Founded in 1995 in the residential neighbourhood of Kuilkuppam in Velachery, Chennai, Dave Baba Vidyalaya has built its identity around child-centred, qualitative learning under the CBSE framework. Located in the southern part of Chennai at PIN 600042, the school runs from Pre-KG through Class 12, making it a continuous schooling option for families across Velachery and nearby localities. The academic year runs from June to March, split across two semesters - June to October, and November to March - giving the school year a structured rhythm that accommodates assessments, revision, and co-curricular activity.

As a CBSE school in Velachery, the school places emphasis on conceptual clarity and continuous assessment rather than rote-based preparation. The curriculum is structured across five clearly defined stages: Pre-KG through UKG covers foundational literacy and numeracy through phonics, storytelling, and rhymes; Classes I to V build core subject competency; Classes VI to VIII add a third language and advanced computer science concepts; and Classes IX and X prepare students for board examinations with practical science lab work. At the senior secondary level, the school offers diverse stream and subject combinations to suit varied career interests, making it among the few CBSE schools in Velachery with a full Nursery-to-Class-12 pathway.

The campus is equipped with separate Physics, Chemistry, and Biology laboratories, two Computer Labs, and a Library - facilities that support both the Science stream at senior secondary level and hands-on learning across middle and secondary classes. The school also organises events including Pongal celebrations, Republic Day programmes, and educational trips, all of which are documented in the gallery section of its website. Admissions are currently open for Pre-KG, LKG, and lateral entry across UKG through Class 11 for the 2026-27 session, with the school highlighting a no-donation admission policy.

Parents can reach Dave Baba Vidyalaya at +91 9940019859 or +91 9884875876, or write to davebabavidyalaya@gmail.com. Enquiries can also be submitted through the admission form at davebabavidyalaya.in. The school is also active on Facebook at facebook.com/cbseschoolvelachery and on Instagram at @davebabavidyalaya for updates and event coverage.