Little Elly children playing together in a bright classroom
A H.A.P.P.Y. Preschool

Where every day is an adventure.

Twenty years of helping little people grow big — H.A.P.P.Y., curious and completely themselves.

Why Little Elly

Why the first six yearsdecide so much.

The early years are not a warm-up. They are the main event.

Look — 90 of these 100 squares light up before a child turns six. That's the brain, building itself.

Elly, the Little Elly mascot
The H.A.P.P.Y. curriculum

H.A.P.P.Y. isn't the mood.It's the method.

Five commitments — H, A, P, P, Y — the child at the centre of all of them.

Outcomes we nurture

A Healthy body

Movement, nutrition, rest.

An Awakened mind

Wonder before worksheets.

A Playful heart

Play, taken seriously.

A Purposeful self

Small independences, daily.

A Yearning to learn

The outcome that outlives school.

A happy young child at a Little Elly preschool

Confident

Believes in herself, and takes on new things.

Curious

Asks questions long after the class ends.

Independent

Makes choices and does things on her own.

Compassionate

Notices other children, and is kind to them.

Creative

Imagines, makes, and thinks in new ways.

School ready

Ready for big school, and for life after it.

Inspired by

Montessori

Independence · Hands-on · Prepared environment

Steiner

Imagination · Rhythm · Nature · Story · Music

Play-based learning

Child-led · Inquiry · Discovery · Social

Research-informed practice

Brain development · Relationships · Evidence

“Happy is not the mood we aim for. It’s the method.

Our programs

Written for the agethey are today.

Nursery children at Little Elly
3 years +

Nursery

Language arrives, and so do opinions.

  • Phonics and pre-writing
  • Counting, sorting, patterns
  • Dressing, eating, tidying — solo

Every program — the day, the ratios, the milestones and the daycare — is written out in full.

Explore all five programs
Daycare

A whole daythat feels like home.

A stimulating, interest-led day for every age group — with the door always open to you.

Arrival
8:30 AM

Moment 1 of 6

Arrival

Bags down, a hug, and into the circle.

Trained, competent staff
Open door policy for parents
Visionary leadership team
12-month year — join any time
Centres of joy

Find yourLittle Elly.

172+ centres across India, run by a family of franchise partners who live in your neighbourhood.

Showing 6 of 39 centres in India

HSR Layout

Bengaluru · Karnataka

No 29, 9th Main, 18th Cross, Sector 7, HSR Layout – 560102

Centre head · Ms. Manasa Gowda

Electronic City

Bengaluru · Karnataka

Neeladri Road, Electronic City Phase 1 – 560100

Elly Centres carry the Little Elly brand and are run by our family of franchisees.

Parent voices

What familiestell us.

Dr Alina

This is a place where our child feels loved, valued, and excited to learn.

Dr Alina

Mother of Viaani

News & events

Happening atLittle Elly.

@littleelly_preschool
Workshop

The Early Edge Workshop, Hyderabad

Preschool leaders and educators on understanding ADHD in the early years, and building POCSO-safe preschools.

Sports day

Where tiny feet chase big dreams

Fun races and playful relays across our centres — every moment laughter, and quietly, learning.

Annual day

The stage belongs to them

Months of practice, one night of glitter, and a hall full of very proud grown-ups.

Come and see

Best way to know us?Walk in.

Spend twenty minutes in a Little Elly classroom. You'll know within five.