India, July 2: In a significant step towards enhancing the quality of preschool education in India, Adiuvaret Research and Education Foundation , Pune, in collaboration with the Global Business School and Research Centre , Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, has announced the launch of its Nursery Teacher Training Partnership Program.
The initiative aims to empower preschools, educational institutions, NGOs, training centres, and skill development organizations to establish and successfully operate One-Year and Six-Month Nursery Teacher Training Programs under a comprehensive academic and operational support system.
Dr. Biranchi Jena, Director of Adiuvaret Research and Education Foundation , says
“Teachers are the foundation of every child’s future, and the quality of preschool education begins with the quality of teacher preparation. Through this partnership with GBSRC and Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, we are committed to building a robust national ecosystem that empowers aspiring nursery teachers with practical skills, professional competencies, and globally relevant teaching practices. Our vision is to make high-quality Nursery Teacher Training accessible to every individual who aspires to contribute meaningfully to early childhood development.”
Unlike conventional affiliation models, the AREF-GBSRC partnership offers an end-to-end solution that enables institutions to focus on student development while receiving complete academic, training, and business support.
Key Features of the NTT Partnership Program
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Comprehensive support for establishing an NTT training centre
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Choice of One-Year or Six-Month NTT programme
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Three-Month Training of Trainers for faculty and coordinators
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12 comprehensive modules covering all aspects of preschool education
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12 hours of structured teaching plan for each module
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12 professionally developed books as study material
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Ready-to-use lesson plans, presentations, assignments, assessments, and practical activities
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Student manuals and trainer manuals
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Joint certification from AREF and GBSRC, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
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Marketing and branding support
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Student lead generation assistance
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Academic mentoring and quality assurance
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Continuous faculty development and curriculum updates
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Guidance for practical training and internships
Addressing the Growing Demand for Qualified Preschool Teachers
With the rapid expansion of preschools, daycare centres, and early childhood education institutions across India, there is an increasing need for professionally trained nursery teachers. The newly launched model is designed to create a network of high-quality NTT training centres capable of producing competent, skilled, and child-centric preschool educators.
The programme has been developed by experts in early childhood education, curriculum development, teacher training, and educational management. It integrates modern pedagogical approaches, activity-based learning, child psychology, classroom management, health and safety, inclusive education, communication skills, and practical teaching methodologies.
Opportunities for Educational Institutions
Educational institutions, schools, colleges, NGOs, women empowerment organisations, coaching institutes, and skill development centres interested in expanding their educational offerings can become authorised NTT partners. The model provides a structured framework with complete academic resources, operational guidance, branding support, and certification.
The initiative also creates entrepreneurship opportunities for educators and educational organisations wishing to contribute to the development of India’s early childhood education ecosystem.
Institutions interested in establishing an NTT Training Centre under this franchise model are invited to contact AREF for detailed information regarding eligibility, partnership process, and programme implementation.