About

ZACK - The
Educational Cafe

A change towards Inclusive Education

A holistic education and learning support centre in Surat, offering personalised academic guidance, open schooling pathways, special education, related therapies and support services. Located in Vesu, Surat, we create a safe, nurturing environment where children learn at their own pace and grow with confidence.

Scenes at Zack in Surat illustrating personalized instruction: a teacher giving tailored lessons to meet each child’s needs, a young boy learning to draw at a table, another boy concentrating on improving his reading skills, and a small group of children quietly reading books together in the library room.

Our Belief Vision & Mission More About Our Founder Approach & Methodology Infrastructure

Where Learning Feels Like Home

ZACK – The Educational Cafe was established in the year 2015 in Surat, by Mrs. Jaanvi Devnani with the ambition to introduce a unique way of learning - creating a holistic, child-centred learning environment that supports children academically, emotionally, and socially.

We got inspired by the name ZACK due to it's Hebrew origin – "The Lord has remembered", and the word 'Cafe' denotes – "A Relaxed Social Space", since it gives the feeling of comfort and relaxation.

Thereupon, connecting these words together with 'Education' we got the name, 'ZACK – The Educational Cafe'.

To live up to our name we always try to make our institute a comfort zone for the kids so that whenever they enter, they are relaxed, cheerful, and secure, precisely how they would feel in their homes or at a cafe.

Our Belief

"To bring a change towards Inclusive Education"

We believe education should reach a child with understanding, warmth, and purpose.

At ZACK, learning goes beyond textbooks. We focus on holistic education, where academic development, life skills, behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and social growth are all essential parts of a child's journey.

Our focus is on conceptual clarity, not rote memorisation, so children learn with confidence rather than fear. This helps children build confidence, curiosity, and independent thinking - regardless of their learning pace or educational pathway.

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Children enjoying group activity at Zack education center in Surat

Vision

To create a future where every child grows with confidence, clarity, and emotional strength. We envision a world where learning feels natural and fearless, where children understand their abilities, express themselves freely, and develop values that guide them through life. Our vision is to nurture individuals who are not only academically capable, but also emotionally grounded, socially aware, and prepared for real-world challenges.

Mission

Our mission is to provide personalised education and learning support through a warm, respectful environment that supports each child’s academic, emotional, social, and behavioural growth. Through clear teaching practices, holistic programs, and consistent collaboration with families, we work every day to build strong foundations, meaningful skills, and a sense of security that helps children learn with ease and purpose.

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Founder

Meet our Founder and Director

Mrs. Jaanvi Devnani is a trained Special Education Teacher, Remedial Educator, Teacher Trainer, Student Advisor, and Parenting Consultant, with expertise in curriculum designing and exclusive strategies. Her skill sets are in the areas of special education, mainstream education, and counseling for emotional, academic, social, and behavioral issues.

With hands-on experience working closely with children and families in Surat, she brings a deeply compassionate and practical approach to holistic education and child development.

Remedial Educator
Teacher Trainer
Student Advisor
Parenting Consultant

Masters in Counselling Psychology
PG Diploma in Management of Learning Disability
Montessori Training
Bachelor of Commerce

Certificate Course in Counselling [March 2017]
Jolly Phonics [April 2016]
Story Telling [April 2016]
Prafulta's Teacher Training in Remedial Education [May 2015]
Vedas Ignite Diploma Course in Special Education[April 2014]

Jr KG Teacher S.D planets [2007-2008]
Pre-Nursery Delhi Public school(D.P.S) [March-2008-August-2008]
PGLD Lecture in Vanita Vishram college [2014-15] (Subject-Inclusive Education)
P.R.Kathiwala School [Dec 2018-Dec 2019] (Remedial Educator + Councellor)
T M Patel International School [March 2019-Dec 2019] (Remedial Educator)

Our Educational Approach

Every child is different.
Every child needs to learn.

At ZACK - The Educational Cafe, located at Vesu, Surat, we focus on understanding the individual needs of every child who steps into our space. Guided by the idea of "Nurture according to Nature", we do not follow a single approach for all.

Instead, we design personalised learning plans and tuition classes that reflect each child's strengths, challenges, and pace. Through careful observation of their behaviour and learning patterns, we support them in a way that feels natural, comfortable, and truly effective for their academic growth and personality development.

Methodology

Our first step is to help each child settle comfortably into the learning environment at ZACK. Once they adapt, we focus on building essential academic skills such as reading, comprehension, writing, and age-appropriate use of technology.

Along with academics, every child receives systematic guidance to strengthen key life & learning skills, including:

Interpersonal relationships

Communication skills

Problem-solving technique

Self-management

Self-learning

Independent thinking

Creativity

Multi-Sensory Learning

Time Management Skills

Social Interaction

Confidence Building

Hands-on Learning Experience

Our Programs at ZACK

Every program at ZACK focuses on clarity, confidence, and the overall well being of each learner. We offer comprehensive learning support ecosystem designed to meet diverse academic and developmental needs.

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