- kindergarten@chempaka.org
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Mon- Fri 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Our Pre-Nursery Programme offers a gentle introduction to early learning, where young children engage in guided play, exploration and develop mentally appropriate experiences. Rooted in global early years practices, the programme focuses on supporting key developmental milestones across communication, motor skills, social interaction and emotional well-being.
In a warm, safe and responsive environment, each child is carefully observed and supported through structured observation checklists that help track individual growth and readiness.
This nurturing approach ensures that a child’s first school experience is positive, secure and meaningful, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
In a warm and welcoming environment, children are gently introduced to routines, group experiences and guided interactions that build readiness for the next stage.
At this stage, emphasis is placed on developing readiness skills, including fine motor coordination for controlled movements, early mark-making (pre-writing readiness) and sensory exploration. Children are introduced to early language awareness through sounds, words and meaningful interactions, along with emerging number sense through patterns, sorting and simple connections.
Opportunities for self-exploration help children recognize their identity, express preferences. They also begin to develop habits, follow simple instructions and engage in cooperative play.
The Lower Kindergarten (LKG) Programme builds upon the foundation laid during the early years and introduces children to a more structured and engaging learning environment. At this stage, children begin to explore concepts through meaningful experiences that promote curiosity, confidence and a love for learning.
The curriculum focuses on strengthening early literacy and numeracy skills through interactive activities, storytelling, rhymes, phonetic awareness and guided conversations. Children are gradually introduced to letter recognition, sound associations and early writing readiness. In mathematics, they explore number concepts, patterns, sorting, comparison and simple problem-solving through hands-on activities.
The LKG programme nurtures holistic development and prepares children with the essential readiness skills required for a smooth and confident transition into the UKG stage and further primary learning.
The Upper Kindergarten (UKG) Programme represents an important stage in a child’s early learning journey, where foundational skills are strengthened and children are gradually prepared for the transition to formal primary education. The programme encourages children to become confident learners while nurturing curiosity, creativity and independent thinking.
At this stage, the curriculum focuses on consolidating early literacy and numeracy skills. Children develop stronger language abilities through phonetic awareness, reading readiness, storytelling, conversations and guided writing activities. They learn to recognise and write letters and words, understand simple sentences, and express their thoughts with increasing clarity.
The programme also emphasises the development of fine and gross motor skills, creativity and self-expression through art, music, movement and play-based activities. Children are encouraged to participate in group work, collaborative tasks, and classroom discussions that strengthen communication, cooperation and social confidence.
In June 2026, Chempaka Kindergarten proudly introduces its Foundation Schools Programme across four annexes—Kesavadasapuram, Mudavanmugal, Subash Nagar and Venjaramoodu.
This new initiative is thoughtfully designed in alignment with the principles of the National Education Policy 2020, drawing from the structured approach of CBSE, while also integrating strong elements of independent and inquiry-based learning inspired by ICSE and IGCSE.
Spaces that make learning joyful, safe and truly delightful. Every corner at Chempaka reflects care, warmth and the magic of childhood—making it a place children love and cherish.
Bright, engaging spaces that spark curiosity and comfort to children
Joyful indoor and outdoor zones for active exploration
Green spaces that encourage children to explore and appreciate the world around them
Spaces designed for movement, collaboration and discovery
Areas for art, music and imaginative expression
