Raffles Early Childhood Centre

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• Age group
• Curriculum
• How to apply?
• Fee structure
• PTA and contact information

Raffles Early Childhood Centre (Raffles ECC) is a reputable institute in Dubai offering quality education based on Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. It is a private and co-educational early childhood education chain for children aged 45 days to 4 years. Raffles ECC has seven branches in popular Dubai neighbourhoods, including Arabian Ranches, Dubai Marina, The Lakes, The Springs, The Meadows and Umm Suqeim.

The nursery aims to deliver high-quality education through hands-on learning and understanding individual family needs. It follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that prepares children for school life ahead. 

Raffles Early Learning Centre provides children with a nurturing environment that promotes their growth and success. They participate in various academic and non-academic activities that aid their overall development. The campus is well-equipped to support the nursery's educational and non-educational services. 

For more information on the campus, facilities, educational programs, admission, and fees, refer to the Raffles Early Childhood Centre guide by Bayut.

Raffles Early Childhood Centre Meadows

Raffles Early Childhood Centre in Meadows is housed inside a villa with lots of space for academic and enrichment activities. The bright and spacious classrooms have plenty of educational and playing resources, age-appropriate furniture and learning areas to support the EYFS curriculum. Besides these, the nursery has an indoor and outdoor play area, sensory play area and other facilities to support effective learning.

Raffles Early Childhood Centre Umm Suqeim

Raffles Early Childhood Centre in Umm Suqeim is located inside Raffles International School. It has separate access to the parking area. The campus has three outdoor learning areas with creative spaces to build students’ motor and cognitive skills. The campus also has climbing frames, a cycling track, a mud kitchen, a sand pit and large water play trays in outdoor areas. Furthermore, children can access a library, music room and an activity room.

Raffles Early Childhood Centre Springs

Raffles Nursery in Springs is within walking distance of The Springs 7 community. The purpose-built campus has seven fully-equipped, bright and visually-appealing classrooms. Children have access to a playground, a closed-circuit cycling track, a balancing beam, a climbing frame, a sand pit, a mud kitchen and more.

Raffles Early Childhood Centre Lakes

Raffles ECC in The Lakes campus is decorated with native flora to inform children of nature. The campus has seven classrooms designed for children of different ages. Furthermore, it has three outdoor and central areas with a soft playing floor and materials.

Raffles Early Childhood Centre Lakes 2

Like other Raffles Nursery campuses, you will find colourful classrooms, a library, an indoor play area, an outdoor play area and more.

Raffles Early Childhood Centre Dubai Marina

Raffles Nursery Dubai Marina campus is based on the picturesque Marina Walk and offers scenic views. The campus is custom fitted and lets in plenty of fresh air and sunshine. You can find six classrooms and an indoor and outdoor play area here. The play area has stimulating facilities, such as climbing equipment, a sand pit and green areas.

Raffles Early Childhood Centre Arabian Ranches

The campus in Arabian Ranches has two age-defined classrooms and plenty of indoor and outdoor facilities. The nursery has climbing equipment, a slide, a see-saw and a large sand pit in its outdoor areas. Indoor areas have classrooms, role-playing areas, a soft play area, a library and more.

Raffles Early Childhood Centre in Dubai is renowned for its exceptional educational program. The nursery's curriculum prioritises fun and play-based activities to encourage children's learning. All Raffles ECC locations follow the EYFS education framework to prepare students for schools with varying curricula. The nursery's approach is child-led, with teachers as supervisors and guides.

In addition to academics, the centre emphasises the importance of developing modern-day skills useful for school life. That's why extracurricular activities are introduced to children at a young age.

As one of the best nursery chains in Dubai, Raffles Early Childhood Centre backs educational and enrichment activities with its top-notch facilities. The campuses are well-resourced and equipped with a plethora of resources. The branches have learning areas, sensory areas and outdoor and indoor playing areas to keep children busy and active.

Raffles Nursery Dubai accepts children aged 45 days to 4 years. The nursery has mixed-age classrooms to optimise children's learning and opportunities to socialise. The age groups at Raffles Nursery include:

Raffles Early Childhood Centre uses two different curricula to meet the needs of children. The educational programme at Raffles Nursery is an amalgamation of the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and the Montessori approach. Both educational pedagogies are accepted and adopted by preschools and nurseries around the world. The nursery benefits from the fusion of these two curricula by offering practical and hands-on experiences. 

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework focuses on children’s learning and development through its key areas of learning:

On the other hand, the nursery uses the following aspects of the Montessori approach to offer a unique educational experience to children:

Practical Life

This aspect of the Montessori approach allows children to experience real-life situations and practical solutions to real-life problems.

Sensorial

The nursery uses different forms of sensory materials to train children’s senses. The materials used in this approach refine children’s sense of hearing, sight, taste, touch and smell.

Language

This aspect of the Montessori approach supports the EYFS learning area of communication, language and literacy by expanding children's vocabulary to help in writing and reading.

Mathematics

This branch deals with quantities, numbers and basic mathematical operations. The concepts are delivered in a concrete and hands-on way.

Creative Development

As the name suggests, creative development allows children to be creative and imaginative. The nursery encourages children to explore and share their ideas and views via art, music, movement, dance and role play.

Social Development and Patterns of Learning

This crucial element of the Montessori approach helps children to develop social skills and a positive sense of themselves. As a result, children are self-confident and ready to tackle whatever academic challenges are thrown their way.

Children have free access to various academic resources to support both curricula. For more information, read the curriculum overview of Raffles Early Childhood Centre.

Raffles Early Learning Centre is an all-inclusive nursery. However, priority is given to candidates with siblings already studying in any Raffles Nursey. Toddler Stage welcomes kids at least 12 months (1 year) old. If you want your child to Raffles ECC, fill out an enquiry form, and one of the admissions team members will contact you within 48 hours. The academic year usually starts in September; however, children can start their journey all year round as admissions remain open. 

If you want to enrol your child in Raffles Nursery, you must submit an online application form. Please fill out the form with the correct details, especially contact information.

Once the application form is submitted, the admission office will contact you with further details. If a vacancy is available, the nursery will share subsequent information. If not, Raffles Early Childhood Centre will place your child's name on the waiting list. The nursery also encourages parents to book a tour and check out the campus, facilities and environment. To book a tour, contact the nursery’s manager.

Besides the application form, the nursery requires the following documents for admission:

• Clinic/ permission pack fully completed and duly signed
• Signed copy of terms and conditions
• A copy of the candidate’s and parents’ current passport and visa
• A copy of the candidate’s birth certificate
• Four passport-size photographs
• A copy of the candidate’s immunisation record
• Emirates ID of parents and student at the time of registration (will be electronically swapped for registration purposes as mandated by the Ministry of Education.
• Read Raffles Early Childhood Centre's admission policy and process for more information.

Raffles Nursery Dubai fees schedule for the current academic year is as follows:

• Sibling discount of 5% is applicable for a second and third child, 10% for the fourth child, 15% for the fifth child & 20% for the sixth child and subsequent siblings.
• For more information, please visit the Raffles Early Childhood Centre fees page.

Field trips are an immensely popular part of the extracurricular program. Raffles Nurseries provide children with a range of educational and recreational tours to help them discover and learn about the world around them. A popular field trip arranged by Raffles Early Learning Centre Dubai was the visit to the Dubai Butterfly Garden.

Other noteworthy extracurricular activities are:

• Sports day
• Happy hearts day
• Chinese new year celebrations
• Winter Wonderland
• Fitness mornings
• Seasonal camps
• Planting and gardening
• Pink day
• UAE day celebrations

For more information, contact the nursery’s administration.

Raffles Nursery, Arabian Ranches and other campuses offer high-quality childcare and support. The campuses have all the facilities to cater to children as young as 45 days old. Babies usually spend time sleeping in baby rooms or interacting with dedicated and diligent staff that ensures each child is given attention. 

The standard nursery programme is from 08:00 am to 02:00 pm, while parents who cannot pick up their child due to work duties can opt for the full-day programme from 08:00 am to 04:00 pm. For more information, contact the administration team of Raffles Raffles Early Childhood Centre.

The health and safety of children and staff is a priority for Raffles ECC. Raffles Early Childhood Centre, Dubai Marina, like other branches, has an on-site clinic that a DHA-licensed nurse manages. The nurse is responsible for medical attention, first aid and maintaining medical and immunisation records. A visiting doctor is also available that performs medical examinations every week. The nursery also has an infection control policy to control or minimise the spread of infectious viruses. The cleaning crew keeps the campus clean and litter free.

The campuses are highly secured as the entire campus has boundary walls and CCTV cameras installed throughout the campus.

Raffles Early Childhood Centre (Raffles ECC) values the partnership with parents in their children's education. Effective communication is highly prioritised, and the branches offer various channels for two-way communication. 

Parents can expect to receive newsletters, attend parent-teacher meetings, and receive written reports. Twice a year, the nursery holds parent-teacher meetings where parents and teachers can discuss the progress made by the children. The nursery monitors and records the children's progress throughout the year and delivers updates to parents orally or in writing.

Additionally, parents have many opportunities to participate in their children's learning and contribute to making the nursery a better educational environment. To provide convenient access, Raffles ECC's official website details information on its educational program, campus facilities, activities and admission process. They also have a social media presence on popular sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

Parents and teachers can also communicate with each other safely and easily through WhatsApp groups designated by the nursery, which include parents and teachers of children in the same age group.

Raffles Early Childhood Centre, Town Square

• Email: towncentrenursery@rafflesnurseries.com
• Telephone: +971-4-427-1458

Raffles Early Childhood Centre, Umm Suqeim

• Email: southnursery@rafflesnurseries.com
• Telephone: +971-4-427-1202 | +971-4-427-1203

Raffles Early Childhood Centre, Springs

• Email: springsnursery@rafflesnurseries.com
• Telephone: +971-4-427-1466

Raffles Early Childhood Centre, Lakes

• Email: lakesnursery@rafflesnurseries.com
• Telephone: +971-4-427-1471

Raffles Early Childhood Centre, Lakes 2

• Email: lakes2nursery@rafflesnurseries.com
• Telephone: +971-4-427-1472

Raffles Early Childhood Centre, Dubai Marina

• Email: dubaimarinanursery@rafflesnurseries.com
• Telephone: +971-4-427-1473

Raffles Early Childhood Centre, Arabian Ranches

• Email: Ranches@rafflesecc.com
• Telephone: +971-4-427-1476

General Information

• Official Raffles ECC Website
• Raffles ECC Facebook
• Raffles ECC Twitter
• Raffles ECC Instagram
• Raffles ECC YouTube
• Raffles ECC LinkedIn

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