Playgroup at Kintsugi Village
A Gentle Beginning to Belonging, Exploration & Lifelong Learning
Where Curiosity Becomes Confidence
The Playgroup Program at Kintsugi Village welcomes children aged 18 months to 3 years into a space where belonging comes first. We focus on building strong emotional foundations through relationships, predictable routines, and meaningful play experiences.
At this stage, we don’t rush pre-academics. Instead, we nurture brain development through sensory exploration, social interaction, and language-rich environments. Every moment in a child’s day becomes a gold-filled learning experience—where play truly becomes learning, and learning is beautiful.
✨ This is a stage of emotional grounding, not academic pressure — where children shift from “me” to “we” through play, trust, and exploration.
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Happy Children
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Families Trust Us
The Stalwarts of Playgroup
Foundational experiences that build safety, curiosity, and independence in early childhood.
Secure Separation
Gentle 2-week transition: parent stays → fades → goodbye ritual
I feel safe without fear of separation
Sensory & Motor Play
Sand, water, dough, crawling, pouring, climbing
My brain learns through touch and movement
Language & Early Thinking
Stories, rhymes, pretend play, emotional conversations
I can express what I feel and think
Social Foundations
Turn-taking, parallel play, gentle boundaries
I learn how to be with others
Self-Help Skills
Eating, washing hands, shoes, dressing attempts
I can do things on my own
Music & Rhythm
Songs for routines, transitions, and emotional grounding
I feel calm and emotionally regulated
What We Don’t Do
We remove pressure so curiosity, confidence, and emotional safety can grow naturally.
✕Pressure-based practices we avoid
🌱 What this protects
Curiosity
Learning stays self-driven, not forced.
Confidence
Children feel capable without comparison.
Emotional safety
The classroom feels predictable and secure.
Every child develops at their own rhythm. Our role is to protect that rhythm—not disrupt it.
What Parents Experience
A continuous loop of communication, reflection, and shared celebration between school and home.
Observe
Teachers document daily learning, behavior, and emotional moments.
Photos, notes, and real-time updates via app.
Inform
Parents receive structured weekly insights and key updates.
Friday newsletters + daily highlights.
Understand
Deep developmental reports every 6 months.
Gold Seam Reports with actionable home guidance.
Celebrate
Learning is shared through events, portfolios, and experiences.
Exhibitions, field trips, and child-led showcases.
We don’t just share information—we build shared understanding so parents feel continuously connected to their child’s growth.
A Peek into Our World
Moments of curiosity, creativity, and joyful learning—captured every day.
A place families trust every day
Where children feel safe, seen, and supported.
Behind every happy child is a parent who feels at peace. Hear what our families have to say about their journey with Kintsugi Village.
Come experience the environment before you decide
What Parents Say
Real experiences from our community
“You have been doing such a wonderful job keeping activities consistent and coordinating schedules every week. I have been telling all my family and friends what a blessing this school has been during the crisis to keep our home calm. Thank you!”
Ramkrishna Patil
Preschool Parent • Parent at Kintsugi Village
Located in the Heart of Kothrud, Pune
Just minutes from Paud Road and Karve Nagar — our school fits seamlessly into your daily routine.
Jhala Hsg. Soc., Behind McDonald's,
Kothrud, Pune 411038