The Learning Tree
Parent Insightssubhashree woods Q5, Kunal Icon Rd, Pimple Saudagar, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra 411027, India
Pimple Saudagar neighborhood preschool with daycare options.
- ✦Established in 2004 — one of the older neighborhood preschools in the area
- ✦Offers daycare for infants as young as 8 months
- ✦Multiple branches across Pune (useful if you relocate)
Summary for Parents
Overview
- •The Learning Tree (Pimple Saudagar) is a long-standing neighborhood preschool and daycare known for its clean environment and caring teachers. Fees are on the affordable side for the area, and parents generally appreciate the personal attention given to children. However, a few reviews raise concerns about teacher turnover and communication gaps, so it’s worth asking about these during your visit.
Best Fit For
- •Families looking for a safe, nearby preschool with daycare
- •Parents who prefer a small, community-based setup
- •Children who enjoy play-based learning and personal attention
Strengths
- •Clean, well-maintained campus
- •Caring and patient teachers
- •Affordable fees
- •Accepts very young children (8 months+)
Trade-offs / Things to check
- •Teacher retention and management stability
- •Limited outdoor space
- •Lack of detailed fee and transport info online
- •Website sometimes unavailable
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
- •What is the current teacher–student ratio?
- •How long have the current teachers been with the school?
- •What’s included in the annual fee?
- •How does the school handle communication with parents?
- •Are there any additional daycare or activity charges?
School Information
Board / Curriculum
Playschools
Grades offered
Nursery - 12
Medium
English
Type
Co-ed
Student–Teacher Ratio
Not published; typical range 8–15:1 (confirm with school)
Boarding
Day school only
Pincode
411027
Leadership & Staff
- • Parents describe teachers as caring, patient, and cooperative
- • Some reviews mention teacher turnover and management changes in past years
Fees & Admissions
| Class / Category | Fee (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Playgroup | ₹20,000 | Source: Instagram reel (Apr 2025) |
| Nursery | ₹25,000 | Source: Instagram reel (Apr 2025) |
| Junior KG | ₹26,000 | Source: Instagram reel (Apr 2025) |
| Senior KG | ₹27,000 | Source: Instagram reel (Apr 2025) |
• Kidwise lists a broader range up to ₹50,000 (may include daycare or other branches).
• Registration and transport fees are not listed publicly.
• Always confirm inclusions (materials, meals, daycare hours) before paying.
• It’s best to ask for a written fee breakdown during your visit.
Admission Process for Interested Parents
When to Apply
Admissions open around February–April for the next academic year
How to Apply
Visit or call the branch; online form available at https://www.thelearningtreepune.com/admission/ (site may be intermittently unavailable)
Eligibility
Standard preschool age cutoffs (Playgroup to Sr. KG)
Documents Required
Birth certificate parent ID address proof immunization record photos
Process
- 1.Enquiry → Visit → Application form → Fee payment to confirm seat
What Parents Say
Aggregated from parent reviews across platforms. Ask these questions during your school visit.
Cleanliness & Infrastructure
Positives
Parents consistently praise the school’s cleanliness and tidy classrooms. The environment feels safe and child-friendly.
Watch out for
No major concerns reported recently.
Ask: Ask how often classrooms and play areas are sanitized and how they handle illness in daycare.
Teaching Quality
Positives
Teachers are described as caring, patient, and attentive. Children seem happy and comfortable.
Watch out for
Some reviews mention frequent teacher transfers and management changes.
Ask: Ask about teacher retention and how they ensure continuity when staff changes.
Management & Communication
Positives
Some parents appreciate approachable staff and cooperative management.
Watch out for
A few reviews mention poor communication and planning at certain times.
Ask: Ask how the school communicates updates and how parents can share feedback.
Fees & Value
Positives
Many parents find the fees reasonable for the quality offered.
Watch out for
Lack of transparency online about add-ons like daycare or transport.
Ask: Request a written fee structure and clarify what’s included.
Transport & Logistics
Positives
Convenient for local families within walking distance.
Watch out for
No clear transport information available online.
Ask: Ask if they provide pickup/drop and what safety measures are in place.
Campus & Facilities
Reviews from Other Platforms
Aggregated from public sources for reference. These are not verified by SchoolCompass.
What parents liked
"The Learning Tree has excellent clean facilities. The campus is always well-maintained and tidy, creating a conducive environment for learning."
— Sonal Pasalkar
"The teaching as well as non-teaching staff is very dedicated, co-operative and patient. The facilities are very good and fee structure is really reasonable."
— Preeti Tamane
"Excellent preschool, teachers give personal attention to the kids and are very co-operative."
— Sujeet Kadam
Concerns raised
"Highly mismanaged branch... Poor planning. No proper communication with parents. Teacher retention is very low. In past 3-4 years 3 principals changed."
— Kidwise aggregated review
"Some parents mention that activities sometimes feel more like marketing than learning outcomes."
— Justdial
"Lack of transparent fee and transport details online — parents often need to call or visit for full information."
— Justdial
What Kind of Peer Group?
Age Range
8 months to 5 years (daycare to Sr. KG)
Family Backgrounds
Mostly working parents from nearby housing societies in Pimple Saudagar and Wakad
Socio-economic Profile
Middle to upper-middle income families
Child Profiles
Active preschoolers preparing for formal school; children who thrive in small, nurturing environments
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