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Cover Story EW CHENNAI PRESCHOOL RANKINGS 2025-26

We are delighted to learn that Srishti Montessori
is ranked Chennai’s #1 proprietary preschool for
“the second year in succession. Such recognition
motivates us to continue providing innovative early years
education for many more years to come. I am especially
enthused by our top scores under the parameters of
teacher welfare, parental involvement, individual
attention to students and curriculum and pedagogy.
Our team of dedicated Montessori trained teachers and
the personal attention and care they provide to children
are the prime factors behind our top ranking. Our goal
now is to move Srishti to larger premises to deliver our
tried and tested early years education to a larger number
of children” — Prathima Muralidharan (centre),
Principal, Srishti Montessori School, Chennai

sive and credible survey. It is especially reassuring that
we have been awarded top scores on the critical param-
eters of competence of teachers, teacher welfare, parental
involvement, as also safety and hygiene and individual
attention to students — that we value the most. We have
invested substantially in the continuous professional
development of our teachers — our greatest strength.
Moreover as indicated by our top score for safety and hy-
giene, we follow stringent safety protocols, regular audits,
hygiene routines and continuous staff training to ensure
the highest level of care However, I am disappointed with
the score awarded to us under curriculum and pedagogy,
despite having aligned our age-appropriate and innova-
tive curriculum with the Kiduducation provided by our
franchisor Podar Education Mumbai and NEP 2020’s
We are elated with our promotion as Chennai’s #1 Foundational Stage Framework” — Annie Anthony, pro-
franchise preschool and deeply appreciate Educa- prietor, Podar Jumbo Kids Plus, Thoraipakkam,
“tionWorld’s effort in conducting such a comprehen- Chennai (55 students and 8 teachers)

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