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Sakura Preschool, Matara · Since 2000Where little learners grow, play, and shine.

Sakura Preschool is a warm, activity-based program building your child’s first words in Sinhala and English, through play, songs, and stories, before they start school.

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Small, caring classes
Since 2000
Matara, Sri Lanka
Mon–Fri · 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Now enrolling for 2027

Little roots, big growth

A play-based preschool in Matara since 2000

Sakura is named for the blossom, because every child, like every flower, opens up in their own time. Sakura Pre School has been welcoming Matara’s little ones since our first day on 8^th January 2000.

Our motto: “They Grow We Clone.”

Play is how they learn

Blocks, art, music, and pretend play build focus, motor skills, and confidence, long before a desk and worksheet ever could.

Sinhala & English, every day

Daily songs, stories, and conversation in both languages, so children arrive at Grade 1 already comfortable with letters, sounds, and simple words.

Ready, gently, for school

Routines, sharing, and following along in a group, the everyday skills that make the first day of “real” school feel familiar, not frightening.

Three classes, one garden

Play Group, LKG & UKG classes for ages 2½–5

Children move up as they’re ready, not on a fixed birthday, so the pace always matches the child.

Play Group

2½ – 3 years

A gentle first step away from home, settling in, sharing, and exploring through sand, water, music, and stories, with caring teachers close by.

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LKG · Lower Kindergarten

3 – 4 years

First friendships and first letters, numbers and sounds hidden inside games, art, songs, and pretend play, with growing conversation in both Sinhala and English.

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UKG · Upper Kindergarten

4 – 5 years

Reading readiness, early numbers, and the everyday routines of a real classroom, so Grade 1 feels familiar from day one.

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Real mornings, real smiles

Life at Sakura Preschool

Running, colouring, games and giggles: a peek at what a day with us looks like.

Children running and laughing in the Sakura Preschool garden, holding their colouring sheets

A boy carefully colouring a flower drawing at Sakura Preschool

A teacher and a small group of children busy with a paper activity outdoors

Children colouring flower pictures together at a classroom table

A teacher handing out paper strips to children for a group game

Children seated together, watching a show at a Sakura Preschool celebration

A teacher with a microphone leading a game as children gather around her in the garden

Children holding hands and laughing in a circle game at Sakura Preschool

Three young friends laughing together at Sakura Preschool

Every day is a little celebration

See the festivals, concerts and outings that fill our year.

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Why Matara families choose Sakura Preschool

Activity-based learning

Every lesson is a game, building creativity, focus, and problem-solving through hands-on play, not worksheets.

A safe, secure preschool

A child-friendly, closely supervised environment built for peace of mind: safe spaces, watchful teachers, happy days.

Qualified, caring teachers

Warm, experienced teachers trained in modern early-childhood methods, who know every child by name. Meet our teachers.

Sinhala & English foundations

Daily practice in both languages so your child starts Grade 1 with confidence, not catch-up.

A focused morning program

A dedicated Mon–Fri session, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, so little ones head home well before afternoon fatigue sets in.

Now enrolling for 2027

Spots are limited for our 2027 intake. Book a visit to meet the teachers and reserve your child’s place.

Qualified, caring & experienced

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Little celebrations, all year round

Festivals & celebrations through the school year

The school calendar follows Sri Lanka’s own rhythm, not someone else’s.

April

Avurudu Games

Traditional New Year games and sweets bring the whole school together for a day of fun.

May

Vesak Lanterns

Colourful lanterns and quiet stories mark Vesak, a gentle lesson in kindness and light.

Monsoon

Cosy Indoor Play

Rainy-season mornings move inside for music, dress-up, and craft corners.

December

Year-End Concert

Songs, dances, and proud families closing out a year of growing.

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Good to know before you visit

Preschool admissions: frequently asked questions

What ages do you accept?

Children aged 2½ to 5 (Grade-1 ready), across our Play Group (2½–3 years), LKG (3–4 years) and UKG (4–5 years). Children move up when they’re developmentally ready, not strictly by birthday.

What languages does my child learn?

Sinhala and English, through daily songs, stories, and conversation, the two languages every child needs for primary school. No prior experience is needed for your child or for you.

What curriculum do you follow?

Activity-based, play-first learning designed to build creativity, critical thinking, and confidence, in a safe, child-friendly environment.

Do you offer a sibling discount or fee assistance?

Ask our director about sibling rates and fee assistance when you visit. We’re happy to talk through what works for your family.

What should my child bring on the first day?

A labeled bag, a water bottle, and a full change of clothes. We provide art smocks and everything else.

Can we visit before enrolling?

Absolutely, visits run weekday mornings, 9:00–11:00 AM, so you can watch a real morning circle. Use the form below, call, or message us to pick a time.

Come see a morning at Sakura

Book a preschool visit in Matara

Visits run weekday mornings so you can watch a real morning circle before you decide.

Call the front office+94 (71) 898 0789 · Mon–Fri, 8 AM–12 PM

Email usinfo.sakuraacademic@gmail.com

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Office hours

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Visit slots: 9:00–11:00 AM
Weekends: Closed

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Drop by during visit hours, weekday mornings 9:00–11:00 AM.

Sakura Pre School · XG4P+M93, Matara, Sri Lanka

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