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Toddlers

However, Hindi is the mother tongue as well as the local language in our city and our preschools are based in it. Although primarily, the main language of every Peek-a-boo school Kid is English!

Cooperative play is something we truly value. But it has to be learned. The best way to achieve this is by copying what we see. Therefore, Peek-a-boo teachers encourage kids to copy their actions, so the kids get a sense of what it looks like. Taking turns, acting gently, and speaking kindly: all of these are examples of positive reinforcement. Soon enough, the play will start to diffuse social tension as a result.

We begin with short separation times, as children need to have faith that their caregiver will return. This builds trust and mutual understanding. Once these brief periods become the norm, we extend the length of separation. A comforter from home often helps, something like a blanket, toy or teddy bear. It’s normal for a child to cry during their initial state at kindergarten of semi-independence. Please remember that it’s a natural, healthy response to the love you’ve given them so far… For transitions and promotions, too, we create a plan that’s tailored to their personality traits.

You may drop your child off at the school gate as early as 7:30 am, 20 minutes before school. Preschool students meet and line up in the playground before school. Supervision is provided on every morning.

We recommend that parents walk their children to school for at least the first few days of school. 

Pre-nursery

All children will be taken to the pickup lines. Children will be supervised at all times. Parents have to wait at the school gate.

Children may bring a healthy snack to eat during morning recess, around 9:30 am. Lunch time is 11:00 am. The school will provide healthy and nutritional meals in the lunch break.

Uniforms consist of khaki or navy blue bottoms and a white, light blue or navy polo or dress shirt. Jackets of any kind may be worn. You can purchase uniforms at the uniform sale before the first day of school or at any major retailer, including Target, Sears, JCPenney, WalMart, The Children’s Place and Land’s End.

Additional information is available on our School Uniforms page.

The peek-a-boo has an in-house medical facility to deal with any kind of situation. Your child will be evaluated and treated immediately. You will be called right away if the injury is severe, or if your child needs to go home due to illness.

Nursery

We use fun, research-based, multi-sensory strategies to help children develop early learning skills, including Lively Letters, Open Court for phonics and literacy, Handwriting Without Tears, and Everyday Math. We use Responsive Classroom as the basis for our social and emotional learning curriculum throughout the school.

It is strongly encouraged that all children starting in Preschool, except for those entering the Toddler program, be potty-trained. However, it is not mendatory.

Parents can access information instantly about their child(ren)’s classroom activities, schedule, and plans through our CCTV partner program. In addition to class-specific information, all school events, notices, weekly newsletters from our website, and WhatsApp messages. Furthermore, we host numerous informational events for families throughout the year.

Kindergarden

Yes, all of our Kindergarten rooms are clustered together in the main building.

Preschool children from all sections have their own different time slots for outdoor activities in the playground. The gate on this side of the campus is locked at all times and monitored by school guards. All kindergarten students have lunch and recess together.

You may drop your child off at the school entrance as early as 7:30 am, 20 minutes before school. Kindergarten students meet and line up on the Kindergarten playground before school. Supervision is provided on the Kindergarten playground every morning.

We recommend that parents drop their Kindergarteners to the school for at least the first few days of school. 

Additional information is available on our Arrival and Dismissal Procedures page.

Day Care

Peek-a-boo’s certified teachers design specific curriculum, so kids get structure and socialization! Our teachers are loving, attentive, smart, and cater to the group!

Our location has daycare for the ease of parents! Peek-a-boo: Karol Bagh, New Delhi currently does not offer traditional full-time care.