Joy Kidder Garden

The Joy Kidder Garden is right here at No 87 Ramani Ammal Illam on Nallavadu Road. We are in the Thanamapalayam part of Thavalakuppam, which most people around here know pretty well. It is just a regular place where we spend our days with the little kids from the neighborhood. The building is easy to find if you are coming down the main road toward Pondicherry. It is not some big fancy office or anything like that. We started this because there were so many families nearby needing a spot for their children to stay while parents are busy working in the fields or at the shops. Our day starts early when the gates open and the noise begins. There is always a lot going on inside the rooms. We have some outdoor space too, though it gets quite hot in the afternoons here. We just try to keep things organized and make sure everyone is safe and fed. Most of us living nearby have known each other for years, so it feels more like a big family than a business. You might see us out front sweeping the walkway or just chatting with parents at drop-off time. It can get a bit chaotic when it rains, especially on Nallavadu Road, but we manage. If you are looking for us, look for the sign near Thanamapalayam. We have been at this address for a while now and most locals can point you the way.