Colombo's First Holistic, Learn Through-Play Preschool · Est. 2003
Where Childhood
is Truly
Honoured.
Twenty-three years of watching children discover who they are — in their own time, in their own way, one joyful day at a time.

"The relationship between an educator and a child is not a function. It is the foundation."
— Mrs. Ramona Pulle, Founder · APS, 2003
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23+
Years of Excellence
15mo
Youngest Learners
5
Unique Programs
40+
Dedicated Educators
Two Centres. One Philosophy.
A place designed
for every stage of early childhood.
We've created two thoughtfully designed environments — each tuned precisely to the developmental needs of the age it serves.

Exploratorium · 15 months – 3 years
The Exploratorium
No 7 Anderson Road, Colombo 05
Early Explorers · 15 – 24 months
Little Navigators · 2 – 3 years

Discovery · 3 – 6+ years
The Discovery Centre
No 9 Gower Street, Colombo 05
Pre-K Prepsters · 3 – 4 years
Kinder Grads · 4 – 5 years
Future Leaders · 5+ years
Our Story
Building Thinkers Through Exploration.
01
Child-Led Discovery
We follow the child's curiosity. Every activity emerges from genuine interest, not prescribed outcomes — because when children lead, learning runs deep.
02
EduPlay Curriculum
Play is not a break from learning — it is the learning. Our EduPlay framework weaves structured literacy, numeracy, and social skills into rich, purposeful play environments.
03
Whole-Child Wellbeing
Emotional safety comes first. We tend to each child's emotional, social, physical and cognitive growth with equal care and intention.

What Parents Say
Real words from the families who know us best.
Eva Kh
★★★★★
APS has been a wonderful place for our daughter's learning journey. The patience, care, and attention the staff provide to the children is remarkable. They go above and beyond. The Children and Parents alike feel safe, happy, and eager to learn.…
Andreea Baciu
★★★★★
It truly feels like one of the best kindergarten in Colombo, with an extraordinary, child-centered approach. The teachers are warm, empathetic, and genuinely know how to connect with the children. The management is incredibly flexible and…
Mihishani De Silva
★★★★★
American Preschool (APS) has been one of the best decisions we made for our two daughters. From the day they joined, we have seen remarkable growth and development, and we are extremely proud of who they are becoming. The care, nurturing, and…
Uttara Udeshi
★★★★★
My daughter was at The American Preschool for three years and we absolutely loved the experience. The teachers, through the years have been a very integral part of my daughters life. The school has been very supportive and extremely efficient through…
Catherine Benoit
★★★★★
All four of my boys have attended APS during our time living in Sri Lanka. Our experience has been fantastic. All of the teachers were so doting and patient with the kids, you can tell they really love the children. They've grown not only in…
Ernest Withanage
★★★★★
We couldn't be happier with our experience at American Preschool Discovery Center. Both of our daughters attended during 2014–2025 period, and the impact it had on their early development has been nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we…
Dilshan Baranasuriya
★★★★★
American Preschool - The Discovery Centre is an amazing school; it is a place that every parent should discover. From the moment we walked in for our tour, we felt a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The school is impeccably clean and well-maintained,…
Anika Wijesuriya
★★★★★
Both of my sons attended APS for two years starting at 18 months and 3 years old. I appreciated the school's spacious environment. Concerns about my older son's development due to missed school during Covid were addressed well, and the school's…
Minuri Disanayake Rambukwella
★★★★★
The biggest drawback for us when moving countries was pulling our daughter out of APS. Her school was her most favourite place on earth and every morning she would wake up and remind us that she needs to go to school, even on weekends! The approach…
Riz Karu
★★★★★
The curriculum is well planned and age-appropriate, ensuring that your child is learning and developing at their own pace. The school also emphasizes on the importance of play-based learning, which helps the children develop their social, emotional,…
Bridget Tan Zy
★★★★★
This was my daughter's first school and she spent a good 2 years here. Thoroughly enjoyed her time, and has been talking about how she wants to go back to this school. The teachers are enthusiastic and always excited to meet her every morning, just…
Amrita Amalean
★★★★★
We are so grateful to the principle, teachers, staff, and security at APS. This school has the highest standards of safety, hygiene, with a nurturing environment for children to grow, learn and explore. We are ever so grateful to all who have helped…
Come and See
We'd love to
welcome you in.
The best way to know us is to experience us. Schedule a personal tour of either or both of our centres and see our approach in action.
The Exploratorium
No 7 Anderson Road, Colombo 05
+94 11 255 6355
+94 11 255 6355
The Discovery Centre
No 9 Gower Street, Colombo 05
+94 11 720 7966
+94 11 720 7966
Email
edu@apsdiscoverycentre.com
