Keystone Early Years
The American School of Bombay makes the application process for new students as simple and transparent as possible. The journey towards personalized attention begins with the Office of Admission, knowing that all children and families transition differently.
To begin the application process, please be sure to first read the tabs on Age Requirement/Grade Placement below, and if applicable, the tab on Indian Nationals. It is important that you review ALL information before you progress to the inquiry stage.
If you would like to know more about our PreK program, click here.
The Admission Process
View of the child
Young children take in all that they see around them and that’s what makes the early formative years so very important. We conceptualize an image of the child as competent, strong, inventive, and full of ideas with rights instead of needs. They express their ideas through art, music, play, storytelling, writing, drawing, etc.
Role of Teacher
Learning is a social process based on trust, respect, and encouragement. A teacher is an observer, supporter, and guide that brings wisdom and thoughtfulness to the child’s unique social and intellectual exploration. Teachers help children connect the dots and support the ever-expanding web of knowledge.
Role of Environment
The environment is the third teacher. Children are provided with an environment filled with natural light, order, and beauty. Open studio spaces free from clutter, where every material connects the child with the actual scenarios that they experience every day. The space encourages collaboration, communication, and exploration. Children learn through sensory experiences and integration.
Role of Family
We believe children are connected to family, community, culture, and place. Their earliest development and learning take place through the relationships they share with their parents, family members, and educators. Active communication with teachers and families allows for collaborative goal-setting.
The Approach
Keystone Atelier is a Reggio Emilia inspired Early Years Program serving
children, ages 2.5 to 5.5 years and their families through the love of learning.
We create a safe, nurturing and creative environment where children’s unique personalities and potentials are valued. Young learners are most influenced by their immediate environment, family, community and culture and therefore learn most effectively when they are encouraged to explore and understand their world and their place within it.
How Children Learn?
Reggio Inspired Approach
It is an innovative and creative early childhood philosophy based out of Italy. We believe the child as strong, capable, and resilient; rich with wonder and knowledge. The role of our teachers who is a designer; work in partnership with the children to extend thinking and develop explorations.
The core philosophy of the program is represented in the following dimensions:
Developmental Areas
What Children Learn?
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