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Everything you want to know about our Montessori curriculum, admission process, timings, safety, and fee structure — answered clearly.

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Our regular Montessori morning session runs from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM (or 1:30 PM for LKG/UKG). Extended daycare hours are available from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday across all 6 Chennai campuses. Saturday hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
We welcome children from 1.5 years (Playgroup / Toddlers) up to 6 years (UKG). Extended after-school care is also available for primary school children up to 8:00 PM.
Yes — all senior lead teachers and branch directors hold formal certifications from AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) or IMTC (Indian Montessori Training Centre). This ensures every classroom follows authentic, child-led Montessori principles — not just the name.
All learning apparatus and sensory stations are sanitised daily. Our campuses feature CCTV coverage, gated perimeter access, child-safe rounded wooden furniture, anti-skid outdoor turf, and real-time photo updates sent to parents throughout the day — so you're always connected.
Click the "Book a Tour" button on any page, or send us a WhatsApp message at +91 98400 79417. Campus tours are available Monday through Saturday and typically last 30–45 minutes.
We maintain fully transparent, all-inclusive term fees covering learning materials, activity kits, and sanitised play apparatus. There are zero hidden maintenance charges. Flexible term payment schedules are available. Please contact your nearest branch or WhatsApp us for exact breakdowns.
We offer four Montessori programmes: Playgroup (1.5–3 yrs), Nursery (3–4 yrs), LKG (4–5 yrs), and UKG (5–6 yrs). Each programme is designed around the child's developmental stage — not a one-size-fits-all curriculum. Visit our Programs page for details.
You'll need: (1) Child's birth certificate photocopy, (2) Up-to-date immunisation / vaccination card, (3) 4 passport-size photographs of the child, and (4) Parent / guardian government-issued ID and address proof. See our full Admissions page for details.
Yes — all our branches send regular activity photo and progress updates to parents throughout the school day. Our Manapakkam branch in particular is known for sending updates every 30 minutes, giving parents complete peace of mind.
Yes — extended daycare is available from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM across all branches. Our Porur (Sabari Nagar) branch has a dedicated after-school care unit, making it especially convenient for IT-corridor parents near DLF Cybercity.
Our Madhanandapuram branch is specifically celebrated for its early speech therapy support, play-way method, and daily Thirukural & Aathichudi recitations — a beautiful blend of Montessori and Tamil cultural education.
We have 6 active campuses across West Chennai: Ramapuram (HQ), Mugalivakkam, Ashram Avenue, Madhanandapuram, Porur (Sabari Nagar), and Manapakkam.
Yes — our Mugalivakkam campus is directly opposite DLF Cybercity Gate 4, and our Ashram Avenue campus is directly opposite DLF Cybercity Gate 5, both offering convenient daycare access for working parents at companies including IBM, Fidelity, NTT Data, Tata Communications, and Boeing.
The school’s name is spelled Little Pumpkien (with “ie”). “Little Pumpkin Playschool” is a common variant and refers to the same school.
Yes. Little Pumpkien has corporate tie-ups with employers around DLF Cybercity. Message us your company name and we will confirm what applies to you. Corporate daycare details.
In Montessori, children choose purposeful hands-on work with specially designed materials at their own pace, guided by a trained educator. Regular play-way schools are usually teacher-led with a fixed timetable or theme. Read more.
Yes. Flexible term schedules and instalment options are available — the branch will explain them when you enquire. Fees page.
Little Pumpkien Ramapuram is at 5-5/H20, Tamil Nagar, Ramapuram, Chennai 600089. Older listings may still show our earlier address near EVP Santhosh Nagar.
The best play school depends on your child, your commute and your working hours, so compare a few in person. Little Pumpkien is a Montessori play school with six campuses across West Chennai, AMI/IMTC-certified lead educators, CCTV-monitored premises and daycare until 8:00 PM. Book a free tour and compare us with the best play schools in Chennai on your shortlist.
Check whether the lead educators hold recognised Montessori certification (AMI or IMTC), how the premises are secured, how the school keeps parents updated, and whether the hours suit your working day. Our guide How to choose a preschool in Chennai covers each point.
Yes. Every Little Pumpkien campus combines Montessori learning with day care in Chennai until 8:00 PM on weekdays. If you are comparing the best daycare in Chennai, see our daycare page for timings and who it is for.
Yes. Our Playgroup for children aged 1.5–3 years runs at all six campuses — one of the playgroups in Chennai built around Montessori materials and a gentle settling-in. See the Playgroup programme.
Ask each school whether its lead educators are AMI or IMTC certified and visit the classrooms. Among the best Montessori schools Chennai parents compare, Little Pumpkien offers a Montessori programme for ages 1.5–6 with daycare on the same campus. Read about Montessori at Little Pumpkien.
Little Pumpkien has six campuses across West Chennai: Ramapuram, Porur, Mugalivakkam, Ashram Avenue, Madhanandapuram and Manapakkam. See the areas we serve to find the closest one, or message us your locality on WhatsApp.
Yes. Little Pumpkin Play School, Pumpkin Daycare and Little Pumpkien Playschool Preschool Daycare all refer to the same school. The correct spelling is Little Pumpkien (with “ie”), and each campus is listed on Google as “Little Pumpkien Montessori Playschool” followed by the area.

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