Preschool & Daycare FAQs for Parents in DLF Phase 3, Gurugram

Day care and creche accepts children from six months. The first preschool class, Play Group, is for children aged 1.5 to 2 years.

As a guide, Play Group is for children aged 1.5–2 years and Pre-Nursery for 2–3 years. During your visit, the team will spend a little time with your child and suggest the class where they are likely to feel most at home.

Every program, from Play Group through Grade 2 and day care, runs in batches of up to 15 children.

Play Group, Pre-Nursery, Nursery, LKG, UKG, Grade 1 and Grade 2 each run for four hours, from 8:45 AM to 12:45 PM. If you need a longer day, day care is flexible from three to nine hours.

Yes. Grade 1 (6+ years) and Grade 2 (7+ years) are offered in the same batches of 15, so children can continue in a familiar setting after UKG.

The centre has a dedicated Montessori Lab, and Montessori materials are a regular part of the week. The overall approach is the Discover First Step Dynamically Balanced Curriculum, which is NEP and NCF aligned and combines hands-on work with play, movement and early academics.

India's National Education Policy and National Curriculum Framework describe the early years as a foundational stage in which children learn most naturally through play, activity, conversation and exploration. Our curriculum is designed around those principles rather than rote learning.

Creative Thinking, Self & Social Intelligence, and Academic Mastery. Lesson plans make sure each week gives time to all three. Read more on our curriculum page.

It is introduced in an age-appropriate way. For young children, the emphasis is on confidence, body awareness and personal safety. Ask the team to explain how sessions work for your child's age group.

The centre follows structured parent–teacher interaction, so conversations about your child's progress are planned rather than squeezed into drop-off. Teachers can also show you the lesson plan for your child's class.

Day care runs Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Preschool classes run Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM to 12:45 PM. The centre is closed on Sundays.

Day care is available for children from six months up to ten years, including after-school care for school-age children.

Preschool classes run Monday to Friday. Day care is open on Saturdays too, from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM, which also makes Saturday a good day to visit the centre.

Yes, GPS-enabled pick-up and drop transport is available. Call or WhatsApp the centre to check whether it covers your area and timings.

Yes. The centre offers live CCTV streaming, so parents can check in during the day. The team will explain how access works when your child joins.

Yes. Food is prepared in the centre's own kitchen with a focus on nutrition, and children eat together in the dining area.

Please share any allergy, intolerance or dietary preference at admission. The team will talk you through what can be arranged before your child starts.

Yes. Washroom areas are built at child height, which helps younger children become independent with handwashing and toileting.

Yes. There are indoor and outdoor play areas and a Gross Motor Play Zone, alongside the Ninja Pit, Wall Climbing Zone and Trampoline Park.

These zones are used under supervision and in ways matched to each age group. Ask to see them in use during your walkthrough so you can judge for yourself.

Call +91 98125 30111 or +91 98129 80111, send a WhatsApp message, or fill in the short form on our admissions page. Visits can be arranged on weekdays and on Saturdays.

Roughly a 5–10 minute drive from DLF Cyber City and Cyber Hub in normal traffic. Peak hours can add more, so check live directions on our contact page.

It's roughly a 10–15 minute drive from Sikanderpur Metro Station, depending on traffic, which makes drop-off workable for parents who commute by metro.

Yes. Discover First Step Pre-School & Day Care — DLF Phase 3 is part of the Discover First Step network. You can learn more about the brand at firststepedu.net.

Useful questions include group sizes, how CCTV access works, what a typical day looks like, how meals and allergies are handled, and how teachers share progress. Our admissions page has a fuller checklist.