| Inspire Children's Nursery Dubai | |
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| Coordinates | 25°12′17″N 55°16′15″E / 25.2048°N 55.2708°E |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | January 2010 |
| Director | Lisa Lewis |
| Grades | Nursery |
| Language | English, Arabic and French |
| Website | www.inspireallchildren.com |
Inspire Children’s Nursery has been an established nursery in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, since 2010. Accepting children from 3 months to 4 years, the nursery follows the Creative Curriculum®, an American early years education program, with elements from the Emilio Reggia approach from Italy. The nursery recently strengthened its international offering by structuring its own international early years peace program, the first of its kind in the Middle East. According to 7 Days, a national newspaper in the UAE, “Inspire Children’s Nursery’s ‘OneTribe’ programme takes its cue from a similar system devised by the United Nations, as well as one from The Grassroots Peace Education Project established in California more than 20 years ago.” The OneTribe program has been designed by Inspire’s early childhood educators, as an enriching experiential program, which helps children explore cultural diversity through songs, stories, crafts, games & events, whilst focusing on peace values, tolerance and understanding. The nursery also offers Arabic and French language classes within its daily curriculum, to help promote intercultural understanding in the formative years.
All of Inspire Nursery’s teaching staff hold professional international teaching qualifications and are certified in first aid and early childhood care, with up to 24 years of teaching experience. The nursery holds a certification from the UAE Ministry of Social Affairs, and its teacher:student ratio ranges from 1:2 to 1:8, depending on age groups, following the standards and guidelines set by the ministry.
Inspire Nursery offers a full-day program, from 7am to 6pm with several pick up and drop off timings throughout the day, suitable for both working and stay-at-home parents in Dubai.
Awards
edit“Best in Early Childhood Education Service for 2012” by Arabian Child “Best Education Provider for 2013” by Mother, Baby & Child Magazine “Voted among the best in Early Childhood Education in 2014” by Mother, Baby & Child Magazine
Facilities
editThe nursery is located in a large 17,600 sq. ft. villa in Jumeirah, close to prime residential neighborhoods, and Spinneys Center, a popular local shopping center in the neighborhood.
- Naturally lit classrooms
- Separate nursery for young babies
- Outdoor garden and play area with soft floors
- Nature garden for planting and botanical activities
- An indoor, temperature-controlled swimming pool
- Splash pool
- Music Room and Yoga Studio
- Community play area with reading, arts and crafts and construction
- Dramatic play area
- Large basement indoor soft play area for gross motor development (suitable for the hotter months in Dubai)
- Fully-equipped clinic with qualified nurse
- Two full-sized kitchens
References
editPletts, Julian. "Peace of Mind: New curriculum at children's nursery in Jumeirah". 7 Days.</ref>
Nereim, Vivian. "Special needs: Social interaction helps children develop". The National UAE. Retrieved 13 January 2013.