Background

Ruchika, the founder of DP Chattarpur, has believed in Ms. Lina Ashar’s educational philosophy for nearly three decades.
Way back in the 1990s, when Lina Ashar founded Kangaroo Kids, Ruchika was among the first group of visionary founders to take up the Kangaroo Kids franchise — driven by her desire to bring progressive education to the community of Chattarpur.

The Shift Towards the Future

When Powered By Dreamtime Learning introduced a new solution for schools to build and grow their own brand identity while being powered by an AI-driven, neuroscience-based futuristic curriculum, Ruchika immediately recognised the potential.

In 2024, she opted for the Powered By Dreamtime Learning Curriculum for the Preschool Section.

Her goal: to ensure that children in Chattarpur experience cutting-edge, future-ready learning rather than traditional rote-based approaches.

Expansion and Continued Trust

The results, parent feedback, and learner outcomes exceeded expectations. Motivated by the impact and the learning growth she witnessed:

In 2026, Ruchika expanded the partnership by adopting the Dreamtime Curriculum for Grade 1 as well — reinforcing her belief that the powered model is shaping confident, capable, and future-ready learners.

Impact Highlights

• Stronger learner engagement through play-based, inquiry-led learning

• Visible improvement in social-emotional development, communication, and thinking skills

• Parents appreciated the modern, relevant learning approach rooted in neuroscience

• The school retained its unique independent brand, while benefiting from global-standard curriculum and pedagogy

A Partner Who Leads With Vision

Ruchika’s journey with DPS Chattarpur stands as a powerful example of a founder with the courage to innovate early.Her continued trust from the franchise era to the Powered By model demonstrates her unwavering commitment to delivering world-class education to her community.