Meet Darshika Bhargava, Principal of Podar Pre Plus Preschool, Gollahalli Main Road, Shikaripalya. With an MSc in Psychology and a specialization in Preschool Management, Darshika brings a deep understanding of child development and a commitment to nurturing young learners. Her leadership is focused on creating an environment that fosters both academic growth and emotional well-being. Under her guidance, Podar Pre Plus ensures that children are prepared for future academic and personal success through an enriching, child-centric approach.

At Podar Pre Plus, we follow a child-centered approach that integrates the principles outlined in NEP-2020, EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage – UK), and EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework – Australia). This fusion of global educational standards with local relevance ensures a holistic approach to early childhood education. Key aspects include:

Building social capacities & sensitivity through teamwork, cooperation, and personal/public cleanliness.

Respect for diversity and the promotion of secure, respectful relationships.

Learning in the mother tongue, which helps build a strong foundation for cognitive development.

Experiential learning, where children learn through hands-on activities and real-world experiences.

Physical development, understanding their world, personal, social, and emotional development, as well as arts, design, communication, and language development.

Our curriculum ensures that children develop foundational literacy and numeracy skills, personal and social capabilities, and physical well-being, all while nurturing a love for learning.

Podar Pre Plus integrates a range of innovative programs designed to nurture curious, independent, competent, and active learners. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Symphonics Program: A special reading, writing, and language development program based on a well-researched method to help children co-relate the sounds of letters. Through picture cards, stories, puppets, songs, and interactive activities, children develop their phonetic understanding and literacy skills. This multi-sensory approach to learning enhances children’s reading, writing, and language comprehension.
• Number Magic: A multisensory math program designed to develop foundational numeracy skills through a gradual and systematic approach. Children engage with math concepts in three phases—Concrete, Pictorial, and Abstract (CPA)—helping them understand math through tangible experiences and visual aids before moving to abstract thinking.
• Sensory Spa: A relaxation and sensory integration program where children unwind and explore their senses, promoting mental wellness and emotional balance.
• Wholesome Daycare Facility: For children aged 1.5 to 10 years, our daycare offers nutritious meals and enriching activities, ensuring both education and care go hand in hand.
• S.T.R.E.A.M Curriculum: Our curriculum combines Science, Technology, Reading & Writing, Engineering, Arts, and Math, fostering skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation, while introducing essential technology skills.
• Story-Led Learning: Inspired by Gijubhai Badheka’s pedagogy, our curriculum is story-driven, where stories serve as a foundation for exploring various concepts. This approach helps children transition from familiar to unfamiliar topics, and from simple to complex, promoting Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.).
• Spiral Integration: Following Jerome Bruner’s Spiral Approach, we introduce concepts in a basic form and revisit them with greater complexity. This ensures continuity and connection in learning, as children encounter and build upon previously learned ideas.

At Podar Pre Plus, we are committed to helping each child develop holistically, fostering not just academic growth but also social, emotional, and physical well-being. We follow the principles of NEP-2020, EYFS (UK), and EYLF (Australia), integrating experiential learning and foundational literacy & numeracy (FLN) into every aspect of our curriculum.

Our approach, known as KIDUCATION, ensures that the education we provide is relevant, developmentally appropriate, and meaningful from the child’s perspective. With our S.T.R.E.A.M. Curriculum, infused with science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and math, we equip children with vital skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.

At Podar Pre Plus, children don’t just learn – they grow into curious, independent, and active learners. Our spiral integration method ensures continuity in their learning journey, and our story-led curriculum makes learning an exciting adventure that lasts a lifetime. Together, we are building the future leaders of tomorrow.”