Nursery School Site-7, Malibu Drive, Malibu Towne, Sector - 47, 50, Sohna Road, Gurgaon

M.: 9818144366, E: lapetitegurgaon@gmail.com, W: www.gdgoenka-gurgaon.com

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. What are the programs running at G.D. Goenka La' Petite, Malibu Towne, the Pre Nursery wing of GDGPS, Sector 48, Gurgaon?

We at G.D Goenka La' Petite, the Pre Nursery wing of GDGPS, Sector 48, Gurgaon, view the child as a natural eager learner and provide a thoughtfully prepared nurturing environment that understands the unexpressed needs of the child, cares for his/her uniqueness and helps him/her become independent. The programs running are:

Pre Nursery : 2yrs to 3 yrs. Min age 2+ as on 31.03.17.

Play Group : 18 months to 2 years

Toddler : 12 months to 18 months

Day Care till 6:00 pm

2. What is the curriculum strength of G.D. Goenka La' Petite, Malibu Towne, the Pre Nursery wing of GDGPS, Sector 48, Gurgaon?

G.D. Goenka La' Petite, Malibu Towne follows the Montessori Method of education combined with Gardner's Multi Intelligence Theory. It is an educational methodology that is logical, is based on respect for a child's natural psychological development as well as technological advancement. The characteristic of Montessori education is carried forward in the formal school by adding on other best practices like Play Way, Jodo Gyan, Abacus and Jolly Phonics. With the compactness of the campus providing security to the mind of the child, the facilities of the large campus of GDGPS, Sector 48, Gurgaon are offered and knitted into the curriculum; resulting in desired exposure and smooth transition into a formal setup that the children stand to enter in Nursery.

3. What is the age criterion for admission to class Pre-Nursery at G.D. G. La' Petite, Malibu Towne Gurgaon ?

For admission to class Pre-Nursery for academic session 2017-18, the age criteria is 2+ years as on 31.3.2017.

4. What is the age criterion for admission to class Nursery at GDGPS, Sec-48, Gurgaon?

For admission to class Nursery for academic session 2017-18, the age criteria is 3+ years as on 31.3.2017.

5. How is the transition from La' Petite to GDGPS?

There is an automatic and seamless transition of all La' Petite students of pre-nursery to the G. D. Goenka Public School, Sector 48 Gurgaon. The admission fee paid at the time of admission at G.D Goenka La' Petite Malibu Towne, is adjusted upon admission to G. D. Goenka Public School, Sector-48, Gurgaon.

6. How are activities and sports conducted for an effective teaching learning process?

Our curriculum is a unique blend of world class pedagogy and teaching methodology. The amalgam of various activities is an integral part of teaching methodology. Exposure to multiple activities enables us to tap into the diversity of intelligence of each child, discover their strengths and provide the suitable platform to excel.

Language skills, along with personal, social and physical education are a part of academic learning.

7. How is the competence of the faculty ensured? There is a rigorous process of selecting the faculty members. The process involves group discussion and presentation, written test, personal and subject interview and class demonstration. To continuously enhance the skills of the faculty and to keep them abreast with the latest developments in the field of education, regular workshops for teachers are conducted. 8. What is the student teacher ratio? The school maintains a 1:8 student teacher ratio for Pre-Nursery. 9. What kinds of systems are followed by the school to ensure the safety, security and hygiene standards? The safety and security of children is the prime concern of the school and all plausible steps are taken to ensure it in the school campus and the school buses. The campus has IBMS monitoring through Nerve Centre manned all the time. This includes CCTV surveillance, fire detection and fire fighting measures of highest standards. The security guards at the gate and at various vantage points are trained to control and monitor any kind of movement inside the campus. School transport vehicles are air-conditioned and are equipped with Global Positioning System. To meet any medical emergency, the school has professionally qualified full time nurse on its rolls. Highest standards of hygiene and sanitation are maintained. The school has a housekeeping department with trained attendants. 10. What are the school timings at various levels? For the session 2017 – 2018, timings at different levels are: Pre-Nursery, Nursery and KG :- 9.15am to 12.45pm Play Group and Toddlers:- 9.15am to 12.15pm DayCare:- till 6 pm 11. Does the school provide transport facility to the students? Yes, the school provides air-conditioned vehicles equipped with Global Positioning System catering to the whole of Gurgaon. Each vehicle has a trained nanny in place for safety of the children. 12. Does the school serve meals? All children are served wholesome, delicious and hygienically cooked food. 13. What is the school fee payable at the time of admission? The school shall be charging Rs 56,825/- for Pre-Nursery and 51,250/- for Playgroup and Toddler program at the time of admission. This includes the one time admission fee, annual fee and the provisional fee for the first quarter. The Fee mentioned is provisional, the Transport and daycare fee is only for students availing the optional transport and/or daycare facility.