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Podar Jumbo Kids Plus

Nallagandla

t Podar Jumbo Kids Plus, Nallagandla, we strongly believe of organic ingredients (such as
that each child is unique. We know that comparing children fruits, millets, oats, brown rice, and
Acan be detrimental to their growth; instead we allow them vegetables) and encourage children
to develop in their own space. To this end, we also have a practice to say ‘no’ to processed and frozen
called the “Special Student of the Day,” which helps celebrate the foods.
fact that every child is unique, and a winner. 4. We have an exclusive activity room
Podar Jumbo Kids Plus, Nallagandla is a spacious preschool which helps children enhance their
with a built-up area of about 30,000 sq ft. visual processing abilities as well as
To complement our school philosophy and strengthen the their fine and gross motor skills. It also Ms Bindu Gaddipatti
development of children, the following facilities and practices have improves their balance, movement Principal / Director
been implemented at the school: and spatial orientation.
1. We have created an exclusive sensory spa in the school. 5. There is also a specially designed Doodle Zone, which
It combines a range of stimuli to help children develop and improves muscular strength in children, as doodling helps them
engage their senses. It is specially designed and includes develop important finger and wrist muscles. When left to draw
lights, colours, sounds and sensory soft play objects. independently, doodling helps improve children’s dexterity,
2. There is an 8,500 sq ft play area which includes water play, independent thinking, and ability to make decisions on what
wall mounted games, a trampoline zone, and a sandpit. colours they should use, and how to use them.
Playing with sand and water helps children enhance their hand 6. There is an exclusive space created for a soft gym which aims
eye coordination and also fine motor skills. to improve the hand-eye coordination, cognitive skills, fine and
3. We always believe eating food containing the right nutrients gross motor skills, and visual and sensory skills in children.
helps children grow, and is essential for children’s mental and Our vision as preschool educators is to build a happy, safe
physical development. Meal and snack times also inculcate and stimulating environment. Our school’s guiding philosophy
sharing and socializing skills among children. Our kitchen is set is to appreciate and nurture the talents of every child and help
up in a 1,300 sq ft area; the wet and dry areas in the kitchen them realise their potential. We strive to create an enjoyable and
are divided in order to ensure all hygiene and safety standards synergetic learning environment. At Podar Jumbo Kids Plus, we
are met. We serve children food that primarily comprises always believe that the child is paramount.

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