GD Goenka Toddler House, Dehradun, Vasant Vihar, Dehradun

Age group - 12 months to 18 months ‘Mom and Me’ is our initiative to help the child take his first step out into the world under the care of his mother. The mother comes along and participates in all that the child is going to do in the new environment which eases his foray into the new world under the umbrella of security and comfort. Here the mother and child play, eat, build blocks, learn new sounds and enjoy new stories together with curiosity and enthusiasm. The mother views the world as a child and the child learns to adapt to the adult’s world. The bonding is enhanced and the nurture is aware and fruitful in a specially created environment fitting the developmental needs.

Age group - 18 months to 24 months A safe environment, rich with opportunities for your child to explore, learn and grow.Our playgroup program is designed to help the child’s transition from home to school. It assists the child in getting accustomed to a structured, stimulating environment of learning and play. It builds on his skill sets and works towards crafting play and learning that will enhance his growth. A child’s first two years are critical for the development of the brain and for language development. During this period, the child’s life experience plays a fundamental role in the “hard-wiring” of the brain, laying the foundation for all intellectual and emotional development to follow. From birth, children are busy, active learners, immediately investigating the sights, sounds, and feel of the world. They are sensori-motor beings and explore the world with their senses when developing motor skills. Long before they understand a concept like "under" or "far" with their minds, their bodies are learning to navigate the up and down, over and under of the physical world: their perceptions are sorting out sizes, colours, and shapes. The teachers take the child through a journey of singing, dancing, play and body movements. The themes develop the child’s cognitive functions, grasping power, motor and social skills and build his confidence and self-esteem.

Age group - 2 years to 3 years An exciting world where children can develop their independence, discover new objects and explore their powers to communicate. A child’s third year is a time of huge change as they are moving from the total dependence of babyhood to the more independent, mobile world of preschoolers. At this age children are exploring their powers to communicate, to move purposely, to assert their independence and individuality, and to control their important bodily functions. We at Toddler House provide the child with an environment that will jump-start the developmental process. Our Staff understands the frequent changes in moods, interests, and capabilities and provides calm, consistent care and supportive teaching. This program helps the child develop his latent creative, language and maths skills.

Age group - 3 years to 4 years Where young learners can build their confidence and skills, problem solve and gain an increasing understanding of the world around them. As children move out of toddlerhood and into the independence of the pre-school years, the programme for learning develops into a more structured pace of meaningful and purposeful learning where children are encouraged to approach the world with curiosity and with a positive disposition to learn. At this stage, children need confidence and the skills and desire to think for themselves, to solve problems, to work with others, to communicate, and to gain an increasing understanding of the world and how it works. It includes pre-writing, pre-reading, pre-maths, science and social skills. These are taught in a natural and logical sequence; thereby encouraging the child to learn a step at a time.

4 years to 5 years A comprehensive, focused and skill-based program. Continuous development of language skills and learning makes this program the perfect way to groom the little one for his big debut into full-time formal schooling The Kindergarten program of Toddler House prepares the child for primary school education. It facilitates the smooth transition from pre-school to a structured learning environment of the formal school. It is designed to lay the pedagogical foundations that prepare every child to be ready to read: confidently equipped with the desire, vocabulary, and language-deciphering skills they have developed through experiences that are meaningful to them. It enables them to approach the world with curiosity and the knowledge and skills that lead to success in maths and science along with a growing interest in the properties of things and the relationships and forces that exist in the natural world. The program promotes the use their social skills to adapt in a school classroom through listening skills, self-discipline, patience, and discipline for the task, ability to work with others, and ability to solve problems.

Age group - 12 months to 12 years A unique creative programme for children from 12 months to 12 years. A Safe, secure and stimulating environment at our Day Care will ensure your child’s holistic growth in the most formative years of their life. Our endeavour is to partner a child's growth and well-being. Our efficient and trained staffs tenderly care for the little ones and professionally handle their sensitive needs. Children are engaged in constructive and fun filled activities. Nutritious, healthy and yummy meals are provided during their time at the facility. We aim to instil fine values, good health and hygiene habits in all children entrusted in our care. Our programmes for learning builds on the children’s knowledge and skill base, learning style, and interests. Through a rich variety of projects children investigate the fascinating world in which they live, which enhances the development of emerging knowledge and skills. A balance of child-initiated and adult-planned guided learning across key areas of learning are provided for throughout the day.

GD Goenka Toddler House curriculum is scientifically developed through research and development by psychologists and the best child specialists who understand the stages of development and developmental milestones. It is aimed at creating a vibrant, joyous and stimulating learning experience for the child. At Toddler House, we believe in giving every child the space and time they need to learn new things and provide an environment where each child, with their unique personality can blossom. Our International curriculum provides the right inputs to help the children grow holistically into caring individuals. It equips them to make the right choices in life and grow up to be responsible global citizens. Our curriculum comprises activities that foster the child’s skills to work with others, play cooperatively, help others, have a sense of empathy, and be part of a team. It helps the child develop respect for everyone around, exhibit gratitude for a beautiful life, learn to forgive, extend love and compassion, enjoy the freedom to explore and express, celebrate the joy of existence, imbibe a sense of responsibility and thoughtfulness, and practise honesty in thoughts and actions.

At Toddler House, the main aim of early years education is not explicitly “education” in the formal sense but also the promotion of the health and well being of every child. Preschool doesn’t mean we focus on preparing children for school academically, alone. The main goal is to make sure that the children are happy and responsible individuals. The “joy of learning”through play, language enrichment and communication are the base of our pedagogy.To ensure this, we have incorporated Jolly Phonics, Howard Gardner's theory on multiple intelligences and Friedrich Froebel’s play methods to achieve the highest potential of the child in any environment and space through activities based on all aspects of intelligence and personality. Carefully organized play helps develop qualities such as attention span, perseverance, concentration and problem solving, which at the age of four are stronger predictors of academic success than the age at which a child learns to read. There is evidence that high-quality early years play-based learning enriches educational development Our thematic approach to teaching involves integrating all subject areas together under one theme. It crosses over subject lines and helps children relate basic academic skills to real-world ideas. Through meaningful activities, the themes connect the different learning domains such as Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health, Language and Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Value based Education.

Phonic approach to learn Language skills with emphasis on pronunciation and diction. Reading corners trigger inquisitive minds and inculcate love of books.Our Unique learning environment sparks physical growth and discovery.Yoga, singing, dancing, drama, role play, story time are an integral part of the curriculum.Extensive hands on work in art, craft, clay, painting, musical instruments and kinesthetic art formsCelebration of birthdays, festivals and special days for cultural awareness.Our curriculum comprises activities that foster their skills to work with others, play cooperatively, help others, have a sense of empathy, and be a part of a team.