ONNI Education Expands Its Impact in India Through Partnership with Kinder Pandas Play School

Panchkula, March 2025

ONNI Education is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Kinder Pandas Play School, a premium early education provider in India. This collaboration marks an important step in ONNI Education's growing presence in India, helping to enhance the quality of early education by integrating research-based Finnish pedagogy, strengthening teacher expertise, and improving parent collaboration.

By equipping educators and families with the right tools, the partnership ensures that children benefit from nurturing learning environments that support their emotional, social, and cognitive development—laying the foundation for a happy and successful future.

"We are excited to work with Kinder Pandas to create a better childhood experience for many children in India. This partnership is built on shared values and a deep understanding of the importance of early education."

– Olli Kamunen, CEO of ONNI Education

A Comprehensive Partnership to Elevate Early Childhood Education

ONNI Education and Kinder Pandas Play School are partnering to bring high-quality early childhood education to more children in India. This collaboration includes specialized training programs for both educators and parents, along with a curriculum featuring practical lesson plans inspired by Finnish early education principles.

Slogan from Kinder Pandas: What does this partnership concretely mean from Kinder Pandas' perspective?

By equipping teachers with child-centered pedagogical methods and providing parents with practical tools, the ONNI Program ensures that both schools and families can actively support children's development. When educators and parents have the knowledge and resources to guide children effectively, the impact lasts a lifetime.

Empowering Educators and Parents to Strengthen Children's Well-Being and Happiness

Through this partnership, Kinder Pandas Play School, recognized as the Best Playschool in Pinjore and ranked 5th best school in Panchkula, is further strengthening its commitment to early childhood education. By integrating Finnish educational expertise, the school is enhancing teacher training, fostering stronger school-home connections, and ensuring that children grow up in an environment that supports their emotional and cognitive development.

"When we invest in educators and parents, we invest in children's happiness and future well-being. High-quality early education is built on well-trained teachers, engaged parents, and learning environments that support children's natural curiosity and emotional growth."
— Olli Kamunen, CEO of ONNI Education

By working together, Kinder Pandas and ONNI Education are ensuring that young learners benefit from skilled educators, supportive families, and research-based teaching methods. This partnership is a significant milestone in ONNI Education's commitment to strengthening early childhood education in India and creating lasting, positive change for children.

"At ONNI Education, we believe that by empowering educators and parents, we create a better world for children—one where they can thrive, learn, and grow with confidence."

— Olli Kamunen