montessori
One of the reputed play schools in the city that follows the Montessori method of teaching, Besant Montessori at Juhu was inaugurated in 1948. The founder Aunty Tehmina Wadia, inspired by a course by Dr. Maria Montessori herself in 1939, decided to launch her own school.
Where: Theosophical Colony, Opposite Dreams International, Juhu, Mumbai
Contact: 022 2615 4178 Website: Besant Montessori
The Tree House
One of the biggest names in the preschool and playgroups in the country, The Tree House follows a teaching principle that combines the Playway method of teaching as well as Montessori method, that is both flexible and individualised to each child. Admissions are open throughout the year and there are a number of centres across the city- the playgroup caters to 1.5-3 years and the nursery caters to kids aged 2.5-3.5 years.
Where: Check out their list of 54 centres in Mumbai
Contact: 02240492227/02240492230 Website: The Tree House
Simmba Daycare and Kindergarten
RIMS International Education- Cubs
The playschool wing of RIMS- Cubs focussed on thematic-based curriculum that helps children develop their fine and gross motor skills, problem-solving and reasoning. The RIMS Cubs International programme is structured in 4 levels matching the age of your child. They incorporate the Playway and Montessori method of teaching for the little minds.
Where: New Link Road, Near Fun Republic, Andheri West, Mumbai Website: RIMS International Education
Peace Montessori
Peace Montessori is Powai's first Montessori school and each child here learns at their own pace. The school makes learning fun, stress-free and non-competitive.
Where: Above Vodafone Store, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076
Website: http://www.peacemontessori.in/
Contact: 093221 67878
B & K Montessori Experience
B & K Montessori Experience calls kids an "absorbent mind", and they think they absorb every aspect of their physical world, language and culture.
Address: Navratan Apartments, A.B. Nair Road, Next To Juhu Post Office, Le Mangi, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049
Website: http://bkmontessori.com/about_bkm.html
Contact: 9833516113
Kinderhome Montessori
Kinderhome Montessori is a co-educational school that offers a top quality approach to education and promotes a good intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth through their Montessori method.
Address: Diamond Palace, 1st flr, opp. bandra police station, hill rd,, bandra, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050
Website: http://kinderhomemontessori.com/
Contact: 098209 43431
Veda Montessori
Veda Montessori creates an environment to facilitate the overall growth of the child, in terms of physical, social, emotional and intellectual development.
Address: 1st Floor, Mahran Society, Gulmohar Cross Road NO. 12, Above Noble chemist, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049
Wesbite: https://www.vedamontessori.com/
Contact: 091675 68597
Smart Kid International Montessori
Smart Kid International Montessori believes that children should express themselves creatively and through this interactive method we give them the play-way environment.
Address: G4 ,Sadguru Complex Phase 2, Film City Road, Near Satellite Tower, Goregaon East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400063
Website: http://smartkidsim.com/
Contact: 099200 18700
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