Akheela Balbale — Head of Curriculum & Early Childhood Education Specialist
Akheela Balbale is the Head of Curriculum at Rainbow Preschool International, Thane. With over 15 years of experience in early childhood education, she designs and oversees the play-based curriculum delivered across all 6 Rainbow Preschool centres.
Qualifications & Expertise
- M.Ed in Early Childhood Studies
- Montessori Certification
- 15+ years of experience in preschool education
- Specialist in play-based curriculum design
- Expert in child development and school readiness
Role at Rainbow Preschool
As Head of Curriculum, Akheela Balbale is responsible for designing and updating the play-based learning programmes delivered at all 6 Rainbow Preschool International centres in Thane. She trains and mentors teachers, tracks child development outcomes, and ensures curriculum alignment with NEP 2020 early childhood education guidelines.
Areas of Expertise
- Play-based learning curriculum design
- Early literacy and numeracy development
- Social-emotional learning for toddlers
- Teacher training and professional development
- Child development assessment
- Parent education and engagement
Published Articles
Akheela Balbale regularly contributes educational articles to the Rainbow Preschool blog, covering topics such as preschool readiness, play-based learning, child development milestones, and parenting tips for early childhood.
Our Network: Rainbow International School — CBSE-affiliated K–12 school in Thane West, Nursery to Class 12