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IndiaPreschool, Kindergarten & Day Care in Dehradun Where Little Hearts Learn, Play & Grow
Skill-ed is a kindergarten and day care at Balliwala Chowk, Dehradun, for children aged 2 to 8. Small classes, real play, and teachers who know every child by name.
Safe, CCTV-monitored campus
Small groups, caring teachers
Play-based learning, ages 2 to 8
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Trusted by 300+ families in Dehradun
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Why Choose Us
Little Steps, Big Smiles
Four things parents notice on their first visit, and the reasons most of them stay.
Creativity
Children make, build and paint every day. Ideas are welcomed and mess is expected.
Safety & Security
A gated, CCTV-monitored campus with verified pickup, so children can explore freely.
Family Partnership
Regular updates and open conversations with parents, so home and school pull in the same direction.
Child Development
Language, numbers, movement and manners grow together. We watch all four, not just the report card.
Awards & recognition
Recognised for How We Teach
Independent juries and publications have recognised Skill-ed since 2017.
2018-19
Top 100 Preschools of India
Brainfeed School Excellence Awards
2017
Certificate of Excellence for Supporting Parents
ScooNews Global Education Awards
2017
Brand Icon Award for our founder
The Times of India
Our Multi-level Programmes
Programmes Made for Growing Minds
Four programmes for ages 2 to 12, from a first playgroup to after-school care. Pick the one that fits your family's day.
Ages 2 to 6
Kindergarten
Playgroup to UKG. Phonics, numbers and social skills taught through play, every morning from 9 AM.
- Play-based
- Phonics & numbers
Ages 2 to 12
Day Care
Care until 6 PM with lunch, a nap and free play. The same familiar adults every day.
- Meals included
- Nap & care
After School
Post School
Homework done with help, then dance, gymnastics, skating or taekwondo until pickup.
- Homework help
- Dance & gymnastics
Holidays
Camps
Two weeks of making, moving and exploring in the summer and winter holidays.
- Summer camp
- Winter camp
Things for Kids
Learning Through Joyful Play
Every week has four kinds of activity on the timetable. Here is what each one looks like.
4 kinds of play
every single day
Curricular
Language, numbers and discovery woven into songs, stories and hands-on play.
Sports
Running, balancing and team games that build strong bodies and happy minds.
Co-curricular
Music, dance, drama and art. Every child performs at least once a term.
STEM
Simple experiments, building blocks and nature walks that answer the endless why.
My First Step
Six First Steps, Playgroup to Grade 2
Chhote Haath, Bade Hunar: small hands, big skills. Every class at Skill-ed begins with a first step. Here are the six.
Age 2–3Playgroup Explorers
The first goodbye
A small wave at the gate, a teacher who already knows their name, and a morning of songs and sensory play.
Discover Playgroup →
Age 3–4Nursery Discoverers
The first friend
Sharing a table, taking turns and finding the friend they will talk about all the way home.
Discover Nursery →
Age 4–5LKG Inventors
The first word on paper
Sounds become letters and letters become their own name, written by their own hand.
Discover LKG →
Age 5–6UKG Achievers
The first story read alone
A whole picture book, start to finish, read aloud to a very proud audience.
Discover UKG →
Age 6–7Grade 1 Ignitors
The first project
Planting, measuring and explaining what they found to the class.
Discover Grade 1 →
Age 7–8Grade 2 Pioneers
The first time they lead
Asking the questions on a field visit and showing the younger ones how it is done.
Discover Grade 2 →
Daily Schedule at Skill-ed
Our Kindergarten Day
Our daily routine is thoughtfully designed to provide a balanced blend of play, movement, exploration, creativity, communication and learning.
Playgroup · Nursery · LKG
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UKG · Grade 1 · Grade 2
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Day care
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- 1
Morning Assembly
A cheerful start to the day with greetings, prayer, songs and positive thoughts.
- 2
Morning Circle Time
A warm time for children to connect, share, discuss the day's theme, explore emotions and build communication skills.
- 3
Play-Based Classroom Learning
Hands-on, experiential activities through art, sensory play, blocks, puzzles, manipulatives, pretend play and theme-based exploration.
- 4
Gymnastics / Dance & Movement
Developing balance, coordination, rhythm, body awareness and gross-motor skills through movement and dance.
- 5
Fruit Break
A relaxed time to enjoy fruit while developing healthy eating habits, independence and social skills.
- 6
Play-Based Learning & Exploration
Children explore concepts through purposeful play, creative activities, experiments, nature experiences and practical life activities.
- 7
Talk & Tell
An opportunity for children to express themselves, share experiences and develop confidence, vocabulary and listening skills.
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Lunch Time
A time to eat together, practise independence, table manners and positive mealtime habits.
- 9
Storytelling / Role Play
Stories, puppets, dramatization and role play to encourage imagination, language development and social-emotional learning.
- 10
Rhymes & Songs
Action rhymes, musical activities and songs to develop rhythm, memory, language and joyful participation.
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Closing Circle Time
A gentle end to the day with reflection, sharing, appreciation, recap of learning and a cheerful goodbye.
Our Kindergarten Day
- Connect
- Explore
- Play
- Move
- Create
- Communicate
- Imagine
- Reflect
Skill-ed in Numbers
A Community That Keeps Growing
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Happy Alumni
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Class Rooms
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School Van
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Total Staff
Admissions Open 2026-27
How to Enrol Your Child at Skill-ed
Four steps, usually finished within a week of your visit.
Book a free tour
Visit the campus with your child, see a class in session and meet the teachers. Tours run Monday to Saturday and take about thirty minutes.
Choose the class and a start date
We help you pick the right class for your child's age. You can start in any month of the year.
Submit the form and documents
Fill in the admission form online or at the school office and hand in the documents listed on this page.
Settle in gently
The first week is short and gentle, with a parent nearby, until your child is comfortable in the class.
Testimonials
What Parents Say About Us
★★★★★ Parents rate us on GoogleRead verified reviewsIn their own words.
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The best play school in Dehradun. Skill-ed provides a wonderful educational, playing and learning approach for the kids. My son Kanishka has learned a lot in the school.
Amit ThapaParent
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Great Team, Great School! Small class sizes and levelled learning have enabled the children to gain confidence in their learning abilities.
Ankita RajParent
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This was the third summer camp for my kid at Skill-ed and it has been an amazing experience. He has learned a lot and the teachers are wonderful.
Meenal AroraParent
Our Team
Meet Our Caring Teachers
The people you will meet on your tour, and who will know your child by name within a week.
Sonal Thapa
Teacher · Grade 1
Siksha Godiyal
Teacher · UKG
Pinkee Panwar
Teacher · Play Group
For parents
Questions Parents Actually Ask
Short, honest reads to help you make a calm decision about your child's first school.
01Oct
How to choose the best play school in Dehradun
Eight things to check before you choose a play school in Dehradun, the questions to ask on a visit, and how Skill-ed answers each one.
Read article02Sep
When should my child start nursery in Dehradun?
Most children in Dehradun start nursery at three. Age is only one signal: here is how to read the others, and why a slow start often works best.
Read article26Aug
Play school or day care: which does your child actually need?
Play school is a short learning programme; day care is supervision for as long as you need it. A simple way to decide, and how families combine both.
Read article
Quick answers
What Parents Ask First
Where is Skill-ed located?
Skill-ed is at Rakvin House, 2-3 Durga Vihar, 58 Balliwala Chowk, Dehradun 248006, opposite Urja Bhawan. The campus is in Durga Vihar at Balliwala Chowk, with parking at the gate, and it is open Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM.
Open the location in Google Maps or see the contact page.
What is the right age for Playgroup, Nursery, LKG and UKG?
Playgroup is for children aged 2 to 3, Nursery for 3 to 4, LKG for 4 to 5 and UKG for 5 to 6. Grade 1 is for ages 6 to 7 and Grade 2 for ages 7 to 8. Age is counted on 31 March of the admission year.
The full table, with a link to each class, is on the fees and eligibility page. Not sure where your child fits? We help you decide on the tour.
What are the school and day care timings?
Playgroup, Nursery and LKG run from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. UKG, Grade 1 and Grade 2 run from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Day care is open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The school is open Monday to Saturday and closed on Sunday.
The timings table also gives the office hours and the tour times.
What is the fee structure at Skill-ed?
For every class from Playgroup to Grade 2 in 2026-27, registration is ₹5,000 and admission ₹25,000, each paid once. Tuition is ₹7,500 a month, paid quarterly at the start of each quarter. The school van is optional, at ₹3,500 a month within 5 km. Day care and post school charges depend on the hours a child stays.
The full table, the other yearly charges and the fee terms are on the fees and eligibility page.
How do I book a school tour?
Use the Book a Tour button on any page, or call or WhatsApp +91 78 3080 3080. We call back within one working day to fix a time. Tours run Monday to Saturday, take about thirty minutes, and you are welcome to bring your child.
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Ready to Give Your Child the
Ready to Give Your Child the
Best Start?
Thirty minutes on campus answers more than any website. Tours run Monday to Saturday.