Little Elly Nursery

• Little Elly Nursery - Mirdif has been around for more than 20 years with long experience in early education.
• Receives about 8,000 children every year.
• Includes more than 500 certified male and female teachers.
• Preserves memories and educational experiences for children exceeding 100,000 experiences.
• Relies on early years educational programs according to the British EYFS curriculum.
• Provides appropriate ratios between children and teachers to ensure good personal care.
• Integrates Emirati cultural elements into its programs and daily activities.
• Cares about safety and health strictly through risk assessments and regular inspections.
• Allows parents to participate and communicate continuously through meetings, workshops, and regular newsletters.
• Supports inclusivity and diversity and encourages respect for each child's uniqueness.

• Accepted age groups: Children from 45 days to 5 years old.
• Schedule a visit: Parents fill out an appointment form to visit Little Elly Nursery - Mirdif and meet the team and facilities on the nursery's official website.
• Introductory meeting: When a place is available, the parent and child are invited to attend an introductory meeting with the nursery director.
• Registration confirmation: After the meeting, the child's place is confirmed with payment of registration fees and submission of required documents.
• Waiting list: If no place is available, the child is added to the waiting list and contacted as soon as a place becomes available.
• Personal attention: The nursery provides a dedicated care environment, with a trained team to ensure adaptation and stability for each child.

When confirming the child's place, registration fees are requested as part of the admission process. To know the official payment methods at Little Elly Nursery - Mirdif, you must contact the nursery directly

• Infants Program (45 days – 1 year): A safe and warm environment to stimulate early brain development at Little Elly Nursery - Mirdif, with focus on emotional development through communication and interactive games, sensory experiences to explore the world, motor development through crawling, moving, and manipulating objects, and building strong bonds with caregivers at a 1:3 ratio.
• Little Star Program (1-2 years): Supporting sensory exploration and interactive play, developing walking, speaking, and listening skills, and enhancing self-confidence and independence, with a comfortable and safe environment and musical, artistic, and motor activities, and a high ratio of adults to children to ensure intensive personal care.
• Beginners Program (2-3 years): Developing independence and self-confidence through guided and independent play, focusing on communication and language skills through stories and rhymes, and encouraging arts and crafts to develop fine motor skills, while instilling concepts of cultural and religious diversity.
• Little Explorers Program (3-4 years): Preparing children for Foundation Stage 2, through hands-on activities and problem-solving, enhancing active and independent learning, and providing a happy, active, and safe environment that encourages curiosity and discovery, while supporting emotional and social development.
• Mastermind Program (4-5 years): Smooth transition to school, with focus on play-based learning and self-inquiry, daily sessions in mathematics and phonics to develop reading and writing, providing a friendly and supportive environment that meets emotional and intellectual needs, and enhancing independence and decision-making, while providing an introduction to UAE culture and instilling social harmony.

Yes, at Little Elly Nursery - Mirdif, girls and boys are integrated in a shared educational environment during daily activities

You can view the full details of tuition fees through Little Elly Nursery - Mirdif's page on the mdares.ai schools platform

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• Interactive and exploratory play activities at Little Elly Nursery - Mirdif that encourage the child to explore the world around them through hands-on experience and free play.
• Sensory activities that support sensory development through natural materials and tools that stimulate exploration and creativity.
• Artistic and creative activities such as drawing, artistic expression, and handicrafts that develop imagination and fine motor skills.
• Stories and interactive reading to build language and develop a love of reading and communication.
• Mathematics activities and early concepts through games and problem-solving that help children think logically.
• Hands-on experiments and scientific discovery that encourage interaction with the environment and understanding phenomena around them.
• Movement-based learning to develop physical skills through games and stimulating activities.
• Social and emotional activities that support children's relationships with their peers and learn dealing and cooperation skills.
• Cultural celebrations and identity-related experiences that enhance belonging and diversity (such as integrating Emirati culture in some activities).

All these activities are part of a comprehensive curriculum that integrates play, learning, and discovery in a safe and joyful environment for children of different ages, according to the educational program stages.

At Little Elly Nursery - Mirdif, the educational curriculum is based on the Happiness Approach and the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, to provide a comprehensive educational experience focusing on the child's holistic growth from all aspects: intellectual,physical, linguistic, emotional, and social

Happiness Approach The curriculum is based on the belief that happiness and emotional well-being are the foundation that allows children to learn with confidence and freedom, where every experience can be an adventure filled with wonder, creativity, and interaction with the natural world around them. The curriculum integrates play-based learning, love of nature, and open-ended resources, while reducing reliance on technology and traditional plastic toys, enabling children to develop imagination, creativity, and curiosity. It also provides a stimulating learning environment that includes reading corners, science tables, and arts stations, to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative expression.

British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework The curriculum includes comprehensive development programs covering the seven areas of the EYFS framework:-

• Personal, social, and emotional development.
• Physical development
• Literacy skills
• Mathematics
• Understanding the world
• Expressive arts and design. With focus on building self-confidence, empathy, and emotional resilience. Each child receives a personalized educational plan specifically designed according to their interests and growth pace, ensuring a unique and comprehensive learning experience.

Little Elly Nursery - Mirdif is located in Mirdif area in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, specifically at Villa No. 33, Street 81C, Complex 251, Plot No. 3/653

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• Safe classrooms specially designed for children at Little Elly Nursery - Mirdif appropriate to their different age stages.
• Stimulating learning spaces that support play and discovery as part of the daily curriculum.
• Nurturing and comfortable home-like environment that helps children feel safe and belonging.
• Areas dedicated to hands-on activities and interactive learning (such as educational corners and sensory play tools).
• Natural and safe materials and tools in educational rooms to support play and exploration experiences.
• Facilities that enhance physical, social, and emotional development through daily play and interaction.
• Spaces dedicated to reading, arts, and expressive activities within the educational curriculum.

• Little Elly Nursery - Mirdif provides comprehensive risk assessments regularly to ensure a safe environment for children.
• Regular safety inspections for all facilities and educational materials.
• Safe indoor and outdoor environment equipped to minimize any potential risks.
• Strict standards for using materials and tools inside classrooms to ensure children's safety.
• Appropriate ratios between children and adults to ensure constant supervision and assistance when needed.
• Teams of qualified teachers trained in safety and emergency procedures.
• Clear policies for managing accidents or emergencies to ensure quick and effective handling.
• Continuous supervision during indoor and outdoor activities to ensure a safe and stable learning environment.