A guide for parents
Choosing a nursery school in Chandigarh.
A short guide to what to look for in a nursery school in Chandigarh, and how Joyland Montessori School approaches Play Class and Nursery in Sector 38-C.
What to look for
Six things worth checking at any nursery.
Every family is different, so use this as a checklist when you visit any school, including ours.
A child-sized environment
Can children reach the materials they use? Low shelves and small furniture help children do things for themselves.
Time to choose and to practise
Do children get to choose an activity and repeat it until it feels easy?
Teachers who observe and guide
Do teachers watch each child, show and then step back, rather than lead every moment?
Time outdoors
Is there a garden or outdoor space, and do children get to use it?
A calm, welcoming feel
Visit in the morning. Do children look settled and engaged, and are the adults warm?
Clear, honest answers
Are ages, days, hours and admission steps explained clearly, without pressure?
At Joyland
Play Class and Nursery at Joyland.
Joyland is a Montessori-inspired preschool and school in Sector 38-C, for children from Play Class to Class 3. Play Class is for children aged 2+, and Nursery for children aged 3+.
- Children choose their work and repeat it until it feels easy.
- Pouring, carrying, fitting and sorting are real jobs, done with care.
- The morning begins with simple movements, balance and focus: Joy Yoga for Kids™.
- Outside is a classroom: digging, watering and tending real plants.
Our story
A school that has grown step by step.
Joyland Montessori School grew out of a longstanding educational institution. Over time it became a specialised kindergarten, and then, step by step, a school that welcomes children beyond kindergarten too.
Today the school welcomes children from Play Class to Class 3.
A look around
Everyday moments in our classrooms.
When you visit
Questions to ask on a school visit.
Use these at any school, including ours. We are happy to answer them at Joyland, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM.
- What does a typical morning look like?
- How do children choose what to work on?
- How do teachers help children who learn at different speeds?
- How much time do children spend outdoors?
- How will we hear about our child’s day?
- What are the admission steps and age requirements?
What age is Nursery at Joyland?
Nursery is for children aged 3+. Play Class (2+) comes before it, and LKG (4+), UKG (5+) and Classes 1–3 (6+) follow. Admissions for 2027–28 are subject to the school’s current admissions and age eligibility.
What does Montessori-inspired mean at Joyland?
Children learn by doing, in a calm, prepared environment where they choose their work within clear limits, and teachers guide and observe. Read about our approach.
Can we visit before applying?
Yes. Meet our teachers, walk through the classrooms and garden, and ask us anything. We are open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM. Book a school visit.
How can I support my child at home?
Let your child pour their own water, carry their own plate, help prepare a snack, choose their clothes or water a plant. Read together, and make time to play outdoors. Small, real jobs build confidence.
Where is Joyland?
Joyland Montessori School is in Sector 38-C, Chandigarh – 160014. Get directions.
Come and see Joyland for yourself.
Meet our teachers, walk through the classrooms and garden, and ask us anything about admissions for 2027–28.
Find us
Find Joyland.
Joyland Montessori School
Sector 38-C, Chandigarh – 160014
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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