About Little Explorers
The excitement of learning starts here…
Little Explorers accommodates only a limited number of children to ensure individualized attention to each, using a detailed and carefully structured academic curriculum. Its culture is devoted to helping each child grow towards independence in a safe and caring atmosphere while building confidence, competence, self esteem and respect for others. Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that allows children of a mixed age group to experience together the excitement of learning, while helping to guide them towards independent discovery and an early understanding of abstract reasoning. Children learn in keeping with their interests and abilities at their own unique pace in an inclusive environment.
The child works in bright and cheerful classrooms equipped with recommended Montessori material of the best quality. He develops a variety of social and academic skills which will prepare him to enter the mainstream of primary education.
Appreciation of music and art, nature and caring for the environment are all part of our curriculum at Little Explorers.
Our Team of Professionals
Sanchita Karunaratne
Founder and Directress
Passionate about Montessori Education and qualified with an AMI Diploma in Montessori Education, BSc in Teaching Technology and Diploma in Special Needs Education. Learn more »
Anushka Dias
Aunty Anushka has been at “Little Explorers” from its inception. She has many years of experience as a Montessori teacher and has also qualified in special needs education and child psychology. Learn more »
Gayangi Liyanage
Gayangi joined Little Explorers in November 2020 after ten years of teaching Pre-school as well as Primary School students at Asian International School. Learn more »
Khatija Kassim
Freshly graduated from the AMI Diploma Course in 2020, Khatija joined us in August of 2020. Her musical talents during her school career will be an additional benefit to Little Explorers. Learn more »
Toddler Class
Tareeka Wijithananda
Aunty Tareeka has been with us from the inception of our Toddler Class in 2014 after having given up her lucrative career in the mercantile sector, Learn more »
Menaka Prabashwari
Aunty Menaka joined us in May 2018. She assists with the Toddler Programme and After Care Programme. Learn more »
Special Education
Learning Support
Menaka Perera
Aunty Menaka joined us in October 2016. She has experience having worked as a Learning Support Teacher at “Room to Bloom” and at “Avakasha Kendraya”. Learn more »
Bhagya Amarasinghe
Aunty Bhagya joined us in September 2014. She has working experience having worked as a pre-school teacher from 2006 to 2012. Learn more »
What We Offer
Montessori Education
Ages 2 ½ to 5 years
Toddler Education
Ages 1 ½ to 2 ½ years
After Care
Ages 2 ½ years upwards