Nutrimind

CEEDS School Readiness Program at Nutrimind, Tripunithura

Helping Every Child Get Ready for School, at Their Own Pace

No two children grow the same way. Some need a little extra support before they step into a classroom, and that is exactly who our School Readiness Program is for.

The program is for children aged 3.5 to 9.5 years, divided into three age groups. Each group has goals built around the needs of that stage. Every day combines three things:

  • Therapy support
  • Pre-academic and academic learning
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL): eating, dressing, toileting, following routines and other everyday skills

Together, these prepare your child for mainstream school in a complete, well-rounded way.

The program was designed by Ms. Minna Mathew, RCI-recognised Clinical Psychologist and co-founder of Nutrimind, who has worked with children for over 17 years. She believes every child deserves a fair chance at education. That belief shaped every part of this program.

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Why Parents Choose Our School Readiness Program

  • Small groups by age (3.5 to 9.5 years), each with structured, stage-appropriate support
  • Therapy built into daily learning, so progress is quicker and lasts longer
  • Practical life skills: communication, brushing, eating, dressing, toileting and following routines
  • A safe, school-like setting that gets children used to classroom life
  • An experienced, caring team of therapists, special educators and Montessori-trained teachers
  • One-to-one therapy based on each child's developmental needs
  • Parents as partners, with regular reviews, home programs, and guidance and training for parents and caregivers
  • Regular progress reviews and individual goal planning
  • Ongoing support for parents and school staff through the move to school

Our Three-Stage School Readiness Pathway

Nutri Seeds

Age group: 3.5 to 5.5 years

Timings: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Duration: 3 / 6 / 9 / 12 months

Key goals:

  • Sensory regulation through sensory integration therapy
  • Language activities to build communication
  • Guided play for motor skills and attention
  • Early social interaction and turn-taking
  • Following classroom routines
  • Pre-academic skills
  • Independence in daily tasks
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Nutri Sprouts

Age group: 5.5 to 7.5 years

Timings: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Duration: 3 / 6 / 9 / 12 months

Key goals:

  • Managing emotions
  • Learning tools that support thinking skills
  • Group activities for teamwork
  • Making friends and social communication
  • Following classroom routines
  • Strengthening early academics
  • Building self-help skills
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Nutri Stars

Age group: 7.5 to 9.5 years

Timings: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Duration: 3 / 6 / 9 / 12 months

Key goals:

  • Individualised Education Plans (IEPs)
  • Therapy targeting both social and academic challenges
  • Executive functioning skills like organising and problem-solving
  • Working well with classmates
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For Parents

You are part of the team. Our therapists and educators stay in close touch with you during the program and after it ends. You get:

  • regular updates
  • shared goal setting and reviews
  • simple home strategies that keep progress going

Not sure which group is right for your child?

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How It Works: Step by Step

Assessment, admission and moving on to school

We keep the process clear, simple and collaborative, with your child's needs at the centre.

  1. Step 1: First Conversation & Screening

    A short discussion about your concerns, your child's needs, and how the program can help.

  2. Step 2: Detailed Assessment

    Based on what you share and our first observations, our therapists may do a full assessment. It looks at your child's developmental age, strengths, challenges and needs.

  3. Step 3: Program Recommendation

    We suggest the right program level for your child. If your child is already school-ready, we will tell you. If they only need short-term group therapy alongside regular school, we will tell you that too. Either way, we plan the next steps with you.

  4. Step 4: Orientation & Getting Started

    We set goals together and your child begins their journey at Nutrimind.

  5. Step 5: Progress Reviews & Moving to School

    We review progress every month or quarter and plan the next steps with you. Depending on progress, we either help your child move smoothly into school or recommend the next program level. We keep setting individual goals until your child is confidently ready for school.

Our Team and Centre

  • Multidisciplinary team: Qualified Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Behaviour Therapists,Special Educators and Montessori-trained teachers
  • Learning spaces: Small-group classrooms that follow real school routines
  • Therapy rooms: Rooms set up for sensory, communication and motor-skill needs
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Did You Know?

  • Everyday skills like eating, dressing, toileting and following routines play a big part in being ready for school.
  • Learning to manage emotions sets the stage for better learning and better friendships.
  • Therapy combined with daily life and learning leads to faster progress that lasts.

Nutri Seeds (3.5 – 5.5 years)

Timings: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Duration: 3 / 6 / 9 / 12 months

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This is the starting point. Here, children learn to feel safe, settled and comfortable in a group. Through play, gentle routines and guided interaction, we build early social, emotional and daily-living skills.

What we work on:

  • Sitting in a group and following simple instructions
  • Guided play for motor skills and playing together
  • Language activities for early communication and social interaction
  • Sensory integration therapy for sensory regulation
  • Early concepts like shapes, colours, sorting and matching
  • Taking turns and sharing
  • Simple daily tasks like washing hands and carrying and packing a bag
  • Starting toilet training and eating independently
  • Individual therapy based on each child's needs

At Nutri Seeds, every small step is celebrated, building confidence, communication and early social skills. Parents get regular updates and easy ideas to carry routines from the centre into home.

Nutri Sprouts (5.5 – 7.5 years)

Timings: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Duration: 3 / 6 / 9 / 12 months

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Here, children are gently prepared for the social and academic demands of school. We help them manage emotions, work as a team, follow routines and become more independent.

What we work on:

  • Handling anger, frustration and transitions
  • Following timetables and finishing tasks
  • Classroom habits like listening, paying attention and asking for help
  • Group activities that build communication, friendship and teamwork
  • Specialised learning tools that support thinking skills
  • Early academics like number concepts and pre-reading
  • Self-help skills like tying shoelaces, eating independently, toileting and basic hygiene
  • Individual therapy planned together with parents and caregivers

This is the stage where curiosity and creativity grow. Emotional regulation and social skills take centre stage, alongside building thinking skills. We keep parents updated and share simple ways to keep home routines in line with school-style expectations.

Nutri Stars (7.5 – 9.5 years)

Timings: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Duration: 3 / 6 / 9 / 12 months

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This stage is about independence. We use tailored strategies to build problem-solving, social understanding and confidence with schoolwork. Children learn to cope academically, socially and emotionally in a structured setting.

What we work on:

  • Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) for reading, writing and numbers
  • Emotional self-regulation and resilience
  • Sharing ideas and expressing feelings confidently in a group
  • Group work for peer learning, cooperation and turn-taking
  • Time management and finishing tasks
  • Social communication
  • Executive skills like memory, attention, planning and flexible thinking
  • Life skills like organising a school bag and basic money concepts
  • Individual therapy based on each child's developmental and functional needs

The aim here is greater independence and a smooth move into school. We work with parents to help children use their new skills everywhere: in therapy, in the classroom and in everyday life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the School Readiness Program for?

Children aged 3.5 to 9.5 years who need extra support with communication, behaviour, sensory needs, learning or daily-living skills before joining or returning to mainstream school.

How do I know which group suits my child?

We start with a screening and, if needed, a detailed assessment. Our team then recommends the right level based on your child's needs, not just their age.

Will my child also get individual therapy?

Yes. Along with group learning, each child gets individual therapy (speech, occupational, behaviour or special education) based on their goals.

How involved will I be as a parent?

Very involved. You'll get regular updates, take part in goal reviews, and receive home strategies to support your child's progress.

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  • Address:39/130A, N Fort Road, Vadakkekotta, Tripunithura – 682301
  • Hours:Mon–Fri: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm | Sat: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm