Dr. Swati Popat Vats is a globally recognised early childhood education leader, founder and President of the Early Childhood Association India and the Association for Preparatory Education and Research. As President of Podar Education Network, she leads over 490 preschools and daycares across India, Nepal, the UAE and Qatar. With more than 34 years of experience, Dr. Vats has pioneered the concept of ‘Kiducation’, helping teachers and parents understand education through the lens of child development. She is also an expert on KidZania’s global think tank. A prolific author, she has written numerous books for parents, teachers and children, including works on coding and influential educators such as Gijubhai, Froebel and Vygotsky. She has trained over 3 lakh children on Good Touch Bad Touch and 60,000 teachers on POCSO awareness.