Montessori is not for everyone​​.
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What do Taylor Swift, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Google's founders (Larry Page and Sergey Brin), and our own Vikram Sarabhai have in common?
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​​​​Montessori nurtures curiosity, independence, and creativity. Mahatma Gandhi admired how it made learning joyful through play, while Rabindranath Tagore established Montessori schools to foster children’s creative self-expression.
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​But here’s the thing—Montessori isn’t for everyone. It thrives in a space where parents trust the process, embrace their child’s individuality, and value growth over perfection. For those who seek rigid structure, instant results, or constant micromanagement, Montessori might feel like a mismatch. ​​​
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Trained
Adults
All our teachers, referred as adults in Montessori, are trained at the Indian Montessori Training Center and Indian Montessori Center
Prepared Environment
A thriving environement with over 300 Montessori materials,
not to be confused with toys.
5: 1 Student Teacher Ratio
We have 8 trained adults and 4 untrained adults for a batch of 54 Children.
Secure
Campus
Safe learning space.
Zero safety lapses in our 10 years in service. Touch wood!
Programs
Montessori schools often feature mixed-age classrooms, where children of different ages and developmental levels learn and grow together. This creates a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes social and emotional development, teamwork, and mentorship. However here are the administrative classification of the Programs.
Partner schools for 1st Grade Admission
Jain International School
Euro School
Orchids International School
Freedom International School
Amrita International
School
VIBGYOR schools
and many more
Freedom International School
What is the right age to start schooling?
In a Montessori perspective, there’s no rigid timeline for when a child should start schooling. It’s about honoring their individuality and readiness. Here’s a flexible approach to consider:
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Natural Curiosity: Does your child show interest in exploring their environment and engaging with others?
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Social Growth: Are they ready to experience interactions beyond family and develop social confidence?
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Developmental Signals: Can they handle simple routines and express basic needs in their own way?
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Parental Intuition: Do you feel your child is seeking a space where they can grow and learn at their own pace?​
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Every child grows uniquely, and Montessori values adapting to their rhythm rather than imposing a set age. Trust their journey—and yours.
What do our parents say? as per reviews
Hey,
I am Aashu Manchali
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'Why did a 40-year-old seasoned engineer and her product manager son start a Montessori school?
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In the late 90s, my mom was at the peak of her career working in a Fortune 100 company at the time. She was super busy but I was the center of her world. She says, she visited every preschool in the neighborhood and spent hundreds of hours researching (this was the pre-internet era).
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Her hunt led her to one of the two Montessori schools in the city and she was finally sold and decided that 3-year-old me should go to a Montessori school.
In a year's time, she noticed a level of maturity that had developed in me and my peers which was missing in children who went to traditional preschools. Her curiosity was piqued. I have a vague memory of me getting up in the middle of the night to see my mom with a huge pile of books on Montessori and child psychology.
After a lot of research and thinking she quit her job in 2003 and started 'Sanskrathi Montessori' in JP Nagar. Since then we have schooled over 2000 children. We just had our first second-generation admission. Anubhav and I have joined her crusade in 2019. We started noticing a trend, people came from miles away to seek their 'Manchali Ma'am'.
Hence we have started calling it what it really is - 'Madam Manchali's Montessori'
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Aashu Manchali
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What is the school timings?School timing is from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM Day care can be availed anytime between 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM Office hours 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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Where is the school located?We are located on the 431, 25th Main Rd, Parangi Palaya, Sector 2, HSR Layout, Bengaluru.
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Is Montessori equivalent to Kindergarten (LKG, UKG etc)?Yes and No. As per Govt of India, there is no concept of 'Kindergarten' or LKG, UKG etc. Government defines it as 'Anganwadi' or 'Balvikas'. Montessori is one such system parallel to kindergarten. Kindergartens are not bound by any research or early education practices. Montessori is a 200-year old system backed by over 1 Lakh Montessorians.
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What is the right age to start at Montessori school?2.5 years is typically the right age. However, age is not related to maturity. Some children mature early some take time. It is up to you to decide if your child is ready for school.
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What happens after Montessori preschool?The child will be admitted to first grade at any recognized schools (CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, IB etc). We are tied up with some schools in HSR layout. Parents can weigh their options and then decide.
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Are we tied up with schools around HSR Layout?Yes, we are tied with the best schools around us such as Freedom International, Orchids International, VIBGYOR Group of Schools and many more.
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Will my child adopt from a montessori environment to conventional school?With the right preparation, your child will be just fine in a traditional school setting. Early Montessori learning offers a balance of different activities as children explore new materials and ideas, providing a rich and varied learning environment. As our students near graduation, we start a transition program which mimic traditional school setting.
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What is the 'student-teacher ratio'?We run a small batch of 40 children. There are 4 trained and 4 untrained adults in the environment.
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Do the teachers undergo special training?Yes, all teachers are Montessori certified by the Indian Montessori Centre and Indian Montessori Training Center. It is one of the most hardest diplomas recognized by Government of India.
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Is there an admission fee?No, we do not charge for admissions. We don't see the point, do you?
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Is there an extended daycare facility?Daycare facilities can be availed from 8:00 am- 7:30 pm for children from 2 years up to 12 years old.
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Should the child be potty trained?Preferably yes. We do ensure we have help around for our children but a child should be potty trained or begin the inclusion of potty training at home in order to ensure maintaining effective functioning of the environment for the children at large.
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What are the languages taught in the school?The primary language taught in school is English. We teach Kannada and Hindi as additional languages in M3. Our diverse staff can communicate in all major languages spoken in our city (including Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and more), if the child requires.
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Are there van services in the school?Yes, van service is available. Call 9916080041 for pickup and drop locations.