Maria Montessori School

Our school is tucked away in Row House No 1 at Vardhamanpura. If you know the Kondhwa Bibvewadi Road, you know it gets quite crowded around there. Being in a row house makes it feel more like a home than a big institution. We have the little ones running around the rooms, and sometimes the stairs are a bit of a challenge when they are all moving at once. It’s a bit of a tight squeeze some days, but we manage. People often miss the turn for Bibvewadi if they aren't paying attention. The neighbors are used to the sound of children playing by now. We spend most of our mornings setting up the materials and making sure the classrooms are ready for the day. There is no big flashy sign, just us doing our thing every day. Sometimes the rain makes the road outside a bit messy, so we have to remind everyone to wipe their feet. The staff here mostly lives nearby, so we walk or take a scooter to work. We don't have a giant cafeteria, so the kids bring their own tiffins and we all eat around the same time. It’s a simple setup. We deal with the usual stuff like broken crayons and lost water bottles. It’s just a regular part of life here in Pune. We focus on the daily routine and making sure the kids are safe until their parents come back.