Insights from a conversation between Nils Lagerström (Executive Chairman, Kindiedays) and Ranjan Goyal (Senior Preschool Consultant)
Introduction: A New Era for Early Childhood Education
In today’s rapidly evolving education landscape, private preschools face a critical challenge: how to meet the rising expectations of modern parents while building a profitable, high-quality education business.
In a recent global webinar, Nils Lagerström, Executive Chairman of Kindiedays, sat down with Ranjan Goyal, a Senior Preschool Consultant with extensive experience in Indian and Southeast Asian markets. Their discussion offered deep insights into how preschools in developing countries can navigate this transformation by adopting proven practices from Finland, which is recognized globally as a pioneer in early childhood education.
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What Are Today’s Parents Really Looking For?
Parents today are far more informed, ambitious, and discerning about their child’s early education than they were just five years ago.
They want:
- More than just day care—they expect real learning.
- Clear visibility into their child’s development and achievements.
- Engaging learning environments that nurture creativity, confidence, and communication.
- Schools that balance academic readiness with social and emotional development.
Yet, many preschools still rely on outdated, manual methods and rigid curriculum models that do not reflect what we now know about how young children learn best.
Ranjan’s Ground-Level View: The Gap Between Vision and Practice
Ranjan shared his observations from working directly with preschools in India and Southeast Asia:
“Many preschool owners truly care about delivering quality education. But they often lack the tools, training, or framework to translate that vision into daily practice.”
He explained that while schools may adopt popular terms like “play-based” or “child-centric,” these concepts often remain superficial without structured guidance, clear lesson planning, and teacher support.
How Finland’s Early Education Model Provides a Solution
Kindiedays brings to preschools a powerful yet simple solution: a Finnish-inspired digital learning environment designed for developing countries.
Nils emphasized:
“Finland’s early education is globally admired—not because it’s expensive, but because it focuses on the whole child and gives teachers the tools to personalize learning. We bring those principles to preschools in India and Southeast Asia in a way that’s affordable, practical, and scalable.”
Kindiedays helps preschools implement three key pillars of modern early education:
- Learning-Focused Daily Practices
Teachers can access ready-made, play-based lesson plans aligned with local and global learning goals. These plans make it easy to ensure children's progress in essential areas like language, motor skills, numeracy, and socio-emotional development. - Digital Tools to Document and Show Progress
With the Kindiedays mobile app, teachers can instantly capture and share learning moments. These moments are linked to learning goals, so parents see evidence of growth as well as photos. - Teacher Empowerment through Training
Through Kindiedays Academy, educators join live online workshops to deepen their pedagogical skills. These practical sessions help teachers feel more confident, supported, and motivated.
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Why Preschool Owners Should Care
Private preschool owners must strike a delicate balance between satisfying parents, supporting teachers, and running a profitable business. Kindiedays addresses all three.
“When you implement Kindiedays,” Ranjan noted, “you differentiate your preschool. You have a clear answer when parents ask, ‘How will my child learn here?’ And you show that answer with proof, not just promises.”
The results?
- Increased parent satisfaction and word-of-mouth referrals.
- Reduced teacher turnover and burnout.
- A more organized, future-ready preschool business.
Is It Expensive? Surprisingly, No.
One of the biggest misconceptions is that adopting international best practices is costly. Nils clarified:
“Kindiedays is designed to be affordable. You don’t need expensive hardware or major infrastructure. A smartphone and an internet connection are enough to get started.”
The subscription model is flexible, with packages tailored to each preschool's size and needs. The return on investment is tangible, from increased admissions to smoother operations.
From Vision to Action: What Can You Do Today?
The webinar closed with a clear message: preschool transformation doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Start with one step:
- Introduce digital documentation to connect better with parents.
- Use Kindiedays’ ready-made lesson plans to support your teachers.
- Join a Kindiedays Academy workshop to raise the quality of your teaching team.
“We are here to walk with you,” Nils said. “Our goal is not just to sell a product—it’s to help you grow your preschool into a modern, respected learning center.”
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Final Thoughts
Preschool education is no longer just about care—it’s about impact. Parents want results, teachers want support, and owners want sustainability. Kindiedays offers a trusted path forward backed by global expertise that is adapted to your local context.
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