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About Us

Welcome to Little Imprints

Where Little Minds Make Big Imprints

Little Imprints Preschool is a nurturing space where children feel loved, valued, and encouraged to discover the world around them. Guided by India’s National Education Policy (NEP 2020) & NCF-FS and enriched by global philosophers like Howard Gardner, John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Gijubhai Badheka, we nurture every child’s natural desire to explore, express, and evolve.

Our classrooms are not ruled by rigid routines, but by joyful rhythms that resonate with a child’s natural pace. Through a child-centric, multiple-intelligence-based curriculum, we provide meaningful opportunities for children to learn through exploration, experimentation, movement, creativity, and real-life experiences — without pressure, without fear.

NEP 2020 & NCF Aligned Multiple Intelligences Grade 1 Readiness
Principal’s Message →
Little Imprints Preschool Campus Amanora Hadapsar Pune
Divya Gupta - Founder & Principal Little Imprints Preschool

Divya Gupta

Founder & Principal, Little Imprints
Leadership Message

From the Principal’s Desk

“At Little Imprints Preschool, we believe that the early years lay the foundation for a child's lifelong journey. Every child is unique, curious and capable of achieving wonderful things when given the right environment and encouragement.”

“Our child-centric, multiple-intelligence-based approach focuses on holistic development through play, exploration, creativity, physical activity and meaningful experiences. We strive to create a safe, joyful and nurturing space where children feel confident to express themselves, develop essential life skills and become independent learners.”

“With a passionate team of educators and strong parent partnerships, we are committed to nurturing happy, confident and compassionate individuals.”

“Together, let us give every child the right foundation to learn, grow and leave a positive imprint on the world.”

Warm regards,
Principal • Little Imprints Preschool

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Children engaged in joyful hands-on learning at Little Imprints
Our Core Philosophy

Small Steps. Big Possibilities. Lasting Imprints.

At Little Imprints, we believe the early years are where the foundation for life is built. Our approach goes beyond conventional academics — blending discovery, creativity, movement, and real-world experiences so every child’s natural desire to explore, express, and evolve can flourish.

  • Confident Thinkers: Encouraging active reasoning, keen observation, questioning, memory, and joyful problem-solving without pressure or fear.
  • Curious Explorers: Learning through hands-on science experiments, sensory discovery, and real-life concrete exploration.
  • Compassionate Individuals: Nurturing empathy, kindness, emotional safety, mutual respect, and deeply rooted Indian values.
  • Independent Learners: Building self-reliance, communication confidence, stage daring, and smooth school readiness for Grade 1.

“Because every child has a unique potential — and we are here to help it shine. Because every little imprint today shapes a remarkable tomorrow.”

NEP 2020 & Global Pedagogies

Aligned with NCF-FS and inspired by Howard Gardner, John Locke, Rousseau, and Gijubhai Badheka’s child-centric philosophy.

In-House Phonics & Stage Daring

Proprietary sound awareness and reading readiness paired with Speaker’s Studio to build natural public speaking confidence.

Imprints Activity Centre

Purpose-designed spaces for yoga & mindfulness, science experiments, art, rhythm, and holistic 360° development.

Sports & Grade 1 Readiness

Structured physical education on open play turf, building agility and teamwork with formal school tie-ups for Grade 1 admissions.

Educational Foundations

The Thinkers Who Inspire Our Pedagogy

Our foundational curriculum blends the warmth of Indian child-centric pedagogy with world-renowned progressive educational frameworks — ensuring learning is natural, joyful, and deeply enriching.

Dr. Howard Gardner

Multiple Intelligences Theory
“Every child possesses a unique spectrum of intelligences. True education provides diverse pathways so every mind finds its natural brilliance.”
How Little Imprints Applies This:
  • 8 Diverse Learning Pathways: Multi-sensory activity corners covering musical, spatial, kinesthetic, logical, and linguistic explorations.
  • Speaker’s Studio & Stage Daring: Encouraging self-expression and stage confidence tailored to each child's innate strengths.

Gijubhai Badheka

Pioneer of Indian Preschooling
“Known as ‘Moochhwali Maa’ (The Mother with Whiskers). He showed that educating children must be rooted in love, storytelling, and complete freedom from fear.”
How Little Imprints Applies This:
  • Loving Bal Mandir Environment: Deep educator empathy, gentle positive reinforcement, and daily interactive story circles.
  • Deeply Anchored Indian Values: Cultivating gratitude, respectful communication, cultural pride, and emotional safety.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Natural Child Discovery
“Nature wants children to be children before being adults. Real learning happens when curiosity, active senses, and open movement lead the way.”
How Little Imprints Applies This:
  • Dedicated Open Play Turf: Daily structured movement, obstacle balance courses, and gross motor athletic development in fresh air.
  • Curiosity-Led Discovery: Natural sensory materials, gardening, weather observation, and child-paced inquiry without pressure.

John Locke

Experiential Empiricism
“The young mind is shaped through rich sensory experiences, hands-on experimentation, and the gentle cultivation of positive daily habits.”
How Little Imprints Applies This:
  • Tactile Sensory Exploration: Manipulating concrete objects, texture bins, math counters, and guided science curiosity experiments.
  • Positive Life Habit Formation: Independent meal routines, personal hygiene habits, self-reliance, and caring peer cooperation.
Parent Queries

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Everything you need to know about our curriculum, safety, and school readiness.

What makes Little Imprints Preschool different from other preschools?
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We have a thoughtfully designed programme that blends Indian educational principles with globally inspired pedagogies. Our learning framework is aligned with NEP 2020 & NCF-FS, inspired by global philosophers like Howard Gardner, John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Gijubhai Badheka. It includes an In-House Phonics Programme, Speaker's Studio for stage daring, and our signature Imprints Activity Centre for holistic 360° development.
What curriculum does Little Imprints follow?
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Our curriculum is aligned with NEP 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (NCF-FS). It is a child-centric, multiple-intelligence based approach emphasizing experiential learning, problem-solving, real-life skills, and sensory exploration to ensure your child is academically and emotionally ready for Grade 1 in any national or international board.
Does Little Imprints offer Physical Education & Sports?
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Yes, Physical Education is an integral part of our daily programme! We conduct structured movement activities, obstacle courses, ball drills, and stamina games that build motor coordination, balance, agility, teamwork, and confidence on our dedicated open play turf.
Will Little Imprints prepare my child for Grade 1?
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Absolutely. We build strong school-readiness foundations covering phonics, early literacy, mathematical inquiry, and independent social skills. Furthermore, we maintain formal School Tie-Ups to assist parents with smooth Grade 1 admissions across top CBSE, ICSE, IB, and Cambridge schools.
What hygiene & safety standards do you follow?
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Your child's health and security are our highest priority:
  • CCTV-Monitored Campus: Continuous 24/7 surveillance of classrooms and play areas.
  • Clean & Hygienic: Daily deep sanitization of all surfaces and child-safe toys.
  • Police-Verified Educators: 100% background-checked staff trained in pediatric first aid.
  • Child-Safe Infrastructure: Rounded furniture, pinch-proof doors, child-height washrooms.
  • Toilet & Diaper Routines: Regular potty breaks and compassionate diaper check routines.
  • Pick-Up Verification: Children are released strictly to pre-authorized parents/guardians.

Build the Future, One Child at a Time

Come witness our joyful classrooms, meet our caring educators, and experience how our child-centric multiple-intelligence curriculum inspires every child to shine.

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