A joyful first step outside the home: music, play, storytelling and games that build early motor and speech skills.
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A joyful preschool & kindergarten in Chennai for ages 2–6.
Arka Kids is a Montessori-inspired play school and kindergarten in Chennai, nurturing curiosity, creativity and confidence in children aged two to six.
2 to 6
2 to 6
Years, from Play Group to Senior KG
9
Centres across Chennai
10:1
Student–teacher ratio
Our Programs (Ages 2 to 6)
Ask about admissionsLanguage, fine motor control, phonics and early social skills in a warm, play-based setting.
Read more about NurseryJunior KG (LKG) and Senior KG (UKG): phonics, reading, handwriting and maths for a strong start to primary school.
Read more about KindergartenCertified Montessori teacher training from Arka Kids.
Read more about Montessori Teachers’ Training
Welcome to Arka Kids, a trusted name in childhood education
Arka Kids is a leading Montessori-inspired play school and kindergarten in Chennai. If you are looking for a preschool, nursery school, junior kindergarten or UKG school near you, Arka Kids offers a safe, vibrant and engaging environment where every child thrives.
- Small groups
- A 10:1 student–teacher ratio, with a typical class of 10 to 15 children.
- CCTV safety
- CCTV coverage in classrooms and play areas for complete peace of mind.
- Parents in the loop
- Updates on WhatsApp and the school app, and a PTM every quarter.
What we are working towards
Our vision
Confident, curious children who are cared for with genuine affection and given room to become the best they can be.
Our aim
A thorough grasp of English through talking, listening, reading and writing, built with hands-on Montessori material.
Be curious. Be confident. Be creative. Be kind. Be the sunshine.
Why Arka Kids is the best preschool choice near you
CCTV safety & security
CCTV coverage in classrooms and play areas gives parents complete peace of mind.
Montessori-inspired learning
Hands-on activities encourage thinking, problem solving and foundational skills.
Child-first environment
Small class sizes, clean play zones and caring, experienced teachers.
Why Arka Kids?
Where little minds explore, create and shine
Every child learns differently. So we build a joyful environment where children learn through play, explore through experience, create with confidence and grow with curiosity.
- Child-centred learning
- Montessori-inspired activities
- Phonics and language development
- Early numeracy and logical thinking
- Hands-on and experiential learning
- Art, craft, music and dance
- Theme-based learning
- Outdoor play and physical development
- Social and emotional development
- Communication and confidence building
- Celebrations and special-day activities
- Field trips
- Independence and life-skill development
- A safe, caring and joyful environment
Curriculum
Books we use
Written in-house by our academic team for each class, so every page matches what your child just did with the materials.
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Nursery to Senior KG
Phonics readers
Letter sounds, blending and first words, one sound at a time.
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Nursery to Senior KG
Number work
Counting, quantity, place value and early sums, matched to the bead and rod work.
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Nursery to Senior KG
Writing practice
Pattern writing to letters to words, with room for the hand to grow.
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Junior and Senior KG
My world
Environmental studies: family, seasons, plants, animals and the places around us.
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Toddler and Nursery
Rhymes and stories
The songs and stories from circle time, to read again at home.
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All levels
Activity and colouring
Cutting, pasting, colouring and puzzles for fine motor skills.
A day at Arka
What families say
From last year till now my son’s activities and studies are so good and excellent. Teachers are also take so much of care and comfortable to the children. And moreover good habits, speaking skills, writing skills and friendly environment care is very nice. Thank you for all teachers and staffs ❤️
Mother of S. Rudhra, Jr. KG · Valasaravakkam
We joined Arka last academic year, and Vriddhi was initially shy and hesitant around new people. Within a few days, we noticed a wonderful change in her confidence and happiness. A heartfelt thank you to all the teachers at Arka Kids for your love, care, and support in helping Vriddhi grow into a more confident and happy child. We truly appreciate your efforts! ❤️
Mother of Vriddhi, Pre-KG · Valasaravakkam
We are very happy with our experience at Arka Kids. The teachers are caring, patient, and supportive, and they create a safe and joyful learning environment for children. The activities are engaging and help children develop their confidence, communication, and social skills. We truly appreciate the dedication of the staff and would happily recommend this school to other parents.
Parents of Dashwanth Shankar · Chrompet
My daughter, H. Nethera, is now three and a half years old. She joined Arka Kids when she was two and a half, and since then, we have seen a wonderful improvement in her overall development. The management and staff are very approachable, supportive, and caring. They take excellent care of my daughter and make sure she feels comfortable and happy at school. We are very happy with her progress and truly appreciate all the love, care, and effort put in by the entire team. Thank you, Arka Kids, for taking such good care of our little one!
Mother of H. Nethera, Pre-KG · Chrompet
Questions parents ask
Still unsure? Call +91 73050 98881 and we will walk you through it.
Arka Kids follows a Montessori-inspired, child-centred early-learning approach. Our teaching methods and classroom activities support learning through exploration, hands-on experiences, play and age-appropriate activities.
Play Group: 2 to 3 years. Nursery: 3 to 4 years. Junior KG: 4 to 5 years. Senior KG: 5 to 6 years. Eligibility follows the academic-year cut-off date, so please confirm your child’s date of birth with our admissions team.
Play Group and Nursery: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Junior KG and Senior KG: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Fees depend on the programme and academic year. Our admissions team will explain the current fee structure in person, including admission/registration and tuition fees and any charges for books, learning materials, uniform, field trips and activities.
Yes. Our campuses have CCTV surveillance.
Our student–teacher ratio is 10:1 (assistants and caregivers included), and a typical class has 10 to 15 children. Smaller groups help teachers give each child more individual attention.
Our early-years programme focuses on age-appropriate development across language and communication, early numeracy, motor skills, creativity, social interaction, independence and emotional development. Learning includes stories, songs, play, activities and guided experiences.
No. Transport is not provided; parents drop off and pick up their children.
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