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Try
Steady hands. A real decision. A small triumph.
A South Mumbai preschool · Founded 1953
We learn while we play.
At NAS, curiosity comes to life through movement, stories, materials, friendships and wonderfully serious questions. For ages 1.5 to 5.5.
- 73 years of NAS
- Play-based & Montessori-rooted
- Grant Road, South Mumbai
01AskWhat happens if…?
02TryLet me do it.
03GrowI did it!
Feel safeGet curiousTry somethingMake it yours
A Morning of Discovery
Five moments. Hundreds of connections.
Children do not experience learning in separate boxes. One morning can hold coordination, language, imagination, friendship and the courage to begin again.
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Build
Balance, compare, change the plan and try again.
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Move
Big movement helps attention, confidence and joy.
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Create
Colour becomes a language before words are enough.
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Belong
Ideas grow when children listen, respond and wonder together.
How Learning Feels
Every object is an invitation.
Teachers prepare the possibilities. Children choose where to begin. A question becomes an experiment; an experiment becomes a story; a story becomes something a child can carry home.
Wonder
Notice something worth asking about.
Connect
Link an idea to words, people and materials.
Try again
Change the plan without losing the joy.
Find Your Child’s Stage
Small steps. Big new worlds.
Choose a stage to see what children experience, practise and begin to own.
Little explorers
Toddler
1.5 - 2.5 years
Story makers
Nursery
2.5 - 3.5 years
Early innovators
Junior KG
3.5 - 4.5 years
Problem solvers
Senior KG
4.5 - 5.5 years
Little explorers
Toddler · 1.5 - 2.5 years
The first school experience is held gently through familiar adults, sensory play, movement, songs and predictable routines.
Explore this programmeExperiences
- Warm separation support
- Sensory baskets, textures and water play
- Action rhymes, music and movement
- Free play beside familiar adults
Begins to learn
- Trust in school adults
- Words for needs and feelings
- Body awareness and balance
- First classroom rhythm
Curriculum focus
- Sensory exploration
- Music and movement
- Early language
- Practical life routines
- Social comfort
Story makers
Nursery · 2.5 - 3.5 years
Nursery gives children more words, pretend play, classroom independence and comfort with peers.
Explore this programmeExperiences
- Story circles and picture talk
- Pretend play and small group play
- Art, clay, blocks and sorting
- Toileting, snack and transition routines
Begins to learn
- Vocabulary and listening
- Sharing and turn-taking
- Independence in daily routines
- Sorting, matching and early number sense
Curriculum focus
- Language and story
- Pretend play
- Early mathematics
- Creative expression
- Movement and rhythm
Early innovators
Junior KG · 3.5 - 4.5 years
Junior KG makes thinking more visible through making, patterning, questioning, stories and collaborative play.
Explore this programmeExperiences
- Project-style making and drawing
- Sorting, sequencing and pattern games
- Sound play, story retelling and conversation
- Collaborative block, art and movement tasks
Begins to learn
- Early literacy foundations
- Number sense and comparison
- Fine-motor control
- Problem-solving and collaboration
Curriculum focus
- Pre-literacy
- Numeracy through materials
- Inquiry and observation
- Creative representation
- Social problem-solving
Problem solvers
Senior KG · 4.5 - 5.5 years
Senior KG strengthens readiness for the next step while keeping learning active, social and joyful.
Explore this programmeExperiences
- Longer stories, listening games and retelling
- Sound-letter links and meaningful early writing
- Number games, measurement and problem-solving
- Plan-do-review tasks and classroom responsibilities
Begins to learn
- Listening stamina and expression
- Early reading and writing readiness
- Mathematical thinking
- Independence, confidence and transition readiness
Curriculum focus
- Literacy readiness
- Numeracy and patterns
- Problem-solving
- Leadership and responsibility
- School readiness
See NAS for Yourself
Trust should be visible.
Visit the real campus. Watch how adults speak with children. Notice the materials, movement, routines and room for questions. Bring the things you want to understand.
- 01Watch the relationships
Warmth lives in tone, eye level and the time adults give a child.
- 02Look beyond the décor
Ask what children can touch, choose, move and make.
- 03Ask practical questions
Age fit, settling, daily rhythm and parent communication should be clear.
The NAS Memory Wall
New questions. The same school spirit.
NAS has grown with South Mumbai families since 1953. Archive photographs belong here with their time and context—not mixed into today’s classroom story.
Read the school story
Your Next Step
Come with your questions. Leave knowing the next step.
Tell us your child’s age and what you are looking for. The school office will help you understand programme fit and visit options.
- Say hello.
Share your child’s age and programme interest.
- Talk about fit.
Ask about settling, rhythm, availability and readiness.
- Visit NAS.
See the campus and experience the school in person.
No pressure. No long application before a conversation.
The first step is simply to tell us about your child.
The office will guide you from here.
Questions Parents Ask
Clear answers. Human conversation.
Start with the essentials, then bring the rest to your visit.
Read every parent questionThe early-years path is designed for approximately 1.5 to 5.5 years across Playgroup, Nursery, Junior KG and Senior KG. The school confirms age and programme fit with each family.
No. Children need free play and guided play. Teachers prepare materials, add language, ask useful questions and know when to step back.
Send an enquiry or WhatsApp the office. We will help you understand the appropriate programme, current availability and the best way to visit.