Foundree Preschool and Daycare

What Foundree Preschool and Daycare does

Foundree Preschool and Daycare is a multi-location early childhood education and childcare operator based in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, founded in 2014 by Amrut Dhumal and Prasad Dhumal. The company runs a network of 10 owned-and-operated centres across Mumbai (Chembur), Navi Mumbai (Kharghar Sector 8, Kamothe, Ghansoli, Airoli Sector 7), Thane (Vasant Vihar), and Pune (Wakad, Pimple Saudagar, Baner, Kharadi), serving children aged 6 months to 10 years through six programs: Toddler (1.5-3 years), Pre-K (3-4 years), K1/K2 (4-6 years), full-day Daycare, an Integrated preschool-plus-daycare bundle, and a Corporate Daycare offering for employer clients. The company is inspired by the legacy of Vishwajyot High School, a top-ranked ICSE K-12 institution established in 2004 in Navi Mumbai, and uses a proprietary 4 Cs curriculum framework (Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication) aligned to State Board, CBSE, ICSE, and IB standards.

Its core technology stack is operational rather than algorithmic: a Foundree Parent App delivering live updates and video content, live CCTV streaming for parental transparency, nutritionist-planned meal programs, and a two-week in-house teacher training protocol enforcing strict adult-to-child ratios (2:1 for infants 6-18 months, 6:1 for toddlers, max 20 children per class). The business model is a direct-to-consumer subscription/recurring tuition model with per-term fees, additional charges for weekend daycare and preschool meal plans, plus a B2B corporate daycare channel sold to employer clients. Acquisition is driven by school tours, website enquiries, parent referrals, school events, and content marketing across blog, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. The company is private, bootstrapped, and founder-controlled, with 31 total employees and no disclosed institutional funding, M&A, or external capital to date.

Name

Foundree Preschool and Daycare

Legal name

Foundree

Website

https://foundree.school

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Foundree Preschool and Daycare is a Navi Mumbai-headquartered, bootstrapped operator of 10 preschool and daycare centres across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Pune, offering play-based early childhood education and full-day childcare for children aged 6 months to 10 years, with a separate corporate daycare channel for employer clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education & Daycare Services

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Day Childcare Centers (EDACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

24-Hour / Extended-Hours Childcare Centers (EDACAAAK), Center-Based Toddler Care (18–36 months) (EDACAGAB)

Keywords

• Preschool education services
• Daycare childcare services
• Early childhood education
• Corporate daycare partnerships
• Play-based learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Navi Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Preschool Programs: Preschool educational programs for children aged 2-6 years with skill-based curriculum. Programs include Toddler (1.5-3 years), Pre-K (3-4 years), and K1/K2 (4-6 years). Tuition-based with fees charged per academic term.
2. Daycare Services: Full-day childcare services for children aged 6 months to 10 years, operating 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Supports working parents with structured routines including learning activities, playtime, meals, rest, and personalised care.
3. Integrated Programs: Combined preschool and daycare programs offering both educational and childcare services under one package for families seeking comprehensive early childhood care and education.
4. Corporate Daycare Partnerships: Corporate daycare services with tie-ups with selected organisations offering employee benefits and enrolment support. Weekend daycare services available at additional charges.
5. Meal Plans: Nutritious meal plans for preschoolers available at additional cost. Daycare meals are included in the service.
6. Transportation Services: Transportation facilities available at select centres with details to be confirmed with Centre Head.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Foundree Preschool and Daycare operates a network of 10 owned centres across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Pune delivering tuition-based preschool education (children aged 1.5-6 years) and full-day childcare/daycare services (children aged 6 months to 10 years). Programs are built on a proprietary 4 Cs skill-based curriculum (Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication) aligned to State Board, CBSE, ICSE, and IB boards, and include Toddler, Pre-K, K1/K2, Daycare, Integrated, and Corporate Daycare offerings. The company also supports working parents with extended 8 AM-8 PM hours, live CCTV access, a parent communication app, nutritionist-planned meals, and corporate tie-up packages.

Product overview

Foundree Preschool and Daycare operates as a multi-location early childhood education and childcare provider offering a portfolio of programs including the Toddler Program (1.5-3 years), Pre-K Program (3-4 years), K1/K2 Program (4-6 years), Daycare Program (6 months-10 years), Integrated Program, and Corporate Daycare services. The company provides both standalone preschool education and combined daycare-preschool options across 10 centers in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Pune regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Toddler Program
• Pre-K Program
• K1/K2 Program
• Daycare Program
• Integrated Program
• Corporate Daycare

Quantifiable outcome

• Children aged 2-6 years receive preschool education through play-based, experiential learning focused on developing foundational skills
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bachpan Play School: Large Indian preschool franchise network with play-based curriculum. Direct competitor for Foundree in mid-market urban catchments in Maharashtra and beyond.
• Kidzee (Zee Learn): India's largest preschool franchise network offering play school, daycare, and activity-based learning. Competes head-to-head with Foundree in urban Indian metros on curriculum, fees, and parent experience.
• EuroKids: One of India's largest preschool chains operating center-based preschool and daycare programs for children aged 2–6. Directly competes with Foundree on curriculum-led early childhood education and multi-city expansion.
• Kido International Preschool: Multi-city Indian preschool and daycare chain serving children from toddler through K2 with technology-enabled parent communication. Directly comparable to Foundree's app and CCTV-led transparency positioning.
• Little Millennium: Indian preschool chain with integrated daycare and after-school programs operating across multiple cities. Closely comparable in service bundle (preschool + daycare) and target parent segment.
• Podar Jumbo Kids: National preschool brand under the Podar Education Group, offering play-school and daycare for ages 2–6. Competes with Foundree on brand pedigree and multi-city Maharashtra presence.
• Maple Bear Canadian Preschool: Canadian curriculum-based preschool chain operating across Indian metros for children aged 2–6. Competes with Foundree on premium positioning and international curriculum alignment.
• Footprints Childcare: Premium preschool and daycare chain with high teacher-to-child ratios and tech-enabled safety (CCTV access for parents). Closely comparable to Foundree on safety/transparency differentiation and daycare-led model.
• Hello Kids: Indian preschool chain with Montessori-inspired curriculum operating across 100+ cities. Comparable to Foundree on early-childhood education focus and franchise-led multi-city model.

Others

• Vishwajyot High School: The K-12 ICSE school established in 2004 that inspires and is affiliated with Foundree. Not a direct competitor but a strategic ecosystem partner providing brand lineage and a feeder pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@foundree.school
• Facebookfacebook.com/foundree.school
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foundree-preschool-daycare
• Instagraminstagram.com/foundree.school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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