About Us

Our Story,

Vision & Soul

Five years of nurturing over 300 young learners — and a campus built to carry that legacy further than ever before.

About

What Guides

Everything We Do

Vision

Our Vision

"To nurture confident, curious, and compassionate learners who are prepared to thrive in a changing world."

Mission

Our Mission

one

A Safe & Inspiring Start

Provide a safe, inspiring, child-first environment where every child feels welcomed and valued.

two

Meaningful Learning Experiences

Deliver experiential, inquiry-led education aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020).

three

Strong Foundations for Life

Build strong literacy, numeracy, and life skills that children carry through every stage of education.

four

Growing Creative Thinkers

Foster creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence as essential life skills.

five

Learning Together with Families

Partner with parents as co-educators — because children flourish when school and home work together.

From SSN Preschool

to Ivy Crest

Ivy Crest is the natural evolution of SSN Preschool — a beloved institution that has nurtured young learners in Visakhapatnam for over five years, supporting the early journeys of more than 300 children.

Built on a strong legacy of trust, care, and early childhood excellence, Ivy Crest expands learning up to Grade 3 in a thoughtfully designed international-standard campus — the first of its kind in our neighbourhood.

More than a school, Ivy Crest is a carefully curated learning ecosystem where children are nurtured intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically. We believe education should help children discover who they are, not force them into who they should be.

SSN Preschool Founded

A trusted preschool serving the Visakhapatnam community with warmth, play, and early childhood excellence.

300+ Children Nurtured

Over five years, more than 300 young learners began their educational journey with us.

Ivy Crest Is Born

Expanding to an international-standard campus with programs from Playgroup through Grade 3 — our biggest chapter yet.

The Ivy Crest

Approach

Six foundational principles guide every classroom, every activity, and every interaction at Ivy Crest.

Learning Through Experience

Children learn by doing, exploring, and questioning. Every lesson is crafted as a hands-on adventure that connects to the real world.

Emotional Safety First

A child who feels secure becomes confident to learn. Our classrooms are warm spaces where children feel comfortable asking questions and trying new things.

Growth Without Pressure

Every child progresses at their own pace. We celebrate small milestones with the same enthusiasm as big achievements.

Movement & Play

Physical activity supports focus and emotional balance. Play is not a break from learning — at Ivy Crest, play is learning itself.

Guided Discovery

Teachers guide children to discover answers rather than simply receive them — nurturing independent thinkers and problem-solvers from day one.

Balanced Development

Intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth — nurtured together, always. The whole child is our whole concern.

Picture of Vijaya Kadmisetty

Vijaya Kadmisetty

Founder, Ivy Crest

A Letter from Our Founder

"Childhood is not a race. It is a time to explore, ask questions, build friendships, and slowly discover the joy of learning."

Ivy Crest was created with a deep belief that a child's early years deserve care, patience, and thoughtful guidance. When children feel secure and understood, learning follows naturally.

In shaping Ivy Crest, my intention has been to create a space where children feel happy to come to school, comfortable to express themselves, and confident to grow at their own pace — a place where curiosity is welcomed and small milestones are celebrated.

Every choice at Ivy Crest — from the curriculum to the classroom environment — has been made with care and purpose. Education, to us, is about supporting the whole child, not only academics.

Ivy Crest is our commitment to families who seek a balanced and thoughtful start for their children. We look forward to sharing this journey with you and your child.