SLIS CURIOUS CUBS

SLIS Curious Cubs is a preschool, Cambridge Early Years centre and full-day daycare located at Rosa Manhattan in Kavesar, Hiranandani Estate, Thane West. The school focuses on early childhood education through a combination of play-based learning, structured developmental experiences, Montessori-inspired methods and the Cambridge Early Years framework. Its programs support children from their first Mother-Toddler experiences through Playgroup, Nursery, Junior KG/EY1 and Senior KG/EY2, while a separate daycare offering provides extended childcare for families who need support beyond regular preschool hours. 

The central philosophy of Curious Cubs is that young children learn most effectively when curiosity is encouraged rather than suppressed. The school uses the phrase “Where Curiosity Roars to Life” to describe an educational environment in which children are encouraged to ask questions, explore their surroundings, experiment, create and develop confidence through direct experiences. Rather than focusing exclusively on early academics, its stated mission includes physical, emotional, social and cognitive development. 

SLIS Curious Cubs has a particularly strong connection with the Cambridge Early Years model. An external Cambridge schools directory currently identifies the centre under number IA577, with registration dated 23 February 2026, and lists Khyati Dedhiya as Principal. The registered educational program is Cambridge Early Years, providing additional support for the school's positioning beyond its own marketing pages. 

The school describes its learning environment as research-informed and play-based. At younger ages, learning relies heavily on sensory experiences, stories, music, movement, guided play and opportunities for exploration. As children progress toward EY1 and EY2, the program gradually introduces more structured literacy, mathematics, communication, science, critical thinking and school-readiness experiences while still maintaining an active and exploratory approach. 

For the youngest learners, Curious Cubs offers a Mother-Toddler program designed as a gentle transition into early education. Parents accompany their young children while they experience sensory activities, music, movement and early social interaction. This helps toddlers become familiar with new surroundings and adults before moving into more independent preschool routines. 

The preschool pathway continues into Nursery and then into EY1, equivalent to Junior KG. EY1 is designed for children approximately 3.5 to 4.5 years old and introduces a more structured balance between guided activities and independent learning. Children participate in early reading and writing, mathematics, science and STEM activities, sensory experiences, outdoor movement, collaborative group activities and even age-appropriate cooking activities. 

EY2, equivalent to Senior KG, represents the final stage before transition into primary education. The official program emphasises school readiness, independence and critical thinking, helping children become more comfortable with structured learning while retaining curiosity and confidence. 

This progressive structure is important because the school does not treat its programs as isolated age groups. Instead, Curious Cubs describes a connected pathway in which each stage builds upon earlier experiences. Early sensory and social development gradually develops into communication, pre-literacy, numeracy, problem-solving and readiness for primary school. 

The school also describes its methodology as Montessori-inspired. This distinction is useful because Google currently places the business under Montessori-related categories, but the school's actual model combines Montessori-style independence and hands-on exploration with the Cambridge Early Years framework. It would therefore be inaccurate to describe it simply as a traditional Montessori school without that context. 

Daycare is another major element of the business. Curious Cubs offers full-day childcare intended to support working families, including infants, toddlers, preschool-age children and older children who need after-school support. The daycare program includes supervised play, rest periods, meals, creative activities and learning reinforcement. 

Safety features are emphasized throughout the daycare information. The school publishes CCTV surveillance, secured and child-proofed spaces, hygiene routines, first-aid preparedness, dedicated infant areas and structured health monitoring. These features are particularly relevant for parents comparing daycare centres, where safety and consistency can be as important as curriculum.