Play School in Salem: Springfield Play School, a preschool, nursery and kindergarten for ages 2–6

Springfield Play School — Small Steps, Big Dreams: a smiling child at a desk with crayon drawings
About us

A warm little school with big dreams for every child.

Springfield Playschool is a play-first early-years school where children feel safe, seen, and free to explore. We believe little minds grow best when the day is full of colour, movement, music, and the gentle guidance of warm teachers.

Our rooms are designed for small hands and big imaginations — Montessori corners, an art studio, soft play, and a garden where children plant, climb, and discover. Every corner is built around one idea: kindness is the first thing a child should learn.

  • Ages 2 – 6Playgroup through Upper KG
  • Play-firstHands-on learning, no screens
  • Warm teachersSmall groups, close attention
Bright classroom at Springfield Play SchoolChildren enjoying activities at Springfield Play SchoolPlayful learning corner at Springfield Play SchoolKids at play in the Springfield Play School playroomArt and craft time at Springfield Play SchoolHappy preschoolers at Springfield Play School
Why Springfield

Everything parents look for, done thoughtfully.

Montessori rooms at Springfield Play School

Montessori rooms

Real materials, hands-on learning.

Ball-pit fun at Springfield Play School

Ball-pit fun

Soft, safe spaces to let loose.

Climb & slide at Springfield Play School

Climb & slide

Big play zones to run and move.

Discover the world at Springfield Play School

Discover the world

Maps, globes, posters — curiosity by design.

A day at Springfield

Six little scenes. One full morning of discovery.

From the first hug at the gate to the last song before pickup — here's a glimpse of what your child's day could look like.

Arrival & circle — a moment from the day at Springfield Play School

Arrival & circle

Art studio — a moment from the day at Springfield Play School

Art studio

Letters & stories — a moment from the day at Springfield Play School

Letters & stories

Toy time — a moment from the day at Springfield Play School

Toy time

Snack & chatter — a moment from the day at Springfield Play School

Snack & chatter

Music & movement — a moment from the day at Springfield Play School

Music & movement

What they'll learn

Big ideas, discovered through play.

Watch our play-based learning in action — no screens for children, just hands, voices, and warm teachers.

Early biology

My body & me

Children name parts of the body through play.

Early biology

Animal friends

Recognise and name animals from flashcards.

Visual art

Colour & composition

Pick a colour and bring a drawing to life.

Pre-literacy

Alphabet & numbers

Letter formation guided by dotted paths.

Hands-on play

Toys & shapes

Shape sorters and puzzles build spatial sense.

Shapes & colours

Shapes & colours

Spot the circle, square, triangle and star.

Programs

Four rooms, each with its own rhythm.

Playgroup

2 – 3 years

9:00 – 12:00

  • Settling in with care
  • Sensory & messy play
  • Nursery rhymes

Nursery

3 – 4 years

9:00 – 13:00

  • Letters & numbers in play
  • Art projects
  • Garden exploration

Lower KG

4 – 5 years

9:00 – 14:00

  • Phonics games
  • Hands-on math
  • Drama & music

Upper KG

5 – 6 years

9:00 – 15:00

  • Reading & writing
  • Science play
  • School readiness
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Good to know

Questions parents ask about our play school in Salem.

What age groups does Springfield Play School in Salem admit?

We welcome children aged 2 to 6 across four rooms: Playgroup (2–3 years), Nursery (3–4 years), Lower KG (4–5 years) and Upper KG (5–6 years).

What are the school timings?

Playgroup runs 9:00–12:00, Nursery 9:00–13:00, Lower KG 9:00–14:00 and Upper KG 9:00–15:00.

How is learning organised at Springfield?

Learning is play-first and hands-on, with Montessori materials, an art studio, music and movement, soft play, garden time and early literacy and numeracy through games, in small groups with close attention from teachers.

Is Springfield a good play school and preschool near me in Salem?

Springfield Play School is a play-first preschool in Salem for ages 2–6, with Montessori rooms, an art studio, music, soft play and small groups. Families from Salem and nearby areas such as Omalur, Attur, Mettur, Edappadi, Namakkal and Sankagiri are welcome to visit.

Are admissions open?

Yes, admissions are open and we are enrolling now. Contact us to check availability in each room.

Can I visit the school before enrolling?

Yes. Visits are welcome by appointment. Use the Book a visit form on this page, which opens WhatsApp, or call +91 99946 20580, and we will suggest two times that suit you.

Visit us

Come see Springfield in action.

Pop in for a tour, or leave a short note and we'll get back to you.

Address

Plot No. A-37, Ezhil Nagar 4th Cross,
Prakasam Nagar 2nd Avenue, Judge Road,
Salem – 636008

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