FAQ

Vistara Juniors has a unique combined indoor and outdoor play area located directly on-site at the centre. The playground equipment is appropriate for Infants through Kindergarten so that children of all ages can play outside each day.

Co-operative play is something we truly value. But it has to be learned, as well as appeal to our social instincts… The best way to achieve this is by copying what we see. Therefore, our nursery teachers and educators model play and co-operate whenever they can, so the kids get a sense of what it looks like.

Best playgroup in Hadapsar: Taking turns, acting gently, speaking in a kind manner: all of these are examples of positive reinforcement. Soon enough, the play will start to diffuse social tension as a result.

Yes. Not only is our centre open all year, but we also accept registrations and enrol children throughout the year. Give us a call to learn more about a schedule and start date that work for your family

Yes! Our centre offers a  Preschool program for children ages 2 and older. Preschool is a big year. We’ve designed our program to give you complete confidence in every aspect of your child’s learning experience; from health and safety; to the full support of experienced teachers.

We recommend that parents walk their Kindergarteners to the playground for at least the first few days of school. Park on the street or in the lot at St. James Church and walk your child into the kindergarten playground.

Additional information is available on our Arrival and Dismissal Procedures page.

The decision to allow for a child’s picture to be taken at a Vistara’s facility is at the discretion of the family. Some families allow pictures to be used strictly within the classroom (i.e. to label cubbies), some allow pictures to be used both internally and externally (i.e. for our centre-wide website), and still, others do not allow pictures of their children to be taken at any time – no exceptions. In any case, we will respect your rights and your decision.

We recommend that parents walk their Kindergarteners to the playground for at least the first few days of school. Park on the street or in the lot at St. James Church and walk your child into the kindergarten playground.

Additional information is available on our Arrival and Dismissal Procedures page.

As well as the local language in each country our preschools are based in, we offer various ‘immersion classes’ in the afternoons, such as Mandarin, French or Arabic. In some centres, we give bilingual lessons – although primarily, the native tongue of every Safari Kid kindergarten branch is English!

We begin with short separation times, as children need to have faith that their parents will return. This builds trust and mutual understanding. Once these brief periods become the norm, we extend the length of separation. A comforter from home often helps, something like a blanket, toy or teddy bear.

It’s normal for a child to cry during their initial state at the kindergarten or daycare. Please remember that it’s a natural, healthy response to the love you’ve given them so far… For transitions and promotions, too, we create a plan that’s tailored to their personality traits.

You may drop your child off in the school driveway as early as 8:30 am, 20 minutes before school. Kindergarten students meet and line up on the Kindergarten playground before school. Supervision is provided on the Kindergarten playground every morning.

Best playgroup in Hadapsar: Children may bring a healthy snack to eat during morning recess, around 10:30 am. Kindergarten lunch time is 1:00 am. Students may purchase lunch from the school or bring a healthy lunch from home.

We have a School Nurse or Health Clerk on call 5 days/week. Your child will be evaluated and treated immediately. You will be called right away if the injury is severe, or if your child needs to go home due to illness.

We use fun, research-based, multi-sensory strategies to help children develop early learning skills, including phonics and literacy, Handwriting Without Tears, and Everyday Math. We use Responsive Classroom as the basis for our social and emotional learning curriculum throughout the school.

It is strongly encouraged that all children starting in Preschool, except for those entering the Toddler program, be potty-trained. However, it is not mandatory.

At Vistara Junior’s, only children who stay for Creative Afternoons will have a rest period after lunch. At the Kindergarten students and elementary students have a rest time after lunch, which often includes a read-aloud storytime or quiet playtime.

Best playgroup in Hadapsar: Parents can access information instantly about their child(ren)’s classroom activities, schedule, and plans through our school portal, which also provides access to family contact information and is where parents can update emergency contacts or the list of individuals allowed to pick up their child(ren).

All class lists will be posted at the PTA social on the afternoon before school starts in August. They will also be accessible at the front door.

You may drop your child off in the school driveway as early as 8:30 am, 20 minutes before school. Kindergarten students meet and line up on the Kindergarten playground before school. Supervision is provided on the Kindergarten playground every morning.

We recommend that parents walk their Kindergarteners to the playground for at least the first few days of school. Park on the street or in the lot and walk your child into the kindergarten playground.

Additional information is available on our Arrival and Dismissal Procedures page.