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In today’s rapidly evolving world, the importance of early childhood education has never been greater. Research consistently highlights that the first few years of a child’s life play a crucial role in shaping cognitive, social, emotional, and linguistic development. Parents today are no longer looking for childcare alone. They are seeking nurturing environments that inspire curiosity, build confidence, encourage creativity, and develop a lifelong love for learning.
This growing awareness has transformed the preschool landscape, encouraging institutions to move beyond traditional teaching methods and embrace more holistic, child-centric, and experiential approaches.
Among the organizations leading this transformation is Sanfort, one of India’s most trusted preschool chains. For nearly two decades, Sanfort has been redefining early years education by combining global best practices, innovative pedagogy, technology-enabled learning, and strong Indian values to create meaningful learning experiences for young children.
Building Strong Foundations for Lifelong Success
Founded in 2009 by visionary educators Dr S.K. Rathor and Kavita Rathor, Sanfort was established with a simple yet powerful mission: to give every child the best possible start in life.
At a time when preschool education was still gaining recognition in India, the founders understood that the early years are not merely preparation for formal schooling. These are the years during which confidence, character, creativity, and a child’s natural love for learning begin to take shape.
Today, Sanfort has grown into a network of nearly 300+ preschools across India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, positively impacting thousands of young learners every year. Despite this remarkable expansion, we remain committed to our founding philosophy that children learn best when they explore, discover, question, create, and experience the world around them.
At the heart of Sanfort’s educational approach is the globally respected Early Years Foundation Stage framework from the United Kingdom. The curriculum focuses on holistic development and ensures that every learning experience aligns with age-appropriate developmental milestones while nurturing the unique potential of every child.
What truly distinguishes Sanfort is its ability to blend international educational standards with Indian culture and values. This creates learning environments that prepare children to become confident global citizens while remaining deeply connected to their roots.
Innovation with Purpose
Long before technology became a common feature in preschool classrooms, Sanfort recognised its potential to enrich learning when used thought fully and responsibly. The organisation introduced India’s first Touch and Learn Smart Board-based learning system for preschoolers and later became pioneers in integrating Augmented Reality into early childhood education. These innovations transformed traditional lessons into immersive learning experiences, allowing children to visualise, interact with, and better understand concepts in engaging ways.
Whether exploring wildlife, understanding the solar system or discovering the world around them children are encouraged to learn through experiences that spark imagination and deepen understanding.
Importantly, Sanfort views technology as an enabler rather than a substitute for human interaction. Digital tools are carefully balanced with hands-on activities, storytelling, creative play outdoor exploration, and collaborative learning to ensure children receive a well rounded developmental experience.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
At Sanfort, education extends far beyond academic readiness. The institution firmly believes that children learn best when they connect classroom concepts with real-life experiences. Experiential learning forms the foundation of the Sanfort philosophy. Children regularly participate in community visits, nature walks, roleplay activities, cultural celebrations, and real-world explorations that help them understand their surroundings while developing empathy, responsibility, and social awareness.
Visits to supermarkets, community centres, elder care homes, and other social spaces encourage children to observe engage with, and appreciate in the world beyond their immediate environment. Such experiences nurture compassion, gratitude, and a strong sense of belonging from an early age.
Equally important is Sanfort’s belief that education becomes most meaningful when families and schools work together. “Parents are a child’s first teachers, and meaningful partnerships between home and school play a vital role in a child’s overall development,” says Sneha Rathor Khandelwal, CEO, Sanfort Group of Schools.
Through interactive workshops, family engagement programmes, story telling sessions, and collaborative activities involving parents and grandparents, Sanfort creates a strong support system that enriches the learning journey of every child.
Empowering Educators and Expanding Impact
As the demand for quality preschool education continues to grow across India, particularly in Tier II and Tier III cities, Sanfort is steadily expanding its reach through a strong franchise-led model that brings high-quality early childhood education closer to more families.
At the same time, the organization recognizes that the quality of education can never exceed the quality of its educators. To maintain consistency and excellence across its network, Sanfort invests signi -ficantly in teacher training and professional development through regular skill enhancement programmes, academic reviews, mentoring initiatives, and continuous learning opportunities.
This strong focus on educator development ensures that every classroom reflects the highest standards of teaching, care and child development.
Looking Ahead
As the educational landscape continues to evolve, Sanfort remains committed to preparing children not only for school, but for life. Through its expanding ecosystem of educational institutions, including Sanfort Preschool, Sanfort World School, and Sanfort Global, India’s first IB Preschool Chain, the organisation is creating pathways for future-ready learning that combine innovation, global perspectives, and strong values.
Driven by a vision to nurture confident, compassionate, creative, and responsible citizens, Sanfort continues to shape the future of early childhood education one child, one classroom, and one meaningful learning experience at a time.
Long before technology became a common feature in preschool classrooms, Sanfort recognised its potential to enrich learning when used thought fully and responsibly. The organisation introduced India’s first Touch and Learn Smart Board-based learning system for preschoolers and later became pioneers in integrating Augmented Reality into early childhood education. These innovations transformed traditional lessons into immersive learning experiences, allowing children to visualise, interact with, and better understand concepts in engaging ways.
Whether exploring wildlife, understanding the solar system or discovering the world around them children are encouraged to learn through experiences that spark imagination and deepen understanding.
As the educational landscape continues to evolve, Sanfort remains committed to preparing children not only for school, but for life
Importantly, Sanfort views technology as an enabler rather than a substitute for human interaction. Digital tools are carefully balanced with hands-on activities, storytelling, creative play outdoor exploration, and collaborative learning to ensure children receive a well rounded developmental experience.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
At Sanfort, education extends far beyond academic readiness. The institution firmly believes that children learn best when they connect classroom concepts with real-life experiences. Experiential learning forms the foundation of the Sanfort philosophy. Children regularly participate in community visits, nature walks, roleplay activities, cultural celebrations, and real-world explorations that help them understand their surroundings while developing empathy, responsibility, and social awareness.
Visits to supermarkets, community centres, elder care homes, and other social spaces encourage children to observe engage with, and appreciate in the world beyond their immediate environment. Such experiences nurture compassion, gratitude, and a strong sense of belonging from an early age.
Equally important is Sanfort’s belief that education becomes most meaningful when families and schools work together. “Parents are a child’s first teachers, and meaningful partnerships between home and school play a vital role in a child’s overall development,” says Sneha Rathor Khandelwal, CEO, Sanfort Group of Schools.
Through interactive workshops, family engagement programmes, story telling sessions, and collaborative activities involving parents and grandparents, Sanfort creates a strong support system that enriches the learning journey of every child.
Empowering Educators and Expanding Impact
As the demand for quality preschool education continues to grow across India, particularly in Tier II and Tier III cities, Sanfort is steadily expanding its reach through a strong franchise-led model that brings high-quality early childhood education closer to more families.
At the same time, the organization recognizes that the quality of education can never exceed the quality of its educators. To maintain consistency and excellence across its network, Sanfort invests signi -ficantly in teacher training and professional development through regular skill enhancement programmes, academic reviews, mentoring initiatives, and continuous learning opportunities.
This strong focus on educator development ensures that every classroom reflects the highest standards of teaching, care and child development.
Looking Ahead
As the educational landscape continues to evolve, Sanfort remains committed to preparing children not only for school, but for life. Through its expanding ecosystem of educational institutions, including Sanfort Preschool, Sanfort World School, and Sanfort Global, India’s first IB Preschool Chain, the organisation is creating pathways for future-ready learning that combine innovation, global perspectives, and strong values.
Driven by a vision to nurture confident, compassionate, creative, and responsible citizens, Sanfort continues to shape the future of early childhood education one child, one classroom, and one meaningful learning experience at a time.