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Programs & curriculum

Age-matched care from 8 months up to 3 years.

Three programs, each built around what a child at that stage is genuinely working on — powered by our 12-month play-based curriculum and daily lesson plans.

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

Caregiver holding a smiling baby during tummy time on a soft play mat at Tiny Cradle infant care in Puducherry
8 months – 2 years
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Infant Care

8 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
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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
Up to 3 years
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Early Activity & Training

Up to 3 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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12-Month Teacher & Parent Kit

Structured monthly themes for whole-child growth.

Our curriculum is 100% activity-based, play-based and child-centred. Every month explores a rich developmental theme across movement, sensory discovery, language, and independence.

Month 01Self & Senses

My Body & Me

Body parts, mirror play, movement, self-recognition, simple routines

Self-awareness Mirror games Daily routines
Month 02Self & Senses

Colours & Textures

Colour matching, texture baskets, sensory exploration, describing

Sensory baskets Colour discovery Touch & feel
Month 03Self & Senses

Move & Balance

Walking paths, balls, obstacle play, balance, coordination

Balance beams Obstacle courses Gross motor strength
Month 04World & Rhythm

Animals

Animal sounds, movements, pictures, pretend play, vocabulary

Sound imitation Animal walks Pretend play
Month 05World & Rhythm

Water & Practical Life

Pouring, scooping, washing toys, transferring, clean-up

Pouring & transferring Washing toys Practical life habits
Month 06World & Rhythm

Music & Rhythm

Action songs, clapping, instruments, fast/slow, copy rhythms

Action rhymes Tempo & beat Percussion play
Month 07Discovery & Early Thinking

Nature & Discovery

Leaves, safe natural objects, observation, sorting, outdoor exploration

Outdoor sorting Safe natural elements Curiosity walks
Month 08Discovery & Early Thinking

Shapes & Early Maths

Shapes, size, matching, counting objects, patterns

Shape hunts Counting objects Pattern recognition
Month 09Discovery & Early Thinking

Language & Stories

Books, picture naming, sequencing, questions, new vocabulary

Tamil & English stories Sequencing cards Speaking confidence
Month 10Expression & Independence

Pretend Play

Home, shop, cooking, dolls, social language, role play

Kitchen & market play Social language Role play
Month 11Expression & Independence

Creativity

Painting, collage, play dough, movement, open-ended art

Finger painting Play-dough modelling Process-based art
Month 12Expression & Independence

Independence & Review

Self-help, classroom jobs, favourite activities, celebration

Self-help mastery Milestone certificate Yearly celebration

The 4-Week Monthly Rhythm

How our educators structure every monthly theme to deepen skills without pressure.

01
Week 1
Introduce

Introduce the monthly theme with tactile props, songs, and gentle curiosity.

02
Week 2
Repeat & Deepen

Reinforce key words, sensory explorations, and familiar routines through repetition.

03
Week 3
Combine Skills

Blend movement, fine motor control, and creative expression around the theme.

04
Week 4
Review & Share

Celebrate milestones through purposeful play and share observations with parents.

Daily Teacher Lesson Planning

Inside a week at Tiny Cradle: Purpose in every moment.

Teachers follow a 7-step class rhythm each day — keeping activities short, varied, and delightful so your child never feels overwhelmed.

Inside Every Class Day: 7-Step Purposeful Flow
01
WelcomeGreeting song, name recognition & emotional check-in
02
MovementGross motor games, balancing, animal walks or ball rolls
03
Main LearningHands-on thematic activity (sorting, posting, sensory exploration)
04
Language & StoryPicture reading, rhymes and interactive stories in Tamil & English
05
Creative & SensoryChild-safe play dough, finger paint, water transfer or collage
06
Free PlayChild-directed exploration with open-ended wooden toys
07
ClosingClean-up song, calm reflection, and positive goodbye routine
Senses

Monday

Movement

Ball roll & catch

Main Learning

Colour matching & grouping

Creative & Story

Bilingual picture book story

Motor

Tuesday

Movement

Balance path & step stones

Main Learning

Texture basket exploration

Creative & Story

Action rhymes in Tamil & English

Cognitive

Wednesday

Movement

Animal walk & body imitation

Main Learning

Posting box & shape sorting

Creative & Story

Animal sounds & rhythm clap

Practical Life

Thursday

Movement

Free rhythm dance & freeze

Main Learning

Water transfer & pouring tray

Creative & Story

Safe finger painting & prints

Integration

Friday

Movement

Soft obstacle adventure path

Main Learning

Theme review & child choice

Creative & Story

Story circle & musical instruments

Parent Progress Report & Milestones

Tracking what matters, without comparison.

Beyond daily WhatsApp updates on food and rest, we provide structured progress reporting across 9 developmental domains with personalized home activity suggestions.

9 Development Areas

Holistic Milestone Tracking

We track growth across 9 distinct domains — not to rank or pressure children, but to celebrate milestones and adapt our daily care to their personal rhythm.

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Gross Motor

Walking paths, obstacle play, balance, ball roll, throwing, jumping and bodily coordination.

Sample: Steady cruising, walking along paths, kicking soft balls
02
Fine Motor

Posting small objects, pincer grasp, play-dough squeezing, cup holding and pre-writing strength.

Sample: Posting items through slots, holding crayons, turning sturdy pages
03
Language & Communication

Naming objects, answering simple questions, imitating animal sounds, bilingual Tamil-English rhymes.

Sample: 2-3 word phrases, pointing to body parts, joining songs
04
Cognitive & Problem Solving

Sorting by colour/shape, object permanence (hide & find), cause-and-effect understanding.

Sample: Matching identical items, finding hidden toys, sequencing 3 cards
05
Sensory Exploration

Comparing rough/soft textures, water exploration, sound discrimination, visual pattern noticing.

Sample: Engaging with varied textures comfortably, recognizing fast/slow sounds
06
Social-Emotional

Turn-taking, gentle sharing, greeting peers, emotional regulation, and trusting caregivers.

Sample: Smiling back in greeting, waiting brief turns, seeking comfort when upset
07
Self-Help & Independence

Pouring water, washing hands, putting toys into baskets, eating with a spoon, toilet readiness.

Sample: Participating in clean-up songs, drinking from open cups, hand washing
08
Creativity & Music

Rhythm imitation, open-ended finger painting, pretend play (cooking, doctor, home), musical tempo.

Sample: Clapping to rhythms, exploring paint freely, engaging in pretend feeding
09
Attention & Participation

Sustaining focus during circle time, finishing a chosen play activity, following 1-2 step cues.

Sample: Listening through short stories, completing a posting box cycle
Tiny CradleParent Progress Report
Ages 1–3 Years
Child: Aarav
Age: 2 Years 2 Months
Period: Term 1
Development AreaEmergingDevelopingConsistent
Gross motor (balance paths, ball rolls)
Fine motor (posting, pincer grip)
Language (Tamil & English naming)
Self-help & clean-up routines
Child Strengths

Eager to help tidy toys, loves sensory texture baskets.

Home Activity Suggestion

Try simple water pouring in cups during evening bath time.

Certificate of ParticipationAwarded at milestone completion in our Early Learning Programme

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Purposeful Play Activity Cards

12 hands-on activities that turn play into mastery.

A look into the activity toolkit our educators use daily — fostering fine motor control, speech imitation, early maths, and practical life habits.

Card 01Gross Motor & Social

Ball Roll & Return

Materials: Large soft ball

Roll the ball gently to the child and warmly invite them to roll it back.

Skills built:
Hand–eye coordination Turn-taking Movement tracking
Card 02Sensory & Language

Treasure Basket

Materials: Large safe textured natural objects

Let the child explore, hold and compare textures while the adult names and describes them.

Skills built:
Sensory discrimination Vocabulary building Focused attention
Card 03Fine Motor & Cognitive

Posting Box

Materials: Wide container + large safe objects

Demonstrate posting objects through the opening, then remove together and repeat.

Skills built:
Fine motor grip Problem-solving Cause-and-effect
Card 04Cognitive & Memory

Hide & Find

Materials: Favourite toy + soft cotton cloth

Partially hide a toy under the cloth and encourage the child to uncover and find it.

Skills built:
Object permanence Memory recall Language cues
Card 05Early Maths & Sorting

Colour Sort

Materials: Large chunky objects + coloured bowls

Guide sorting of bright objects into matching colour bowls with encouraging verbal prompts.

Skills built:
Visual discrimination Cognitive sorting Hand-eye grasp
Card 06Practical Life

Water Pour & Transfer

Materials: Shallow spill tray + large safe cups

Pour small amounts of water between cups under close, warm adult supervision.

Skills built:
Practical life control Bimanual coordination Sensory calming
Card 07Gross Motor & Speech

Animal Walk & Echo

Materials: Animal pictures and wooden figures

Pick an animal card, copy its sound together, and waddle, hop or stomp across the mat.

Skills built:
Speech imitation Gross motor agility Body awareness
Card 08Creative & Fine Motor

Play-Dough Sculpt

Materials: Child-safe non-toxic dough

Squeeze, roll, flatten and press textures to make simple shapes and impressions.

Skills built:
Hand & finger strength Creativity Tactile processing
Card 09Early Maths & Discovery

Shape Hunt

Materials: Large colourful shape cards

Find circles, squares or triangles placed around the room and match them to cards.

Skills built:
Early geometry Active movement Spatial awareness
Card 10Gross Motor

Target Toss

Materials: Soft fleece balls + low basket

Throw or place soft balls into a nearby basket, celebrating each successful attempt.

Skills built:
Hand–eye coordination Distance estimation Gross motor play
Card 11Language & Thinking

Story Sequence

Materials: 3 simple illustrated picture cards

Narrate a brief story and gently ask what happened first, next, and at the end.

Skills built:
Narrative memory Sequencing logic Bilingual vocabulary
Card 12Independence & Cooperation

Clean-Up Song & Sort

Materials: Toy storage baskets

Sing a lively clean-up tune while guiding children to return toys to their designated baskets.

Skills built:
Self-help independence Auditory listening Community cooperation

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.

  1. 08:30

    A warm welcome

    Unhurried settling-in, a health check at the door and free play.

  2. 09:30

    Circle & rhymes

    Songs, greetings and story time in Tamil and English.

  3. 10:00

    Little discoveries

    Guided activity, sensory trays and right-brain sessions.

  4. 11:30

    Snack & fresh air

    A fruit or millet snack, then supervised active play.

  5. 12:30

    Nourish & rest

    A hot lunch, a quiet story, then supervised nap time.

  6. 15:00

    Create & connect

    Art, music, movement and happy group play.

  7. 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 & curriculum sheet

Want the full curriculum kit and fee structure?

Fees depend on the program and whether you need full day or half day care. Message us and we will send the current fee card and 12-Month Theme Sheet straight away — no forms, no follow-up pressure.

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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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