About Colours Innovation Academy
A 360° Framework for holistic development — built on curiosity, joy, and character.
Colours Innovation Academy (CIA) follows a well-defined 360° Framework for holistic development, integrating every aspect of the STEAM approach. We celebrate learning with curiosity and joy.
A strong academic foundation is enriched with future-ready skills through meaningful activities and events. At CIA, we believe that preparation is the key to academic success. While hard work is instilled as a lifelong value, children build strong academic skills through joyful, hands-on, and exploratory learning experiences that make learning meaningful and engaging.
Hobbies are nurtured with each child's interests and happiness at the core. Every child undergoes structured physical training to build strength, fitness, and resilience. Compassion and social responsibility are cultivated through continuous NGO initiatives, beginning from the very first year of their learning journey.
Equal emphasis is placed on character development by instilling values such as self-respect, respect for others, care for oneself, and care for the life around us — nurturing an environment that raises responsible and resilient future citizens.
Our Vision
To nurture a generation of curious explorers, innovative thinkers, compassionate hearts, and resilient leaders who create positive change for themselves, their communities, and the world.
We envision a future where every child learns with joy, thinks independently, acts with integrity, embraces lifelong learning, and contributes responsibly to society and the environment.
Our Mission
At Colours Innovation Academy, we fulfil our vision by:
Delivering joyful, exploratory, and hands-on learning through our 360° Framework and the STEAM approach.
Building strong academic foundations through consistent preparation, purposeful practice, and future-ready skills.
Promoting inquiry-based and research-driven learning that encourages curiosity, investigation, and discovery, enabling every child to uncover and develop their innate talents.
Empowering children with an understanding of the brain, mind, memory, and learning, using scientific, evidence-based practices to strengthen academic achievement, emotional well-being, self-awareness, and lifelong learning skills.
Empowering children with an entrepreneurial mindset by providing authentic opportunities for innovation, leadership, problem-solving, and responsible risk-taking from an early age.
Nurturing every child's unique strengths through academics, arts, sports, hobbies, and leadership experiences.
Developing physically strong, emotionally resilient, and confident individuals who value lifelong health and well-being.
Instilling self-respect, empathy, integrity, responsibility, and care for oneself, others, the environment, and all forms of life.
Partnering with parents, educators, and the community to create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning ecosystem.
Continuously learning, innovating, collaborating, and empowering educators to deliver exceptional education.
Empowering educators.
Leadership
Mrs. Hema Gehani
Founder
Reading stories and science books was one of my favourite childhood hobbies, and it nurtured a lifelong curiosity about learning, human development, and education.
The idea of Colours Preschool was shaped during the ten years my family and I lived in the UK and the USA. In the early years of motherhood, I devoted much of my time to providing my children with enriching learning experiences. We read extensively, explored fascinating topics such as the animal kingdom and human anatomy, and learned together through curiosity, discovery, and conversation.
Living abroad also gave me the opportunity to interact with inspiring educators and observe creative approaches to teaching and storytelling. I was deeply influenced by the respect they showed every child and the way they made learning joyful and meaningful. During this time, I also studied brain science and Glenn Doman’s pioneering work on developing neural pathways through "Bits of Intelligence" and movement-based programmes that support optimal brain and physical development.
Our own children's educational journey was enriched with academic rigour, scientific exploration, sports, entrepreneurship, community service, and countless hands-on experiences. Witnessing their joy, confidence, and academic success strengthened my belief that education should nurture the whole child—not just academic achievement.
Receiving the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs Scholarship was another defining milestone. It opened doors to learning opportunities at institutions such as ISB and IIM through programmes in entrepreneurship, management, and business development. Equally valuable was the opportunity to connect with inspiring women entrepreneurs from across India, broadening my perspective on leadership, innovation, and lifelong learning.
Today, this vision has grown into a community of 11 preschools, a Cambridge-affiliated school, and a proposed CBSE school serving families in and around Wakad and Hinjawadi.
My journey has also been shaped by spiritual learning and meaningful engagement with NGO initiatives. These experiences have reinforced my belief that education should cultivate compassion, mindfulness, gratitude, and a balanced approach to life. Along with teaching children to respect others, I believe it is equally important to nurture self-respect, emotional well-being, healthy habits, and physical fitness by leading by example.
As we continue to grow as educators, we remain lifelong learners ourselves. I strongly believe that parents, teachers, and students should understand how the brain learns, how memory is formed, and how emotions influence learning. By applying the science of the brain and mind, we can make education more effective, enjoyable, and meaningful, enabling every child to realise their fullest potential.
I am deeply grateful to our dedicated team members, supportive parents, and enthusiastic students who have made this journey so meaningful. Above all, I thank God for blessing me with the opportunity to serve through education and for this beautiful, fulfilling journey.
Prem Gehani
Co-founder — Educationist & Technology
With a background in Computer Engineering and professional experience spanning education, technology, leadership, and innovation, Prem Gehani brings a multidisciplinary perspective to education and school development.
Before entering the education sector, Prem worked in Information Technology with Wipro, where he was involved in managing large banking accounts including Citibank, Credit Suisse, and Charles Schwab, with operations spanning the UK, US, Singapore, Canada, and Mexico. This experience gave him valuable exposure to technology, global operations, leadership, and managing complex systems.
Driven by his passion for education, Prem transitioned into the education sector in 2019, joining Colours Innovation Academy. Since then, he has been closely involved in shaping the school's learning environment, infrastructure, and educational approach.
His vision of education extends beyond classrooms and textbooks. He has played an active role in designing learning spaces that are eco-friendly, well-ventilated, and surrounded by green spaces. He introduced the concept of open classrooms and advocated for a school environment where classrooms, laboratories, play areas, and other learning spaces are designed at the same level, minimizing the need for stairs and making the campus more accessible and child-friendly.
Prem has a strong passion for Mathematics and Science, particularly hands-on and experiential learning. He enjoys making Mathematics playful, interactive, and relatable, using gamification and alternative methods of learning to make concepts easier and more enjoyable for children. He conducts learning sessions across grades in Financial Services, Mathematics, Business Studies, and Science, alongside Carpentry and Gardening sessions for all grades.
Prem believes that education should go beyond traditional academics — his vision is to create an environment where children explore, question, experiment, create, and learn through real experiences. His professional interests extend into innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, student wellbeing, responsible citizenship, and future-ready education, and he has championed initiatives around sports, health, mindfulness, digital safety, and civic responsibility.
At the heart of his approach is a simple belief: education should not just prepare children to succeed in examinations; it should prepare them to understand the world, navigate it with confidence, and contribute meaningfully to it.