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Small World Nursery

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Updated July 2026

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Small World Nursery is an inclusive early years provider in Liwan, Dubai, offering British-based education for children aged 45 days to 6 years. It is accredited by the KHDA and rated 'A' by the Dubai Municipality.

Teaching approach

The nursery is built on the pillars of happiness, resilience, and well-being, aiming to create a joyful environment that unlocks a child's full potential. It promotes a holistic approach to growth, incorporating daily yoga and breathing exercises, nutritional awareness, and activities that encourage children to manage risks and build confidence.

Programmes

The nursery follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, covering prime areas such as communication and language, physical development, and personal, social, and emotional development, alongside specific areas like literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and creative arts. Age groups are divided into Infants (45 days to walking), Toddlers (under 2), Pre-School (2–3 years), Foundation Stage 1 (3–4 years), and Foundation Stage 2 (4–5 years). The curriculum is supplemented by enrichment programs, including Arabic classes three times a week.

Student support

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Learning support

The nursery emphasizes inclusive education and character development, with a focus on friendship and moral education. Teachers work closely with parents to support individual developmental milestones, including potty training for infants and toddlers.

Frequently asked questions(3)
What curriculum does Small World Nursery offer?
Small World Nursery offers British EYFS.
Is Small World Nursery a day or boarding school?
Small World Nursery is a day school.
Where is Small World Nursery located?
Small World Nursery is an international school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

The nursery accepts children throughout the year, allowing for mid-term or mid-year enrollment. Parents can book a tour via the website, and the admissions team aims to respond to inquiries within 24 hours. Flexible payment options are available, including monthly, termly, and yearly plans.

Calendar

The nursery operates all year round, daily from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Families can choose from various attendance schedules, such as 8:00 am – 12:30 pm, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, or the full 7:00 am – 6:00 pm day, with the option to create personalized plans.

Facilities

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About the campus

The facility in Liwan, Dubai Land, is designed to be secure and stimulating, featuring bright, spacious classrooms with natural sunlight. Specialized areas include an indoor play area, outdoor play area, atelier, water play area, sand play area, library, yoga and Zumba studio, MasterChef kitchen, gardening area, and a biking track.

  • Christine Miller
    Christine MillerThe Director
  • Amy Lee
    Amy LeeSupervisor
  • Julia Mann
    Julia MannLead Teachers
  • Sally Parker
    Sally ParkerInstructor
  • Jenny Moore
    Jenny MooreTeacher