Little Lumos Kakinada's First Reggio Emilia Inspired Preschool

    A place where every child matters. Where little feet walk in with curiosity… and leave with confidence.

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    A Sneak Peek into Reggio Emilia Education

    What Exactly our Little Lumos is inspired from..

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    What We Believe

    Three simple truths that guide everything we do at Little Lumos.

    Every child is capable

    We see potential, not problems. Every child carries a light within.

    Every curious child is honoured

    Questions matter more than answers. We celebrate curiosity.

    Every child is an active learner

    Learning isn't passive. Children discover through play and exploration.

    Our Philosophy in Action

    Reggio principles come alive in our everyday practice.

    We Observe Before We Correct

    Every child grows at a different pace. We don't rush them. Some bloom early. Some bloom beautifully later. Both are perfect.

    We Guide, Not Control

    Our teachers act as facilitators — gently guiding exploration instead of giving ready-made answers.

    We Document Growth

    We carefully record each child's learning journey — not just marks, but milestones, emotions, creativity, and confidence.

    The Hundred Languages of Children

    A poem by Loris Malaguzzi — the heart of the Reggio Emilia philosophy.

    Thechild

    is made of one hundred.

    The child has

    a hundred languages

    a hundred hands

    a hundred thoughts

    a hundred ways of thinking

    of playing, of speaking.

    A hundred always a hundred

    ways of listening

    of marveling of loving

    a hundred joys

    for singing and understanding

    a hundred worlds

    to discover

    a hundred worlds

    to invent

    a hundred worlds

    to dream.

    The child has

    a hundred languages

    (and a hundred hundred hundred more)

    but they steal ninety-nine.

    The school and the culture

    separate the head from the body.

    They tell the child:

    to think without hands

    to do without head

    to listen and not to speak

    to understand without joy

    to love and to marvel

    only at Easter and Christmas.

    They tell the child:

    to discover the world already there

    and of the hundred

    they steal ninety-nine.

    They tell the child:

    that work and play

    reality and fantasy

    science and imagination

    sky and earth

    reason and dream

    are things

    that do not belong together.

    And thus they tell the child

    that the hundred is not there.

    The child says:

    No way. The hundred is there.

    "No Way. The Hundred Is There." — Loris Malaguzzi

    A Day at Little Lumos

    Tiny hands painting colours. Little voices asking big questions. A day here is not routine — it is discovery.

    Explore our classroom gallery, upcoming school events.

    Morning Welcome
    9:00 AM

    Morning Welcome

    Warm greetings, emotional check-ins

    Circle Time
    9:45 AM

    Circle Time

    Stories, songs, and conversations

    Atelier Studio
    10:30 AM

    Atelier Studio

    Art, clay, creative expression

    Outdoor Play
    11:30 AM

    Outdoor Play

    Nature walks, sensory exploration

    Reflection
    12:15 PM

    Reflection

    Sharing discoveries, mindful closing

    Morning Welcome
    9:00 AM

    Morning Welcome

    Warm greetings, emotional check-ins

    Circle Time
    9:45 AM

    Circle Time

    Stories, songs, and conversations

    Atelier Studio
    10:30 AM

    Atelier Studio

    Art, clay, creative expression

    Outdoor Play
    11:30 AM

    Outdoor Play

    Nature walks, sensory exploration

    Reflection
    12:15 PM

    Reflection

    Sharing discoveries, mindful closing

    Transport Facility for Little Lumos Families

    Safe, supervised pick-up and drop support is available on selected routes across Kakinada, helping busy families start and end the school day with less rush.

    Selected Kakinada Routes

    Routes are planned around enrolled families and confirmed after we know your home location.

    Supervised Travel

    Children are accompanied by trained adults so every ride feels calm, safe, and child-friendly.

    Separate Fee

    Transport is optional and billed separately based on route availability and distance.

    Latest Blogs

    Fresh reads from the Little Lumos team — practical tips, parenting insights, and Reggio-inspired ideas.

    Looking for more? Visit our Events and Gallery pages.
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    Message from the Founders

    Dr. K. Lakshmi Lalithya, Co-Founder of Little Lumos Preschool in Kakinada
    "At Little Lumos Preschool in Kakinada, we believe children deserve respect — not pressure, not comparison. Childhood is not a race. It is a journey that deserves patience, curiosity, and joyful discovery."

    Dr. K. Lakshmi Lalithya — Co-Founder, Little Lumos Preschool, Kakinada

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