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Building technology that finally matches the ambition of Early Years.

We’re building an AI-native foundation that helps Early Years organizations deliver exceptional quality at scale.

Our experience

A global partner with a growing community.

From independent preschools to large multi-location networks. illumine supports schools across the world

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4000+

childcare centers served

70+
Countries

Helping childcare teams work across the world.

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Better Early Years start here.

See what illumine can do for your center.

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Our story

It started with a first step.

When founder and CEO Navneet Rastogi learned that his son had taken his first steps two weeks earlier, he realized how easily working parents could miss the moments that matter. That experience inspired him, Sourabh Agarwal and Purva Goyal to build illumine: technology that simplifies operations, gives educators time back and keeps families connected.

Our story

Our first customer, still with us

A partnership that began at the start of our journey and continues to grow.

We keep listening, learning and evolving alongside our customers, building on the trust and relationships that have shaped illumine from day one.

Our story

Developing AI purpose-built for childcare

We’re building AI around the realities of childcare, designed to simplify operations, support educators and help leaders make better decisions.

Purpose-built to move meaningful work forward, with people always in control.

Navneet Rastogi with his child taking first steps
Navneet Rastogi
Co-founder & CEO
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Our impact

Real schools. Real progress.

Together with our school partners, we're creating brighter beginnings for children around the world.

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93%
Less time spent on admin
1,00,000+
Children are supported
98%
Stronger family connections
In the news

illumine in the Spotlight

Our journey to reimagining childcare is gaining recognition across the industry.

JUN 2025

Why We Invested in Illumine

A look at why Prime Venture Partners backed Illumine's vision to transform childcare through AI-powered technology.

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JUN 2025

A New Era of Childcare AI

Discover how Illumine is bringing AI agents into enrollment, billing, and everyday childcare operations.

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JUN 2025

illumine Raises $2.5 Million

Read how Illumine secured seed funding to accelerate product development and expand its global presence.

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MAY 2026

Building Secure AI for Childcare

illumine achieves SOC 2 Type II certification, reinforcing its commitment to protecting sensitive childcare data.

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JUN 2025

Partnering with Guidepost Montessori

A strategic partnership to streamline preschool operations, family communication, and workflows across 80+ US campuses.

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illumine USA 2026 Enrollment Report, The New Rules of Childcare Enrollment
JUL 2026

AI is Changing Childcare Enrollment

Introducing the AI Enrollment Agent to answer parent inquiries, qualify leads, and simplify enrollment workflows.

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OCT 2026

Shaping the Future of Montessori Technology

Explore how illumine and the Montessori Foundation are working toward more connected, modern school operations.

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Our team

Good things happen when great people come together

Behind Illumine is a team of curious minds, diverse perspectives, and people who care deeply about making a difference in Early Years.

The illumine team

The future of Early Years is being built now.

The ambition is already there.

We’re building the technology to meet it.

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