Play schools & pre-primary schools in India
Play group, nursery and KG options city by city — with the fee bands, localities and boards we hold for each school, plus which ones show admissions open.
Quick facts
- What is a play school?
- A play school is the earliest stage of formal schooling in India, usually admitting children from about age 2.5 into play group, then nursery at 3 and KG at 4. The focus is on routine, motor skills, language and social play rather than academics.
- How do I find a play school near me?
- Pick your city below — we list pre-primary options in 22 cities and then narrow by locality. At pre-primary age, a short commute matters more than a school's brand, so start with the areas closest to home.
- What do play schools cost in India?
- Fees vary widely by city, hours and whether transport or day-care is bundled. Each city page below shows the annual fee band we hold for the schools listed there, taken from the schools' own fee data.
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Play school FAQs
A play school is the earliest stage of formal schooling in India, usually admitting children from about age 2.5 into play group, then nursery at 3 and KG at 4. The focus is on routine, motor skills, language and social play rather than academics.
More reading in Insights — board comparisons, fee planning and city admission calendars.