Chubby Cheeks Nursery

• Follows the British EYFS curriculum with the integration of Montessori and Reggio Emilia practices to provide high-quality early education
• Provides a safe and healthy environment including medical monitoring, first aid, and periodic sterilization of classrooms and toys
• Focuses on developing the child physically, emotionally, socially, and creatively through various activities
• Encourages creativity and imagination through artistic, musical, and sensory activities
• Emphasizes inclusion and diversity, embracing children from different backgrounds and abilities
• Provides safe transportation service for children with a monitor, air-conditioned bus, and first aid kit
• Offers additional language programs such as Arabic and French alongside English to enhance communication skills
• Ensures continuous communication with parents to monitor the child's progress and involve them in the educational process
• Chubby Cheeks Early Learning Center (Mizhar Branch) has received awards and recognition reflecting the quality of education and services, enhancing parents' confidence

Admission and registration requirements at Chubby Cheeks Early Learning Center (Mizhar Branch):

• A copy of the child's passport and UAE residency visa must be provided
• A copy of the parents' passport/ID and residency visa is required
• The child's birth certificate is required
• Health file: "Vaccination record" and medical record for the child must be provided
• Four passport-size photos of the child
• Parents must complete the official registration form/application
• In case of change of address, phone number, or contact information, parents must notify the nursery immediately
• Parents must provide written notice (one month) if they wish to cancel the registration
• The nursery requires that children be within the accepted age group

Please contact Chubby Cheeks Early Learning Center (Mizhar Branch) to inquire about payment methods and available payment options such as credit card payments, bank transfers, or checks.

Overview of EYFS at Chubby Cheeks Early Learning Center (Mizhar Branch)

Chubby Cheeks Early Learning Center (Mizhar Branch) follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, with the integration of best practices from early education philosophies such as Montessori and Reggio Emilia. The curriculum is diverse and flexible to accommodate the differences of each child.

The Seven Main Focus Areas in EYFS:

1. Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED): Encouraging children to develop independence, self-confidence, and build positive relationships with others, which is the foundation of their success in all areas of learning
2. Communication and Language (CL): Providing a language-rich environment that gives children opportunities to speak, listen, and share their thoughts and feelings
3. Literacy: Developing a love of reading through stories and books, and learning letters and their sounds through songs, chants, and the Jolly Phonics program
4. Mathematics: Learning numbers, shapes, and measurement through structured play, and encouraging counting, sorting, matching, and pattern recognition
5. Knowledge and Understanding of the World (KUW): Encouraging children to explore, investigate, and understand their surrounding environment, forming a foundation for their future in science, technology, history, geography, and information technology
6. Physical Development (PD): Developing gross motor skills such as running, climbing, jumping, and cycling, and fine motor skills using dough, colors, scissors, beads, and puzzles
7. Creative Development (CD): Supporting creativity through art, music, movement, dance, imaginative play, and role-playing for children to express their thoughts and feelings

Yes, Chubby Cheeks Early Learning Center (Mizhar Branch) is co-educational, and male and female students share the same classes.

You can view complete details of tuition fees through the school's page on the mdares.ai platform.

Awards received by Chubby Cheeks Early Learning Center (Mizhar Branch):

• 5-star rating in the "Jawda Quality Improvement Program" for early learning environment
• Silver award for Nursery of the Year in the "Northern Emirates" category at the Mother Baby & Child Awards in 2017
• Indywood Educational Excellence Award in the early education category for 2017
• "Top Mums Choice Award" first place in the best early childhood education category for 2014-2015
• ISO 9001:2008 certificate for quality management
• Award from Dubai Quality Group, recognizing the nursery's commitment to good practices and quality
• "Emirates Women" award recognizing distinguished contributions to the community, especially in the early education sector

At Chubby Cheeks Early Learning Center (Mizhar Branch), the focus is not only on "learning" nor only on "play," but rather on learning through play. Children will enjoy activities such as:

• Music
• Dance
• Arts
• Crafts
• Small gym
• Children's yoga
• Cooking for children
• Science for children
• Public speaking
• Story time
• Dress-up days
• Field trips
• Parties
• Puppet shows
• Rhythm lessons
• And many other fun activities

Chubby Cheeks Early Learning Center (Mizhar Branch) follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, which focuses on seven areas of development including personal, social, and emotional development.

Chubby Cheeks Early Learning Center (Al Mizhar Branch) is located in Arabian Center, Shop No. 1300, Al Mizhar 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Yes, Chubby Cheeks Early Learning Center (Mizhar Branch) provides safe transportation services for students, with a monitor supervising the pupils.

Facilities at Chubby Cheeks Early Learning Center (Mizhar Branch):

Classrooms divided according to age groups as follows:

• Baby care unit: 45 days to 14 months
• Toddler classes: 14 months to 2 years
• Preschool classes: 2 to 3 years
• Foundation classes: 3 years and above

The center also contains the following areas:

• Children's gym containing small bikes, walkers, and more
• Children's library and IT corner for audio-visual learning
• Role-play corner, large play area containing a miniature supermarket, dress-up station, kitchen, train, and others, all child-sized
• Outdoor play area with swings, slides, and other play equipment
• Indoor play area including soft play, ball pit, rotating carousel, climbing wall, etc.
• Smart rooms and IT corners for audio-visual learning
• Educational corridors and sensory play areas
• Modern baby room with advanced sleeping area

Safety procedures at Chubby Cheeks Early Learning Center (Mizhar Branch):

• The center is equipped with a clinic and full-time registered nurse, and contracted doctors provide growth, hearing, and vision checks
• All teachers and caregivers are trained in early education and first aid/CPR
• Risk assessments are conducted daily and before any trip, and child-to-teacher ratios comply with ministry standards
• Classrooms are spacious, naturally lit, floors are non-slip, and walls are painted with non-toxic colors, with air purifiers, smoke detectors, and fire alarms
• Toys and equipment are safe, lead-free and non-toxic, and comply with international standards (BSI, ISO, ANSI)
• Cleanliness is a priority, with frequent cleaning and toy sterilization, teaching children healthy habits and using hand sanitizers
• Covered and safe outdoor playground, without dangerous swings or trampolines, and all center facilities are child-safety compliant
• Security monitored 24/7 via cameras, visitors must check in, and unauthorized persons are not allowed entry
• Transportation is safe and air-conditioned, with female supervision, first aid kits and fire extinguishers, and delivery only to authorized persons