Preschool isn’t “pre‑learning,” it is learning. Ages 3–6 set the stage for everything that follows: language, number sense, curiosity, motor skills, social‑emotional growth, and love for learning. India’s NEP 2020 elevated Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) to a central priority, formally integrating ages 3–8 into the education structure. Parents in Nashik now weigh curriculum not only for content but for how children learn.
What is Cambridge Early Years?
Cambridge Early Years is the first stage of the Cambridge Pathway for ages 3–6. It is child‑centred and play‑based, encouraging independence, choice, and healthy self‑esteem while carefully building early literacy, numeracy, and inquiry habits that carry forward into primary. Since its 2023 launch, 300+ schools have adopted it globally, reflecting rapid uptake.
7 reasons Cambridge Early Years is different
1. Play with purpose Children explore through guided play that connects to clear developmental goals.
2. A holistic framework The curriculum links cognitive, physical, and social‑emotional strands.
3. Language‑rich environments Daily routines emphasise listening, speaking, reading readiness, and early writing.
4. Early numeracy that sticks Hands‑on number sense, patterns, shapes, and measures develop understanding before formal algorithms.
5. Thinking & inquiry from day one Foundations of scientific thinking map to Thinking & Working Scientifically in primary science.
6. Aligned with India’s policy direction Fits naturally with NEP 2020’s vision for ECCE.
7. Smooth progression to primary Seamless transition into Cambridge Primary and beyond.
Why this matters in today’s world
Employers increasingly prize analytical and creative thinking, resilience, and leadership capacities that start with early curiosity, self‑regulation, and collaboration. A preschool that intentionally develops these dispositions gives your child a durable advantage.
What to look for in a Cambridge Early Years classroom
- Warm, language‑rich interactions.
• Structured play corners (literacy, numeracy, science, dramatic play).
• Continuous observation and feedback.
• Clear links to next‑stage skills in Cambridge Primary.
See Cambridge Early Years in action at Fravashi International Academy, Nashik. Visit our Early Years learning spaces, meet our educators, and experience purposeful play that builds lifelong skills.
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