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Where play
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El Nido is Spanish for “The Nest”
Our space is a premium indoor playscape in North Bangalore, skillfully designed and equipped with natural wooden structures, inspired by the simplicity of nature, and rooted in Waldorf and Montessori principles. Featuring open-ended wooden toys and movement-rich structures that invite exploration, decision-making, and a deep sense of belonging. It is the only playground built for children to lead - and for parents to step into their child’s world, playing alongside them.
Safe, secure, and thoughtfully curated according to international playground guidelines, El Nido offers an aesthetic, soothing play experience for children and their grown ups unlike any other - encouraging a calm, gentle, mindful way of play.
Why play matters
Play is not a luxury. It's the foundation. A biological need.
Play is a deeply human instinct, one that enlivens us, restores us, and opens the door to learning, connection, and creativity. It’s the child’s sacred work of exploring, expressing, healing, and bonding. And it’s the parent’s doorway to truly knowing their child and themselves. It is the universal language of childhood, setting the foundation for future success. In today’s fast-paced, achievement-driven world, play is too often overlooked, undervalued, or misunderstood.
El Nido is here to change that.
Our Vision
To nurture a generation of curious, confident children & emotionally connected families by reimagining childhood as a time of play, wonder, and meaningful relationships.
El Nido envisions a world where children are free to explore, parents feel supported in their journey, and communities come together to raise the next generation with wisdom, joy, connection and intention.
Our mission is to create a warm, thoughtfully designed space where children learn through play and families grow together. Through developmentally informed, play-based programs, we support the whole ecosystem of childhood - where children grow through play and parents grow with insight, confidence, and connection.
Our Mission
El Nido’s Core Values
Joy
Create a space where children can be themselves and use their imagination through open-ended, meaningful play experiences
Belonging
Build a community of like-minded families who believe in reclaiming childhood as a time of joy, imagination & adventure
Connection
Provide opportunities for parents to reconnect with their children and themselves through curious, playful active presence
What we do
Little Nestlings Playgroup (1.5-3 yrs)
A guided early learning program rooted in play, sensory exploration, and meaningful connection - supporting motor skills, communication, independence, and emotional intelligence. A gentle, joyful introduction to group learning in a safe, intentionally designed space with internationally experienced, nurturing facilitators.
Playscape
Children explore, move, observe and grow in beautifully designed environments tailored to their developmental needs. With a nature-based theme and wooden play structures, El Nido is thoughtfully curated indoor playground for 1.5-8 year olds, specifically designed to encourage movement, curiosity, exploration and imagination.
Parenting Support
A cornerstone of El Nido's holistic approach is the focus on empowering parents with practical, evidence-based tools for supporting their children's growth and well-being. Online workshops and private 1:1 coaching sessions led by our in-house, certified parenting coach offer insights into effective parenting techniques, child development, and emotional connection.
Community Gatherings
We believe that celebrations are best enjoyed together. Throughout the year, we host family-friendly events for holidays like Christmas, Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and more. These special days are an opportunity for children and parents to come together, play, create, and make lasting memories
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About Silvia
Silvia Augustine Benito - founder of El Nido EduPlay and a certified transformational parenting coach with a professional background in psychology, child development, and early education. She has worked with young children in Montessori and Steiner-inspired learning environments and brings years of experience supporting early childhood development through play-based learning.
Raised between Spanish and Indian cultures, Silvia brings a thoughtful, holistic perspective to working with children and families. Her approach integrates developmental science, emotional wellbeing, and the understanding that play is the most powerful way young children learn about themselves and the world.
Alongside her professional training, Silvia is also a mother of two young daughters, giving her a grounded understanding of the real joys and challenges parents navigate every day.
Through El Nido EduPlay, she has created a nurturing, thoughtfully designed space where children can explore, grow in confidence, and build foundational social and emotional skills - while parents feel supported in their journey of raising happy, resilient children.
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