Starting a preschool is a legacy in making and not just a business idea. If you are passionate about early childhood education, then setting up a preschool can be a rewarding journey to embark.

But the question every new Edupreneur will face is WHERE TO BEGIN?

In this blog, we will discuss just that.

How to begin a preschool?
What are the must-haves to start the journey? , and
How do you create a brand that stands out?

We will also share the entire preschool set-up process, which will be like a broken down action-oriented guide through the journey. And if you are looking for an expert in this field who will hand-hold you through every step of the way, then Teeny Beans is definitely a name you want to remember.

Summarizing Your Preschool Setup Checklist

Step	Task	Done?
1	Define your preschool vision
2	Choose the Right Business Model
3	Market Research and Location Hunt
4	Plan infrastructure
5	Select your curriculum
6	Hire & train staff
7	Licensing and legalities
8	Licensing for Teeny Beans
9	Launching your School
10	Launching Strategies

Step 1: Understand Why You Want Your Preschool Set Up

Before going straight to the hows, you need to understand the whys of your decision. So that you can start a new venture only when you know you are absolutely ready to put in the full effort!

Ask yourself:

What’s my budget?
Who are my target customers?
What kind of learning experience do I want to offer?
Am I ready to work with children?
Am I prepared for an investment opportunity?

Whatever your reason, defining your "why" keeps you grounded during the ups and downs of setting up a preschool.

Step 2: Choose the Right Business Model

There are two major ways to go about your preschool set-up:

Model	Description	Recommended For
Independent Preschool	You create everything from scratch—curriculum, branding, interiors	Experienced educators
Franchise/Partner Model	You team up with an established brand like Kidzee, Teeny Beans,or Euro Kids ..	First-time investors & entrepreneurs

If you are a first-time investor in this field, preschool solution providers like Teeny Beans offer different types of packages to significantly reduce the setup timeline, so you can easily pick a package that aligns with your budget and requirements.

Step 3: Market Research and Location Hunt

Choosing a great location is crucial for setting up a successful preschool. Look for:

Residential areas with young families
Easy accessibility from roads & safe neighbourhood.
Space for indoor & outdoor play
Meets state licensing norms

Also, conduct a competitor analysis. Researching and understanding what other schools in the neighbourhood are offering can help you do better.

Step 4: Infrastructure & Space Design

The physical space in your school must meet certain requirements to be well-structured for pre-primary education and holistic development. You will need:

Activity rooms
Outdoor play zone
Washrooms (child-friendly)
Reception area
Properly designed child-friendly classrooms
Safe and secure property
Modern amenities like smart classrooms
Child-sized furniture
Non-toxic materials
Rounded corners and anti-slip floors
Natural light and ventilation

Room Type	Area Required	Must-Haves
Classroom	300-500 sq. ft.	Activity corners, mats, whiteboards
Activity Area	200 sq. ft.	Soft play, sensory toys
Outdoor Play	500+ sq. ft.	Swings, slides, sandpit
Admin Office	100 sq. ft.	Desk, files, CCTV

A preschool solution provider like Teeny Beans provides interior planning, classroom design, and furniture sourcing in their setup solutions. They don't just help you plan, they set it up for you!

Step 5: Curriculum Development

A strong curriculum is the backbone of any good preschool setup. It must include:

Cognitive development activities
Fine motor skill tasks
Music, dance, storytelling
Life skills & independence training

The curriculum is the soul of any preschool. Go beyond your 123s and ABCs—think of holistic development.

Popular approaches:

Montessori
Reggio Emilia
Waldorf
Play-based

It is important to know your teaching ideology and methodology so that you can plan your hiring and infrastructure better. Each teaching methodology has a different way in which a class is designed. Every teacher is trained in a different methodology under a different teaching theory.

Teeny Beans, in their detailed play-based thematic calender approach provides a holistically developmental curriculum that is based of the British EYFS framework and aligned to National Educational Policies.

Step 6: Build Your Dream Team

Great preschools stand on great educators. During your preschool set-up, you will need:

Trained early childhood educators
Caretakers & nannies
A center manager
Admin/support staff

Hiring tip: Go beyond qualifications. Look for empathy, patience, and creativity in your teaching and caretaking staff.

Hiring is easy. But Training?

That’s where most new owners struggle.

But Teeny Beans solves this problem, too, with teacher onboarding and training sessions, ensuring your team delivers the curriculum exactly as designed.

Step 7: Licensing & Legalities

Any state has their own regulations that preschools need to follow to run their institutes . These preschool set-ups are then incomplete without these necessary paperwork:

Trade license
FSSAI registration (for meals)
Fire safety clearance
Insurance policies

Step 8: Licensing Model & Operations

Now, if you want a preschool that earns while you sleep, you need a smart licensing model for the licenses provided by Teeny Beans.

Teeny Beans offers:

Licensing Feature	Teeny Beans Advantage
Brand License	Yes
Royalty-free options	Yes
Training & upgrades	Lifetime access
Tech support	Dedicated dashboard

Our licensees retain control while enjoying full backend support. That’s why our partners scale faster and operate smoothly than those who go it alone.

Step 9: Marketing & Launch

Your preschool is almost ready—now it’s time to shine.

Build anticipation with:

Logo & brand identity
Flyers & banners
Social media buzz
School opening events
Parent walkthroughs

Teeny Beans provides marketing solutions, too. We even handle your preschool website, Google listing, and branding collaterals.

Because visibility = Admissions.

Step 10: Launch Strategy

Plan your grand opening. Your preschool setup should get people talking. Ideas:

Free demo classes
Open house events
Summer Camps

Teeny Beans supports your launch with digital campaigns tailored to your local market.

If you have been thinking about starting a preschool, now is the time. There is a rising demand and many opportunities in this sector. But success lies in how smartly you begin.

Teeny Beans gives you a head start—whether you’re starting small or dreaming big.

So let us turn that dream into a thriving preschool setup—step by step.

Visit www.teenybeans.in to book your free consultation today.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Start Your Own Preschool Setup