Great Banyan
Parent Insights11, 4th St, V V Colony, New Colony, Adambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600088, India
A warm, neighbourhood preschool or daycare in Adambakkam.
- ✦Teachers known personally by parents for their patience and warmth
- ✦Extended daycare hours (8 AM–8 PM) — convenient for working parents
- ✦Mix of cultural and skill-based activities like Silambam, abacus, and phonics
Summary for Parents
Overview
- •Great Banyan (Adambakkam) is a small, community-oriented preschool and daycare that parents describe as caring, patient, and creative. It’s well-rated across multiple directories (4.3–4.9) and seems to focus on play-based learning and emotional comfort for young children. However, the school’s online information is inconsistent — especially around address, meals, and transport — so a personal visit is essential.
- •What kind of child will this school work best for: A 2–6-year-old who thrives in a nurturing, play-based environment. Families looking for affordable daycare with long hours.
- •Strengths: Warm, patient teachers; Extended daycare hours; Activity-based learning; Safe and friendly environment.
- •Potential trade-offs / Things to check: No official website or brochure currently accessible; Conflicting information on meals and transport; No published staff qualification details; Limited transparency on student–teacher ratio.
- •Recommendations / Questions to Ask: Confirm the correct address and visit the premises; Ask about meal and transport options; Check staff qualifications and first-aid training; Request a sample daily schedule and activity plan; Clarify what’s included in the fee.
School Information
Board / Curriculum
Playschools
Grades offered
Nursery - 12
Medium
English
Type
Co-ed
Boarding
Day school only
Pincode
600088
Leadership & Staff
- • Nandhini mam
- • Saranya mam
- • Sumathi mam
Fees & Admissions
| Class / Category | Fee (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Playgroup / Preschool | ₹3,000 per month (₹36,000 annually) | Listed on Edustoke (updated Aug 2025) |
| Application / Admission Fee | N/A | Not published |
| Transport | N/A | Edustoke lists “No transport” |
• The fee data is directory-reported, not from an official school document.
• Always confirm the current year’s fee and inclusions (stationery, events, daycare hours).
• Ask if there are refundable or non-refundable registration charges.
Admission Process for Interested Parents
When to Apply
Admissions open year-round until seats are filled (as per Edustoke)
Steps
- 1.Call or email the school to check seat availability
- 2.Visit the centre and meet the staff
- 3.Fill out the registration form and submit required documents
Eligibility
2–6 years
Documents Required
- 1.Birth certificate
- 2.Parent ID/address proof
- 3.immunisation record
- 4.passport photos
Contact
Phone: +91 99624 56830 Email: infogreatbanyan@gmail.com
What Parents Say
Aggregated from parent reviews across platforms. Ask these questions during your school visit.
Playgroup / Early Years
Positives
Staff are patient and help children settle in gently. Parents appreciate the creative, play-based approach.
Watch out for
Meals and transport details are unclear. No published staff qualification list.
Ask: Ask about staff training, daily routine, and how they handle separation anxiety.
Kindergarten (Pre-KG to KG2)
Positives
Activity-based learning with phonics, yoga, and drawing. Children seem engaged and happy.
Watch out for
No formal board affiliation, which is fine for preschool but may matter for transition to formal school.
Ask: Ask how they prepare children for Grade 1 in CBSE/State schools.
Daycare
Positives
Long hours (8 AM–8 PM) suit working parents. Parents praise caretakers’ patience.
Watch out for
If meals aren’t provided, parents must plan food for long hours.
Ask: Confirm meal policy, nap times, and supervision ratio.
Extracurriculars
Positives
Offers abacus, Silambam, and arts — a nice mix of traditional and modern activities.
Watch out for
No published schedule or teacher credentials for these classes.
Ask: Ask for a sample timetable and instructor details.
Campus & Facilities
Reviews from Other Platforms
Aggregated from public sources for reference. These are not verified by SchoolCompass.
What parents liked
"My 2 children started their first schooling in Great Banyan... they do a lot of creative craft work and have many materials to learn and play. Staff and caretakers are friendly too."
— Geethapriya Athinarayanan (Yappe)
"I need to thank Banyan school for the outstanding patience of the staff. My son was crying all the time and they made him comfortable. Thanks to Nandhini mam, Saranya mam, Sumathi mam."
— Hema Ganesh (Yappe)
"Teachers and caretakers are dealing with children very caring and patiently, provides safe environment for toddlers."
— Rajesh B (Edustoke)
"Using unique teaching along with some fun and practical activities for kids’ understanding."
— Nishant (Edustoke)
Concerns raised
"Transport not available — parents must arrange independently."
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"Meals provision unclear — some listings say “No meals,” others include it."
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"Inconsistent public information — different addresses and founding years across directories."
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What Kind of Peer Group?
Age Range
2 to 6 years
Family Backgrounds
Mostly local families from Adambakkam and nearby areas
Socio-economic Profile
Mid-income urban families; affordable neighbourhood preschool
Child Profiles
Children who need gentle transition from home to school and enjoy hands-on, play-based learning
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