EuroKids Preschool, India’s leading preschool brand, on July 21 announced the launch of Junior PlayGroup, a first-of-its-kind structured early learning programme designed exclusively for children aged 18-24 months. Launching across more than 2,000 EuroKids centres nationwide, Junior PlayGroup has 450 unique learning experiences to lay the appropriate foundation for any child’s education journey. Built around a specialised curriculum, expert educators and safe learning environments, the programme has been created to support one of the most important stages of child development.
Traditionally, structured preschool education in India begins around the age of two-and-a-half or three. Junior PlayGroup bridges this gap by creating an age-appropriate learning environment that supports children’s developmental milestones. Rather than introducing academics earlier, it focuses on nurturing communication, movement, curiosity, emotional security and cognitive development through engaging, development-focused experiences.
At the heart of Junior PlayGroup is a progressive 30-week curriculum featuring 150 curated learning experiences that evolve with each child’s developmental journey. Every 90-minute session blends sensory exploration, movement, storytelling, communication, practical life experiences and creative activities to build foundational skills across four key developmental pillars – routine and regulation, communication, brain development, and exploration and curiosity. The programme is delivered by specialised early childhood educators at a 1:6 teacher-child ratio, with every facilitator trained in toddler development, age-appropriate pedagogy, classroom execution and safety. Children also benefit from learning in TÜV Nord-certified centres that provide a secure and nurturing environment.
Designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s parents, Junior PlayGroup offers a safe and nurturing environment where children can confidently begin their learning journey while staying meaningfully engaged through the day. It also provides families with a science-backed approach that encourages social interaction, reduces screen dependence and supports age-appropriate development through structured early learning experiences.
KVS Seshasai, CEO, Pre-K Division, Lighthouse Learning (EuroKids), said, “For too long, early childhood education has been viewed as something that begins when a child enters preschool. But science tells us that learning begins much earlier. The first two years of life are a period of extraordinary brain development, laying the foundation for communication, curiosity, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
With Junior PlayGroup, we are addressing an important gap in India’s early learning ecosystem by creating a research-informed programme designed specifically for young children. Whether it is working parents looking for a safe and nurturing environment where their child can confidently begin their learning journey, or families seeking a science-backed programme that supports healthy development, social interaction and curiosity, our goal is to give every child the right environment to explore, interact and develop the foundational skills that shape lifelong learning.”
