Foundational Stage
ALIGNED WITH NEP 2020

Where little minds grow through play

Our Early Childhood Care and Education framework is meticulously aligned with the National Education Policy 2020 — a flexible, play-based, activity-driven approach that nurtures the whole child.

Play-based
Curriculum
Native
Language
Whole-child
Development
EARLY YEARS
AGES 2–6
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Classroom activity
Play-based learning
Whole-child development
Our Approach

The early years are the most critical years

We've built a curriculum that meets children where they are — flexible, activity-based, and rooted in joyful play. Every day is designed to help each child thrive.

Foundational Literacy & Numeracy

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We track each child's reading, writing, and math progress through seamless, play-integrated assessments — enabling educators to provide immediate, personalized support.

Medium of Instruction

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Following NEP 2020, we teach in the child's native language to remove barriers — letting them focus their cognitive energy on learning and building confidence.

Four Core Focus Areas

Nurturing every dimension of a growing child.

A balanced framework that shapes how children think, feel, relate and move through the world.

Cognitive Skills
Focus Area 01

Fostering critical thinking through problem-solving, pattern recognition, and early language building.

Socio-Emotional Skills
Focus Area 02

Nurturing empathy, teamwork, and constructive conflict resolution.

Ethical Skills & Wisdom
Focus Area 03

Instilling St. Martin's core values of respect, honesty, and inclusivity.

Physical Skills
Focus Area 04

Promoting gross and fine motor control alongside lifelong health and hygiene habits.

A day at St. Martin's

Learning that looks like joy

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Come see us in action.

Walk our classrooms, meet our educators, and see how play becomes the foundation for a lifetime of learning.