Welcome to Tinker Lab
Located in the heart of Gurgaon, Tinker Lab is an Early Learning Centre for children aged 2-6. We are dedicated to fostering Whole-Child Development beyond literacy skills. We welcome children as young as 18 months up to 6, all year round, to a safe space where they transition from home to the wider world. We believe that we're not just preparing kids for school; we're preparing them for life—equipping them with the skills, confidence, and curiosity to succeed beyond the classroom.
Why ‘Tinker Lab’?
Our distinctive method inspires children to explore and experiment, just like young scientists in a lab, gaining knowledge through hands-on activities. ‘Tinkering’ involves curiosity and questioning. It's about taking an idea, belief, tradition, or way of thinking and allowing it to evolve in the mind—shaping and reshaping thoughts, perhaps deconstructing and reconstructing them as a way of understanding or completely reimagining them with new insights. This child-centered, play-focused approach, which is central to our philosophy, is embodied in our name.
We create a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can explore, experiment, and engage with the world around them.
Our Unique Approach
Tinker Lab stands out for its child-centred approach, where respect is at the heart of every learning experience. More than educators, we are facilitators, helping children explore and learn in ways true to themselves. Drawing from diverse educational philosophies, our program ensures that every child is seen, heard and valued, moving away from one-size-fits-all models, to celebrate each childs unique potential.
Our Inspiration
The Self-directed Learning and Free Play philosophies deeply inspire our approach. We focus on helping children become lifelong learners, instilling a love for learning that will serve them well beyond their school years. Self-regulation is a core part of our philosophy, aiding problem-solving, conflict management, and social skills development.
At Tinker Lab, we have crafted a space where every child may thrive at a pace that is wholly their own.
Testimonials
"With the imminent advances in AI(Artificial Intelligence),we can expect rapid improvements in the areas of imparting literacy and numeracy skills to young children.
However, learning to recognise our emotions and the effect that they have on our behaviour in responding to the world around us, is something that is likely to remain in the realm of being passed on by nurturing good human connections.
Caring and well trained mentors and facilitators are absolutely essential for this crucial role in any child care facility. In my opinion Tinker Lab is quite unique in its approach, in that it focuses very carefully on this aspect of a child’s development, rather than the usual race towards rote learning."
Ivan Jalaluddin
Tinker lab has been one of the most wonderful experiences for my son Rihaan. The philosophy at tinker lab is very aligned to our parenting skills philosophy of being facilitators and kids guiding their own learning journey. I have seen Rihaan evolve everyday because of safe & non judgemental environment provided at TL which encourages creative and logical thinking.
It’s great to see Pallavi evolve TL from a small learning pod during Covid to a full fledged center now.
Pallavi Anand
Tinker Lab always has great activities that continue to inspire children. It has a very unique way of making children learn ie by letting them have different experiences and letting them explore what they like and what not. Truly delighted with how our son was nurtured by teachers and staff at TL. TL is a definitely a great place for your children to learn and grow 😊
Anshul Aggarwal
Tinker Lab offers a nurturing environment that focuses on learning thru play. The kind of activities planned are extremely interactive rather than passive - which children find very engaging. They don’t see early education as a daycare set up but genuinely work with every child basis their interest and needs. I would highly recommend TL to all new parents!
Anushree Shivpuri
My son started going to Tinker Lab when he was 2.5 years old. We were particular that, as his first experience outside of home, we wanted him to go to a play school where he would be cared for and happy - almost an extension of home. We are glad that that’s exactly what Tinker Lab has turned out to be.
The aunties at Tinker Lab were very patient in getting my son used to the place and the people; and very quickly, he was happy going there everyday. The aunties take the time to stay in touch with the parents about the children and how they’re feeling/ behaving.
My son loves the music sessions with Dorota auntie and he seems to be truly bonding with the other kids at Tinker Lab. All in all, we couldn’t have asked for a better start for our son!!
Gunjan Gulati
At Tinker Lab, they take the time to get to know each child - their likes, dislikes, moods. The facilitators are attuned to each child's requirement and the children are allowed to direct their own play. I saw in a short span my son's confidence burgeon through his interactions at TL as well as be introduced to so many new things. I appreciated the daily updates about what my child was doing. My son enjoyed his time there - he used to cry on Sat & Sun because there was no school! TL was everything you'd want your child's first experience outside of home to be.
Sirisha Ramanand
My 2 year old loves the "lab" and all the "experiments" she does at Tinker Lab. After 5 months, I see a discernible difference in my child's speech and social skills. Teacher's and the Didi's are super caring and the caregiver-child mix is optimal. Tinker Lab is a happy place for my child. Highly recommend it.
Harsh Singh
I would highly recommend Tinker Lab to any parent. Pallavi and her able staff ensure that all children have fun. I saw my daughter learn new things and concepts and really blossom into a confident girl. Pallavi further is personally involved in the classes and gives one on one updates and feedback. Thank you, Tinker Lab, for doing a fantastic job of enabling children to be lifelong learners. I found their teaching philosophies of Self-directed Learning and True Play to be very effective. And to top it all, they have top notch infrastructure, use best quality materials, wooden toys, multiple open & closed spaces. It’s a dream come true for parents.
Sonam Rana
Tinker Lab shall always be very close to my heart. Their ‘true play’ philosophy indeed played an instrumental role in my 4 year old’s formative years. Pallavi and her team has been truly amazing and empathic towards my kid who was raised during pandemic. We all witnessed how he started developing new friendships and was keen to explore new experiences.
I shall continue to be the biggest cheerleader for Team TL. It’s great to finally see a group of educators who understand handholding without being imposing.
Keep up the good work.
Shelly Arora
I really wish there were places like Tinker Lab when we were little - a beautiful safe environment that nurtured little hearts, bodies and minds. My child just loves her time with Pallavi aunty and all the facilitators and children here. She’s a chef in the mud kitchen one moment, an explorer in the wild the next, a gymnast soon after , and a musical band member to round it off. She learns by experimenting with colours, sounds, sights, questioning and seeking.
Anusha Suryanarayan
My son was two years old when he started with TinkerLab last December. Their gentle approach and child led learning methods makes me a big fan of the school. Pallavi is at the heart of this school and I couldn’t have asked for a better start for my son. She along with the teachers and staff at TinkerLab eased his journey into time away from home and it did wonders for his confidence. Definitely recommend you check them out if you are looking for a holistic approach to learning.
Anusha Kariappa
Tinker Lab is a fabulous place for children, run with a lot of love by Pallavi. Her passion for early childhood education reflects in everything she brings into Tinker Lab. This place is top class - right from the physical space to curriculum design to quality of faculty / resources. I am very happy to send my daughter to Tinker Lab and she absolutely loves her time there. Big thumbs up and heartfelt thanks to the entire team !!
Megha Jain
My child loves it at Tinker Lab - the teachers and the staff take special care of each child. They make learning fun. I have seen a difference in my child in just 5 months. One thing I really appreciate about the staff they keep us posted - send us regular updates and pictures of what my child does. I am extremely happy as a parent!
