A dream begins.
Mahasai Montessori was founded by Mrs. Lakshmi Venkata krishnan with a clear vision and the
trust of a few supportive parents
The Mahasai Story: A Journey of Purpose and Potential
At Mahasai Montessori, we believe that education is not a preparation for life; education is life itself. Located in the heart of Anna Nagar, Chennai, our resource centre serves as a sanctuary for children and a beacon for aspiring educators. We are more than a school; we are a community dedicated to the radical idea that children are the architects of their own intelligence.
Every transformative journey begins with a single step of faith. In 2019, Mahasai Montessori was founded by Mrs. Lakshmi Venkatakrishnan. Her vision was clear: to establish an authentic Montessori environment that prioritized the child’s natural developmental trajectory over standardized benchmarks. With the trust of a small group of pioneering parents, MSM began its mission to replace rote learning with discovery.
Our Genesis: A Vision Takes Root (2019)
Montessori is Education for life
LOVE THE CHILD
FOLLOW THE CHILD
RESPECT THE CHILD
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The Mahasai Montessori
Founder Journey
2019
2020
2021
Present
Learning continued, no matter what.
When COVID-19 closed classrooms, education moved beyond walls through personal,
home-based support.
A new space, a new chapter.
With God’s grace and parental support, the centre moved into a dedicated learning environment.
Growing with purpose.
Today, Mahasai Montessori thrives—built on trust, resilience, and a shared commitment to joyful
learning.
True character is revealed in times of crisis. When the global pandemic of 2020 shuttered classrooms worldwide, Mahasai Montessori refused to let the spark of learning dim. Recognizing that the Montessori method is fundamentally tactile and physical, Mrs. Lakshmi made a profound decision: she transformed her own home into a classroom.
During 2020 and 2021, home-based support became our hallmark. We curated specialized Montessori material kits and provided personalized guidance to families, ensuring that our students’ developmental needs were met despite the physical walls of a traditional school being closed. This period of “Home-as-a-Classroom” solidified the bond between our facilitators and parents, proving that our commitment to the child transcends any physical location.
In 2021, fueled by this unwavering community support and a shared resilience, Mahasai Montessori transitioned into our dedicated, state-of-the-art learning environment. Today, we stand as a thriving hub of activity, built on the bedrock of trust and the “joyful learning” that defined our earliest days.
Resilience in the Face of Adversity (2020 - 2021)
Meet Our Founder: Mrs. Lakshmi Venkatakrishnan
A dedicated Montessori facilitator with a deep-seated passion for child-centric education, Mrs. Lakshmi believes that the role of the adult is to “follow the child.” With over a decade of experience and a hands-on approach to leadership, she has guided MSM through its most challenging years, ensuring that the institution remains a place where “purposeful work” leads to self-discipline and concentration.
Bridge
Our Philosophy: The "Bridge" to Independence
The name “Mahasai” represents a bridge—a connection between a child’s innate, inner potential and the vast possibilities of the external world. Our mission is to offer an authentic Montessori environment that honors the “Inner Blueprint” of every child.
Environment
The Prepared Environment
We adhere strictly to the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori. Our classrooms are “Prepared Environments” where every material is sized to the child, every shelf is within reach, and every activity serves a specific developmental purpose. Here, children are free to explore, discover, and learn at their own pace.
Fun facts about our school and culture
A Hub for
Professional Excellence
Mahasai Montessori extends its mission beyond the child to the educator. As a recognized center for NCVRT (National Council of Vocational and Research Training), we provide government-approved diploma courses in Montessori Teacher Training. We are proud to be a bridge for women restarting their careers, graduates seeking a vocation with purpose, and entrepreneurs aiming to launch their own educational spaces.
Our Vision
for the Future
Our vision is to nurture a generation of self-motivated learners who are not afraid to ask “Why?” and “How?” By providing a foundation of independence and concentration, we prepare our students to navigate the complexities of higher education and life with confidence, clarity, and compassion.
ROLE OF ADULT IN A MONTESSORI CLASSROOM
1. The child depends on the adult to provide a prepared environment and the opportunity to use these tendencies to their fullest in order to fulfil their needs.
2. The prepared environment should be simple, beautiful and orderly, with plenty of room to move around as well as an arrangement which requires both gross and fine motor movement.
3. A regular routine should be established with the children. The child thrives on hearing real language, enunciated clearly not baby talk or watered down sentences. The child needs guidance and advice for specific social situations as they present themselves.
4. The child needs to see excellent role models, who perhaps make mistakes but are quick to recognize them, ask forgiveness and improve themselves.
5. The child needs opportunities for rest and reflection after the moment of intense work, therefore simpler activities should always be present in the environment to which the child can return at anytime.
6. The adult should allow the child to participate in the world around them, opening and closing doors and drawers, helping to prepare or clean up for various family and social activities.
7. The adult should move at child’s pace, there should be substantial time to allow the child for plenty of repetition without unnecessary interruption, materials and activities which require exactness, including glass and other fragile materials which requires exactness of movement, materials at the child’s level to promote usage.
8. Mistakes should be expected and almost encouraged with materials, activities and words set up in a manner which allows for auto correction
Holistic Development
We do not view the child as a mere academic entity. Our focus is 360-degree development:
Intellectual
Moving from concrete materials to abstract reasoning.
Intellectual
Moving from concrete materials to abstract reasoning.
Physical
Refining motor skills and bodily awareness.
Physical
Refining motor skills and bodily awareness.
Social & Emotional
Building empathy, grace, and courtesy in a mixed-age setting.
Social & Emotional
Building empathy, grace, and courtesy in a mixed-age setting.
Moral
Cultivating a sense of responsibility for oneself and the environment.
Moral
Cultivating a sense of responsibility for oneself and the environment.
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Welcome to Mahasai Montessori—where we honor the child, protect the curiosity, and build the future.
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