Ekya Vana Early Years Opens in Bengaluru with Its Third Nature-Based Campus

Ekya Vana Early Years, the naturebased preschool and daycare programme from Ekya Schools, has expanded its presence in Bengaluru with the opening of its third campus in Haralur.

Spread across 10,000 sq. ft., the new campus welcomes children aged 18 months to six years, offering an earlyyears environment where nature, exploration and experiential learning are central to the curriculum.

Following the establishment of campuses in RMV Sanjay Nagar and Manyata Tech Park, the Haralur opening brings Ekya Vana Early Years’ approach to families in south-east Bengaluru.

A Classroom That Extends Beyond Four Walls

At the Haralur campus, the outdoors is more than a space for play. It is an important part of how children discover, question and make sense of the world around them.

The Haralur campus incorporates several spaces designed for exploration and experiential learning.

• Mini-forest and fruit trees provide opportunities to observe plants, growth and seasonal changes.
• Butterfly garden introduces children to insects, biodiversity and the natural environment.
• Mud kitchen and nature workshop encourage sensory discovery and hands-on experimentation.
• Eco lab and indoor atelier support creative expression, investigation and learning through materials.
• Planned biopond will help children explore aquatic ecosystems and the connections between living organisms.

Rather than treating nature as a separate subject, the programme incorporates it into everyday experiences, allowing learning to emerge through observation, play and discovery.

Earth Sense Puts Environmental Awareness at the Heart of Early Learning

Central to Ekya Vana Early Years is its Earth Sense approach, which is founded on the belief that children are part of the natural world rather than separate from it.

Through two learning pathways, People & Planet and Earth Care, the programme introduces ideas of environmental responsibility, interconnected living systems and care for the world around us.

The emphasis is on helping children develop these understandings through direct experiences rather than abstract explanations.

Whether investigating soil, observing insects or following the growth of a plant, children are encouraged to ask questions, develop curiosity and recognise their relationship with their surroundings.

The programme also extends beyond the classroom by inviting parents to participate in sessions exploring food, nutrition and nature, creating opportunities for families to engage with the principles underpinning their children’s early learning.

Ekya Vana Early Years Haralur At a Glance