Kakinada's first Reggio Emilia inspired preschool
- Reggio principles built into every classroom
- Atelier, nature lab and wonder wall on campus
- Documentation instead of marks and exams
- Curious, confident, screen-free learners
Where it began
From a small town in Italy to a campus in Kakinada
"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."
— Loris Malaguzzi
Core principles
The six principles that shape Little Lumos
The image of the child
Every child is seen as competent, capable, and full of potential — not an empty cup waiting to be filled.
Hundred languages of children
Drawing, building, dancing, music, gestures, and stories — every form of expression is honoured as a way of thinking.
Children as researchers
Long-form projects emerge from children's questions. Teachers observe, document, and gently extend the inquiry.
Environment as the third teacher
Our atelier, library, nature lab, snuggle space, and wonder wall are all designed to invite curiosity by themselves.
Teachers as partners
Educators do not perform lessons. They listen, observe, and learn alongside children — adjusting based on what they see.
Documentation makes thinking visible
Photos, transcripts, and learning stories show how children's ideas evolved, instead of reducing them to a grade.
What we do differently
Reggio Emilia by depth, not by name only
First in Kakinada
We are the first preschool in Kakinada to build the full programme around Reggio Emilia, not just borrow a few activities.
Atelier at the heart
Our atelier is not a side room — it is central to the campus, used every day for art-as-thinking projects.
Nature is curriculum
Our nature lab, plants, and outdoor zones are built into daily learning, not occasional field trips.
What it looks like in real life
A small example of Reggio in action
One day, a four-year-old at Little Lumos noticed that a fallen leaf had a perfect spiral. That single question became a three-week project — leaves were collected, spirals were drawn, snail shells were studied, and the children built a giant clay spiral together. By the end, they had explored math, art, science, language, and friendship, all from one curious child's question.
That is Reggio Emilia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers from the Little Lumos admissions team for parents in Kakinada.
What is the Reggio Emilia approach in simple words?+
Reggio Emilia is a way of educating young children that began in Italy. It treats children as capable, curious thinkers from birth. Instead of teachers pouring information into them, children explore the world through projects, art, and conversations, with adults gently guiding their inquiry.
Is Little Lumos a Reggio Emilia preschool in Kakinada?+
Yes. Little Lumos is Kakinada's first preschool to design its full curriculum around the Reggio Emilia approach. From the layout of our atelier and nature lab to the way teachers respond to children's questions, the entire experience is Reggio inspired.
How is a Reggio Emilia preschool different from a Montessori one?+
Both respect children deeply, but the methods differ. Montessori uses carefully prepared individual materials and structured work cycles. Reggio Emilia leans into open-ended projects, group inquiry, and art as a language. Little Lumos children get the best of curiosity-driven learning rooted in Reggio.
What are the 'hundred languages of children'?+
It is a famous idea from Loris Malaguzzi, founder of the Reggio Emilia approach. Children express their thinking in a hundred different ways — drawing, building, dancing, asking questions, telling stories. A Reggio classroom respects all of them, not just reading and writing.
Will my child be ready for big school after a Reggio Emilia preschool?+
Yes. Children from a Reggio inspired preschool tend to be confident communicators, strong problem-solvers, and emotionally regulated learners. Academic skills like phonics and number sense are absolutely covered, but they sit on top of a much stronger foundation of curiosity and self-belief.
Keep exploring
Helpful guides and pages for parents researching preschools in Kakinada.
Visit a real Reggio Emilia classroom in Kakinada
Walk through our atelier, nature lab, and snuggle space. Watch the documentation walls. Talk to our educators. Once you see Reggio in action, you will understand why families choose Little Lumos.