Education is the most important thing in life and it is the key to success and a better future. That’s why it’s so important to get the best education possible. Some students may think that getting the best education possible means going to a prestigious university/school. However, this may not be the best option for everyone. There are many great colleges and universities that offer quality education at a fraction of the cost of a prestigious school. It is also equally important to you to find a school that meets your needs and that you are comfortable with and offers quality education.
One such prominent school that delivers high-quality education to its students while also offering excellent guidance for extracurricular activities as well, is Little Einsteins Preschool. Headquartered in Lucknow, India, and incepted in 2008, Little Einstein is the most trustworthy school in the country having years of experience and a highly professional staff.
This candid interview with the key personality of Little Einsteins Preschool showcases the school’s significance along with the outstanding services it offers.
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- Kindly brief us about the Little Einsteins Preschool and its initial journey.?
Little Einsteins is the only preschool chain in India that has its presence in developed nations like the USA, Finland, and United Kingdom apart from other countries like the Philippines, Nepal, and South Africa. Little Einsteins has kept itself ever evolving to the needs of the children as we grow globally. The Multiple Intelligence approach is truly responsive to the needs of an individual learner. Over the years we have seen the implementation of best practices from around the world and using the research and development knowledge to nurture the minds of our young learners. We focus on the 4Cs of 21st-century skills while making learning fun and gamified.
Our journey started in 2008 when the first center was set up after a year of research and development. Within a year, the center gained popularity and people started approaching us for franchisee requests. With our MIMS (Minimum Interference and Maximum Support) model, our franchisee partners grew in over 18 states in India. From the pedagogy to the implementation of STEAM subjects and Coding, Foreign Language as well as Project-based learning using Microsoft’s 21st-century learning design rubrics, Little Einsteins has seen immense growth in its reach as well as pedagogy.
- Brief us about the programs that the Little Einsteins Preschool offers. Also mention awards (if any).
At Little Einsteins, we cater to the formative years of young minds from 2 years to 8 years of age. We run academic programs such as Playgroup, nursery, Lower and Upper Kindergarten, Grade 1 and 2.
Little Einsteins has been recognized and awarded many times. The list is as follows:
2022 – India’s Best International Preschool chain
Issued by CIO Look India
2020 – India’s top preschool chain
Issued by ‘The Academic Insights’
2019 – Asia’s top emerging preschool brand
Issued by Image Planet
2019 – India’s top preschool chain
Issued by the CEO Magazine
Best Preschool Franchisee Model in India
Issued by My Brand Better · Sep 2018
Best Early Education Innovative Curriculum
Issued by Global Triumph Foundation · Aug 2018
Top Preschool of IndiaTop Preschool of India
Issued by Elets · Feb 2017
Top 5 preschool chains in India
Issued by Silicon India · May 2016
Top 100 franchise opportunities for the year 2012
Issued by Franchisee India · Dec 2012
Top 10 Pre-School Franchises in India 2012
Issued by Silicon India · Aug 2012
Best Upcoming Preschool Brand in South India
Issued by Brands Academy · Mar 2011
- Kindly share the vision and mission of the Little Einsteins Preschool.
Little Einsteins aims to provide a broad and balanced international curriculum that supports individual needs and allows students to achieve their full potential.
We work to offer a rich and stimulating learning environment that fosters students’ natural curiosity and thirst for knowledge, enabling them to acquire the necessary life skills to function confidently and effectively in a rapidly changing world. Our vision is to create a caring community in which students learn to value themselves, others, and the environment.
In our schools, we recognize that by teaching for understanding, our students are encouraged to problem-solve, hone their skills, and develop their individual strengths. Since we understand that every child learns in many ways and each has his own interests and needs, we provide children with multiple access or entry points to a concept through their different intelligence or “smarts”.
The mission is to ensure that education is specific to a child’s need where the emphasis is on how to learn; as we say “The genius is within.”
- What according to you are the challenges in the Education Sector in India?
The current challenge in the education sector is the adaptation of technology. Experienced and educated teachers are hesitant to adopt technology and use it in everyday classrooms and this is where Little Einstein’s Teacher Training helps resolve the problem. We train our teachers in using modern technology for usage in the classroom and make the sessions fun and learning. We also ensure that the teachers are given world-class training using Microsoft’s Education tools and the 21st-century learning design rubrics.
- Please share the latest technology that the Little Einsteins Preschool is utilizing to offer better learning solutions.
Little Einsteins invested in world-class technology and our classrooms are a hybrid blend. We have digital worksheets and i-class which is a cutting-edge classroom tool that incorporates interactive presentations and visual and learning aids. There are fun digital escape rooms to get the young learners to activate their problem-solving mindset
- What are the key attributes that helped Little Einsteins Preschool to overcome the challenges in its initial phase?
As Little Einsteins started franchising, we realized we needed to have some key factors to help us in our expansion –
- We always ensure our partners are equally passionate about education as we are. Our franchise owners are required to undergo teacher training as well to understand our pedagogy
- We prefer our teachers to be mothers who know how to pick up the cues from a child and handle situations that they might have experienced.
- We ensure that all our centers get a quicker breakeven and profitability and that’s why unlike other preschool chains we do not have flashy toys or huge playgrounds, but we focus more on the quality of teachers and learning aids
- We work on our curriculum to provide cutting-edge technology and pedagogy for our young learners. These have all helped us expand and gain popularity amongst parents and franchisees.
- What are the benefits gained by parents and franchisees while choosing to be a part of the Little Einsteins Preschool family?
Some major initiatives that we are proud of that help both parents and franchisees are:
- MIMS – Minimum Interference and Maximum Support model for our franchisees. This has helped our franchisees grow leaps and bounds as the franchise owners are able to bring their creativity to their centers.
- 4Cs of 21st-century skills – Little Einstein’s initiative of developing the 4Cs for 21st-century skills has enhanced student engagement at centers. Creativity, Critical thinking, collaboration, and communication are deeply integrated with the lesson plans to ensure world-class learning.
- Coding for preschoolers – Little Einsteins were the pioneers to introduce coding as a mandatory subject in preschool after receiving a tremendous response on launching it in the USA, Finland, and Estonia. Kids develop the 4 Cs of 21st-century skills through coding
- Foundation School – Thankfully to the NEP, Little Einsteins has now transformed into a foundation school, where learning begins from 2 to 7 years of age group. We also launched a Hindi app to promote the language to all our learners worldwide.
- SDG focus – Ensuring our students are global citizens and getting global education, understanding of Sustainability Development Goals help their awareness and contribution to the global causes worldwide.
- Blended Teaching – Little Einsteins introduced a blended teaching methodology just at the right time to ensure uninterrupted learning during the pandemic. Our offline and online curriculum ensures the use of tried and tested digital tools from around the world.
The future plans of our preschool are to continue our pursuit of bringing the best experiences from around the globe to our students. We focus this year on enabling our teachers with knowledge of technology and integrating ICT in all subjects.
