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The New Activity School The New Activity School Est. 1953 · near Kemps Corner

Nursery School in South Mumbai

Nursery where stories, play and belonging grow together.

Nursery children are finding more words, stronger preferences, new friendships and greater independence. The classroom gives those changes a purposeful place to grow.

Stage 3 of 5 · Nursery
2.5–3.5 years Stories and talk Pretend play Independence
Two young children painting with brushes on a large sheetIllustrative image
Hands first, words close behind.
Three children playing at a pretend kitchen with clay pots and bowlsIllustrative image

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

Nursery School in South Mumbai

Programme Fit

What this year is designed to grow.

Language grows in conversation

Story circles, picture talk, songs, pretend play and responsive adult conversation help children use words with confidence.

Routines build independence

Snack, toileting, tidying and transitions give children real, repeated chances to care for themselves and the group.

Early maths stays concrete

Sorting, matching, blocks, patterns, comparison and everyday counting make number ideas meaningful before formal output.

Nursery at NAS

What the year looks like, day to day.

Nursery gives children more words, pretend play, classroom independence and comfort with peers.

Children experience
  • Story circles and picture talk
  • Pretend play and small group play
  • Art, clay, blocks and sorting
  • Toileting, snack and transition routines
Children 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

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.

Nursery is designed around approximately 2.5 to 3.5 years. We confirm the suitable age band and current availability with each family.

Children build vocabulary, listening, pretend play, sharing, routines, independence, sorting, matching, early number sense, creative expression and movement.

We prioritise stories, materials, art, movement, conversation, practical routines and hands-on play as the main routes into early learning.