KLAY Pre School Reviews and Ratings

"PEP School provides personalized education that is rooted in the Montessori methodology. We as parents interested in Montessori system of education, were delighted to find a school that is true to this system. This is a review of the school six months after leaving the school (we relocated to UAE). We had our two children study in PEP till age 10 and 5. Had we continued in Bangalore, we would have sent our children to PEP for as long as we could. After spending six months in the IB system in a sought after international school in UAE, this is what our son had to say about PEP: The things that PEP School did for me, made the schooling here really easy. In PEP we used to do our exercises for longer periods. Here we stop the activity once the test is over. Because of this things I was more prepared in my studies than the students here. Many montessori schools that we explored earlier in Bangalore were not honest in their execution. They always had someone else to satisfy other than the child, such as a partnering school or the general population, and those schools ended up watering down their system. PEP was singularly focus on the development of the child. Our son had his education till grade 4 there, and during those years we always had the satisfaction that he was living up to his potential. He was growing up with agency and confidence, and had both academic and extra curricular development. His teachers knew about every aspect of him as much as us if not more. As for my younger child, she did schooling there only till age 5, yet she still speaks about the classmates and teachers. Overall, PEP gave a great foundation for my children. My son was happy throughout his period of study in school. The montessori schooling enabled him become confident, knowledgeable and resourceful in going about with his life at home, school, and elsewhere. We are looking back at the years spent with PEP with a lot of satisfaction."

3 months ago

"Despite having lot of negative reviews about this Pre school, Still I went there yesterday to enquire my daughter s admission. Below are the things I didn t like with respect to admission enquiry: 1)Before visiting their school, we called to the number given in their website. No one answered the call. Hence we directly went to the school. 2)After reaching there, we told them that we came for our daughter s admission enquiry and asked them is it possible now? They said yes and asked us to fill the enquiry form. After filling the form, they just taken the form and said that tomorrow at what time you want to visit the school???? We shocked and told them that we came today here to visit and enquire about my daughter s admission. But they said, today not possible, we are booking slot for 10 am tomorrow .. please come tomorrow . 3)Due to some emergency I was not able to go there at 10 am and asked them , Can I come after 12 pm? But they said that it is not possible. We will show the school and explain about admission process to the group of parents at a time . I was really surprised when I listened this. If your admission enquiry process is like this, you people should have informed this before filling the form. I have been lived in different parts of the country like Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore etc . And in Bangalore also I enquired in many schools like orchids, vibgyor, klay, Euro kids and many more famous preschools. Everywhere admission enquiry process is very simple and polite. They just asked us to fill the form and then immediately they explained us about the school, fee structure, curriculum, timings and shown us the all classroom s and school .. For the first time,I listened about such type of variety admission enquiry process. Why can t you people just give overview about your school and explain about fee structure when individual parents visit your school for admission enquiry?."

3 months ago

"PEP has been a second home for our daughter for about 4 years. We moved out of the country, so we had to take her out of the school. Montessori, as an approach, appealed to us as parents. And of all the schools we visited, we liked PEP. We have been more than happy with our decision through the years. The implementation of the Montessori philosophy and approach to education, by truly prioritizing personalization, freedom, and independence of the child, is commendable. Everyone is approachable; there is no pretentious atmosphere like in some of the larger international schools. There are very few schools that can effectively execute the Montessori approach at the elementary level (equivalent to grades 1-6), and our daughter thoroughly enjoyed the freedom, the field trips, sleepovers, etc. At her current school in California, she is able to cope well with tests etc. too. In conclusion, we would like to thank everyone at PEP for the great memories. I would wholeheartedly recommend this school to any discerning parent."

3 months ago

"School is good. But it looks over expensive."

4 months ago

"We were fortunate to have come across Pep school for our daughter where she started studying since 2.5yrs (Primary) until recently (shes 7 now ) as we were relocating . It was a tough decision for us parents initially as we both come from traditional schools and were never used to the child led learning setup. We thought it might not work for our child or not as it may not necessarily bring the discipline which children sometimes need through traditional framework, homework etc. There werent many Montessori schools which lived by the book and after our first discussion with Chethan we were ready to take the leap of faith and enroll our daughter. The decision turned out excellent for our daughter. She was so comfortable adjusting to the Montessori environment. Her need for order and completion only grew. We could see such clear changes in her increasing focus and concentration working with hands, doing craft work, making intricate objects with beads, knitting etc even at such early age. The changes in academics seemed slow at first, however, her learning kept growing exponentially with sudden spurts. She was able to grow her love slowly for reading /exploring about different areas of interest. Here are a few key observations in our journey with Pep. Holistic Learning Environment: Offers a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on academics, social skills, creativity, and emotional intelligence. The Montessori method is effectively implemented to foster independent thinking and exploration among students. Experienced Faculty: The school boasts a team of experienced and passionate educators who are dedicated to nurturing each childs potential. Teachers are trained in the Montessori philosophy and create a supportive atmosphere where children feel encouraged to learn and grow at their own pace. Its a very warm and comfortable environment for children. Engaging Curriculum: The curriculum at Pep is designed to stimulate curiosity and critical thinking. Through hands-on activities, interactive lessons, and experiential learning opportunities, students develop a deep understanding of core concepts while also honing important life skills such as problem-solving and collaboration. Safe and Stimulating Environment: The school provides a safe and stimulating environment where children feel comfortable to explore and express themselves freely. The faculty members are really warm and understand well how to manage each individual kid. Frequent Field trips and quarterly sleepovers at school is a very unique concept which my daughter always looked forward to. It only fosters further on their skills to be independent and learn through nature/outside of school. The school can definitely improve on their additional language curriculum ( The progress was slow on hindi for my child) while it was really strong for English. Overall, would highly recommend the school to young learners."

6 months ago

6 months ago

"My son went here for almost a year while we were in HSR. Love their dedication to the Montessori teaching methodology and the general environment they have for the kids. I have certainly noticed major positive changes in my sons behaviour in terms of confidence and comms skills thanks to pep"

7 months ago

"A very authentic Montessori programme. These guys are fully focused on the needs of children and leave no stone unturned. My daughter has been attending the school for the last 3 years, and I am so thankful to PEP for the lovely person she is turning into. Also, they conduct workshops where they guide us with tips on parenting - Ive found these super insightful. Thank you, team PEP!"

7 months ago

"We, as parents always wanted our daughter to experience a very unique method of education rather than a routine learning process. At PEP, she experienced many things which she will cherish forever and has become an independent and a confident child. We were impressed with the philosophy of accepting and celebrating the uniqueness of each child . While there are many other Montessori schools, PEP has always sticked to the philosophy. We highly recommend PEP to all the parents who aspire to offer a unique way of learning experience for their children."

7 months ago

"We enrolled our daughter at PEPschoolv2 when she was 1.5 years old, and its been quite the journey. Being an authentic Montessori, weve noticed significant improvements in her verbal communication and social interaction. Our little one has truly blossomed into a remarkably independent girl, and we couldnt be happier as parents. PEP Team have been a great support, especially during her settling periods. Theyve helped a lot, making the transition smoother for both us and our daughter. Were grateful for the positive impact PEPschoolv2 has had on our little one."

7 months ago

"Pep is the destination that we can vouch for our child, not only for the educational aspects but also overall skills development perspective. Teachers are very much focused towards one child & they know sometimes better than us...the PTMs are always eye opening, enriched with inputs and actionable...we wish you all the best"

11 months ago

"We had a wonderful experience with Pep, definitely we will cherish it forever. The whole team is so approachable, warm and welcoming. They are open to any suggestions and comments. The teachers did a great job in moulding my daughter. My daughter loved going there, we had to change as we were moving far from school. But the admin dept, teachers, helpers were really helpful and sweet. I will recommend this school without any doubt!"

1 year ago

"We stumbled upon Pep school while looking for an authentic Montessori School near our place. An year from that day, I have been highly impressed and satisfied with the commitment and dedication with which the staff ensures that all the Montessori Principles are followed to the core. During this short period of time itself, I could realize the difference school brings in shaping a childs personality inculcating independence, confidence and empathy. I would highly recommend Pep to any parent looking for authentic Montessori school working with the principles propagated by Dr. Maria Montessori."

1 year ago

1 year ago

"Our daughter attended PEP for almost an year post Covid. The founders are very involved in running the school to maintain the original Montessori philosophy, and the teachers are professional and caring. We saw our kid becoming more independent & confident during her time at PEP, and immensely enjoyed the field trips organized by the school. The school provided regular feedback through PTMs, which helped us work with the teachers on improvement areas. Would recommend it to everyone who appreciates the Montessori approach."

1 year ago

"Our son began his schooling journey at Pep in 2018 and we are happy to have made the right choice. Pep adheres to montessori principles and philosophy giving children an encouraging space to develop and learn. The founders and teachers have been open to communication which is key for parent- teacher relationship. Their skill reports are detailed. During lockdown, they conducted the online classes in child friendly way with less numbers (5 students and 2 teachers), giving space for the child to express their thoughts and also assisting parents with being prepared for the lesson plans. Pep will always be special to us. If we hadnt moved from Bangalore, we would have continued our journey there. Sepcial mention to Hema mam and Archana mam for supporting us in every way possible."

1 year ago

"Had a terrible experience with this school. Highly insensitive towards kids created a kind of environment which disconnected the kid from school."

1 year ago

"Unsafe place for kids. Disgrace to school Especially founder Chethan is really unfit for this field of education. Kids are harassed,traumatized and punished in this so called school."

1 year ago

"Worst school.Bad teachers too much attitude especially founder Chethan and beware Of teachers/educators like Valli.Dont go by their word they do lot of things just for marketing but reality is different."

1 year ago

"Our child is always happy to go to school. We dont see any ow. why is it Monday? or cant wait for Saturday. The adults at Pep truly put following the child and working with the child in ensuring learning. While there are many Montessori schools, Pep has stayed true to the philosophy in ensuring mixed age classrooms where each child is encouraged to learn at their own speed."

1 year ago