Our Story & 34+ Years Legacy
Founded in 1991 by Mrs. Deepika Appa Rao, nurturing hope, security, and a bright future for every child in Secunderabad.
Symbolizing Hope, New Beginnings & a Bright Future
“‘Pratyusha’ is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘the rising sun’ — symbolizing hope, new beginnings, and a bright future for every child.”
Over 34 years ago, Pratyusha was founded with a vision to create a safe, stimulating, and joyful environment where children could take their first steps into the world of learning. A happy, comfortable child learns best.
Founded in 1991 by Mrs. Deepika Appa Rao, Pratyusha has grown into one of Secunderabad's most trusted early learning institutions, celebrated by parents for its warmth, love, and academic preparedness.
The Rising Sun & Growing Sprout
Our logo represents the child as a tender green seedling rising under the warm morning sun.
Mrs. Prashanthi Yachendra
Principal, Pratyusha The Pre School
“Every School Begins With a Dream and a Heart that Truly Understands Children”
Meet Our Principal, Mrs. Prashanthi Yachendra, whose vision is to create a place where every child is loved, safe, valued, and excited to learn. Leading the rich legacy in preschool education for the last 34 years with warmth, care, and a deep belief that a happy child learns best. She has made our preschool into a true home away from home.
With the belief that learning happens in a comfortable, secure, and joyful environment, we are constantly evolving, growing, and embracing new ideas while keeping every child’s happiness and well-being at the heart of all we do.
Meet the Pillars of Pratyusha
Passionate educators and mentors who have dedicated decades to shaping generations of joyful learners.
Mrs. Ghayathri Subrahmaniyan
Senior Educator & Mentor
She began her pre school career in Pratyusha 3 decades ago. With all the accumulated experience, immense wisdom and a passion for children and pre school education, She has undoubtedly become an irreplaceable asset to the school 💫
Mrs. Sunita Rao
Administrator & Master Storyteller
For two decades, she has played an invaluable role in the school's daily functioning with dedication, warmth, and remarkable efficiency. Her dazzling smile brightens everyone’s day, and her warm, caring nature makes her the thread that binds the Pratyusha family together. With a deep passion for storytelling, she has a wonderful way of bringing stories to life and captivating young minds.
Mrs. Suparna Soni
Creative Head & Curriculum Designer
She creates magic in everything she touches, bringing deep insight to curriculum design, school policies, and every decision that drives the school’s growth. Warm yet highly professional, she brings exceptional attention to detail and adds value to every initiative she leads 💫
Mr. Naveen Murala
Music Director & Mentor
For 34 years, Mr. Naveen Murala has been the musical heartbeat of Pratyusha and somehow, he still looks as young as the day he joined us! With his guitar, piano, joyful songs, and infectious energy, he brings every child into the magic of music. Generations of Pratyusha children have sung, danced, and grown up with his music 🎵
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To provide a holistic learning experience that nurtures intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development — empowering children with the confidence to explore, discover, and grow.
Our Vision
To create a home away from home where children feel secure, loved, and motivated to reach their full potential.
“The time to be happy is now, the place to be happy is here, and the way to be happy is to make someone happy — and you’ll find a lot of happiness here. We welcome you to Pratyusha!”
Modern Infrastructure & Secure Campus
Every detail is engineered for child safety, hygiene, and immersive visual learning.
Smartboards in Each Classroom
Interactive visual aids to make concepts intuitive, engaging, and memorable.
10,000 sq. ft. Covered Corridor
Spacious, weather-safe corridor area for rainy-day active play, drills, and assemblies.
Outdoor Playpark & Green Turf
Safe climbing frames, swings, and lush palm-lined artificial turf playgrounds.
Sunlit Sand Pit Discovery Zone
Clean, filtered organic sand pit with mural backdrop and tactile digging tools.
Anti-Slippery Flooring & Safe Stairs
Child-proofed interior architecture designed for toddler safety and secure movement.
German Standard Acoustic Ceiling
Acoustic-controlled false ceilings to maintain calm, noise-balanced learning spaces.
Our Journey Over 34+ Years
The Founding
Established by Mrs. Deepika Appa Rao with a vision to build a loving, stimulating home away from home.
Curriculum Evolution
Structured developmental modules tailored to early childhood pacing and sensory exploration.
Smart Infrastructure
Interactive smartboards and audio-visual capability added across all classrooms.
34+ Years of Trust
Celebrating over three decades of early childhood readiness and parent partnership in Secunderabad.