In this pragmatically developing world, where education is a very requisite for all humans to gain stability in society, early childhood education is designated as the most extraordinary period of growth and development in a child’s lifetime, typically the first building blocks of a child’s early years (0-(0-8). Today, as the parents are imperatively in the enlightenment of definitive early education, and care for their children growth’s, despite of their busy work & lifestyle, the play and pre-school market is witnessing positive growth today. According to Technavio, the Preschool market in India is poised to grow by $957.86 million during 2022-2026, accelerating at a CAGR of 9.57 percent during the forecast period.

Well, segmented by area (urban and rural) and age group (children aged 3-6 years and children aged below 3 years), the preschool market in India is growing profoundly. The urban segment is accounted to hold the largest market share over the forecast period, and the high penetration of playschools in Tier-II & Tier-III cities and the rising number of dual-income households is expected to driving the growth of the preschool market in urban areas. Additionally, generically, children aged 3-6 years will exhibit high demand for preschool in India during the forecast period. However, increasing women participation in the play & pre-school market has been proving quite leveraging for the industry to trust with the children care at schools. There are many Women in Play and Pre School today in India, leading the market with their diligent initiative in early child education and care.

In this issue, the Women Entrepreneur magazine brings in to spotlight a list of ‘Top 10 Women in Play and Pre School - 2022', who are the domineers of change in the education realm today. This list of ten leading and inspiring women is crafted by a team of CEOs, VCs, and the editorial board, delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of a healthy powerful nation.