Mirza Usman Habib

Mirza Usman Habib is a senior early education content specialist with over 8 years dedicated to researching, writing, and explaining early childhood education for Indian parents. At Footprints Childcare, he has authored over 100 articles spanning child development milestones, preschool admission processes, teaching methodology comparisons (HighScope vs Montessori vs Playway), infant daycare selection, and the science of early brain development. Usman's approach is research-first: each article synthesises findings from leading authorities in early childhood education — including the HighScope Foundation, UNICEF, and the American Academy of Pediatrics — and translates them into practical, accessible guidance for working parents across India's 30+ major cities. His writing covers preschool selection guides, child safety checklists, developmental milestone trackers, and parent preparation guides for school admission. All child development content is reviewed by Amita Bhardwaj, Chief Delivery Officer and HighScope-certified trainer at Footprints Childcare.

How Screen Time Affects Your Child’s Sleep (And How to Fix It)

It is Tuesday night and your toddler has been on his tablet watching cartoons since dinner time. Come 9 pm… Read More

4 weeks ago

AI-Integrated CCTV vs Basic CCTV In Preschools — What’s The Difference?

Ensuring a preschool is equipped with the right monitoring infrastructure is essential for child safety. While parents often check for… Read More

2 months ago

Child Development In The First 5 Years: What Every Parent Should Know

Enough and more research has shown the importance of the first five years in a child’s life. This is the… Read More

2 months ago

Is Preschool Really Necessary? A Complete Guide for Parents

While a preschool plays an extremely important role in a child’s development, sending your child to preschool isn’t mandatory. Research… Read More

3 months ago

Preschool Admission Process in India: Documents, Timeline & Tips

When it is time for preschool admissions parents may feel some amount of overwhelm, keen as they are to ensure… Read More

4 months ago

Preschool and Daycare Franchise Opportunities in Ahmedabad

With the rise of nuclear families and the increase of women in the workforce, the need for preschools and daycares… Read More

5 months ago

Preschool Teaching Methods Explained: Montessori vs Play-Way Learning

When it comes to choosing the preschool for your child, you want to find the right environment and methodology that… Read More

5 months ago

A Complete Guide to Preschool Education in India for Parents

When it is time to send your child to preschool, you are preoccupied with a number of questions. Right from… Read More

5 months ago

How to Select Infant Daycare in India?

Choosing the right daycare for your child is a challenging enough decision. When it comes to making the choice for… Read More

6 months ago

How Is Montessori Different From Regular Preschool?

We have all read research that states unequivocally that the first five years of a child's life are crucial in… Read More

7 months ago