You have secured distance points under a school's "transport covered area", so daily commuting must be sorted. Not necessarily. Official school disclosures show that many top Delhi private schools do not provide school bus transport for Nursery and KG students, or run only restricted early-grade routes. Parents often discover this after admission, when the child's daily commute is already a problem. This guide lists which schools exclude Nursery from bus transport, which run limited routes, and what to check before you apply.
Transport policies change from session to session. Please confirm the current transport rules in each school's official notice or handbook before applying.
Nursery Bus Transport at a Glance
| School | Nursery Transport Available? | Key Transport Rule |
|---|---|---|
| The Shri Ram School (Vasant Vihar) | No | Transport starts strictly from Class 1 onwards. |
| Modern School (Vasant Vihar) | No | Explicitly no transport facility for Pre-School (Nursery). |
| Convent of Jesus & Mary (Bangla Sahib) | No | No school transport is available across any grade. |
| St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School (Civil Lines) | No | No bus facility after the termination of DTC contracts. |
| Carmel Convent School (Malcha Marg) | No | Transport offered for Class 1 to 12 only. |
| St. Francis De Sales School (Janakpuri) | No | Transport starts from Class 1 onwards. |
| Delhi Public School (Rohini) | Limited | Infant routes are limited and separate from senior routes. |
| Tagore International School (East of Kailash) | Limited | Early dispersal uses a reduced 7-route afternoon plan. |
Why a "Transport Covered Area" Doesn't Guarantee a Bus
Some schools award distance points or define areas by whether a locality falls within their transport coverage. Parents often read this as a promise that their child will get a bus seat. It is not. The covered area may apply only to older classes, and early grades can be excluded or served by a limited set of routes.
Always read the school's transport policy for your child's class, not just the admission criteria.
1. Schools With No Bus for Nursery and KG (Transport Starts in Class 1)
- The Shri Ram School (Vasant Vihar): School bus transport is provided strictly for Class 1 to 5. Children in Pravesh Vatika (Nursery) and Upvan (KG) must be dropped off and picked up privately.
- Modern School (Vasant Vihar): The official guidelines state that the school does not provide transport facility for Pre-School (Nursery).
- Carmel Convent School (Malcha Marg): Transport services apply only to Class 1 to 12, so Nursery and KG are excluded.
- St. Francis De Sales School (Janakpuri): Bus transport begins from Class 1 onwards. Nursery runs on a separate afternoon shift (12:30 PM to 4:00 PM), and parents manage the commute.
2. Campuses With No School Transport at All
- Convent of Jesus & Mary (Bangla Sahib): The official guidelines confirm that no school transport is available for any grade.
- St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School (Civil Lines): After the termination of DTC contracts, the school operates no bus facility.
At these schools, every family, regardless of class, must plan private transport.
3. Limited Infant Routes and Early Dispersal
- Delhi Public School (Rohini): The guidelines warn that Infant School bus routes are limited and completely separate from Senior routes. Dual commuting modes are strictly prohibited, so you cannot combine a private morning drop-off with a bus pick-up in the afternoon.
- Tagore International School (East of Kailash): Nursery and KG are dismissed early, at 11:45 AM. The afternoon plan runs on 7 routes, compared with 15 in the morning, so fewer localities are covered.
What This Means for Your Daily Commute
- No bus means you handle the commute. You will need a parent, a guardian, a nanny or a private cab or van for pick-up and drop-off.
- Early dispersal affects work schedules. Nursery classes often end earlier than senior classes. At Tagore International, dispersal is at 11:45 AM, and St. Francis De Sales runs Nursery as an afternoon shift.
- Limited routes may not reach your area. A reduced route plan can leave out your locality even if the school has a bus service.
- Mixed arrangements may not be allowed. DPS Rohini prohibits dual commuting modes, so check this rule before planning a split commute.
Questions to Ask Before You Apply
- Is bus transport available for Nursery and KG, or does it start from Class 1?
- If infant routes exist, which localities do they cover, and how many routes are there?
- What time does Nursery start and end, and is dispersal earlier than for other classes?
- Is a mixed arrangement, such as a private drop and a bus pick-up, permitted?
- When does bus transport begin for my child, and is it guaranteed once the class starts?
- Does the school allow private vans or cabs on its campus, and how are they registered?
How to Plan the Commute
- Check the transport policy at the shortlisting stage, not after admission.
- Factor in distance and school timings together. A nearby school with no bus can be easier than a distant school with limited routes.
- Arrange pick-up backups. Keep an alternate guardian authorised with the school.
- Compare the cost of private transport with school bus fees when comparing schools.
- Prefer schools close to home when transport is not offered. A short, predictable commute is better for a three-year-old.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Delhi schools provide bus transport for Nursery students?
Many do not. The Shri Ram School, Modern School (Vasant Vihar), Carmel Convent School and St. Francis De Sales School start bus transport from Class 1. Some schools run limited infant routes instead.
Which Delhi schools have no transport for Nursery?
According to their official disclosures, the Shri Ram School (Vasant Vihar), Modern School (Vasant Vihar), Carmel Convent School (Malcha Marg) and St. Francis De Sales School (Janakpuri) do not offer Nursery bus transport.
Are there schools with no school bus at all?
Yes. Convent of Jesus & Mary (Bangla Sahib) confirms that no school transport is available for any grade. St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School (Civil Lines) operates no bus facility after its DTC contracts ended.
Can I use a private van for my Nursery child?
At schools without Nursery transport, parents arrange their own pick-up and drop-off. Ask the school whether private vans or cabs are allowed and how they must be registered.
Can I use a private morning drop-off and a school bus pick-up at DPS Rohini?
No. The guidelines prohibit dual commuting modes for infant school transport.
Why does Tagore International School have fewer routes in the afternoon?
Nursery and KG are dismissed early, at 11:45 AM, and the afternoon plan covers 7 routes against 15 in the morning.
Does living in a school's transport covered area mean my child will get a bus?
Not necessarily. Transport may apply only from certain classes, so check whether it covers Nursery and KG.
When does bus transport start at schools that exclude Nursery?
At the schools listed here, it starts from Class 1.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers a few well-known schools. Check the transport policy of every school on your shortlist.
Our Verdict
A good distance score does not mean an easy commute. Before you apply, find out whether the school offers bus transport for Nursery, how many routes serve your area and when classes end. If the school has no Nursery transport, plan reliable private transport and backup pick-up options, and take that into account when comparing schools.
Transport rules, routes and timings change every year. Please confirm them on each school's official notice before applying.