Mother and Toddler Program

Mother Toddler Program

A joyful first step into early learning

The Kara4Kids Mother & Toddler Program is designed for little ones aged 9 months to 2 years, giving children and their parents/caregivers an opportunity to learn, play, explore and connect together.
Through interactive activities, music, movement, stories, sensory experiences and guided play, children can enjoy their early learning journey in a warm and supportive environment.

At a Glance

Program Detail Information
Age Group 9 months – 2 years
Program Format Parent & child early-learning program
Number of Sessions 12 interactive sessions
Frequency Saturdays
Session Timing 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Program Duration Approximately 3 months
Centres Koramangala, Indiranagar & Cunningham Road
Program Fee ₹12,000 for 12 sessions
Make-up Sessions Up to 2 per batch, subject to availability
Mid-Batch Admission May be available, subject to seat availability

Why Choose the Mother & Toddler Program?

The early years are a time of incredible curiosity and discovery. Our programme gives toddlers opportunities to explore and learn through age-appropriate experiences.

Children get opportunities to:

Parents and caregivers can:

What Does a Typical Session Focus On?

Sessions are designed to keep young children engaged through simple, interactive experiences.

Activity Area

What Children May Experience

🎵 Music & Rhymes

Songs, rhymes and musical interaction

📖 Storytelling

Simple stories and interactive storytelling

🎨 Creative Exploration

Age-appropriate creative activities

🧸 Sensory Play

Opportunities to touch, explore and discover

🤸 Movement

Simple movement and action-based activities

👶 Social Interaction

Opportunities to observe and interact with other children

👩‍👧 Parent-Child Play

Shared activities between the child and accompanying adult

Activities may vary based on the child’s age, group and session plan.

Your Role as a Parent or Caregiver

One adult must accompany each child throughout every session.
The accompanying adult can be:

The accompanying adult is responsible for the child’s supervision, feeding, diaper changes, hygiene, comfort and personal care during the session.

Parents and caregivers are also expected to follow educator instructions and help maintain a respectful and safe environment for all families.

Important Attendance Information

If Your Child Misses a Session

Each enrolled child can receive up to 2 make-up classes per batch.
Please note:

If your child is unwell, please inform the centre as early as possible.

Important Attendance Information

If Kara4Kids Cancels a Session

If Kara4Kids cancels a session, or a scheduled Saturday is a holiday and the session cannot take place:

Health & Safety

Your child's health and comfort come first.
Parents/caregivers should:

Kara4Kids may ask a child not to participate or request that the family leave the session if the child’s condition presents a health or safety concern.

Fees & Payment

Payment Information Details

Full Program Fee

₹12,000

Number of Sessions

12

Cost Per Session

₹1,000

Trial Session

₹500, when offered

Refunds

Not available

Transfer of Enrolment

Not permitted

Mid-Batch Joining

May be available with applicable pro-rated fee

Please Remember

Centres & Admission

The programme is available at:

Parents can select their preferred centre during registration.

Please note: Admission is subject to seat availability and batch capacity. A centre change after registration is possible only subject to availability and approval.

Mid-Batch Admissions

Missed the start of the batch?

Mid-batch admissions may be available, depending on available seats. Where applicable, the programme fee may be pro-rated from the joining date until the last scheduled session.
Sessions begin promptly at 10:30 AM.

Punctuality Matters

Parents are requested to arrive on time because:

Photography & Videography

Photography and videography may take place during programme sessions.
By accepting the programme Terms & Conditions, the parent/legal guardian provides consent for Kara4Kids to photograph or record the child and, where applicable, the accompanying adult.
Content may be used for Kara4Kids':

If you do not wish to provide this consent, please contact Kara4Kids before participation and communicate your opt-out in writing so the centre can explain the available arrangements.

Siblings & Visitors

The programme is designed for:
1 enrolled child + 1 accompanying adult
Siblings or additional visitors may attend only if specifically permitted by the centre and subject to available space and centre instructions.

Personal Belongings

Parents are advised to avoid bringing valuables or unnecessary personal belongings to the centre.
Kara4Kids is not responsible for loss or damage to personal items brought to the centre, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

Child Development & Learning Outcomes

Every child is unique.
Some children may participate immediately, while others may take time to feel comfortable in a new environment.
Kara4Kids encourages age-appropriate participation without comparing children.
The programme is designed to provide opportunities for learning, exploration and interaction. However, Kara4Kids does not guarantee any specific:

Quick Parent Checklist

Before joining, please keep these points in mind:

Mother-Toddler Program – Frequently Asked Questions

A. About the Programme
It is a parent-and-child early-learning programme for children aged 9 months to 2 years. Sessions use play, music, movement, sensory exploration, stories, creative experiences, motor activities and social interaction to give children a gentle introduction to a group learning environment while the accompanying adult participates alongside them.
No. It is not daycare. One accompanying adult must stay with the child throughout the session and participate alongside the child.
No. It is not designed around academic instruction. At this age, learning is supported through relationships, movement, exploration, sensory experiences, communication and play.
The programme is designed for children from 9 months to 2 years.
There are 12 interactive Saturday sessions over approximately three months.
Each session is one hour, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, every Saturday.
At Kara4Kids centres in Koramangala, Indiranagar and Cunningham Road, subject to batch availability.
Batches are kept limited so children and parents can receive meaningful attention. Exact capacity may vary by centre.
₹12,000 for 12 sessions (₹1,000 per session). The complete program payment of 12,000/ needs to be paid at the start of the sessions.
A trial session may be offered approximately two weeks before the first batch at ₹500 per child, subject to the announced schedule and availability.
Yes, subject to seat availability. Where applicable, the fee is pro-rated from the joining date until the last scheduled session.
B. Sessions & Development
Sessions may include sensory play, object exploration, music and movement, action songs, stories and rhymes, art and messy play, cognitive and problem-solving activities, fine- and gross-motor experiences, discovery-based play, parent-child bonding and early social communication.
The programme provides opportunities related to social-emotional development, language and communication, physical and motor development, cognitive exploration, sensory development, music and movement, learning through play and familiarity with group routines.
No. Children may observe, explore gradually or participate immediately. They are encouraged to participate at their own pace without pressure.
Yes. Children may need time to settle. Crying, observing and gradual participation are natural at this age.
The programme creates rich opportunities for communication, but every child develops at their own pace and no specific language outcome is guaranteed.
Yes. Children have opportunities to observe, imitate and play alongside other babies and toddlers. Complex cooperative play is not expected at this age.
C. Parent / Caregiver Participation
One adult must accompany each enrolled child. This may be a parent, grandparent or designated caregiver, subject to centre policy.
The programme is designed for one accompanying adult per enrolled child.
Yes, a designated caregiver may accompany the child, subject to centre policy and the caregiver's ability to participate and follow educator guidance.
The programme is designed for enrolled children and one accompanying adult. Sibling attendance is subject to centre permission and available space.
The adult should remain with the child, participate appropriately, follow educator instructions and handle the child's personal care needs.
D. Health, Personal Care & What to Bring
Comfortable clothing that allows the child to sit, crawl, walk, move and explore freely.
Water bottle, diapers and wipes, a change of clothes, feeding essentials and any comfort item the child may need.
Yes. Parents/caregivers may attend to feeding whenever required.
The accompanying parent/caregiver is responsible for feeding, diaper changes, hygiene and personal care.
Please inform the centre. Illness-related attendance may be reviewed case-by-case. Families should not bring a child to a session when the child's condition makes group participation inappropriate.
Please disclose known allergies or sensitivities during registration and discuss any specific precautions with the centre before the first session.
The programme guide does not specify routine food or medication provision. Parents should bring feeding essentials and discuss any medication-related requirement with the centre in advance.
E. Attendance, Make-Up & Schedule
Each child is eligible for two make-up classes per batch. Only two make-up classes are provided regardless of the number of sessions missed, and it cannot be carried forward to a later batch.
Please inform the centre. The circumstance may be reviewed case-by-case, but the standard make-up entitlement remains two per batch unless Kara4Kids communicates otherwise.
The session will not be lost. Kara4Kids will reschedule it to the next available/free Saturday, subject to centre and calendar availability.
If the session is not conducted, it will be rescheduled to the next available/free Saturday.
Sessions begin promptly at 10:30 AM. Late arrival may mean the child misses part of the planned experience.
A centre change is subject to availability and centre approval; it is not automatic.
F. Fees & Registration
No. Fees once paid to Kara4Kids are non-refundable, subject to the Terms & Conditions.
No. Enrolments are non-transferable.
A pause or transfer is not automatic and is subject to Kara4Kids approval and seat availability.
Complete the registration form, select your centre, read and accept the Terms & Conditions, make the applicable payment using the provided QR code, and upload the payment confirmation as requested.
Kara4Kids will review the submitted registration and payment details and contact you with confirmation and further batch information.
Contact the relevant Kara4Kids centre promptly and share the payment reference so the team can reconcile the payment.
Contact Kara4Kids with both transaction references so the team can review the payment records.
G. Safety & Parent Experience
This is a parent-and-child programme. The accompanying adult remains with the child throughout and actively supervises the child while following educator guidance.
Inform the educator or centre team immediately. Kara4Kids will follow its applicable centre safety/emergency procedures and contact the parent/caregiver or emergency contact where appropriate.
No. The accompanying adult must remain with the child throughout the session.

Parents are encouraged to keep phones on silent and remain actively engaged with their child, using phones only when necessary.
Please follow centre instructions regarding photography and videography. Kara4Kids' own photography/videography is governed by the consent provisions in the Terms & Conditions.
Kara4Kids will use the contact details provided at registration for programme-related updates and centre instructions.
Yes. Parents are welcome to share feedback or suggestions with the centre team.
H. Development & Expectations
The programme focuses on foundational experiences such as communication opportunities, movement, sensory exploration, social interaction, curiosity, confidence, parent-child connection and familiarity with routines.
No specific outcome is guaranteed. The programme provides a gentle introduction to group learning, educators, routines and the school environment.
Educators may demonstrate simple play, sensory, language, movement and interaction ideas that parents can adapt at home.
The programme is intentionally designed around the child's developmental stage and combines child experiences with parent learning and participation.
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Kalpana Dass

Academic Development Head

Kalpana Dass is a dedicated educator and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in Early Childhood Care and Education. She holds a Master of Education with IB Educator Certificates (University of Bath , UK) and additional qualifications in Counseling Psychology (Northwestern University, Chicago), ECCE (Mumbai University) & Law (Government Law College, Mumbai).

Kalpana’s career is marked by significant achievements in establishing and managing early learning centres. She created and developed the Kangaroo Kids Pre-School brand in Bangalore, earning numerous accolades for innovation and excellence in education. She founded Tara Early Learning Centre, further demonstrating her commitment to nurturing young minds through high-quality educational frameworks.

As an Education Specialist, Kalpana has spearheaded various initiatives in a mentoring capacity with a focus on curriculum planning, professional development and quality assurance. Her roles at various organisations like Bhartiya city-Nikoo Homes, Presidency Group of Institutions and Kai EarlyYears highlight her capability in driving academic integration, advancement and operational excellence.

Kalpana’s ongoing research endeavours emphasize Innovative teaching strategies in the 21st century, the Function of play & Readiness in early years, Curriculum by backward design -amongst a few of the relevant topics today .

Her affiliations with Bombay University as a Lecturer, Professional National organisations(ECA), International early education organizations (NAEYC, LEGO Foundation, World Forum etc.,) and contributions to global conferences underscore her influence and thought leadership in the field.

Alongside a commitment to personal growth, her passion extends to promoting emotional wellness and positive intelligence in children, empowering them to navigate contemporary challenges effectively. Through her diverse roles and ongoing initiatives, Kalpana Dass continues to make a profound impact on early childhood education.

Sandeep U

CFO

Spearheading the finance, Sandeep is a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has close to 10 years of experience in handling finance for various organizations. Having spent his career life in a CA firm, venture capitalist firm, real estate and in the garment industry, Sandeep is keen on implementing his knowledge and expertise at KARA to fuel the growth that we envision. He’s the true follower of the saying that “None of us are stronger than all of us” which has enabled him in achieving the KARA’s goal to build a most strong and consistent team. He was a part of setting up and implementing a complex business processes committee across multiple industries/sectors. In his journey at KARA he made sure that every ₹ spent on each square foot will have a direct and huge impact in every organization’s growth as even the biggest cloud is a large collection of very tiny droplets of water. He is a strong believer of money saved is money earned and is looking forward to starting this fast-paced ship.

Rukmini Padakadla

HR

 Meet Rukmini P, our esteemed Head of Human Resources, bringing in over 15 years of progressive experience in the field. As a seasoned leader, she has demonstrated her prowess in various aspects of Human Resources, including workforce management, recruitment, payroll, and policies/procedures development. Her exceptional expertise lies in sourcing and hiring top-notch talent, ensuring that our team comprises the industry’s best and brightest minds.

With a background in Science and a PG degree in English literature, along with a PG Diploma in Human Resources and Marketing, Rukmini exemplifies a highly skilled professional. Her unwavering commitment to driving our organization’s success through effective HR strategies and practices, particularly focusing on workforce management, sets her apart as a true asset to our team.



Sapna Erappa

Strategic Operations – Head

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do” – Steve Jobs

It is this belief that inspired Ms. Sapna Erappa to follow her passion, after a decade’s career in banking and finance. Her journey in Early Childhood Education began in 2010 and ever since she has worked with renowned preschools in Bangalore in various leadership roles over a span of 15 years. She holds a degree in Finance & Marketing and has wide exposure in Early Years Education. She has participated in a number of Early Childhood Conferences and IB workshops. 

In her current role as the Strategic Operations – Head at Kara4Kids, she has worked towards building a strong team, motivating them to ensure top-notch standards are maintained in the schools. She believes that a loving and happy environment not only helps children to learn while having fun but also brings the best out of the teachers. Ultimately, the aim is to ensure plenty of learning opportunities are offered to children to bring out their innate potential. Her goal is to create a balanced learning ecosystem where every stakeholder in the school community takes responsibility for the child’s learning journey. She firmly believes and hopes that the education system of today helps children to develop empathy, compassion, and resilience along with academic excellence.

MANAS MEHROTRA

CHIEF MENTOR

Manas Mehrotra is a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Bachelors of Law, MBA (Entrepreneurship) from Babson College (USA). The Founder of NestaVera Group of companies, Manas has his vision rooted in the core belief that the only thing constant in this dynamic business era is Change. He believes that the ongoing process of Brainstorming, Innovation, and Adaptation to change should always be the heart of any organisation that seeks economic and social success. He drives his workforce with a strong emphasis on inculcating faith and building long term strategic relationships with both clients and employees.

Manas has also played a pivotal role in the success of Greenwood High Schools. The institution has grown many folds with more than 9 National level Awards to its name in last 3 years under his leadership. Under his stewardship & unique approach to education, Greenwood High Schools have unparalleled achievements to their name in moulding the young minds of tomorrow. He believes in combining quality education with a proper blend of traditional values and the best that modern-day technology has to offer.

KHUSHROO RUSTUMJI

CHAIRMAN-EMERITUS

Khushroo Rustumji, an alumnus of IIT is the founder of Kara. Having been the Chairman of two companies listed on the BSE, a subsidiary of a Company listed on the London Stock Exchange and a Consultant to numerous national and international organizations, his tenure of work before establishing Kara spans a myriad of corporate experiences.

With a strong belief in how a good Preschool is the vital ingredient in building a Child’s Foundation, Rustumji and his wife envisioned Kara. Upon returning to India after having spent 21 years in the UK, they decided to establish the first pre-school with international standards in Bangalore, much to the delight of discerning parents here. This is how the tale of kara unravelled years ago under the stewardship of Rustumji.

PRACHI MEHROTRA

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Backed by their sheer hard work and talent, women entrepreneurs worldwide are changing the landscape across every industry. One such visionary in the field of early education is Prachi Mehrotra- Executive Director at Kara4kids. She is also the Director at NestaVera Group of Companies.

 After completing her formal education at a boarding school in Mussorie, Prachi moved to the UK to pursue her degree in Management studies at the University of Nottingham post which she returned to India to pursue her MBA in Finance & Marketing. Her enriching experience, exposure, and learning in these pivotal years taught her the art of adapting to different scenarios, pertaining to education, demographics, and cultures.She strongly believes in developing a culture of trust and transparency at the workplace, which will in turn facilitate the construction of an efficient, effective, productive, and valuable organization.

As an achiever of excellence in both academic and extra co- curricular fields, she reckons that curiosity to learn is the spark that should be the driving force of every organization. As a millenial mother to three children herself, she strongly beleives that early learning is where the root of knowledge begins to get founded for an individual, therefore it is imperative that equal importance be showered upon these nascent founding years of our children’s lives. She passionately envisions to create dynamic,explorative, nurturing – learning and childcare spaces where children fall in love with the joy of learning every day.
 As an Executive Director of Kara4Kids, she handles a multi- faceted role across various domains i.e. Operations, Marketing, Teaching Pedagogy, Expansion, Implementation of teaching interventions, and Management of all the preschool and child care centers. Her ever-dynamic approach and exuberance make her an exemplary leader.