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Mother-Toddler in South Mumbai

The first room, with you beside them.

Before a child is ready to say goodbye, they can learn that a new room is safe. In Mother-Toddler a parent or familiar caregiver stays for the whole session while the child explores at their own pace.

Stage 1 of 5 · Mother-Toddler
From 9 months A parent alongside Sensory play Songs and rhymes
A parent reading a picture book with a toddler in her lap on a floor cushionIllustrative image
Hands first, words close behind.
A parent crouches beside a toddler who waves a light scarf above his headIllustrative image

An age band is a guide, not a gate. Where a child sits best is decided together.

Mother-Toddler in South Mumbai

Programme Fit

What this year is designed to grow.

Safe before separate

A baby or young toddler first learns the room, the voices and the routine with their own adult close by. Separation is for later.

Hands, mouth, body

Textures, water, sound and movement are how the youngest children learn. The trays and songs are chosen for what small hands can safely explore.

You learn too

Parents see how teachers name, wait and follow a child's lead, and take the same small habits home.

Mother-Toddler at NAS

What the year looks like, day to day.

A parent or familiar caregiver stays alongside while the child meets a calm room, soft sensory materials, songs and simple routines for the first time.

Children experience
  • A parent or caregiver alongside throughout
  • Sensory trays, textures and water play
  • Songs, rhymes and movement
  • Floor play at the child's own pace
Children learn
  • Comfort in a new, calm space
  • Early sounds, gestures and words
  • Reaching, grasping, crawling and balance
  • A first taste of routine
Curriculum focus
  • Sensory exploration
  • Music and rhymes
  • Early communication
  • Free movement
  • Trust and attachment

Parent FAQ

Your questions, before you visit.

Plain answers on where we are, which stage fits and how children learn, so your shortlist is easier.

Mother-Toddler begins at 9 months. Children usually move into Playgroup at about 1.5 years; the office confirms fit for your child.

Yes. A parent or familiar caregiver stays alongside the child throughout. Grandparents and caregivers are welcome in that role.

Sensory trays, water and textures, songs and rhymes, floor play and a short, predictable routine, led by an NAS teacher.

Mother-Toddler runs on Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 to 10:00 am, with a parent or caregiver alongside.