about us
our programmes

Head Start’s journey with the Child begins from the age of fifteen months and continues with him/her through what Dr. Maria Montessori calls the different planes of development.

The Early Years Programme
For children aged 15 months to 2½ years

Pre Primary Programme
For children aged 2½ to 6 years

Primary Programme
For children aged 6 to 9 years (Grades I, II and III)

Middle and High School
For children aged 9 and above (Grade IV to X)

The Early Years programme and our Pre Primary and Primary Montessori programmes are recognized and accredited by the Montessori Evaluation and Accreditation Board, UK (see list of Internationally Accredited Schools - www. montessori.org.uk).

Head Start is also a member of the Indian Montessori Centre and the Indian Institute of Montessori Studies.

Head Start Educational Academy will be offering both the ICSE and IGCSE examinations at the High School level.

NOTE
Children from our Early Years graduate to our Pre Primary Programme, thus limiting the number of new entries at the Pre Primary level. Similarly, our Pre Primary children graduate to our Primary and upwards.

There may be a slight overlap at the end of a programme. e.g. a child from The Early Years who turns 3 towards the end of an academic year (January to March) may move to our Pre Primary from the following June, the start of a new academic year. However, there are adequate, age appropriate activities and materials to take care of the child during such an additional period so that his development is dynamic and uninterrupted.

history

On July 4th 1984 Head Start began in the once quiet suburbs of Koramangala, Bangalore, India. It firmly believes that education in the foundation years is pivotal for the child’s growth and development. Also believing that the Montessori Method is the best for the child, the spirit and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori are the guiding force. Since its inception Head Start has generated tremendous positive energy. It began with three children and now we have over eight hundred. Our main strengths are largely intangible...committed and dedicated teachers, a very supportive parent body, genuine love for children, belief in each child’s potential and a desire to serve the universal CHILD. We appreciate the many blessings we have received.

For twenty years Head Start led a nomadic existence ... starting from the garage of the Founder’s home and then moving thrice from one rented premise to another. In 2001, the concerted efforts of our Managing Trustee bore fruit and we were allotted a Civic Amenity Site in IV Block, Koramangala. Today Head Start has its own Pre Primary building, built on this Civic Amenity site, allotted by the Bangalore Development Authority. The Head Start Educational Trust purchased 5 acres of land on Sarjapur Road for its High School, Head Start Educational Academy. This beautiful campus is fully operational.

In 2010, Head Start began its Early Years Programme for the Child below three years, in 3rd Block, Koramangala, and we are happy to reach out to this younger child through the Montessori philosophy and ideology.

“I envisioned a happy place where children could grow and learn. This vision took root in the garage of my home. Head Start started with three little children. I never imagined the three children would grow to over 800!”
- Samina Mahmood, Founder Principal, Head Start Montessori House of Children.

  
contact
telephone:
91-80-25537025
email:
info1@headstart.edu.in
address:
32(P), 16th Main, 4th Block
Koramangala
Bangalore 560034
India
milestones
2011
Head Start Educational Academy is fully operational at Sarjapura.
2010
Construction of our High School begins.

Riad Mahmood starts The Early Years Programme.
2009
Head Start purchases 5 acres of land on Sajarpur Road for its High School, Head Start Educational Academy.
2005
Riad Mahmood starts Head Start Educational Academy for children aged 6 and above.
2004
After 20 years our Pre Primary Programme finally moves into our own building.
2003
Construction of Head Start Montessori House of Children begins.
2001
Head Start moves again with 280 children, 14 Montessori adults, a Language teacher, a Special Educator, and a Visiting Consultant. In the same year the Bangalore Development Authority advertises a site in Koramangala for a Montessori School. We apply. The plot is allotted to us.
1996
Riad Mahmood joins Head Start as Managing Trustee. Responds to the advertisements published by the Bangalore Development Authority for the allotment of Civic Amenity sites.
1995
A second house is rented close by. The two houses are identified as the 'Blue' School and the 'Red' School. Children with special challenges join the family.
1991
Head Start rents a house. Within a year there are 150 children. The Afternoon Session is started.
1986
Geetha Nityananda becomes the 2nd member of the Head Start faculty. There are now 50 children enrolled.
1984
Samina Mahmood starts Head Start Montessori House of Children.
 
   
     
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