₹1.5 Lakh Donation For A 2-Year-Old’s Preschool Seat in Ahmedabad Sparks Debate Over Rising Education Costs
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Ahmedabad-based businessman Pritesh Lakhani, who was exploring preschools for his daughter, shared his experience on social media after learning that a school was allegedly asking for ₹ 1.5 lakh as a donation for admission.
Lakhani said he wanted to choose a preschool where his daughter could continue for several years without having to change institutions.
“₹ 1.5 lakh donation to get admission for a 2-year-old kid,” he wrote in his post.
He added that a parent at the school had told him the donation was mandatory. According to Lakhani, parents who did not pay could be subjected to a test involving the child and parent, with the possibility of being rejected and charged more.
Additional ₹ 1.25 Lakh Fee Alleged
Lakhani also claimed that the first-year preschool donation fees were ₹ 1.25 lakh, in addition to the reported admission donation.
His remarks highlighted the financial burden faced by parents even before their children enter formal schooling.
“Preschool fun should not be this expensive,” Lakhani said while questioning the cost of admission for a two-year-old.
The claims are based on Lakhani’s account and have not been independently verified.
Social Media Users Question Preschool Tests
The post quickly drew reactions from social media users, with several parents and others sharing their own experiences of expensive nursery and preschool admissions.
One user claimed that nursery admission in a Tier-3 city required a donation of around ₹ 3 lakh.
Another questioned how a two-year-old could be subjected to an admission test, while others criticised the reported practice of linking admission to additional payments.
Some users also debated whether formal preschool is necessary for children at such a young age, with suggestions that play and interaction with other children should remain central to early childhood.
Rising Cost Of Early Education
The discussion has brought renewed attention to the financial pressure on parents seeking private preschool education, particularly in urban areas.
For many families, preschool is the first stage of a long education journey that can involve admission fees, tuition, transport, uniforms, activities and other expenses.
Lakhani’s post has therefore prompted a wider online conversation about whether admission costs for very young children have risen beyond what families can reasonably afford.
