Orchid Play School

We started this small place here in Mettupalayam because there weren't many spots for little ones to just be kids. It gets pretty loud during the day with all the running around and shouting. Most of us here live nearby in Coimbatore, so we know most of the families by their first names. The rooms are filled with toys and drawings on the walls that don't always stay inside the lines. We spend a lot of time wiping sticky hands and making sure everyone gets their nap after lunch. It’s not fancy or anything like those big city schools you see on TV. We just have a yard with some slides and a few classrooms where the children learn their ABCs. Sometimes the parents stop by just to chat for a minute when they drop off the metal tiffin boxes. It's a bit chaotic in the mornings when the gate opens and everyone arrives at once. We've been at this address for a while now. The building is older but it stays cool enough in the heat if we keep the fans going. We don't have a big team, just a few of us who like working with toddlers. Every day is different, honestly. Some days are just about coloring and others are spent chasing after kids who don't want to sit still. It’s a job that keeps you on your feet for hours. We just try to keep things safe and simple for the neighborhood families who trust us.