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4.8(10 reviews)Villa 96 Al Wuheida St · Dubai
Key facts
- Ages
- 0.12–4 yrs
- Curriculum
- UK EYFS, Reggio Emilia, American High Scope
- Languages
- English, Arabic, French
- Intake
- mixed
- Licensed by
- Ministry of Education (MOE)
- Today (Wed)
- 07:00 – 18:00
- Fees
- Ask the nursery
About this nursery
White Dove Nursery in Dubai is a vibrant preschool located at Villa 96 Al Wuheida St, Hor Al Anz East. It is described as a haven of learning where discoveries are interwoven with knowledge and joy, providing an enriching and nurturing experience for children. The nursery operates with a curriculum that thoughtfully combines the Reggio Emilia approach, the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and the American High Scope approach, designed to foster exploration and discovery from a child's perspective in a secure 'home away from home' environment. The nursery caters to a mixed-gender student body, accommodating children from 45 days old up to 4 years of age, with class ratios ensuring attentive care: 1:4 for under 1s (maximum 8 children), 1:4 for 1-2 years (maximum 12 children), and 1:5 for 2-4 years (maximum 15 children). There are 19 staff members, including a manager, Sunitha K (also known as Sunita Kara as Principal), and the day-to-day operations are run by Colette Affaya, who has over 20 years of experience in childcare and holds a Diploma in Early Years. Teachers are required to have a minimum of Cache Level 3 qualifications, and staff receive continuous professional development. Facilities at White Dove Nursery are professionally designed with children's safety and education in mind, featuring a well-thought-out outdoor play area, sand pit, water play area, and an indoor gym. Classrooms are light, bright, and cheerful, complemented by a central role play area and beautifully equipped bathrooms. The nursery also includes a well-equipped clinic, a spacious kitchen for cooking activities, and offers plentiful, free parking. Daily activities include dance and yoga, with a professional ball skills coach visiting once a week. The curriculum incorporates the Jolly Phonics system for older children, and tuition in Arabic and French is provided on alternate days.
What this nursery offers
- Comprehensive blend of UK EYFS, Reggio Emilia, and American High Scope curricula.
- Dedicated, highly experienced, and multicultural staff with Cache Level 3 qualifications.
- Accommodates children from 45 days up to 4 years old with excellent staff-to-child ratios.
- State-of-the-art facilities including outdoor play areas, sand pit, water play, and indoor gym.
- Engaging activities like daily dance, yoga, and weekly professional ball skills coaching.
- Language tuition in Arabic and French, alongside English instruction.
- Strong focus on child safety, education, and personal, social, emotional development.
- Provides a warm, friendly, and loving 'home from home' environment for children.
- Professionally designed and well-maintained premises with high cleanliness standards and CCTV monitoring.
Features & amenities
UK EYFS CurriculumReggio Emilia ApproachAmerican High ScopeOutdoor Play AreaSand PitWater Play AreaIndoor GymSports ActivitiesArabic TuitionFrench TuitionCCTV MonitoringFree ParkingExperienced StaffMulticultural StaffDaily Dance & Yoga
What parents say
4.8
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What parents praise
- One of the best nurseries in Dubai
- Professionally designed with children's Safety & Education in mind
- Multicultural, polite, well-experienced and caring staff
- Well-designed & maintained nursery with excellent facilities
- Children are very happy to attend daily
- Offers sports activities by a professional coach
Ashley Jacob
7 years ago
One of the best nurseries in Dubai as far I’ve seen. The whole place has been professionally designed with primarily children’s Safety & Education in mind. The multicultural management and staff were so polite and quite well experienced in handling nursery age kids. I’m confident that any child will be in safe hands there. Keep up the good work!
Shivani Masrani
7 years ago
Nursery is well designed & maintained! Caring staff, that my son is soo happy to be there all day! Never said he doesn’t wanna go to school:) It has outdoor play area, sand pit, water play area, indoor gym! Sports acitivy once a week by a professional coach visiting the nursery once a week. Highly recommended!
Aderotimi Adeoshin
3 years ago
Best nursery! My child was always happy to go to school, beautiful ambience & great teachers plus management. We really miss Whitedove nursery🌹
haneen
3 years ago
Since Chubby cheeks took over white dove and a complete changes happen .. glad that i contuine with the new managment. absolutely professional manager and staff . its been only 2 months and already alot of improvements.
Dasa Gabrisova
5 years ago
White dove nursery is an amazing child and parent experience 😍 best nursery in the town for us ❤️ With very convenient location great healthy positive environment it’s the best place for our baby to be 😍 we always find her happy and getting the best care we want to wish for ❤️ her very first class teacher ms lucile is a pure angel and professional in one now in cooperation with ma Fatima both giving our girl Yasmine their best 😍 we wish this nursery have all staff same as those teachers really are ❤️ they love care educate all in one 😍 we heading for longer holidays now but ll hold our baby place there ❤️ wish all the best for the future ❤️❤️❤️
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Location & opening hours
Opening hours
Today07:00 – 18:00
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- Monday
- 07:00 – 18:00
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 18:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 18:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 18:00
- Friday
- 07:00 – 18:00
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Frequently asked questions
What curricula does White Dove Nursery offer?
White Dove Nursery offers a blend of the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Reggio Emilia, and American High Scope curricula.
What ages does White Dove Nursery cater to?
The nursery accommodates children from 45 days old up to 4 years old.
What are the annual fees at White Dove Nursery?
The annual fees range from AED 24,000 to AED 35,000, with an average around AED 33,500 - AED 33,600.
What facilities are available at White Dove Nursery?
Facilities include an outdoor play area, sand pit, water play area, indoor gym, central role play area, brightly colored classrooms, well-equipped bathrooms, a clinic, kitchen area for cooking activities, and plentiful free parking.
What languages are taught at White Dove Nursery?
The nursery offers tuition in Arabic and French on alternate days, in addition to English as the primary language of instruction.
What are the opening hours for White Dove Nursery?
White Dove Nursery is open Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Who is the principal or manager of White Dove Nursery?
The manager is Sunitha K (also referred to as Sunita Kara), and the nursery's day-to-day operations are run by Colette Affaya.
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