Denla Invests 25 Million Baht in New Learning Commons

Denla Kindergarten has invested over 25 million baht to develop Denla Learning Commons, a 1,000-square-meter learning space designed to reshape early childhood education in response to changing parental expectations and global shifts in educational philosophy. The facility encourages children to think, play, and learn through hands-on experience, moving away from the school's traditional focus on preparing children for selective primary school admissions.

According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Toyos Paldetpong, executive board member of Denla Schools and Denla Kindergarten Phetchkasem branch, the facility reflects how parents now prioritize helping children discover their own potential, develop critical thinking, build confidence in communication, and learn to work with others—rather than focusing solely on test scores. The five zones include Wonder Garden for developing thinking and imagination through LEGO and Minecraft Education; Sound Garden for music and expression; Discovery Garden for language and communication skills; Play Zone, a mock city with settings like cafes, hospitals, supermarkets, and fire stations for role-play learning; and Kids Club for children aged six months to three years, where parents and children learn together.

Denla's early childhood research found that modern parents prioritize five key elements: personalized learning suited to each child, spaces for experiential learning, development of uniquely human skills that AI cannot replace (such as creativity, communication, and collaboration), cultivation of future skills from early childhood, and opportunities for children to discover their own strengths. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Toyos emphasized that opening Denla Learning Commons reflects a broader shift in early childhood education from memorization and academic pressure toward building life skills and sustainable learning abilities that will serve children throughout their lives.