PathfindersPS

Pathfinders is a warm, nurturing preschool that focuses on building the child’s confidence and independence alongside the knowledge that the child needs to imbibe at this age. Both my children attended Pathfinders and loved the school and it’s teachers. The foundation that was set there holds them in good stead even today. Those years were fun and we still miss them.

On behalf of Anshema and myself I would like to thank the entire team of Pathfinders for giving such a wonderful experience to Antara in her formative years. Your curriculum and ways of imparting the same are truly the best-in-class. Hope Antara can build upon this as she moves ahead in her journey.

Millie joined Pathfinders in early 2015, our case was exceptional, with the help of the entire team we were able to enrol our daughter at Pathfinders. Millie has made enormous progress in all of her skills and loves going to school. Pathfinders team is approachable and helpful, they respect and care for all the children. Each child is given individual care in areas in which they need to improve, giving them the foundation to a great start in education. Pathfinders has focused on providing an outstanding environment for children and would recommend the nursery to other parents. Millie reflects on the schools day by repeating not only the new things she has learnt but also had fun learning.

Choosing the first school that your child goes to is not an easy job. You are constantly worried on how it will all turn out. But here at Pathfinders, I have come to see genuine efforts being made towards understanding a child’s psyche and creating an environment that helps them learn. It’s an excellent team that is always striving to create activities and balancing those with free play in a way that the child learns also and ends up having a good time also. Keep up the great work, I am a fan.

We cannot thank enough all the teachers, staff and even co-parents of Pathfinders for the endless love, support, encouragement and learning that has shaped our son at this moment and will always remain with him. As parents, we feel proud to have our child grown and learnt at Pathfinders - An institution that will always be upheld in the highest esteem for us as a family.

We felt secure and re-assured of leaving Aarav with the Pathfinders family and environment. Seeing him grow out of his inhibitions with concerted help and efforts from you all are highly appreciated. We are so happy to let Aarav continue at Pathfinders for nursery.

I remember the time when we had just moved to Mumbai and the biggest thing on my mind was my little one adjusting to a new environment & a new school. He was so young and there was just too much going on. A close friend recommended Pathfinders and I will be eternally grateful to her for it. At Pathfinders Aarnav found everything a 3 year old needs and then some more. A lot of love, dedicated attention to holistic development and a hands on approach are the threes USP’s of Pathfinders. I truly applaud the school’s commitment to allow every child to grow at their own pace and immense patience to see it through. Academically Pathfinders has a very sound footing thanks to a well-structured program. What made a real difference to me as a mother was the fact that my son loved and looked forward to going to school every day. Aarnav has since moved on to Campion but Pathfinders remains his first love. I cannot express my gratitude enough.

It was a wonderful year and a half for Anya and here's thanking the entire staff and teachers for helping Anya take shape as a confident and fearless little girl. We will cherish this time as a family - her first school!

We cannot thank Pathfinders enough for their efforts in making Sahaana what she is today already. We are extremely happy and satisfied with Sahaana's development and hope that this strong base that was built by Pathfinders will take her a long way in life.

Our second born was at Pathfinders for two years and I would say that we as parents and my son all were extremely happy with the pre-school. Personal attention to every kid and encouraging them to learn new skills and hone them was the hallmark. Ashwini and her partner and all the staff were extremely responsive, caring and communicative. Wholeheartedly recommend parents living in vicinity to consider Pathfinder as their first choice for their toddler to begin her journey of lifelong learning and build social skills.

Reeti had joined Pathfinders when she was around 15 months for a Parent Toddler program. It started with an art class wherein she had to paint with a brush on a paper stuck on a wall. As she started painting with the brush in her left hand, I told her to hold the brush in the right hand. At that moment, I was told me to let her be. That moment is unforgettable till date because what followed then, was an enriching experience of seeing my daughter grow to an independent, disciplined and a happy child while continuing to let her be. And independent to an extent that, she completely took me by surprise when she happily went to the high school and told me to leave unlike other kids who had a tough time transiting to the high school and wanted their parents to stay back. During the tenure Reeti was at PF, there were occasions where I would have queries, doubts, issues, etc. with PF and discussing them with you always helped and the faith in PF continued to be intact throughout. I must admit that I dread her curiosity and constant questions whether its while travelling or playing with her or just reading a book. I am sure its what you have imbibed in her. But its also the only reason why her learning curve is remarkably high. Well, there are many such things in her nature that I can attribute to only her learnings at Pathfinders. And without a doubt, these are all things I am really proud of as a mother. I owe a big thank you to you for making my child what she is today. For people who say that preschool really doesnt determine the kind of person a child develops in to, my child is my answer to them. And I wouldnt say this is too early to say all of this as I am confident that the qualities instilled in Reeti will stay with her forever. To end it, a big thank you for a beautiful and a fulfilling experience over more than 2 years and that too in context of something, that is most dear to me in my life – Reeti.

Our daughter, Prisha was with Pathfinders preschool for one and half years and I can easily say that both of us enjoyed every single day. I have seen her blossom from a shy kid to a confident, friendly young girl. It is difficult for me to pinpoint the best thing about the school – is it (a) the free play time every day where kids could draw and color whatever they liked, get themselves dirty but be so thrilled!! Or (b) the method of teaching as every letter or number was actually explained in a different manner. Or (c), the vibrant classroom, and the amazing library. Or (d) the individual attention every child got – Prisha was promoted to Junior K.G. before she was due as the teachers felt that she was ready to be more challenged. Or (e) the endless field trips, which will stay with the kids as happy memories. Or (f) the gymnastics class which the kids so looked forward to. I think for me it will be the staff of the school including the founders of the school who knew each and every child individually. We had regular PTAs for all of us to address any concern we may have regarding the child or discuss how we can further enrich the child’s learning. They were with us through the admission process to the ‘big’ school. Prisha and her friends are going to start their new journey soon, but they still do talk about going back to their second home.

We have been part of Pathfinders School for 5 years. My elder child Agastya Shah was in Pathfinders for 2 years and was soo happy to see his growth, so decided with the younger one also to join Pathfinders. Unfortunately, we got hit with Covid in 1st year of my younger child's ongoing school...But Pathfinders was soo easy to operate online because they had given all the activities with crafts and objects needed for online school pre-week of an online class. I have always been happy with Pathfinders. Love their Staff and teachers as they are very helpful and cooperative.

Pathfinders is an amazing preschool and stands among the best in Mumbai. People here really understand how kids' little minds work. They have created a safe environment where kids undergo a variety of experiences just through playing. The colorful & well-planned interiors and absolutely wonderful founders, facilitators & teachers make this a happy place ☺ My child absolutely adores this place and has blossomed under its able wings!

Raghav and both of us have sincerely cherished our long association with Pathfinders and thank the entire team for your kind support during this time. Basis my discussions with many fellow parents with kids going to different preschools, I strongly believe that the approach and process of Pathfinders is one of the absolute best. In particular, the support and consideration displayed for getting a child ready to settle in school was extremely heartwarming. We wish the school and the entire team all the very best for a very glorious future ahead.

Ayesha joined Pathfinders in November 2014, soon after they opened. She was 3 years at that time. I was very impressed the first time I visited Pathfinders. I loved the glass ceilings, the free play zone, the space, the use of colours etc. What I loved most was the approach of the founders of the school and the teachers. The objective was not to spoon feed the children. The objective was to make the foundation strong and emphasise on letting them discover themselves, on creativity, on their vocabulary and making them independent. Ayesha was not very fluent in English when she joined, but within a few weeks we noticed a change in her vocabulary, her diction and her ability to speak fluently increased manifold. We loved the way they handled kids in pathfinders, they gave a lot of special attention. Each of the teachers and counsellors knew all about the kids – their interests, their strong points…..they addressed the concern areas very nicely and with a lot of patience. Ayesha loved the story telling sessions and the music and the fact that she was treated like an adult. In fact, today she is in JB Petit and I would say, it is all because Ashwini, Tapoti and all the teachers in Pathfinders who groomed her so well. I would recommend Pathfinders to every parent. Ayesha enjoyed herself thoroughly and we were confident we had made the right choice. The only negative part of pathfinders was that we missed it so much after passing out, that we kept wanting to go back to pathfinders.

One of the many things we love about Pathfinders pre-school is that my son never asked to stay home from school. We always knew when we would drop him off that he was going to have a great day. The teachers are so warm and loving and the community they create in the classroom was just incredible. My son has improved on his social skills enormously, he is courteous and respectful and more assertive. I highly recommend this school.

I sincerely thank every pre-nursery, nursery and LKG teacher for loving and nurturing our children. Because of them, our children were always so excited and enthusiastic to go to school every day. Due to covid, it wasn’t always easy. We started with classroom learning, moved to online learning and back to classrooms. It wasn’t a normal scenario, and it involved too many transitions. But kudos to the entire staff at Pathfinders, the ease with which they handled each phase was highly commendable. Along with being so professional, they always emphasised parents' requirements and comfort. Thanks to all of them for being so approachable and patient. From dealing with some of our irrational requirements at the start of covid to being individually there for all of us through our interview and school admission process, they haven’t left any stone untouched in the efforts they have put in. Our children are well equipped to move on to the next part of their educational lives. All thanks to the teachers at Pathfinders for providing them with a strong foundation and a great start to their lives. Our children have graduated with not just priceless lessons that they have learnt from Pathfinders but also lovely memories that will never leave us.

Our son joined pathfinders as a toddler and continued being their student until he graduated from preschool! It was a wonderful journey, with many adventures. I appreciate how they handled separation anxiety, transitions and even the challenges of continuing education for such young kids during the pandemic. Every educator is highly involved and concerned with every child. I admire how even small issues like behavioural changes were addressed, and they reached out and supported us as parents in helping the child cope with umpteen challenges of early years.

We had a wonderful journey with the school. Glad to be a part of Pathfinders. Nyra will truly cherish the time spent here with everyone. You have been a great team! Proud to be associated with the school.

I felt Pathfinders was the perfect match for us as it provided a clean and safe space with friendly and well trained teachers/staff. They had many innovative ways of teaching kids, my son and I throughly enjoyed his time there. They were always open to ideas and feedback from parents. Wish them all the best.

My experience with Pathfinders Preschool… It is precisely the school I was looking for!!! I am a person who believes that every kid is unique and should be given time to explore their talent. Pathfinders preschool did the same. For them, kids should understand the concept well rather than just pressuring the kid for read and writing at this age!!! Thank you, Pathfinder Preschool team, for setting the basics right for my kid, be it social, cultural, physical, or educational!!! Keep up the excellent work!!!

Pathfinders is a fantastic preschool. I wanted an environment for my child that was play based and which nurtured him .I have seen my kid blossoming thanks to the wonderful teachers at Pathfinders. The field trips and the community helpers that the kids are introduced to are a great way for the kids to learn more about their environment and promote conversations.