Bachpan Play School claims to boast a robust foundation for children’s formal education, aiming for success in academics, careers and interpersonal relationships. With two decades of experience, the play school has established itself with numerous branches spanning more than 25 states and 400 cities across India, including Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana, Ajay Gupta ,founder and CEO,Bachpan Play School, told FE Education. “Our mission is to ensure that every child has access to the nearest Bachpan Play School and we’re steadily progressing towards achieving this goal each day. Our teachers are not only caring and dedicated but also adopt a child-centric approach, contributing to the safe and nurturing environment that Bachpan offers to children,” he said.
The school claims to offer four age-appropriate programmes for children: Playgroup, Nursery, LKG and UKG, each tailored to different aspects of their development. Playgroup establishes foundational skills, Nursery builds upon them and introduces structured learning, LKG emphasises language and cognitive skills and UKG refines and prepares children for formal schooling. Typically, these programmes cater to children aged two-six years. “Our courses typically last for one year, allowing students ample time to realise their fullest potential. However, the fee structure and school timings may vary from branch to branch, determined by the discretion of our franchise partners. Our Corporate team offers guidance to ensure that the best decisions are made in this regard,” Gupta said.
Currently, Bachpan Play School claims to have a total students enrolment of more than 1.5 lakh across its more than 1,200 play schools. With a student-teacher ratio averaging around 10-15 students per teacher. It further claims to have employed more than 5,000 well-qualified and experienced teachers who are adept at working with young children.
Furthermore, the school asserts to organise extracurricular activities constantly, aimed at fostering holistic personality development in children. These activities include teaching relaxation techniques to the children. Among their national-level initiatives, the Bachpan Baby Carnival provides a platform for children to showcase their talents. “We further enrich our students’ experiences through olympiads and the AHPS-Bachpan Competition of Dance (ABCD) for those inclined towards dancing. With Bachpan LIVE, we’ve introduced a virtual preschool, enhancing children’s early childhood growth and development. Additionally, our facilities include ramps and disabled-friendly washrooms,” he explained.