Shiksha Associates is an eleven-year-old company focused on early childhood education, driven by passion and dedication. We bring you the best preschool brand – Podar Jumbo Kids – with 55 centres and 6000+ students across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Shiksha Associates is a company with a view to providing the best educational opportunities to today's children. Focusing on early childhood education, the company was founded by like-minded individuals. It is driven by passion and dedication.
Shiksha Associates has been shaping early childhood education since 2005. As the master franchisee for Podar Education Network in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, we support over 55 Podar Jumbo Kids and Podar Prep preschools, bringing quality preschool education to 6,000+ children.
Whether you're a parent seeking the best start for your child or an entrepreneur ready to build a rewarding business – we've got you covered.
Give your child the best foundation with our proven Kiducation methodology – a unique system that blends modern pedagogy with emotional intelligence. Our centres follow the EYFS framework and focus on holistic development.
Find a Centre near youLeverage our 11-year playbook. We provide curriculum, operations training, marketing support, and a nationally recognized brand name – Podar Jumbo Kids. Join India's fastest growing preschool network.
Explore FranchiseOur commitment to quality has been recognized by the industry
From Big Brands Academy & NDTV Profit – 2012
From Brands Academy (Big Brands Research) – 2011
From International Institute of Education & Management
Meet the experienced leaders behind Shiksha Associates
He has a diverse educational background with M.Com, LL.B and ACA to his credit. Suresh Babu Makam is an entrepreneur par excellence. He has been at the helm of many successful start-ups and is the reason for the wealth creation of all whom he has mentored. An individual who believes in ethical business and fairness above all else, he has spent more than three decades establishing many verticals, including textiles, preschool franchising, educational ventures and the real estate sector.
A serial entrepreneur, he is passionate about providing a delightful experience to customers. He has been able to raise the bar in preschool education by offering customer engagement techniques to this severely service-driven industry. He strives to ensure that all stakeholders in any venture are enriched by the association. After understanding the finer nuances of customer satisfaction, providing viable franchise options has been his area of expertise. Striving to stay ahead by incorporating current, relevant practices and technology into operations has been his forte. He believes that leadership is about leading by example. He engages the entire organization in motivational programs to keep the force surging! He is able to perceive the needs of the customer effectively and use the same for intuitive marketing campaigns and to drive good publicity.
She has a degree in psychology and a masters degree in business administration, specialising in HR and Marketing. She is the Head of Bangalore Chapter, Early Childhood Association. She has had the opportunity to present her paper at the NAEYC Conference 2014 in Dallas, TX about Humour in Early Childhood. She's a certified trainer for DAP (Developmentally Appropriate Practices) and helps schools understand and implement the same through teacher training and curriculum enrichment. As an advocate of child rights, she wishes to equip all stakeholders in early childhood with the right practices. She currently helps schools to develop parent partnership programs that help improve and sustain the child's performance. Passionate about the right practices in parenting, she offers sessions to help parents with targeted practices in the art of raising children. She has been in the field of early childhood for the past decade and has gained insight into the various aspects of teaching at different Podar institutions including preschool and daycare. She's also the trainer for Podar Institute of Education, which offers a diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education.
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