About Us - Gurukul Preschool

Our Philosophy

Our guiding principles that shape every child's journey

At Gurukul, We believe learning is not confined to books or classrooms; it is a way of life. Childhood is a sacred time of wonder, discovery, and play, and our role as educators is to protect that magic while guiding children toward independence, responsibility, and awareness.

Holistic Living: Integrating yoga, mindfulness, and cultural wisdom into daily routines for balanced growth.

Life Skills Teaching: Equipping children with practical skills—gardening, cooking, cleaning, and self-care—that build confidence and self-reliance.

Sustainability Practices: From zero-processed foods to eco-friendly celebrations, we model conscious choices that honor the Earth.

Our Core Values

Empathy

We nurture children to recognize and honor the feelings of others. Through play, storytelling, and modeled behavior, they learn compassion, kindness, and the ability to connect deeply with themselves and the world around them.

Creativity

Creativity is celebrated as a natural expression of a child’s spirit. Whether through art, music, movement, or imaginative play, children are encouraged to explore freely, innovate, and see possibilities beyond boundaries.

Honoring Mother Earth

Education at Gurukul is inseparable from caring for the planet. From mindful celebrations to eco-friendly practices, children are guided to live in harmony with nature and understand that the Earth is a living being to be cherished.

Rooted in Culture

Culture grounds us and gives us identity. Through festivals, stories, and language, children grow with a strong sense of belonging while developing respect for the diversity of traditions around them.

Body as a Temple

We honor the body as sacred. Through yoga, mindful movement, and nourishing whole foods, children learn that caring for their bodies is a form of self-respect and gratitude.

Spiritually Inclined Living

Silence, reflection, and gratitude are woven into our days. Practices like meditation, affirmations, and mindful rituals guide children inward, helping them discover that true strength and joy reside within.

Community

Gurukul is more than a preschool—it is a living community. Children, families, and educators come together to create a supportive circle of trust, respect, and shared growth. We believe raising a child is a collective journey, and every voice matters.

Founder's Note

Dear Parents and Families,

At Gurukul, I envisioned a space where childhood is celebrated in its truest essence — where learning is not rushed, but revealed through wonder, rhythm, and connection.

As an early childhood educator, I’ve seen how the first few years of life shape not only intelligence but also identity, empathy, and resilience. Gurukul was born from this realization — that education must nurture the whole child: body, mind, and spirit.

Rooted in ancient Indian wisdom and aligned with modern Montessori principles, Gurukul stands for mindful, culturally rich, and sustainable learning. Every part of our day — from the food we serve to the way we guide children through emotions — honors the belief that “the body is a temple, nature is our teacher, and the child is divine.”

We consciously avoid processed foods, invite stories from our roots, and teach life skills that build independence with grace. We celebrate festivals not as events, but as soulful connections to rhythm, gratitude, and heritage.

Our curriculum intertwines empathy, mindfulness, and creative expression — because I believe the world needs not just smart thinkers, but kind humans.

In every child, I see a light — unique, curious, and capable of shaping a more conscious world. Gurukul is my offering to nurture that light, every single day.

With warm regards,

Teja Arigela
Founder & Director
Gurukul Preschool

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