Founder Vision

Meet Ms. Sumita Lamba

MA Psychology, M.Ed, M.Phil in Education

Founder and school leader of The Little Thinkers, Ms. Sumita Lamba built the school with one clear belief: childhood should be joyful, safe and full of real thinking. Her vision is to help every child become confident, independent and ready to solve little problems with a big heart.

Ms. Sumita Lamba, founder of The Little Thinkers
Sumita Lamba Founder, Mentor and School Leader

Why She Started The Little Thinkers

Established in 2025, The Little Thinkers began with Ms. Sumita Lamba's vision to make room for more than books and classwork. Her background in psychology and education informs a focus on confidence, everyday independence and physical development.

The Little Thinkers was opened as a warm learning space where children can play, speak, ask, try, make mistakes and discover. The aim is not only to prepare children for big school, but to prepare them for life: with confidence, manners, curiosity and problem-solving habits.

Her Learning Belief

The school uses its own play-based curriculum, drawing inspiration from Montessori hands-on learning and Japanese life-skill routines. Children explore counting with objects, language through stories and independence through small daily responsibilities. Outdoor play, yoga and movement support physical development.

Read our guide to Montessori-inspired learning and Japanese life skills.

For her, real learning begins when a child says, “I can try.” That is why classrooms at The Little Thinkers focus on hands-on work, independence, emotional safety and joyful repetition.

What She Wants Every Child To Build

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Montessori Mindset

Children learn by touching, sorting, matching, creating and discovering instead of only memorising.

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Problem Solving

Everyday classroom situations are used to build patience, choices, decision making and practical thinking.

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Self-Confidence

Children are encouraged to speak, participate, help themselves and feel proud of small achievements.

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Heart And Habits

Kindness, respect, sharing, hygiene and responsibility are part of the daily rhythm, not a separate lecture.

“A preschool should not only teach children what to know. It should help them feel safe enough to think, brave enough to try and kind enough to grow with others.”

- Ms. Sumita Lamba
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Safe First

A child learns best when the environment feels caring, predictable and emotionally secure.

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Play With Purpose

Activities are designed to build language, movement, coordination, social skills and early concepts.

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Parents As Partners

The school keeps parents connected through updates, communication and a shared focus on the child’s growth.