New Delhi, Nov 18th: ICON Preschool, has announced a major milestone as it crosses 90 operational branches across the country. With continued momentum and strong parent trust, the brand now aims to add 200 more branches by 2027, strengthening its footprint in both metro and tier-2 cities.
Founded in 2005, ICON Preschool has grown on a simple yet powerful vision—to make early childhood education joyful, accessible, and nurturing. Over the years, families across India have come to rely on ICON’s unique blend of Montessori principles, Reggio Emilia-inspired learning, and Indian cultural values.
“At ICON, we want children to explore, ask questions, and feel loved—never pressured,” said Mr. Sunil Tyagi, Director, ICON Preschool. “Empathy is our starting point. It builds confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning.”
Every ICON center follows a structured yet flexible curriculum aligned with India’s National Curriculum Framework. At ICON Nurturing Innocence, the “Nurture Innocence Framework” integrates hands-on learning, play-based activities, music, movement, and storytelling to support children’s cognitive, emotional, and social development. Classrooms are warm, colourful, and secure, featuring CCTV surveillance, developmentally appropriate toys, and child-friendly outdoor spaces.
“We’re not expanding for the sake of numbers,” said Mr. Mukul Tyagi, Director, ICON Preschool. “Each franchise partner embraces our vision for a loving, trustworthy environment. No matter where a child lives, we want every ICON center to feel safe, inspiring, and familiar.”
India’s preschool sector has seen significant growth in the last decade—accelerated post-pandemic by increased awareness of early childhood education and more dual-income households. ICON Preschool’s emphasis on emotional well-being, structured learning, and consistent quality has positioned it as a model for sustainable and responsible expansion.
Certified under ISO 9001:2015, ICON Preschool follows a strong framework for teacher training, lesson planning, and quality evaluation. The franchise model prioritizes excellence and consistency across every location, guided by key operational principles:
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Careful selection of franchise partners to protect the brand
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Qualified, child-centric staff
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A designated point person for reliable communication
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Strict adherence to school hours, with no operational communication during teaching time (until 12:30 p.m.)
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Mandatory written communication over informal channels like WhatsApp
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Regular training sessions for franchise owners, heads, teachers, and support staff
The ICON team provides ongoing operational support and teacher training to ensure uniformity across centers. In Delhi-NCR, they conduct 18–20 in-person visits annually along with around 30 online check-ins. For branches outside the region, support remains largely virtual but consistent and proactive.
Looking ahead, ICON Preschool is preparing to roll out new digital tools, enhanced teacher training programs, and improved parent engagement systems—initiatives designed to strengthen communication and collaboration between families and schools.
“Preschool is where it all begins,” said Mr. Tyagi. “At ICON Preschool, we want children to feel loved, parents to feel confident, and learning to grow naturally—one smile at a time.”