Grandmaa’s Preschool and DayCare (Greater Noida)
NS-42, P4, Builders Area, Block A, Phi III, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201310, India
https://www.grandmaaschool.com/
Grandmaa’s Preschool and DayCare, Greater Noida
Nestled in the heart of Greater Noida, Grandmaa’s Preschool and DayCare is a nurturing haven designed to feel less like a structured school and more like an extension of your grandmother’s warm, secure home. Established with the philosophy that early childhood education should blend care, culture, and curiosity, this institution caters to children aged 1.5 to 5 years during preschool hours, and extends its services to full-day daycare (until 6:30 PM) for working parents.
The school’s ethos revolves around four pillars: emotional bonding, experiential learning, cultural rootedness, and safety. Drawing inspiration from traditional Indian values, every day begins with yoga, storytelling from epics like Panchatantra, and gratitude practices (e.g., planting a seed or feeding birds). Yet, the curriculum is future-ready: STEAM-based activities, phonics via play-based games, and DIY robotics for pre-K learners using age-appropriate tools like Bee-Bots.
Infrastructure mirrors a hybrid of a cozy home and a vibrant discovery zone. Classrooms lack rigid desks; instead, children sprawl on durrie mats, surrounded by low wooden shelves curated with Montessori-inspired materials. The “Rasoi Corner” lets kids knead dough or churn butter, tying math (% measurements) to life skills. The daycare wing features soundproof nap rooms with dim lighting, hygienic cots individualized with family photos for comfort, and a “sensory garden” where toddlers dig for “treasure” vegetables—blending motor skills with urban farming.
Staff are handpicked: a 1:6 caregiver-to-child ratio, with all preschool teachers holding ECD diplomas and mandatory CPR certification. Each child bonds with an assigned “daycare grandma” (a retired educator hired part-time) who ensures continuity of care and storytelling. Security includes biometric entry, live CCTV parenting app access, and a pediatric nurse on-site.
Unique programs include:
- “Grandmaa’s Kitchen Lab”: Weekly sessions where grandparents (invited as guest mentors) teach pickle-making, kneading chapatis, or even knitting—intertwining math (measuring spices) with heritage.
- “Skill Fridays”: Children explore careers via play (mini-chemist labs; mock vegetable markets using real produce).
- “Language Oasis”: Multilingual exposure via “indigenous corner” (story sacks in Hindi, Awadhi, or Marwari from teachers’ hometowns).
Parental engagement is paramount: monthly Chai Pe Charcha workshops address modern challenges like screen-time, while the Parent Bucket List program encourages families to tick off activities (e.g., flying kites or visiting a potter) to reinforce classroom themes.
Meals are organic, tailored by a nutritionist (no refined sugar, millet-based treats). Celebrations like “Torchlight Ramayana” or “Monsoon Paper-Boat Races” foster community.
In essence, Grandmaa’s distills the wisdom of a grandma’s lap with the rigor of early-years science, ensuring children emerge as empathetic, rooted, and endlessly curious explorers.
- Published: July 28, 2025
