Find Us
Chembur, Mumbai - 400071
Classes:
Mon - Fri, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sat - 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Office: Mon - Sat, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About Us
A Trusted Name in Early Literacy
Building Foundations for a Lifetime
For over 14 years, Drupa Khanna Education Centre has been a trusted literacy haven in Chembur. Founded on the belief that early literacy is the cornerstone of all future learning, our philosophy is to nurture not just skills, but a lifelong love for language and the confidence to use it.
- Expert-Led, Child-Centered Focus
- A Nurturing & Joyful Environment
- Holistic Development Champions
- Our Commitment to Excellence
- Continuous Training
- Small Batch Dedication
Meet the Founder
Drupa Khanna
Your Guide on the Literacy Journey
I am Drupa Khanna, an educationist with over 20 years of passion for early childhood development. As an ECCEd graduate and Certified Jolly Phonics Teacher, I founded DKEC to translate proven methodologies into a joyful, childcentric learning experience. My mission is to ensure every child feels seen, supported, and inspired to become a confident reader and communicator.
Free Demo Class
See Learning
Come Alive for Your Child
The best way to understand our unique, play-based phonics approach is to let your child experience it. Book a no-obligation Free Demo Class and see the engagement firsthand.
*Spaces for demo classes are limited to maintain quality. Secure your child’s spot today!
Our Approach
Forward-Learning & Policy-Aligned
Our curriculum proactively aligns with the National Education Policy 2020. We emphasize foundational literacy, play-based and experiential learning, and holistic development ensuring your child is not only school-ready but also equipped with critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills for the future. Through age-appropriate methods and guided exploration, we help children build confidence, curiosity, and a strong love for learning from the very start.
Foundational literacy focus
Building strong reading and language skills from the earliest years.
Play-based & experiential learning
Learning through hands-on activities, stories, and real experiences.
Holistic child development
Nurturing confidence, communication, and social-emotional growth alongside academics.
Our Values
Teaching Methodology
Phonics-First Learning
Sounds, Words,
Reading Confidence
Learning Through Purposeful Play
Stories, games, role-play & hands-on exploration
Confidence-Led Growth
Expression, communication &
joyful learning
The "DKEC Difference"
Why Parents Choose Drupa Khanna
Parents choose Drupa Khanna Education Centre for its small-batch learning, where every child receives personal attention. Through play-based, experiential methods, children build strong literacy skills along with confidence and expression. Our age-structured journey from Nursery to Grade 2 ensures clear progress in a vibrant, nurturing learning space.
Small Batches, Big Focus
Max 12 children per batch for guaranteed personal attention
Play Based Experiential
We believe children learn best by doing, playing, and experiencing
Holistic Growth Focus
We nurture confidence, stage skills, and social-emotional development alongside
literacy
Vibrant Learning Habitat
A safe, colourful, and stimulating centre designed for young explorers
