Start your Own Play School.

 Nursery schools or preschools offer a platform for a child to take her first step in the education world and the social world as well. These schools play a vital role in shaping a child’s character and laying a strong base for her future. Hence, it becomes essential for the parents to send their child to nursery school where she can learn and grow in a healthy and comfortable environment. So, to meet this increasing demand for better nursery school education in India, many people have started opening their own nursery school/preschool in their locality. Moreover, opening a nursery school requires a small investment and is one of the safest business ventures. Go through the following procedure, to start your own nursery school in India.

 The first thing to consider while opening a nursery school is the capital investment. You can open a nursery school in India, with an investment of Rs. 5 lakhs or more. To gather this investment, you can approach the banks or other financial institutions that provide loans for this purpose.

 After securing the investment, finding a suitable site for your nursery school is the next step. So, look for a land which will help you to provide a healthy and conducive environment for learning. Also ensure that the site you choose is away from the commercial areas and easily accessible for the parents via all modes of transport.

 After deciding upon the location, you need to acquire a piece of land. A typical nursery school in India can be opened in an area of about 1 acre or more. You can either buy the land for this purpose or it can be leased with a rental agreement of minimum 5 years. Remember to get the land registered by the respective state government.

 The next step is to begin with the construction. The school building must primarily include well-ventilated and colourful classrooms, proper bathroom facilities, a spacious playground with rides and tricycles for children, a well-equipped activity area which provides interactive learning environment.

 Further, stock your school with lots of toys and games that are non-toxic and safe for children. Furnish your nursery school with child-sized colourful furniture and eating utensils.

 Another pre-requisite for opening a nursery school is the curriculum that you are adopting for your school. Ensure that the curriculum is designed in such a way that encourages children to learn in a fun environment. Further ensure that the curriculum should focus on the language development, physical development, creative development and social & emotional development of the students.

 Next, you need to hire a qualified and potential staff for your nursery school. Recruit teachers who are polite and have love for children. Avoid teachers who are too strict with children.

 The last and the most important step is the branding of your school name. You can design attractive posters and display them in the areas where people visit frequently, like gardens, local markets, ice-cream parlours etc. You may also organize programmes or workshops on topics such as effective parenting or health related topics such as yoga or dance activities. This will help you to welcome parents to your school and know about your services.

How do I promote play school in the community?

 Make flyers and drop them at all the neighboring houses. Invite your friends to come and visit your facility so that they can recommend it to people they know. Suggest they bring their children along so they can see how good you are with them. Post ads on local Yahoo groups and on social media. Talk about your preschool with as many people as possible so that information gets passed via word of mouth.