Little Elly, one of India’s leading preschool chains, has been honoured with the title of ‘Outstanding Preschool Franchisor’ at the ET Education Excellence Awards 2025, held recently in New Delhi. This award highlights Little Elly’s strong focus on providing quality early education, along with a franchise model that supports and uplifts women entrepreneurs across India — helping them build successful ventures while shaping young minds.
Hosted annually by The Economic Times, the ET Education Excellence Awards are among the most respected accolades in the education sector. With hundreds of entries from institutions nationwide, the awards celebrate visionary leaders and organisations that are shaping the future of education through innovation, impact, and integrity. Winners are selected through a rigorous evaluation process led by a distinguished jury comprising industry experts, academicians, and policy influencers.
“This award is a testament to the dedication of our educators, franchise partners, and support teams who work tirelessly to create joyful learning experiences,” said Preeti Bhandary, Co-Founder and Director, Little Elly Preschool. “We truly value the trust that thousands of parents have placed in us. This recognition motivates us even more to continue enriching early education with care and purpose.”
At the heart of Little Elly’s approach is its H.A.P.P.Y. curriculum — an innovative blend of Holistic learning, Active engagement, Play-based methods, Personalised care, and Your child’s emotional wellbeing. This unique framework ensures that every child grows not only academically, but also emotionally and socially, in an environment that encourages curiosity, confidence, and compassion.
With a strong presence of over 150 centres across India and overseas, the brand has consistently demonstrated excellence in delivering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for young children.
This award reaffirms Little Elly’s standing as a trusted preschool brand and reflects its continued focus on building strong educational foundations for young children.
