Franchise brands
Preschool franchise brands in India. The chains behind the signboards.
119 preschool franchise brands with centres listed on Preschools Club. Open a brand to see its centres city by city, with addresses and contact options.
India's preschool market runs on franchises, but two centres of the same brand can be completely different schools. Use brands to build your shortlist, then judge each centre on its own merits. Here's how to look past the logo.
The big networks
Names on the most signboards.
Start with the ones you know.
The largest chains on Preschools Club, biggest first. Every centre is still its own school.
A to Z
Every brand, A to Z.
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AajolPune preschool and daycare brand focused on working parents, known for its home-like childcare environment.
ABC MontessoriABC Montessori is a Montessori-method preschool franchise offering playgroup to kindergarten programs built around hands-on, child-led learning.
Aero KidsAeroKids runs play-way preschools and activity centres focused on affordable, quality early education, with a wide footprint across South India.
Ahmedabad JuniorsAhmedabad preschool chain with neighbourhood centres covering playgroup to senior KG.
AlphabetzBangalore-based Alphabetz runs international preschools with a franchise program, positioning itself on curriculum depth and teacher training.
AmelioChennai corporate-backed childcare brand running workplace and neighbourhood early learning centres.
American KidzAmerican Kidz is a Montessori-method preschool franchise, recognisable by its orange dinosaur mascot and activity-first classrooms.
AmiownAmiown, Amity's caring preschool, was founded in 2005 by the Amity Education Group and has preschools in Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad.
Aptech MontanaAptech Montana International preschools combine Montessori-inspired methods with international curriculum frameworks and structured teacher training.
Bachpan Play SchoolBachpan blends the play-way method with smart-classroom technology: 'where fun and learning come together', and is a familiar signboard in smaller cities and metros alike.
Basil Woods JuniorsPreschool and daycare arm of Basil Woods Institutions, conceived by the team of ISKCON Bangalore, with a play-based curriculum.
Beginners WorldBeginners World runs company-owned preschool and daycare centres in Pune, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
Birla Open MindsFrom the Birla education venture, Birla Open Minds runs a school and preschool franchise network, with its 'Little One' format serving the early years.
BragnamBragnam Learning Pvt Ltd, based in Dhakoli, Zirakpur, runs the Bragnam and Balvatika playschool network through franchise partners, mostly in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana.
Brainy Bear Pre-SchoolBrainy Bear is a south India preschool and activity club franchise with a friendly bear mascot and a mix of academics and club activities.
Bright Kid Montessori HouseBengaluru-based Bright Kid Montessori House runs Montessori preschools with a franchise offer, keeping classrooms faithful to the method's materials and pace.
Cambridge Montessori PreschoolCambridge Montessori Pre School blends classic Montessori method with modern STEM-linked activities, running preschool and daycare programs across India.
CDC KidsBengaluru daycare and Montessori centre network built for working families.
Chulbul PreschoolChulbul is a premium preschool franchise recognisable by its cheerful boy mascot, selling a ready-to-run classroom model to franchise partners.
Climbing Feet's MunchkinsMunchkins is a childcare and preschool brand with a monkey mascot and the tagline Child Care With Love and Learning.
Colours PreschoolColours Preschool & Innovation Academy runs a chain of preschools in Pune with a "360 degree" programme covering academic, sensory, cognitive, social and physical development.
Curious LearnersCurious Learners is a preschool and childcare brand with the tagline Milestone To Excellence, focused on inquiry-driven early education.
DibberDibber is Scandinavia's largest early-childhood group, bringing its Nordic 'heart culture' pedagogy, warmth, nature and child-led play, to Indian preschools.
Discover First StepDiscover First Step is a preschool and daycare franchise with a friendly giraffe mascot and a structured play-first curriculum for toddlers.
Discovery MontessoriMontessori-method preschool chain offering mixed-age classrooms and child-led learning, with centres across North India.
Dolphin Kinder CareDolphin Kinder Care is a West Delhi preschool with branches in Subhash Nagar, Tagore Garden and Mansarover Garden, run alongside Dolphin Public School.
Eager Beaver PreschoolsEager Beaver is a preschool and daycare chain with a playful beaver mark, running activity-led classrooms for toddlers and pre-kindergartners.
Early VentionsEarly Ventions is a preschool and daycare brand with a sunrise mark, combining structured early learning with full-day childcare support.
Edify KidsEdify Kids is the preschool brand of MDN Edify Education from the DRS group, extending its K-12 school experience into early-years classrooms.
EsperanzaHyderabad preschool with round-the-clock childcare options, popular with IT-corridor families.
EuroKidsEuroKids International runs play schools and kindergartens on a 'Child First' philosophy, with its EUNOIA curriculum balancing mind, body and soul for ages 1.5 to 6.
Feather TouchFeather Touch runs corporate creches and daycares in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai, serving companies that offer childcare as an employee benefit.
FirstCry IntellitotsFirstCry Intellitots pairs the FirstCry parenting ecosystem with purpose-built preschools and daycare centres focused on research-backed early learning.
FootprintsFootprints follows the US-designed HighScope curriculum and pairs it with live CCTV streaming for parents, a childcare-first preschool chain strong in North India.
Foster KidsFoster Kids is a play school chain started by the Foster Group of Schools, with franchise centres in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and other states.
FoundreeFoundree is a modern preschool and daycare brand that positions itself as a premium early years option with clean, thoughtfully designed spaces.
GD Goenka La PetiteThe Montessori-positioned preschool arm of the GD Goenka education group, La Petite pairs the group's schooling pedigree with early-years classrooms.
GD Goenka Toddler HouseGD Goenka's early learning format for the youngest age band, Toddler House covers playgroup, kindergarten and daycare under the group's umbrella.
Glendale EdufunPreschool arm of Hyderabad's Glendale education group, focused on inquiry-based early learning.
Greenwood High PreschoolStand-alone pre-school campuses of Greenwood High, the Bengaluru school group established in 2004, in Koramangala, Whitefield, Jayanagar, Bannerghatta Road and Electronic City.
Grow Inn StepsDelhi NCR's Grow Inn Steps runs preschools and daycares with a step-by-step development curriculum and extended childcare hours.
Gurukul PreschoolEstablished in 1997, Gurukul Preschool is a Delhi NCR chain that frames itself as the 'first step towards learning' for toddlers and preschoolers.
H3 Pre-SchoolH3 Pre-School is mentored by the Anand Niketan Group of Schools and runs playful, structured early years classrooms in blue, orange and green.
HAEBIXHAEBIX runs preschool and daycare centres in Bengaluru, Ghaziabad and Greater Noida West.
Happy MindsMumbai's Happy Minds runs international preschools and daycares, leading with emotional wellbeing and family-style care alongside academics.
Hello KidsA fast-growing budget-friendly preschool franchise network across India, headquartered in Bengaluru.
I Play I LearnDelhi NCR preschool and daycare network built around learning through guided play and full-day childcare.
Icon SchoolsIcon is a play-school franchise chain built around 'nurturing innocence', offering a standardised curriculum and setup support to franchise partners.
Igloo Kids InternationalPune-centred international preschool network combining early academics with extended daycare.
iKidz SchoolsiKidz is a preschool franchise with a playful multicolor wordmark and a curriculum that moves children from playgroup through kindergarten.
Impressions Preschool & DaycareImpressions Preschool & Daycare is run by the Mindspam Academic Foundation, with its office in Gurugram. Its centre locator lists centres at The Palm Drive (Sector 66) and Sector 79 in Gurugram and at Shankar Nagar in Raipur. Programmes run from toddler care and day care through pre-nursery, nursery, LKG and UKG.
IpsaaIpsaa runs premium daycare and preschool centres: 'a house of childcare', with home-style spaces, structured curriculum and strong corporate daycare partnerships.
Iris FloretsIris Florets calls itself 'the happy play school', a fast-growing chain from Hyderabad with a proprietary iLearn curriculum designed around joyful learning.
JumpstartJumpstart runs international preschools and daycares in Pune and Bangalore, pairing early education with full-day childcare for working parents.
Junior Delhi SchoolJunior Delhi School is a Delhi-based playschool franchise network with the tagline Great Place To Grow, focused on joyful early learning.
KalorexAhmedabad education group whose preschool arm runs early learning centres across Gujarat.
Kanchana PaatiChennai childcare brand blending traditional grandmother-style care with modern preschool learning.
Kangaroo KidsOne of India's oldest premium preschool brands, Kangaroo Kids swapped rote learning for child-centric, inquiry-driven classrooms decades before it was fashionable.
Kara4KidsFounded in 2006, Kara4Kids runs preschools and daycares across Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad with a focus on safe, structured full-day care.
Kido InternationalInternational preschool and daycare brand with Bengaluru centres, using a blended Montessori and Reggio approach.
Kids CastleBangalore-rooted Kids Castle calls itself 'the most loving preschool', building its classrooms around warmth, play and parent partnership.
KidsPark PreschoolsGujarat-based preschool and daycare chain with structured programs from playgroup to senior KG.
KidzeeRun by Zee Learn, Kidzee is one of India's most recognised preschool names, built around its proprietary 'Interactive iLLUME' pedagogy that treats every child as unique.
KidzoniaKidzonia runs international-curriculum preschools and daycares focused on holistic development, with campuses across Navi Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and MP.
KinderNestChennai early learning centre founded in 2009, running playgroup and preschool (KinderNest), day care (KinderCare) and an activity centre (KinderClub), with franchise branches.
Kingdom of KidsDelhi preschool network with theme-based classrooms and a strong focus on school readiness.
KLAYKLAY runs premium preschools and full-day daycare centres for working parents, with structured curriculum, live camera access and corporate tie-ups across major metros.
Koala PreschoolBengaluru preschool chain offering playgroup to kindergarten with an emphasis on small batch sizes.
Kudos Play SchoolMontessori-way play school and day care started in 2010, with centres in and around Chennai and in Trichy and Nagercoil.
Lexicon KidsLexicon Kids is a Pune preschool for children from 1.6 years onwards, with Pre-Nursery, Nursery, LKG and UKG classes, day care and a child development centre.
Little Big WorldPreschool and day care chain for working parents, running open-to-all and corporate on-site centres in Pune, Hyderabad and Bengaluru since 2012.
Little EinsteinsLittle Einsteins runs neighbourhood preschools and daycares built on play-way and Montessori-inspired methods, focused on curious, confident little learners.
Little EllyLittle Elly calls itself 'a happy preschool', a concept-led curriculum for ages 1 to 6, with a strong presence in Bengaluru and South India.
Little LeadersLittle Leaders is a chain of preschool and childcare centres run by Leaders Learning House Pvt. Ltd., including centres in Delhi NCR.
Little MillenniumOne of India's largest preschool chains, founded by the Educomp group, known for its Seven Petal curriculum.
London KidsFast-growing preschool franchise with a strong South India presence, known for affordable fees and a play-based curriculum.
Makoons Play SchoolNoida's Makoons runs a fast-growing franchise of play schools and daycares across north India, branded Kids Unplugged with an affordable activity-based model.
Maple BearMaple Bear brings Canadian bilingual early-childhood methodology to India, immersion-style classrooms, Canadian-designed curriculum, and a global school network behind it.
MedhaamGurgaon's Medhaam runs preschools, daycares and corporate creches, with workplace childcare tie-ups for companies like Capgemini and JLL.
MindseedMindseed runs preschools and daycares concentrated in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, built around a structured, skill-based curriculum and predictable daily routines.
Mother's Pride'Love Blossoms Here': Mother's Pride is one of North India's best-known preschool brands, famous for emotionally warm classrooms and big, theatrical celebrations of childhood.
Neev Early YearsNeev Early Years is the early-years school of Neev Schools in Bengaluru, with campuses in Indiranagar, Koramangala, Sadashivnagar, Queens Road and Whitefield, and is an authorised IB World School for the PYP.
Nest Pre SchoolNest Pre School (Nest Group of Schools) is a Gurugram-based preschool chain that started in 2007, with branches across Gurugram and a few in Delhi and Haryana.
Palakshi PreschoolPalakshi Preschool carries the tagline A Foundation for the Future, offering playgroup to kindergarten programs in warm, home-like centres.
Path-ShaalaPath-Shaala runs preschools, day homes and activity centres, pairing an Indian-rooted identity with a structured early childhood curriculum.
Peas in PodDelhi NCR's Peas in Pod runs preschools and daycares under the promise of 'nurturing little minds', with small groups and home-like spaces.
Pebbles Pre-SchoolChennai preschool and day care founded in 2000 for children aged 1.5 to 6, with play group, kindergarten and day care programmes and franchise branches.
Petals PreschoolDelhi-based Petals runs preschools and daycares with bright, activity-led classrooms and a curriculum that eases children into formal school.
Pluto KidsPluto Kids combines a play school, daycare and activity centre under one roof, aimed at parents who want one address for the whole early-years day.
Podar PrepPodar Prep (formerly Podar Jumbo Kids) is the preschool brand of the century-old Podar Education Network, with a 'kiducation' approach designed for ages 2 to 5.
Rainbow Pre-School InternationalRainbow Pre-School International is a Mumbai preschool chain with the tagline The Future Begins Here and decades of early years experience.
Ramagya RootsRamagya Roots is the preschool and day-care brand of the Ramagya Group in Noida, offering toddler to kindergarten programmes and franchise centres.
Rangoli PreschoolGujarat-centred Rangoli Preschool promises 'a colourful beginning', with activity-led classrooms spread across the state's cities and towns.
Safari KidSafari Kid is an international preschool chain born in Silicon Valley, known for small class sizes and a curriculum that adapts to each child's pace.
Sandipani PreschoolSandipani Preschool & Learning Centre runs preschools in Mumbai (Goregaon West and Dahisar), Mira Road and Bhayander, and Vasai. It offers playgroup, nursery, junior KG and senior KG, with after-school programmes. The school takes its name from Rishi Sandipani, the teacher of Krishna, Balarama and Sudama.
SanfortSanfort preschools follow a UK-inspired, concept-based curriculum with a strong emphasis on tech-enabled classrooms and structured skill development.
SEED SchoolChennai preschool chain founded in 2004, offering infant care, play group, preschool, kindergarten and day care, plus SEED Academy.
Serra InternationalInternational preschool brand in Gurugram and NCR following a European early-years framework.
Sesame Street PreschoolPreschool network inspired by the global Sesame Workshop approach, pairing familiar characters with structured early learning.
Shanti JuniorsShanti Juniors, from the Shanti Educational Initiatives group, runs activity-led preschools built on its 'ISLA' (Integrated Structured Learning Approach) pedagogy.
ShemrockSHEMROCK pioneered the branded preschool franchise model in India back in 1989, and still centres its classrooms on activity-based, stress-free early learning.
Shri Ram Global Pre SchoolPreschool arm of the Shri Ram education brand, bringing its structured pedagogy to early years across North India.
SmartKidzSmartKidz runs value-based, inquiry-driven preschools with structured daycare options, positioning itself as a trusted neighbourhood early-learning centre.
Snail TaleSnail Tale is a preschool and daycare brand that champions slow, unhurried early childhood with story-led, play-first classrooms.
Sperowz Early LearningSperowz is an early learning and activity centre brand that blends preschool classes with hobby and skill programs under one colorful roof.
Spring Board International PreschoolsSpring Board International Preschools, established in 2013, runs preschool branches mainly across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Spring Buds InternationalMumbai international preschool chain offering early years programs with extended daycare.
Sunshine PreschoolHyderabad preschool and daycare network with activity-based classrooms and flexible daycare hours.
Tender PetalsGuwahati preschool brand serving the Northeast with early learning and daycare programs.
The BanyanThe Banyan, started in 2003, runs preschools, day care and corporate day care centres for working parents.
The Learning CurveThe Learning Curve runs preschools and daycares with a strong base in Mumbai and Pune, combining structured early learning with extended-hours childcare.
TIME KidsFrom the TIME education group, TIME Kids runs neighbourhood preschools since 2005 with a simple promise: 'the preschool that cares'.
Tree HouseTree House is a Mumbai based preschool and playgroup chain run by Tree House Education and Accessories Ltd, operating company owned and franchised centres across Indian cities.
Wonder KidzPreschool chain, also branded The Concept School, concentrated in Madhya Pradesh and central India with activity-led early learning.
Wonder Play SchoolWonder Play School runs play school branches across several states, with its main office at Gaur City, Greater Noida and a Central India office in Bhopal.
Wow KidsWOW Kids preschools promise a 'world of wonder', theme-based, play-led classrooms with a curriculum built around exploration and hands-on discovery.
Before you choose
How to compare preschool franchises.
Compare the centre, not only the logo.
A brand name tells you which curriculum and teacher training a centre is meant to follow. It does not tell you how well that one centre follows it, because most franchise centres are run by local owners. Ask every school the same questions.
Same signboard. Two different schools.
Fees
Ask for the full annual fee in writing, split into admission, tuition, books or kit, transport and activity charges. Ask which of these are charged again every year.
Teacher-child ratio
Ask how many children are in each class and how many teachers and helpers are with them. What ratio to look for.
Curriculum
Ask what the programme is (Montessori, play-based or a mix) and ask to see a sample week plan for your child's age group.
Safety
Check CCTV, staff background checks, first aid, clean toilets, and the rule for who may pick up your child.
Franchise or independent
A franchise centre follows the brand's set curriculum and training. An independent school designs its own. Neither is better by default: the teachers and the owner matter more.
Visit two or three centres before you decide, and take our visit checklist with you.
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