Schools in East Delhi that take children into Nursery or pre-school, with their area and entry class — and the questions worth asking at a Nursery visit.
IN SHORT
East Delhi schools with a Nursery or pre-school entry include Mayo International School (Patparganj), Bal Bhavan Public School (Mayur Vihar 2), Ahlcon International School (Mayur Vihar 1), Salwan Public School (Mayur Vihar 3, from Montessori), Hillwoods Academy (Preet Vihar), Bhai Parmanand Vidya Mandir and Vivekanand School (Anand Vihar) and St. Lawrence Convent (Geeta Colony).
Updated · Mayo International School, Patparganj, East Delhi
At three, a child needs a warm, safe room, teachers who know them by name, play-based learning and a short journey. Ask about class size, the ratio of teachers and helpers to children, toilets and water near the classroom, and how the school settles new children in.
1. Mayo International School, Patparganj
A CBSE school for Nursery to Class XII in Patparganj, teaching East Delhi families since 1998.
In the board exams it recorded 84% first divisions and 80% of students above 90% in the CBSE 2026 board exams.
34 students qualified JEE and 21 qualified NEET (2026), with Physics Wallah and VMC preparation inside the school day.
Fees, results and visit times are published on this website.
Area
Patparganj, East Delhi
Board
CBSE
Classes
Nursery to XII
Since
1998
First divisions (2026)
84%
2. Bal Bhavan Public School
A CBSE school with an Atal Tinkering Lab under the Atal Innovation Mission, an Innovation Hub, a Green School programme and sports and games.
Before you apply, check the current classes, fees and admission dates on the school's own website (https://www.bbpsmv.com).
Area
Mayur Vihar Phase 2
Address
Sh. G.C. Lagan Marg, Mayur Vihar Phase II, Delhi 110091
Classes
Bal Vatika (Nursery) to XII
Since
1967
Class XI–XII streams
Science PCM and PCB, Commerce, Humanities, Vocational
3. Ahlcon International School
A CBSE school run by the Shanti Devi Progressive Educational Society. It runs exchange programmes with schools in Germany, holds the British Council International Dimension in Schools Award (2020–23) and has sports facilities, a learning resource centre and laboratories.
Before you apply, check the current classes, fees and admission dates on the school's own website (https://www.ahlconinternational.com).
Area
Mayur Vihar Phase 1
Address
Mayur Vihar Phase I, Delhi 110091
Classes
Balvatika to Senior Secondary
Since
2001
Class XI–XII streams
Science (PCM and PCB combinations), Commerce, Humanities
4. Salwan Public School, Mayur Vihar
Part of the Salwan Education Trust. The campus describes inquiry-based maths, experiential science, creative arts and service learning, STEAM, a house system, clubs and exchange programmes, in about 15,000 sq m with 46 classrooms.
Before you apply, check the current classes, fees and admission dates on the school's own website (https://spsmayurvihar.edu.in).
Area
Mayur Vihar Phase 3
Address
Kondli-Gharoli Complex, Mayur Vihar Phase III, Delhi 110096
Classes
Montessori to Senior Secondary
5. Hillwoods Academy
A CBSE school in four stages (Junior, Primary, Middle and Senior) with smart classrooms, laboratories, an annual Sports Day and extra-curricular activities.
Before you apply, check the current classes, fees and admission dates on the school's own website (https://hillwoodsacademy.in).
Area
Preet Vihar
Address
G-Block, Preet Vihar, Delhi 110092
Classes
Nursery to XII
Since
1982
6. Bhai Parmanand Vidya Mandir
A CBSE school with a Nursery–KG section, laboratories, a library and smart classrooms.
Before you apply, check the current classes, fees and admission dates on the school's own website (https://bvmschool.in).
Area
Surya Niketan, Anand Vihar
Address
Surya Niketan, Anand Vihar, Delhi 110092
Classes
Nursery to XII
7. Vivekanand School
A CBSE school with pre-school and pre-primary sections, an online library and a social outreach programme; it also mentions a Preet Vihar branch.
Before you apply, check the current classes, fees and admission dates on the school's own website (https://vivekanandschool.in).
Area
Anand Vihar
Address
D-Block, Anand Vihar, Delhi
Classes
Pre-school to XII
8. St. Lawrence Convent Sr. Sec. School
A CBSE school on a green campus of about 16,000 sq m with a large playground, a library with e-books and databases, and scholarships for eligible students.
Before you apply, check the current classes, fees and admission dates on the school's own website (https://stlawrenceconvent.com).
Area
Geeta Colony
Address
Geeta Colony, Delhi 110031
Classes
Nursery to XII
Since
2000
Nursery visit checklist
Take this list to every Nursery visit:
Age cut-off date and the documents needed (birth certificate, address proof, photos).
Children per class and adults per class.
Daily timings, meals and nap or rest time.
How the first weeks are handled for new children.
Bus stop nearest you and the ride time for a three-year-old.
The full first-year fee, including one-time charges.
Questions parents ask
What is the age for Nursery admission in Delhi?
Most Delhi private schools take children who are three or older on a cut-off date (often 31 March of the session year). Check each school's notice; Mayo's age rules are on its Nursery age page.
How were these schools chosen?
They are established private schools across East Delhi that families often compare. Each entry uses only what the school publishes on its own website.
When do Nursery and Class XI admissions open in Delhi?
Nursery admissions in Delhi private schools usually open in the winter before the session starts; Class XI admissions follow the Class X results. Mayo's open classes and closing dates are on the admissions page.
Questions about admission? Ask the office
Choose the class and leave your number. The admissions office will call you back.
Leave your number and the admissions team calls you back within one working day — seat status in your child’s class, the fee sheet and your nearest bus stop.