Little Elly co-founder honoured with Educhoice – Women Leaders in Academia Awards 2025

Bengaluru: Preeti Bhandary, co-founder and director of Little Elly Preschool, has been awarded the prestigious Educhoice – Women Leaders in Academia Awards 2025 held at Vivanta, Bengaluru.

This award recognizes her dedication to early childhood education, mentoring young minds, and inculcating leadership and creativity from the very outset.

This award at the Educhoice Women – Leaders in Academia Awards 2025 is a tribute to her passion, creativity, and contribution to early childhood education.

Ms. Bhandary has played a pivotal role in fostering an environment at Little Elly that encourages curiosity, creativity, and independent thinking.

Under her leadership, the preschool has adopted child-centric teaching methods that go beyond academics, focusing on emotional and social growth.

Expressing her gratitude, Ms. Bhandary said, “Early childhood education lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning. At Little Elly, we strive to create an environment where children feel inspired to explore, question, and express themselves freely. Receiving this award is an honour and reinforces my belief in nurturing young minds with care and creativity.”

Beyond her contributions to preschool education, Ms. Bhandary is a strong advocate for women’s empowerment in the education sector. She actively encourages women to take up leadership roles in teaching and child development, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning community.

About Little Elly

Little Elly is a leading preschool chain in India with over 150 preschools across 19 cities and international locations in Dubai and Seattle. With a dedicated team of 650-plus trained staff members, Little Elly guides over 9,000 children annually, fostering their curiosity, confidence, and love for learning through its unique H.A.P.P.Y curriculum.