Dhruvin Shastri, Founder, Perhey – House of Children, Ahmedabad, shares insights on early childhood education, NEP 2020, and child safety

We would like to know more about your brand Perhey – House of Children.

So basically, we come from the east part of Ahmedabad, and currently we run multiple centers of the brand called Pink and Blue Kids. So we already had a brand which is a successful brand in Ahmedabad by the name Pink and Blue Kids.

Recently, we have launched a new brand which is named as Perhey – House of Children. So it is the premium brand which we have launched, and we are getting so much love and care from our parents and our kids now.

You have been in early childhood education for quite some time. Can you tell us more about your experience?

Yes, we have been a part of the early childhood industry for like 15 years now. I have trained more than 12,000–13,000 children till date. So with that experience, we thought of launching this brand, and yes, we are doing it right now.

What difference have you observed before and after the implementation of NEP 2020 in early childhood education?

I take it very positively. The change is really good. When the change is there, it is not very easy to adapt, but change is always good. Change is uncomfortable, but once you adapt, it is always for the betterment of society.

Previously, preschool education was not formally accepted, but now as the government has regularized it, preschool education is also mandatory. So now parents and people around feel that education is important, and people are more inclined towards kindergarten education. So it is obviously a plus point for the preschool industry.

How sensitive is it to handle the preschool segment?

This is the most sensitive industry to be in because you are handling kids who are from the age of 3 to 6 years. It is the most sensitive age, and kids cannot handle themselves.

So obviously, more care is required. That is why it is a very sensitive industry. Unlike K-12 schools, where children are more independent, kindergarten students are dependent on parents and teachers. So it is a very sensitive responsibility.

What safety and hygiene measures are you maintaining across your centers?

Looking at the current scenario, safety is the most important factor which parents look at. Every child will learn ABC and 1, 2, 3 no matter where you put them, but what parents are really concerned about today is safety.

Child safety must be at the peak. For that, our team is trained, CCTV cameras are always there, and access is also given to parents so that they stay aware and updated about what their child is doing. These are the key parameters we are maintaining.

What are your key takeaways from the ArdorComm Education Leadership Summit and Awards?

ArdorComm Media has been very special to us. We have been awarded twice by the company and have been recognized by them, so it really feels like a pleasure to attend the summit.

In this summit, there are very esteemed speakers, and we get insights about the industry—what it is all about and where we are heading. The key insights we get from industry experts are what ArdorComm Media is providing as a platform.

I really appreciate you for taking this initiative and thank ArdorComm Media for organizing such wonderful events which help industry experts collaborate and share their thoughts. This platform truly enables all of that.