Footprints expands into Agra, Thane, and South India with AI-first preschool centers, targeting ₹350 Cr revenue in FY26 and 200+ centers nationwide.
With centers opening across South and Tier 2 cities, Footprints blends research-led curriculum, women-led teams, and tech-first childcare innovation.
Footprints, a leading preschool and daycare chain in India, is advancing its presence into Tier 2 and southern cities with new centers in Agra and Thane, and upcoming launches in Vijayawada, Kondapur, and Madhapur. With a revenue target of ₹350 crore for FY25–26, the brand is doubling down on its tech-powered, research-based learning ecosystem to expand high-quality early education across emerging urban India.
Founded in 2012, Footprints currently operates over 175 centers across 23 cities and serves a growing network of more than 46,000 parents. Its expansion is backed by a strong AI-enabled operational model, including CCTV-integrated safety monitoring, OTP-based visitor validation, and centralised planning for curriculum and nutrition. These features, along with a 100 percent female staff ratio and verified employee backgrounds, position Footprints as a safety-first early learning ecosystem.
Raj Singhal, Co-founder and CEO of Footprints, stated, “With the launch in Agra and Thane, we’re receiving an overwhelming response from families in the South. Having already built a strong foundation in Bengaluru, we’re now bringing our curriculum, safety standards, and research-driven care to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This is an important milestone as we work towards our ₹350 crore revenue goal for FY26.”
The brand follows a US-based early childhood development framework, enriched with multiple learning techniques. Programmes span from toddler groups to preschool, LKG and UKG, after-school care, and full-day daycare. Footprints’ pedagogy integrates structured play, cognitive development, and emotional nurturing through a curriculum designed by educationists and child psychologists.
The chain’s Southern push includes centers in high-growth urban corridors. Vijayawada, Kondapur, and Madhapur are emerging hubs with rising demand for structured early education, especially among working parents and urban professionals. Footprints aims to close gaps in access to standardised childcare infrastructure in these regions, while generating employment opportunities for local women educators.
The brand’s rapid growth is also visible in its internal benchmarks. With 800+ female employees, 175+ operational centers, and a growing alumni base, Footprints is focused not only on expansion but also on measurable developmental outcomes for enrolled children. The company’s strategic revenue goal of ₹350 crore for FY26 is backed by a steady pipeline of new centers and city-level franchise partnerships.
Footprints’ blend of digital access for parents, real-time classroom transparency, and curated learning journeys makes it stand apart in India’s fast-evolving early education space. As the brand deepens its presence in Tier 2 and South India, it remains committed to its vision of creating meaningful, safe, and scientifically designed learning environments for India’s youngest learners.
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