We see you. We understand the courage it takes to place your trust in us.

Dear Parents,

As the doors of Manthana Montessori open once again, our hearts are full—with anticipation, with love, and excitement.

For some of you, this may be the first time you’re letting your little one walk into a space without you by their side. We see you. We understand the courage it takes to place your trust in us. The first day can feel tender and uncertain. The tight grip of a tiny hand, the nervous glances, and the quiet question in your heart: Will they be okay? Yes, they will be. And not just okay—they will blossom.

For our returning families, the joy is contagious. The children who already know the rhythm of our day—who look forward to the soft roll of the work rug, the quiet hum of activity, the gentle guidance of their teachers, and the warm smiles of their friends—are ready. They’ve missed their familiar shelves, their favourite materials, and the garden they know by scent and season.

Behind the scenes, it’s been a beautiful kind of busy. Our guides and aayamma aunties have been pouring love into every corner—dusting shelves, polishing trays, arranging flowers, scrubbing little tables, and restoring each detail of the environment to its quiet order and beauty. These hands are not just preparing a classroom; they are preparing a second home. One where your child’s independence is respected, their curiosity honoured, and their spirit nurtured.

Montessori is not just education. It is a way of seeing the child—not as an empty vessel to be filled, but as a capable, curious, and whole human being. This year, just like every year, we promise to uphold that vision.

As the tiny shoes line up outside the door, as the first work is unrolled, as the first tear or giggle makes its way into the morning, we hold each of your children - our little leaders - in deep trust and affection.

Thank you for walking this journey with us.

With warmth and gratitude,

Sreevalli Aravind

The Manthana Montessori Team