Pre-Nursery in Ludhiana for 2-Year-Olds
Pre-Nursery is the first year of school for children of about 2 to 2.5 years. At The Shri Ram Universal School, Sarabha Nagar, Pre-Nursery opens for the first time in 2027-28, with short settling-in days, the same familiar teachers and didi every morning, and a gentle, play-led routine with no exams. Admissions are open now, and Pre-Nursery seats are filling.
Many parents of two-year-olds tell us the same thing: they are not sure their child is ready, and they are not sure they are ready either. Both feelings are normal. This post explains what Pre-Nursery is, what a morning looks like for a child this young, and how to decide whether it is the right time for your family.
Is my child the right age for Pre-Nursery in 2027-28?
At our school, age is counted as on 31 March of the year of admission. For Pre-Nursery, your child should be about 2 to 2.5 years old on 31 March 2027. Nursery is for children of about 3.
| Class for 2027-28 | Age on 31 March 2027 |
|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery | About 2 to 2.5 years |
| Nursery | 3 years |
| LKG | 4 years (full for 2027-28) |
| UKG | 5 years |
If your child's birthday falls close to the line, do not guess from the table. Call admissions and we will tell you honestly which class is the right fit. Our 2027-28 age guide has more detail.
What a two-year-old actually needs from school
At two, a child is not ready for worksheets, and should not be asked to be. What they need is simpler and more important:
- The same kind faces every day, so school starts to feel safe
- A predictable routine, so they know what comes next
- Room to move, because two-year-olds learn with their whole bodies
- Language all around them, through songs, rhymes and stories
- Other children, to watch, copy, share with and sometimes argue with
- Help with the basics, like washroom trips, washing hands and opening a tiffin
A good Pre-Nursery is built around these, not around how many letters a child can recite.
The first weeks: how settling in works
Some children walk in on day one and never look back. Others hold on to your hand for a week. Both are fine, and we plan for both.
At Shri Ram Sarabha Nagar, new children start with 1 to 1.5 hours a day. Once they have settled, usually within 15 to 20 days, they move to the full Pre-Primary day. The class teacher keeps you posted through the first days, and after the first month every new family sits down with our admissions team, the academic coordinator and the vice principal to talk about how it is going.
What a Pre-Primary morning looks like
Our Pre-Primary wing covers Pre-Nursery, Nursery, LKG and UKG, and the day follows a gentle rhythm, pitched to the age of the children in the room.
- Circle Time: greetings, a rhyme and a chat about the theme of the week
- A short focused block: early sounds, numbers and hands-on sensory play
- Time to move: outdoor play, sand and water, and the play area with a sand pit, play gym and soft play
- Wonder Time: set aside for the questions children ask
- Art, music and role-play
- Snack break
- DEAR time: fifteen minutes of Drop Everything And Read
- A story and a calm pack-up
In summer, Pre-Primary runs from 7:50 am to 12:40 pm. In winter, school starts at 8:50 am and children go home an hour later than in summer.
Who looks after your child
Every Pre-Primary section has a didi alongside the class teacher. The didi is not a teacher. She is a helper who stays with the class all day, takes children to the washroom, cleans them up when needed and soon knows which child needs a hug at the door. Every staff member, including didis and housekeeping, goes through a background check and regular safety training.
A full-time nurse runs our infirmary. She will not give your child any medicine without calling you first, and in an emergency you are told straight away. The campus has 24/7 CCTV and is guarded round the clock.
How you will hear about your child's day
A two-year-old cannot give you a report at pick-up. So we do it instead, through ShriConnect, our parent portal, a WhatsApp group for your child's grade and the school diary. There are regular Parent-Teacher Meetings, and you can ask to meet the teacher whenever something worries you.
Is Pre-Nursery right for your child, or should you wait for Nursery?
There is no single right answer. Pre-Nursery tends to suit a child who:
- enjoys being around other children
- is curious and on the move all day
- would benefit from a steady daily routine
- has a family that wants a gentle, gradual start before Nursery
Waiting a year for Nursery is also a fine choice. Either way, your child does not need any earlier schooling to join us, and you do not need to teach the alphabet first. Tell us the small things instead: what calms your child, what word they use for the toilet, whether they still nap. It makes the first morning a little less strange for a very small person.
One practical point: children who start in our Early Years move up to Grade 1 automatically, with no fresh admission, so a Pre-Nursery place also settles the question of where your child goes next.
How to apply for Pre-Nursery
The steps are the same as for other classes: fill in the parent information form, meet our admissions team and tour the campus, buy the admission docket for Rs 1,000 (a one-time registration fee, not adjusted against school fees) and have an informal chat with an educator. For a two-year-old, that chat is a friendly conversation, not a test. You then submit the application form with documents. A Pre-Nursery child does not need a transfer certificate. The full list is on our admission process page. Contact admissions for the fee structure.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Pre-Nursery in Ludhiana?
At The Shri Ram Universal School, Sarabha Nagar, Pre-Nursery is for children of about 2 to 2.5 years on 31 March of the year of admission. Other schools may use different cut-offs, so check with each.
Is two too young for school?
Not if the day is short, gentle and built for two-year-olds. Our new children start with 1 to 1.5 hours a day and the same adults greet them every morning.
My child is not fully toilet trained. Can they still join?
Please tell us where your child is with toilet training when you visit. The didi in every Pre-Primary section takes children to the washroom and cleans them up when needed, and we will talk through what your child needs.
Will there be any tests in Pre-Nursery?
No. There are no formal exams from Pre-Nursery to UKG. Teachers observe how each child is learning and growing, and share it with you.
Are Pre-Nursery seats still available for 2027-28?
Yes, but they are filling, so please call soon. LKG for 2027-28 is already full.
Come and see the Early Years wing
Bring your child to a free Saturday storytelling session and see how they take to it. Read more on our Early Years page and in our FAQs, check bus areas on our schools near you page, then call +91 98140 78825, email admissions@tsusludhiana.com or book a visit.