Kinder Panda Play School Hosts ‘Meet n Greet’ to Welcome Finland Education Leaders, Strengthens Global Collaboration

Pioneering Global Learning: Kinder Panda Introduces Authentic Finnish Curriculum in Tricity
Panchkula, November 22, 2025: Kinder Panda Play School, the first school in Tricity to introduce authentic Finland Early Childhood Education, proudly hosted a special ‘Meet n Greet’ event to welcome Olli Kamunen, CEO, Onni Education Finland, and Rachna Lalwani, Country Head, during their official visit to India. The event marks a significant step in enhancing global educational collaboration and integrating world-class pedagogical practices into early childhood learning.
Kinder Panda Play School has established itself as a pioneer in the region with its holistic, research-based curriculum inspired by Finnish Pedagogy, implemented in partnership with Onni Education, an organization registered with the Government of Finland. The school’s approach blends innovation with Indian values, offering children a futuristic learning environment featuring STEM, AI, Robotics, and foreign languages (French & German) at the foundational level. Notably, Kinder Pandas has been ranked among the Top 5 Kindergarten Schools in Tricity by the Times of India.
Welcoming the distinguished guests, the school emphasized its commitment to providing globally aligned, inquiry-based, and joyful early learning experiences supported by world-class infrastructure, expert educators, field trips, and a Finnish-inspired daycare program.
Sikander Singh, Director, Kinder Panda Play School, said, “This visit by Olli Kamunen and Rachna Lalwani marks a milestone in our journey toward global educational excellence. Bringing authentic Finnish pedagogy to Tricity is not just an achievement—it is a responsibility we proudly carry. Our collaboration with Onni Education strengthens our vision of nurturing confident, curious, and future-ready young learners.”
Sapna Chandel, Principal, Kinder Panda Play School, said, “At Kinder Pandas, we believe early childhood education must be joyful, meaningful, and aligned with global best practices. The presence of our esteemed Finland partners reinforces our commitment to delivering a world-class learning experience that empowers every child to explore, inquire, and grow.”
During their India tour, the Finnish delegation and Kinder Pandas leadership were also hosted for an exclusive dinner by the Ambassador of Finland at the Embassy in New Delhi, an acknowledgment of their shared dedication to raising international education standards.
Kinder Panda Play School continues to set new benchmarks in early childhood education, shaping a future where children learn with joy, confidence, and global awareness.