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Online Pre Primary School for Nursery, LKG and UKG | CBSE-Aligned, NEP 2020
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Online Pre Primary School for Nursery, LKG and UKG

Sunbeam World School is an accredited online pre primary school in India for children aged 3 to 6. CBSE-aligned and NEP 2020 foundational stage curriculum, live interactive classes with trained early childhood educators, physical learning kits delivered to your home, and structured screen time designed for how young children actually learn.

Live Interactive Classes Nursery · LKG · UKG (Ages 3-6) CBSE-Aligned · NEP 2020 Small 2:15 Classes Physical Learning Kits Class 1 Ready
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Teacher to child ratio
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At a Glance

Online Pre Primary School at a Glance

Grades offeredNursery (age 3-4), LKG / KG-1 (age 4-5), UKG / KG-2 (age 5-6)
CurriculumCBSE-aligned, NEP 2020 foundational stage framework, play-based and activity-driven early childhood education
Class formatLive interactive sessions with trained early childhood educators, plus recorded lessons and worksheets on our LMS
Session length20-30 minutes per session, broken into short activity blocks with movement breaks. Not continuous screen time
Class size2:15 teacher to child ratio. A class teacher plus an assistant in every session
Learning kitsPhysical learning kits delivered to your home: activity books, flashcards, clay, craft materials, safety scissors and worksheets. No printing required
SubjectsEnglish (phonics, reading readiness), Hindi, Mathematics (number recognition, shapes, counting), EVS, Art and Craft, Music, Rhymes, Storytelling, Yoga and PE
AssessmentObservation-based, no formal exams. Monthly progress reports, portfolio of work, and parent-teacher meetings each term
Parental roleA parent or caregiver sits with the child during live sessions for Nursery. LKG children need nearby supervision. UKG children attend with minimal help
Leads toOnline Primary School (Class 1-5, CBSE-aligned)
Annual feeVisit the fee structure page for current tuition and instalment details
AdmissionsOpen year round. Check the eligibility criteria or start the admission process
The Basics

What Is an Online Pre Primary School?

An online pre primary school delivers Nursery, LKG and UKG education through live, interactive sessions conducted by trained early childhood educators over a screen, combined with physical learning kits and offline activities at home. At Sunbeam World School, the online pre primary programme is CBSE-aligned and built around the NEP 2020 foundational stage framework (the 5+3+3+4 structure), covering children aged 3 to 6. Sessions are short (20-30 minutes), activity-driven, and designed around how young children actually learn: through play, music, storytelling, craft, movement and repetition, not through passive screen watching. A physical learning kit with activity books, flashcards, clay, craft supplies and worksheets is delivered to every family so that hands-on learning continues after the screen switches off. The programme prepares children for a smooth transition into Class 1 with the foundational literacy, numeracy, motor skills and social confidence they need.

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Pre Primary Classes

Online Nursery, LKG and UKG Classes

Age 3-4
Foundational Stage Year 1

Online Nursery

Introduction to school through play, music, rhymes and storytelling. Letter and number recognition, basic shapes and colours, fine motor skills through craft, and first social interactions with peers and teachers in a small group setting.

Age 4-5
Foundational Stage Year 2

Online LKG (KG-1)

Systematic phonics and early reading readiness, number bonds and pre-math skills, Hindi introduction, EVS (plants, animals, seasons), improved pencil grip and handwriting practice, and growing independence in the virtual classroom.

Age 5-6
Foundational Stage Year 3

Online UKG (KG-2)

Reading fluency, sight words, simple sentence writing, addition and subtraction, EVS projects, Hindi reading and writing, and structured preparation for Class 1 admission. Children attend with minimal parental help by this stage.

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Class 1 Readiness

From Pre Primary to Class 1 and Beyond

Everything in the pre primary programme builds toward one outcome: a child who is ready for formal schooling in Class 1. By the end of UKG, children at Sunbeam World School read simple English and Hindi texts, write in full sentences, do basic addition and subtraction, and have the attention span, classroom behaviour and social confidence that Class 1 demands.

Children completing UKG continue into Class 1 at Sunbeam World School or can transfer to any physical CBSE, ICSE or international school with a formal report card, progress portfolio and transfer certificate.

A UKG child writing in a notebook at home, practising handwriting and early sentence formation for Class 1 readiness
Syllabus and Curriculum

Pre Primary Syllabus: What Your Child Learns

CBSE-aligned, NEP 2020 foundational stage curriculum covering literacy, numeracy, EVS, languages, creative expression and physical development. All subjects are taught through play-based, activity-driven methods.

Learning AreaNurseryLKGUKG
EnglishLetter recognition, rhymes, listeningPhonics, sight words, early readingReading fluency, sentence writing, comprehension
HindiSwar, vyanjan introductionHindi letters, words, simple readingHindi reading, writing, simple paragraphs
MathematicsCounting 1-20, shapes, coloursNumber bonds, patterns, measurementAddition, subtraction, time, money concepts
EVSMy body, my family, animalsPlants, seasons, festivals, communityFood, shelter, transport, environment
Art and CraftColouring, tearing, pastingDrawing, painting, clay modellingCraft projects, origami, creative expression
Music and RhymesAction songs, nursery rhymesRhythm, singing, musical instrumentsGroup singing, basic notation awareness
StorytellingListening to stories, picture talkRetelling stories, sequencingStory creation, public speaking practice
Yoga and PEBasic stretches, movement gamesYoga poses, balance activitiesStructured PE, coordination, team games

Gross motor and fine motor skill development runs across every session through craft, writing practice, movement breaks and hands-on activities with the physical learning kit.

How It Works

How Online Pre Primary Classes Work

Short, active sessions designed for how 3-6 year olds actually learn. Not passive screen watching.

Live Interactive Sessions (Not Video Lessons)

Every class is taught live by a trained early childhood educator. The teacher calls each child by name, asks questions, plays games and monitors engagement. This is not a pre-recorded video library.

20-30 Minute Sessions with Breaks

Sessions last 20-30 minutes, broken into short activity blocks (singing, then craft, then story, then movement). No continuous screen time. Eye-care breaks built into every session.

Physical Learning Kits Delivered Home

Every child receives a physical learning kit: activity books, flashcards, clay, craft materials, safety scissors, crayons and worksheets. Hands-on work happens offline after the live session.

Small Groups: 2:15 Ratio

A class teacher plus an assistant in every session. With 15 children, every child is spoken to, engaged and monitored. The teacher notices when a child is distracted and redirects gently.

Parent Role: Present, Not Teaching

For Nursery, a parent sits with the child during live sessions. For LKG, a parent stays nearby. For UKG, most children attend independently. Parents do not teach; the teacher does. Parents monitor and support offline activities.

Who We Serve

Who Chooses Our Online Pre Primary School

Working Parents

Parents who need flexible class timings that fit around work schedules. Three daily batches including evening sessions. See timings.

NRI and Expat Families

Families abroad who want their child to learn Hindi, follow the Indian curriculum, and be ready for Class 1 admission in an Indian school.

Homeschooling Families

Parents who want structured early education at home with trained teachers, a curriculum and a formal report card. Explore homeschool.

Health-Cautious Families

Parents who prefer keeping young children at home for health and safety reasons, with the assurance that academic preparation is not compromised.

Children with Special Needs

Children who need a smaller, calmer setting with special education support, adapted pacing and one-to-one attention.

Families in Smaller Cities

Families in tier-2 and tier-3 cities where quality preschool options are limited. The same curriculum and teachers, regardless of location.

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Fees

Pre Primary School Fees, All Inclusive

The annual fee covers every live session, the physical learning kit delivered to your home, all digital resources on the LMS, assessment, progress reports, parent-teacher meetings and co-curricular activities. No separate charges for materials, technology or registration.

  • Included: live sessions, physical learning kit, LMS access, recorded lessons, worksheets, assessment, reports
  • Flexible payment: 3 instalments per year, No-Cost EMI available
  • Discounts: sibling discount, one-time payment discount, refer-and-earn savings
Online Pre Primary, Explained

Everything Parents Ask Before Choosing an Online Pre Primary School

Honest, detailed answers on screen time, socialization, learning kits, parental involvement, NEP 2020, Class 1 readiness and whether online preschool is actually good for young children. Tap any topic to expand.

The honest answer: online preschool is not a like-for-like replacement for a good physical preschool. A 3-year-old learns best through touch, movement, peer play and real-world interaction. No screen can fully replicate a sandpit, a playground or a circle-time with twenty children in the same room. That said, online pre primary works well for specific families and situations, and works poorly when it is just passive video watching.

  • When it works well: short live sessions (20-30 min), small groups (2:15), trained early educators who call each child by name, physical learning kits for offline hands-on work, and a parent present to facilitate. This is the model Sunbeam World School uses.
  • When it does not work: long continuous screen sessions, passive video watching, large unmonitored classes, no physical materials, and no parental involvement. Avoid any online preschool that runs 2-3 hour screen blocks for a 3-year-old.
  • Bottom line: if a quality physical preschool is available and affordable near you, it is the better option for most families. If it is not, if you are abroad, if your child has health concerns, if you work irregular hours, or if local options are poor, a well-designed online pre primary programme is a genuinely good alternative.

Screen time at Sunbeam World School's online pre primary programme is structured, limited and active, not passive. Each live session runs 20-30 minutes and is broken into short activity blocks: 5 minutes of rhymes, then 5 minutes of craft (child looks away from screen and works with hands), then story time, then a movement break where children stand up and do actions.

  • Nursery: approximately 60-90 minutes of total screen time per day across 2-3 short sessions with breaks between each.
  • LKG and UKG: approximately 90-120 minutes per day, still broken into short sessions with movement and eye-care breaks.
  • Offline component: the physical learning kit means a significant portion of each day's learning happens away from the screen through craft, colouring, writing practice and play.

Online preschool cannot replace physical playground interaction. This is the biggest honest limitation. What it can provide is structured group interaction in small settings: show-and-tell, group singing, virtual festival celebrations, collaborative games, and daily circle time where children greet each other by name. Most families who choose online pre primary also enrol their child in a local playgroup, sports class, or community activity for physical peer interaction. Sunbeam World School's 2:15 class size means every child participates actively, not just watches.

A typical day includes 2-3 live sessions of 20-30 minutes each, with breaks between them. Each session mixes activities: rhymes and action songs, phonics or number work, a craft or colouring activity using the physical kit, a story, and a movement break. After the live sessions, the child does offline activities from the learning kit (colouring, tracing, clay work) guided by the parent using teacher instructions shared on the LMS. Missed a class? Every session is recorded and posted the same day with activity instructions.

Online pre primary for a 3-year-old requires a parent or caregiver present during live sessions. This is non-negotiable: a toddler cannot manage a screen, follow instructions, and do craft activities independently. The parent does not teach; the teacher teaches. The parent helps with login, holds the craft paper, fetches the clay, and keeps the child focused.

  • Nursery (age 3-4): parent sits with child throughout. Expect 1.5-2 hours of involvement per day.
  • LKG (age 4-5): parent stays nearby, helps with transitions. Most children manage the session with minimal help.
  • UKG (age 5-6): most children attend independently. Parent checks homework and monitors the LMS dashboard.
  • Working parents: three daily batches including evening sessions. A grandparent or caregiver can sit with the child if the parent is working. See timings.

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 restructured Indian education into a 5+3+3+4 framework. The first stage, the Foundational Stage, covers ages 3 to 8 (pre primary through Class 2). Sunbeam World School's pre primary curriculum is aligned to this framework and to CBSE early childhood education guidelines, covering foundational literacy (English phonics, Hindi akshar), foundational numeracy (counting, shapes, patterns, pre-math), EVS (environment, community, health), creative expression (art, music, storytelling) and physical development (gross and fine motor skills through yoga, PE and craft).

  • Class 1 readiness: by the end of UKG, children read simple English and Hindi texts, write in full sentences, do basic addition and subtraction, and have the attention span and classroom behaviour needed for formal schooling.

CBSE does not formally regulate or accredit pre primary education. Pre primary (Nursery, LKG, UKG) is not part of the CBSE board examination system, which starts only at Class 10. This means the question "does CBSE allow online pre primary" is a category error: CBSE does not govern pre primary at all, whether online or offline. Sunbeam World School's pre primary is CBSE-aligned in curriculum content and follows NEP 2020 foundational stage guidelines. The school holds IAO, Cambridge and Cognia accreditation. Children completing UKG transition smoothly into Class 1 at Sunbeam World School or can transfer to any physical CBSE school with a report card and transfer certificate.

Free online preschool resources exist (YouTube channels, apps, free worksheets), but these are self-directed and unstructured. A full-time online pre primary school with live teachers, a physical learning kit, formal assessment and a report card charges tuition. Sunbeam World School's fee is all-inclusive (live sessions, kit, LMS, assessment, reports) and payable in three instalments with No-Cost EMI. Visit the fee structure page for current pricing. Book a free demo class before committing.

There are dozens of online preschools in India. Here is what to check before enrolling your child.

  • Session length: are sessions 20-30 minutes or 2-3 hours? Long continuous sessions are inappropriate for 3-year-olds.
  • Live or recorded? Is every session taught live by a real teacher, or is it pre-recorded videos the child watches alone?
  • Physical kits: does the school send learning materials home, or do parents have to print everything?
  • Class size: ask for the maximum children per session. Sunbeam World School runs 2:15.
  • Reviews: check Google and parent testimonials. Sunbeam World School has 4.8 stars from 2,400+ reviews.
  • Free trial: can you sit in on a class before paying? Book a free demo class.
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More questions? See the full Sunbeam World School FAQ.

How to Enrol

Pre Primary Admission: 3 Simple Steps

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Book a Free Demo Class

Fill the enrolment form or contact admissions. Every family gets a free demo class where your child sits in on a real session before you decide.

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Confirm Age and Grade

Our team confirms the right level (Nursery, LKG or UKG) based on your child's age and developmental readiness. Check the eligibility criteria.

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Enrol and Receive the Learning Kit

Complete enrolment, choose your batch by time zone, and receive the physical learning kit at your home. Live classes begin.

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CBSE-aligned, NEP 2020 foundational stage, live interactive sessions, trained early childhood educators, physical learning kits, and a clear pathway to Class 1. Book a free demo class and let your child experience a real session.

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