A Childhood FilledWith Wonder, Play & Purpose.

Our motto is simple: learning through wonder, play and purpose. Ananya Tots is a play-based, experiential and child-centred preschool, partnering with families to build confidence, kindness and a lifelong love of learning.

Smiling little girl looking up through a magnifying glass among leaves and flowers, with a note reading Curious, Confident, Kind, Creative
Collage of children exploring pine cones, finger painting a sun and showing painted hands, with a note reading Little explorers, big ideas

It Begins With HowWe See a Child

At Ananya Tots, childhood is a journey of joyful discovery, not a race. Children learn best through active play, inquiry and real-world exploration, and every child arrives with their own ideas, interests and questions.

Connection comes before teaching. Learning happens naturally when children feel safe, seen, heard and loved. Our educators act as facilitators and co-learners, and families are valued as essential partners in growth.

Social-emotional well-being is our foundation, complemented by sustainability, cultural diversity and global citizenship.

“For a small child, there is no division between playing and learning.”

Our Shared VisionA Meaningful Purpose

Our Mission

A play-based, experiential journey partnering with families to build confidence, kindness and a lifelong love of learning in a safe, inclusive space.

Our Vision

To be a leading early years learning community where curiosity inspires discovery, play fuels learning, and every child grows into a confident, creative, responsible and caring global citizen.

How Our InspirationsCome Together.

We blend six world-renowned educational philosophies to create a holistic learning environment.

  • Reggio Emilia

    Sees children as capable explorers, learning through art, music and beautiful learning spaces.

  • Maria Montessori

    Fosters independence and self-care with hands-on materials, at each child’s own pace.

  • Finnish ECEC

    Puts play, wellbeing and flexible routines first, without academic pressure.

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  • Forest & Nature Pedagogy

    Connects children to nature through outdoor exploration, gardening and weather play.

  • Anji Play

    Encourages true child-led play and large-scale construction with minimal adult direction.

  • IB PYP

    Uses inquiry and investigation so children ask questions, reflect and take action.

A Community AroundEvery Child.

Parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. At Ananya Tots, the child, parent and teacher form a connected triangle that nurtures the whole child.

When home and school share the same language of love, respect, care and encouragement, children feel secure to explore, make mistakes and become confident learners.

A mother, her daughter and a teacher talking together, with illustrations of the child, parent and teacher connected

A Message FromOur Principal

Connection comes before teaching. Learning happens naturally only when children feel safe, seen, heard and loved. With 30 years of experience in early years education, I have seen how trust, play and shared experiences build the relationships every child needs. We listen and observe before we guide, design every corner so children can choose and explore, and document learning to understand how each child thinks and where their curiosity will lead next.

“I am heard. I am loved. I am trusted. I am capable. I am believed in.” Every child at Ananya Tots.

Chief of Ananya Tots