All members of faculty are recruited based on their respective knowledge and experience in the fields of early years' education and child development. In addition to this every member of the Kara team has to complete a compulsory medical conducted by a highly regarded team of certified health Practitioners at the beginning of each academic year. All members of staff are also required to participate in continuous in-service training by international instructors, as well as completing external courses in paediatric first-aid and CPR, emergency management, professional development, curriculum implementation, assessment strategies, classroom management, technology and more . . .

Kara follows the highest international standards of care with ratios of:

In accordance with international standards, considerable attention is given to the overall design and finishes at Kara to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and hygiene are maintained. Established policies are in place with regard to personal cleanliness, food management and storage, overall maintenance and safety. Each centre also has custom-designed emergency management plans incorporating first-aid kits, fire extinguishers, emergency services contact details, signage and childproof storage areas, as required by the UK Government's National Standards.

All areas are child-friendly, enabling independent function with minimum assistance from an adult. Internal and external areas are appropriately proportioned and contain suitable equipment for the number of students enrolled. All external equipment is specially designed for Kara and is well maintained and age appropriate, to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment.

Kara's policies comply with the need to maintain international standards of health, safety and hygiene. These guidelines are published at the beginning of each academic year and are subject to change from time to time, as the need arises.

Kara's daily flow follows the rhythm.of.childhood™ allowing time for learning, playing, eating, sleeping, individual activities, group activities, meals, physical games, creative expression, free play and sleeping.

Kara's programmes are based on and inspired by the teachings of Maria Montessori - first educate the senses, then educate the intellect - combined with the internationally acclaimed preschool model developed at Reggio Emilia - an effective curriculum needs to be child originated and teacher framed - adapted over 5 years of research to meet the needs of the Indian context. By utilizing a wide range a teaching methodologies and resources in the classroom, Kara can effectively meet the needs of each child irrespective of his/her learning style, by designing a range of structured and free-flowing learning activities and experiences into theme-based units.

Kara's objective with regard to behaviour is to help children develop discipline, self-control and respect; for themselves, for others and for the environment. Age appropriate strategies are used - distraction, role-play, circle time, storytelling, puppetry - whilst working in partnership with peer group, faculty and parents.

After working with young children for many years, experience has shown that each child has his/her own little idiosyncrasies when it comes to potty training. As a consequence Kara works closely with parents and accepts children who are still wearing nappies. Children are taken to the bathroom every 45 or 60 minutes according to age, and every 30 minutes if they have started training. Disposable diapers only are accepted. All members of staff are extremely aware that little accidents will happen - even with older children - hence the request to keep 3 changes of clothes in school. A trained childminder is always available to help those who need assistance.

Mineral water, mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks (comprising biscuits, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, home-cooked pasta, popcorn, juice and more . . .), are provided by each centre. Students can bring their own packed lunch to school or alternatively they can participate in the Kara Lunch Programme; KiNDERkhana.