About Ripple
A school for the years before the big years.
Started by experienced professionals in child development and psychology, Ripple is a deliberate, premium preschool focused on what really matters in the early years — social, emotional and intellectual competence.
Our mission
Empower each child to succeed in life — not only in school.
We help children build the future-ready skills they need to thrive: emotional regulation, mindful attention, cooperative thinking, and a quiet confidence with the world.
“An intelligent mind solves problems and an emotionally and socially competent one overcomes life challenges. You need both.”
What guides us
Four convictions that shape every day.
Slow is fast
Children learn best in unhurried rhythms. We protect time the way other schools protect curricula.
Parents are partners
Mindful-parenting workshops, weekly reports, and real conversations — not portals and percentages.
Track what matters
We measure growth across social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Not just letters and numbers.
Small, on purpose
Six children per group. Two educators per room. Every child known by name, story and rhythm.
Our team
Meet the people behind Ripple.
Small by design — every child is known by name, story and rhythm.
Aanya Rao
Founder & Director
“I started Ripple for the years that quietly shape everything after — and the people who hold them.”
Dev Menon
Lead Educator
“My job is to notice — what each child is reaching for, and to put it gently in their path.”
Sara Iyer
Child Psychologist
“Emotional fluency is a skill, not a trait. We practise it here, every single day.”
Karan Shah
Studio & Outdoor Lead
“Two hours outside, every day. The garden teaches things a classroom never could.”
Come and visit.
It’s the best way to know.
Saturday morning visits with a quiet tour and a conversation about your child. No sales pitch. Just tea, the studios, and time.