Our Team
Prachi Tamrakar
Founder & Director
Prachi is a mother first and then a trained early childhood educator. With an NTT qualification, volunteer experiences across private and public kindergarten classrooms in the United States, and professional experience as a Cambridge Early Years educator at a leading World school in Bangalore, she brings a global perspective to early childhood education. Known for her natural ability to connect with children quickly, she holds a deep calling to protect childhood from growing screen dependency and the gradual loss of imagination by creating spaces where children can explore, create, and experience joyful, real-world learning.
Alongside her work in education, she is also an options trader in the Indian stock market, reflecting her analytical mindset, discipline, and commitment to continuous learning.
Dr. Surashree Shome
Founder & Operational Head
Dr. Surashree Shome is an educationist and researcher with over 20 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and research across national and international organizations. With a doctorate in Management of Drought in Gujarat: A Case Study of Banaskantha District, she has worked extensively on issues of education, women in the informal economy, water and sanitation, urban housing, and disaster management. Currently, she leads a multi-state study on waste-pickers and street vendors, reflecting her commitment to inclusive development and systemic change.
Her passion for children’s education is deeply personal and professional. She believes that early education is the foundation for nurturing responsible citizens, and she values instilling healthy behaviours, creativity, and empathy in young learners. As a mother, she brings sensitivity and lived experience to her leadership, emphasizing reading, imagination, and responsible behaviour as cornerstones of growth.
Teacher Training Expertise
Equipping educators with pedagogical skills
Play-Based Exploration
Children learn naturally through meaningful play experiences that build curiosity, creativity, and early cognitive skills.
Hands-On Learning
Inspired by Montessori principles, children explore concepts through real materials, movement, and active discovery.
Imagination & Creativity
Drawing from Waldorf philosophy, storytelling, art, music, and imaginative play develop creativity and emotional growth.
Education & Caregivers
Caregivers provide the initial framework for a child's growth
Responsive Caregiving
Involves direct, warm interactions (eye contact, hugging) that form secure attachments and help children manage emotions.
Children Training
Teachers at Udgam Early Years are thoughtfully trained to guide children through joyful play, hands-on exploration, and imaginative learning experiences that spark curiosity and creativity.
Brain Development
Interaction with peers and teachers improves communication, cooperation, and empathy.
Responsibilities
Ensuring safety, proper nutrition, hygiene, and encouraging emotional, social, and physical development.