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Where Young Hearts Learn Values for Life

Spiritual and cultural foundations for children 4 to 7 years old.

Give your child a head start in life

Bal Kendra provides a nurturing space where children aged 4-7 develop strong spiritual and cultural foundations through joyful learning that complements what parents teach at home. Here, we partner with families to plant the seeds of Sanskars, the timeless values of kindness, respect, and compassion, that will guide children throughout their lives.

Parents are welcome to observe sessions and receive take-home materials to reinforce learning.

Every Saturday: A Tapestry of Activities

Every Saturday afternoon, our youngest community members gather to explore their heritage through interactive activities to engage their curious minds and open hearts. Through stories of Ghanshyam Maharaj, creative projects, and playful learning, children develop confidence, empathy, and a sense of belonging.

What Children Experience

4:30pm - 4:50pm

Collective Aarti and Prayer

4:50pm - 5:45pm

Small group activities teaching essential life values

5:15pm - 6:15pm

Interactive storytelling and knowledge quizzes

6:15pm - 6:30pm

Team-building games and closing dhun (chant)

Festivals and Friendships

We celebrate festivals with special activities throughout the year, from creating Diwali rangolis to our annual Christmas Fun Day, which is filled with games and treats. We also recognise each child’s birthday, making them feel cherished within our community.

Cultivating Inner Strength

Bal Kendra provides children with spiritual and emotional tools to stay grounded in values that truly matter. They learn to see the world as one family and develop the confidence to lead with kindness and integrity.

Join Us

Bal Kendra meets every Saturday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm in the Bal Kendra Hall (2nd floor) at Shree Swaminarayan Temple Willesden.

Register your child

Register today and watch them flourish as they grow to embrace the world with open hearts and minds—leading with love, kindness, and the strength of their cultural heritage.