We are proud of the commitment and organisation of the management team. Our philosophy is one of open door management, relying on the co-operation and collaboration of our staff and parents. Each of our staff holds a relevant Early Childhood qualification as well as a First Aid Certificate to deal with emergencies. They are dedicated and passionate about working with children, well-qualified and enjoy working together as a committed team.
Head of Nurseries |
Ms. Lynn Nolan |
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Ms. Lynn Nolan |
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Lynn has been living in the United Arab Emirates for the last 20 years. In the last 15 years, she has taught at some of the most prestigious and well established schools in Dubai. Recently, Lynn has set up, established and managed several high profile nurseries in Dubai. Lynn's philosophy can be summed up with her belief that “The secure child is encouraged to explore an enriched environment, in which great emphasis is given on the natural world, on relationships, on character and on disposition. Hence, the child is given autonomy to develop into an active and enthusiastic learner.” Lynn is specialised in delivering Montessori Education, teaching Art and Design Technology, Early Years Foundation Stage and nursery management and leadership. She lives with her three teenage children and her interests include; silk painting, crafting and cooking. |
The opening hours of the nursery are designed to support busy parents. We are open from Sunday to Thursday throughout the year, except for public holidays and 1 week of August. The normal nursery day runs from 8am to 2pm; however we offer early drop off at 7.30 am in the morning and late pick up till 6.00 pm. We offer a choice of 2, 3 and 5 days per week, however, we encourage a 5 day week for our older children.
Parents can opt for their children to attend any combination of the session timings below;
Regular Nursery Day | 8.00 am – 2.00 pm |
Extended Day | 8.00 am – 4.00 pm |
Late Club | 8.00 am – 6pm |
Early Drop off by arrangement | 7.30am – 8am |
Our children are grouped according to their age and development level:
Babies from 40 days to confident walker(Rollers, Crawlers, Lookers and Feelers) |
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The Babies section is a self-contained separate unit. We use 'The Sure Start Birth to Three' system as a basis for planning activities for this unit. This is a 'Home from Home' setting, which offers a bright, friendly and stimulating atmosphere with ample play area. Each baby has an individual programme of care based around his/her home routine. To promote the baby’s growth and development, simple play activities are planned to allow them to achieve their full potential such as 'Heuristic Play', 'sensory stimulation’, 'Baby Massage’, 'nursery rhyme time', 'stories and free exploration', as well as the very special one to one time. |
Toddlers from confident walker to 2 year old(Movers, Shakers and Players) |
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These are spacious rooms with ample play surfaces. The emphasis is on learning through play in a language rich environment. The children participate in a variety of activities ranging from arts and crafts, music and rhymes. Feeding skills are encouraged, as is potty training, to enable a smooth transition into the next group. |
Toddlers from 2-2.6 year to 2.6-3 year old(Walkers, Talkers and Pretenders) |
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Children are encouraged to interact with their peers through small group time. The playgroup children are involved in a wide variety of hands-on experiences. They learn by observing and doing, through play, listening to stories, singing songs, participating in creative movement and art activities. The playroom curriculum and structure is set to promote independence and create a smooth transition into their next level. |
Preschoolers from 3 to 4 year old(Experimenters, Players and Questioners) |
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Social skills are an important aspect in the development of this group of children. We focus on skills such as sharing, communication, interaction with others and following directions. We also prepare the child for the important transition into ‘big school’ by focusing on important early reading, writing and math skills. The day for this age group is more structured, but still allows plenty of time for learning through play and having fun. Children practice working and playing, individually, in pairs and in groups. |