Preschool FAQs for Kakinada parents

Little Lumos Preschool is located at Door No. 70-7-62, Beside Madras Coffee, JNTU Back Gate, Stadium Road, Siddharth Nagar, Kakinada 533003, Andhra Pradesh. We are easily reachable from Sarpavaram, Ramaraopeta, Jagannadhapuram, Bhanugudi Junction, and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Little Lumos welcomes children aged 2 to 6 years through five thoughtfully designed programmes: Play Group (2-3), Nursery (3-4), Lumo Junior (4-5), Lumo Senior (5-6) and Day Care (2-6).

We are the first preschool in Kakinada to design our entire curriculum around the Reggio Emilia approach. That means children are seen as capable thinkers, learning happens through inquiry and projects, the environment is designed as the third teacher, and every child's growth is documented in detail.

Our campus is open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The regular preschool slot is shorter for the youngest age groups, while Day Care covers the full window. Day Care timings are fully flexible — choose hourly or monthly arrangements to match your work schedule.

The Reggio Emilia approach is a child-centred educational philosophy that began in Italy. It treats children as capable, curious thinkers and uses art, projects, and dialogue as the main ways of learning. At Little Lumos in Kakinada, this approach guides every classroom decision.

Traditional preschools often focus on worksheets and memorisation. At Little Lumos, learning happens through investigation, art, conversation, and real-world experiences. We document each child's questions and ideas instead of grading them.

No. Little Lumos is a fully screen-free preschool. Children learn through hands-on materials, storytelling, music, movement, nature experiences, and real conversations with caring teachers.

A day usually moves from a warm morning welcome and circle time, into atelier or sensorial work, outdoor play and snack, language and math experiences, then a calm reflection circle. Specific routines vary by programme age group.

We use Reggio inspired documentation. Teachers record each child's questions, artwork, conversations, and breakthroughs in learning journals. You receive structured updates and parent-teacher meetings instead of marks-based report cards.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are open now and seats are limited per age group. We recommend booking a campus visit early so we can share the fee structure, daily schedule, and answer any specific questions for your family.

You can apply by filling out the enquiry form on our website or calling our admissions team. We will then schedule a campus visit, share the fee quote in writing, and walk you through the simple admission steps.

Typically the child's birth certificate, Aadhaar card, recent passport-size photographs, parent ID proofs, and immunisation records. Our admissions team gives a detailed checklist after your campus visit.

Fees are programme-based and transparent. We share the exact 2026-27 numbers, sibling discounts, and one-time charges during your campus visit, in a written quote you can take home and review with family. Visit our fees page for the structure overview.

Yes. We offer a sibling discount on the annual programme fee for the second child and flexible annual, half-yearly, or term-based payment plans.

Yes. Our entire campus in Siddharth Nagar, Kakinada is air-conditioned, with child-safe furniture, secured entry, CCTV monitoring, and trained adults supervising every activity.

We keep low teacher-to-child ratios across all programmes so each child can be observed and supported individually. Exact ratios per age group are shared during your campus visit.

Children wash hands before eating and after outdoor play. Snack and water are provided as part of the programme; lunch is parent-packed for hygiene and dietary control. Day Care meal plans are available on request.

Absolutely. Parents are warmly welcomed for scheduled tours. You can see the classrooms, atelier, library, nature lab, and quiet snuggle spaces, and meet the educators before deciding to enrol.

Yes. Our Reggio Summer Camp runs every May for children aged 2 to 15, with 30+ activities including atelier days, sensory baking, slime science, yoga, music, and a finale pool party. Non-Lumos children are welcome to join.

Yes. We host community camps such as the Little Lumos Dental Camp where children of Kakinada can attend free check-ups. Details for upcoming camps are listed on the Events page.

Yes. Transport facility is available on selected routes around Kakinada. It is optional, billed separately, and depends on route and seat availability. Share your home location during enquiry so the admissions team can confirm current route timings.

We meet every family individually before admission. For children who need additional support, we share an honest assessment of how Little Lumos can or cannot help, and where appropriate, we coordinate with parents and external specialists.