Programs & curriculum

Age-matched care from 10 months to big-school ready.

Three programs, each built around what a child at that stage is genuinely working on — not a single curriculum stretched to fit every age.

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Children of different ages engaged in play-based learning activities at Tiny Cradle Puducherry

Opening23 August 2026

Choose the right stage

Nurturing every step, one age at a time.

Not sure which program fits? Tell us your child's age on WhatsApp and we will recommend the right one honestly — even if it means waiting a few months.

Infant Care

10 months – 2 years

The first two years are about feeling safe. We follow your baby's own rhythm rather than a timetable — the same caregiver each day, feeds and naps logged as they happen, and gentle sensory play in between. Nothing is rushed, and nothing is decided without you.

Your baby's home feed and nap schedule, followed exactly
Dedicated caregiver so your baby learns one familiar face
Tummy time, soft-texture play and mirror games for sensory growth
Separate nappy-change station with per-child supplies
Feed, nap, nappy and mood logged and shared with you daily

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Toddlers stacking colourful wooden blocks together at a low table in a bright Tiny Cradle playroom — 2 – 3 years

Toddler Care

2 – 3 years

Two-year-olds want to do everything themselves. We give them a day with enough structure to feel safe and enough freedom to try — pouring their own water, choosing their own activity, learning that another child gets a turn too. Language grows fastest here, in Tamil and in English.

Bilingual circle time in Tamil and English
Sharing, turn-taking and gentle conflict resolution
Climbing, balancing and dancing for gross motor strength
Self-help skills: washing hands, tidying up, eating independently
Toilet-training support, guided by your child's readiness — never forced

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Preschool child painting with bright colours at an easel during an early activity session at Tiny Cradle — 3 – 5 years

Early Activity & Training

3 – 5 years

School readiness is not worksheets. It is being able to sit through a story, hold a crayon with control, ask a question and finish something you started. Our activity sessions build those habits through right-brain work, music, art and pretend play — so big school feels exciting rather than frightening.

Right-brain activities: flash memory, pattern and imagination work
Pre-writing grip, cutting, threading and fine motor control
Storytelling, rhymes and picture-reading in two languages
Number sense, colours, shapes and sorting through play
Show-and-tell and group projects to build speaking confidence

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Included in every program

The daily care suite, at no extra cost.

Whichever program your child joins, all of this is part of the day. Nothing here is billed separately.

Healthy meals & snacks

Freshly cooked, age-appropriate South Indian meals and snacks. Allergies and home diets are recorded and respected.

Cognitive development

Puzzles, sorting, memory and problem-solving play that quietly builds focus and reasoning.

Nap-time supervision

A darkened, sound-softened rest area with individual bedding and a caregiver present throughout.

Music & story time

Daily rhymes, movement and storytelling in Tamil and English — the fastest route to language.

Vaccination support

We keep your child's immunisation chart on file and remind you before each due date.

Right-brain activities

Structured creative sessions that strengthen memory, imagination and quick recall.

Toilet training

Patient, accident-friendly support that follows your child's readiness and your approach at home.

Daily parent updates

A WhatsApp summary every evening: what they ate, how they slept, what made them laugh.

The shape of a day

Predictable enough to feel safe, varied enough to stay interesting.

08:30
A warm welcome
Unhurried settling-in, a health check at the door and free play.
09:30
Circle & rhymes
Songs, greetings and story time in Tamil and English.
10:00
Little discoveries
Guided activity, sensory trays and right-brain sessions.
11:30
Snack & fresh air
A fruit or millet snack, then supervised active play.
12:30
Nourish & rest
A hot lunch, a quiet story, then supervised nap time.
15:00
Create & connect
Art, music, movement and happy group play.
17:00
Home with a smile
A calm handover, your daily update and a wave goodbye.

Our teaching pillars

How we teach, not just what.

Holistic growth

Emotional regulation and confidence are taught as deliberately as colours and numbers — because a settled child learns everything faster.

Bilingual by design

Tamil and English run side by side all day, so your child grows up comfortable in both without either being forced.

Community first

Festivals, family days and open visits. You are part of the centre, not a customer of it.

Fees & timings

Want the full program sheet and fee structure?

Fees depend on the program and whether you need full day, half day or a few days a week. Message us and we will send the current sheet straight away — no forms, no follow-up calls you did not ask for.

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Come say hello

Not sure which program suits your child?

Tell us their age and what your day looks like. We will recommend the honest option — including telling you if waiting a few months would be better.

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