About Us
Giggles & Scribbles is a young institution led by Fatema Husain Batterywala, a passionate education provider with more than 17 years of teaching experience in an array of educational institutions around the country. Her gift of teaching combined with her deep understanding of child psychology and behavior has helped her plan and devise customized lessons/courses designed to enable kids to grasp concepts easily and naturally.
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In order to facilitate the holistic development of every child, we also have provisions for a number of stimulating after-school activities and hobby classes that help the child gain an interest in and develop skills additional to elemental academic ones.
Our Services
We categorize our student groups in the following ways at Giggles & Scribbles.
- Play Group- 2-3 yrs
- Nursery- 3-4 yrs
- Jr. Kg- 4-5 yrs
- Sr. KG- 5-6 Yrs
Philosophy & Mission
We fully understand the curiosity and inquisitiveness of young minds. Thus, it is our intention that all students get the opportunity to discover and develop their talents within a supportive school environment. The vitality, diversity and creativity that we can offer through our educational programmes will help foster true individual and world citizens.
Our Values – Helping Your Child Explore, Grow, & Learn
We embrace creative expression in a non-judgemental and inclusive environment. At Giggles & Scribbles, we are proud to embrace the following core values: Humility, Honour, Passion, Commitment, Appreciation and to demonstrate these in all our endeavours. We recognise that students who have been nourished through creative experiences are better able to build their confidence and self-esteem and make better decisions.
What We Offer
Education
Giggles & Scribbles curriculum is designed based on the framework inspired by Germany’s Waldrof Education system and Play way method. While Waldrof is the one of the first and best early childhood program in the world, Play way method is based on the concept that play is the child’s most natural way to learn. This integrated curriculum inspires a joy for learning through art, music, logic games and hands-on investigations.
Activities
Our activities, worksheets, games and toys encourage the holistic development of a child and aid in achieving the following:
- Sensory development
- Cognitive development
- Personal & Emotional development
- Creativity & Imagination
- Gross & Fine Motor skills
- Language and comprehension
- Social skills
Games
Scaffolded Learning (I do, We do, You do)
This way of learning builds independence in children. How do we do? Our games and activities follow the I do-We do- You do approach. We start with the familiar themes, hold hands and support them in learning, later we let them adapt slowly and steadily on the platform that has been already built. This helps them solve problems independently with confidence.
What Our Families are Saying
A. Sikarwar
Giggles & Scribbles pre-school is very interesting for my children and the principal Mrs. Fatema is very hard working and diligent. My children love to come to school. Good manners and behaviour are taught through interesting activities. The teachers are also very loving and caring. The monthly themes unique and fascinating not only for the children but also for us parents. The school staff is always working towards building a better future for my children. I am satisfied with their performance.
Rashi Kamthe
It is a great pleasure to have you us a teacher for my daughter Rashi. Every teacher of your school gives personal attention to the children. Many types of activities are taken in the school like story telling session, mock market etc. activities were great. It’s nice to have a different theme for student for each month.<br> We hope to have such new activities in the coming days for children.
Ashwini Bhoite
I think this school is good for my son. My child is happy at the school. He is eager to go to school every day. He is taught well in this school. This school is well led and managed with excellent curriculum. Overall my son has had a very a good progress in the last 5 months.All the teachers are good and welcoming. Keep it up!
FAQ’s
Why is preschool education important?
It has been globally acknowledged that the first five years of a child’s life are the most critical years for lifelong development as the pace of development in these years is extremely rapid. It is therefore very important to give the right knowledge and exposure to the children during these formative years as they form the foundation for inculcation of social values and personal habits which are known to last a lifetime. What follows logically therefore is the crucial importance of investing in these early years to ensure an enabling environment for every child and thereby a sound foundation for the life, which is not only the right of every child but which will also impact, in the long term ,the quality of human capital available to a country.
What is the admission procedure in Giggles & Scribbles?
The admission at Giggles & Scribbles is strictly on first cum first serve basis. For admission, you need to schedule an appointment for enquiry and school tour.
What documents are required at the time of admission?
- 4 passport size photos of the child
- Xerox copy of the Birth Certificate.
- One passport size photographs of both the parent’s
- ID proof of both the parents.
What Courses Do You Offer?
| Playgroup | 2 to 3 years |
|---|---|
| Nursery | 3 to 4 years |
| Junior KG | 4 to 5 years |
| Senior KG | 5 to 6 years |
| Learning Center | 3 years-14 years |
What are the school timings?
| Program | Playgroup | Nursery | Jr KG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 9:00am- 11.30am | 9:00am- 12:00am | 9.00am-12.00noon |
| Afternoon | 11.30am-2.30pm | 11.30am-2.30pm |
What is the teachers quality at Giggles & Scribbles?
All teachers taken in have to undergo extensive training that has been standardized. We ensure that when a teacher enters an actual classroom to teach, the teacher has completed all the required training sessions and is able to handle a class while providing the quality we expect.
We have a zero tolerance policy towards corporal punishment and teachers are trained of how to get their point across to the children without instilling any fear into the children.
What is the academic year for pre school?
The academic year begins in June and goes on till March every year.
What is the teacher: student ratio at Giggles & Scribbles?
We ensure a healthy educator: student ratio of 1:8 for individual attention.
How is the pre school fees structured at Giggles & Scibbles?
Preschool fees are dependent on the program you choose. Visit our school to know more about our preschool fee structure or playgroup fee structure
Can I pay school fees in instalments?
Parents are given flexibility to pay the fees in three instalments according to the rule laid by the management.
What are the modes of transport offered?
We are proving bus services in the radius of 6 km. Each bus has a lady attendant and trained driver in the bus. Your safety is our main concern.
What kind of infrastructure and facilities will be provided by Giggles & Scribbles?
We have ample space for both indoors and outdoor activities. Specially designed child friendly furniture is present in the rooms. We make sure that the center is colourful, vibrant and clean so children enjoy their time at Giggles & scribbles.
Some rooms are equipped with technology such as projectors and interactive whiteboards.