Parita Parekh

Co-Founder & Education Leader, Toddle
Redefining the Future of Classrooms
Parita Parekh is driving a global shift in education through her visionary leadership and commitment to teacher empowerment. A graduate of Brown University and Stanford University, Parita combines academic depth with hands-on innovation to reimagine how teachers teach and students learn.
Her work with Toddle, an educator-focused platform, is transforming classrooms across 50+ countries.
From Academic Foundations to Real-World Impact
Parita’s journey began with a deep interest in child development, nurtured during her time at Brown University. At Stanford, she pursued a Master’s in Education with a focus on early learning. Immersed in the tech-driven environment of Silicon Valley, she envisioned integrating technology meaningfully into education—not to replace teachers, but to support them.
Early Beginnings: Toddler’s Den
Before launching Toddle, Parita co-founded Toddler’s Den, an innovative early learning center emphasizing inquiry-based education. The experience highlighted a critical need: teachers lacked effective tools to engage students and track learning outcomes.
This insight became the spark behind her next venture.
The Birth of Toddle
In 2019, Parita co-founded Toddle — a platform built by educators, for educators. Toddle equips teachers with tools for planning, assessment, reporting, and collaboration, helping them work more efficiently and creatively.
Core Features of Toddle:
Planning Tools: Streamline lesson creation
Assessment Support: Monitor student learning effectively
Reporting: Keep stakeholders informed with real-time insights
Collaboration Tools: Enable teamwork among educators
As Head of Learning, Parita ensures that every feature is designed with the teacher’s experience in mind.
Recognition and Growth
Parita Parekh was named in the Hurun India 35 & Under Self-Made Entrepreneurs list, a testament to her impact in the education space.
Under her leadership, Toddle has scaled rapidly:
₹664 crore valuation
10,000+ daily active teachers
Presence in 50+ countries
Toddle’s Journey at a Glance
Year | Milestone |
2019 | Toddle launched |
2020 | Adopted by 500+ schools |
2021 | Expanded to 20+ countries |
2022 | Rolled out advanced collaboration tools |
2023 | Surpassed 10,000 daily users |
2024 | Recognized among top global EdTech startups |
2025 | Supporting schools in 50+ countries |
Looking Ahead
Parita envisions a world where learning is personalized, technology-enhanced, and deeply human. With Toddle, she is creating a future where teachers are better equipped, more connected, and more inspired.
In Summary
Parita Parekh stands at the forefront of educational innovation. Her story is one of purpose, perseverance, and progress—a reminder that with the right tools and vision, education can truly change lives.
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