Shanti Juniors Pre School

We are located over at Madhuvan Bunglows in the Manjalpur area of Vadodara. It’s a bit quieter here than the main city center, which is nice for a pre-school. Shanti Juniors is basically a house that we’ve turned into a space for children. You’ll see little bags lined up near the entrance and tiny shoes scattered about. The walls are covered in bright colors, though some of the paint is peeling a bit near the floor where the kids kick their feet. We spend our time singing songs, telling stories, and trying to keep everyone from spilling their water bottles. It’s a lot of repetitive work, but it feels right for us. The staff mostly consists of local women who know the neighborhood well and have their own kids at home. We talk to the parents at the gate every morning and afternoon. Sometimes we have to deal with a broken toy or a scraped knee, but that’s just part of the day. Vadodara has its hot months, so the fans are always spinning in the classrooms. We don’t have a big corporate office or fancy brochures. People mostly find out about us by walking past or hearing from a neighbor down the street. It’s a simple setup. We make sure the kids are safe and having a bit of fun before they go home for their naps. It’s just us doing our bit in Manjalpur every day.