Why parents must plan for the new cost of early childhood

Apr 29, 2026 | 11:58 IST

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Dance, drama, music & more: as preschool enrichment surges, ‘edutainment’ is turning into a must-have budget item

Little Mihir, a five-year-old kindergartener in Mumbai, enjoys playing, reading stories, and spending time with the cats in his housing society. Yet, his daily routine extends well beyond such unstructured fun.

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Why parents must plan for the new cost of early childhood

Dance, drama, music & more: as preschool enrichment surges, ‘edutainment’ is turning into a must-have budget item

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Why parents must plan for the new cost of early childhood

Dance, drama, music & more: as preschool enrichment surges, ‘edutainment’ is turning into a must-have budget item

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