A school with childhood at its heart.

At Nova Montessori, our journey began with a heartfelt search for the right learning environment for our own child. Like many parents, we were excited about the idea of school, yet anxious about the transition.

As we visited numerous schools in our city, we found that most followed a one-size-fits-all model with little understanding of young children’s unique developmental needs. Many focused more on preparing children for the next grade than nurturing their curiosity and natural growth. We were also concerned by the growing reliance on screens in early education, despite research showing the importance of hands-on experiences and meaningful human interaction.

During this search, we discovered the Montessori approach—a philosophy based on careful observation of how children naturally learn. The more we learned, the more we understood why authentic Montessori education has become a respected alternative to conventional schooling around the world.

Rather than directing children, Montessori advocates following the child—observing their interests, readiness, and individual pace, and supporting their inherent desire to learn.

Inspired by this philosophy, we set out to create a school that faithfully embodies Montessori principles. While Montessori education has been present in India for decades, many schools labelled as Montessori apply only fragments of the method, leaving out essentials such as mixed-age classrooms and uninterrupted work cycles.

Research today reinforces what Montessori educators have long understood: the first six years of a child’s life play a critical role in shaping who they become. As parents, we felt that offering our daughter a learning environment supporting her holistic development would be one of the most meaningful gifts we could give her.

Today, Nova Montessori stands with pride as the first Montessori preschool in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad)—a responsibility we carry with integrity, authenticity, and a commitment to excellence in early childhood education.

Nova Montessori is more than a preschool; it is a community where parents feel assured, children feel valued, and learning feels purposeful.