'Shark Tank' for kids: This Bengaluru preschool is teaching business to children. Here's what they offer

A Bengaluru-based preschool has sparked a wave of reactions online after a poster advertising it as "India’s First Entrepreneurial Preschool" went viral. The school, named Junior Toes, claims to provide early business education to young children, a concept that has left social media divided.

The image, shared by a user named Akshita on X (formerly Twitter), featured a young girl dressed in formal attire with the tagline, “Junior Toes: First step to big dreams. India’s First Entrepreneurial Preschool – Admission Opening Soon AY 25-26. Now in HSR Layout.” Akshita captioned the post, “Only in HSR,” referring to the well-known tech hub in Bengaluru.

Internet Reacts: Business Before ABCs?

The concept of an entrepreneurial preschool triggered a flood of reactions, with some users making light of the idea while others expressed genuine curiosity. One user quipped, “Forget ABCs, these kids will start learning Series A, B, and C funding to invest in startups.” Another joked, “Shark Tank India Little Boss Edition coming soon, just like Sa Re Ga Ma Li’l Champs and Dance India Dance Little Masters.”



A few commenters speculated on what the curriculum might include. “Alphabets will be taught as: Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D,” one user wrote, while another remarked, “They’ll ask kids to sell lemonade in apartment societies and proclaim they taught entrepreneurship.”

However, not everyone dismissed the concept outright. “Ngl, I’m so curious to see their curriculum,” said one user. Another added, “I think it’s a great plan. The school’s success literally depends on its curriculum, which parents can review.”

What Does The School Offer?

According to its official website, Junior Toes aims to cultivate leadership, creativity, and critical thinking in young children through a research-based curriculum. The school claims to follow “The Antah Prerana Way of Learning,” an award-winning model designed to instill entrepreneurial skills from an early age.

Social Media’s Verdict

While some questioned whether such an early introduction to business concepts might put unnecessary pressure on young minds, others pointed out that education is evolving to keep up with changing career landscapes.

A user humorously commented, “Can one get admission there in their 30s? Because entrepreneurially, I’m still a child.” Meanwhile, another remarked, “My B-school degree pales in comparison to this preschool’s optimism.”

Amid the mixed reactions, some users even speculated about future trends in early education. “Maybe in a few years, we’ll see playschools offering AI coding courses and kindergartens rolling out blockchain curriculums!” one person suggested.