FAQ’s
Early Years Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ’s
Got questions about nursery admissions? Check out our FAQ section, where we address common queries to provide you with all the information you need. If you have any specific questions, our admission team is always ready to assist you.
General Questions
Belinay Nursery operates from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays from Monday to Friday.
We cater to children from 1 year to 4 years with programs tailored to different developmental stages.
We offer a range of flexible timings and schedules to parents with Breakfast club from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., Morning session from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Mid-afternoon session from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Half day session from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Full day session from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. & 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and flexible Extended care options after 12 Noon on weekdays to accommodate diverse family routines and lifestyles.
We are located in the heart of Dubai in the Oud Medha district next to Lamcy Plaza.
We follow the UK Early Years Curriculum.
EYFS stands for Early Years Foundation Stage. The EYFS is a curriculum from the UK that is split into 7 areas of Learning and Development.
3 Prime Areas: Communication and Language development, Personal social and emotional Development and Physical Development.
4 Specific Areas: Mathematics, Literacy, Understanding the world, Expressive art and design.
Within these areas, we must ensure children are making progress and achieving their developmental milestones appropriate to their age and developmental levels.
As we are a British curriculum nursery, English is the main language of communication. In addition, we offer Arabic and French language classes for the different age groups of children in our care.
Admissions and Enrolment
You can apply online through our website or visit us for a physical application form. Our admissions team will guide you through the process.
Yes, there is a registration fee. Please contact the Nursery office for current registration fee details.
- • One coloured copy of the Child’s Passport and valid Residence Visa
- • One coloured copy of the Parents’ and Child’s Emirates ID
- • One copy of the Child’s Birth Certificate (Attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs UAE, if the child is born outside UAE.)
- • Six passport sized photographs of the child (coloured)
- • 1 passport sized photograph of the parents. (coloured)
- • One copy of the child’s immunization records.
We offer a flexible settling-in period where children start with short visits and gradually increase their time at nursery to ensure a smooth transition.
Yes, a child can join the nursery at any time of the year subject to the availability of place in the appropriate age group. You will be charged from the day your child starts nursery with us.
You can withdraw your child from the nursery mid-year by giving a written term’s notice in advance.
The booked registration timing for your child is a part of a complicated jigsaw that needs to be accurately staffed to ensure that Belinay is meeting with the approved staff child ratio for each age group. However, wherever it is possible for us, we will try to accommodate your requests for change in the registration timings provided we are informed 14 days in advance in writing via mail before the term commences.
Health and Safety
At Belinay, we prioritize the safety and well-being of every child. We adhere to rigorous health and safety policies and regulations including risk assessments, trained staff in emergency paediatric first aid, strict hygiene protocols and secure premises. There is a fully equipped First -Aid room at our nursery with a full time DHA licensed nurse on the premises during our operating hours.
We have strict policies for administering medication to children, only when authorized by a parent with the written prescription from the doctor. All medications are dispensed by our in-house DHA licensed Nurse.
The Nursery should be informed of any allergies at the time of enrolment so contingency plans can be made to keep these allergens away from the child. There is an Allergy Alert list displayed in each classroom so that the key persons and other authorized staff members taking care of child are kept updated about a child’s allergies and can take all the needed precautions. We are adaptable to most situations so just let us know and we can adapt to your child’s needs.
Parents are always best placed to decide if a child is not well enough to attend the nursery. Common colds and coughs are not a problem, apart from if the child has a high temperature with it, in which case they should definitely stay at home until the temperature goes down without medication. There is a full list of potential illnesses and the amount of time children should be kept away from nursery, but the most common are as follows.
- • Loose nappies or diarrhoea – 48 hours or until toileting returns to normal.
- • Temperature above 37.8 degrees – 24 hours or until temperature returns to normal without the need for medication.
- • Conjunctivitis – 24 hours after drops have been administered.
If a child becomes ill at the Nursery, we will contact the parent immediately and notify them. We will monitor the child closely and keep you up to date and request an early collection with a possible doctor’s appointment.
Key Person and Parent Communication
Each child at our Nursery is assigned a Key Person. The key person is a member of the staff team within your child’s group who your child best associates with. The key person will write observations, monitor your child’s development and plan the learning sessions based on your child’s unique interests and learning styles.
We provide regular updates through our communication platform via the nursery website, monthly newsletter, daily updates on the parent app, parent-teacher meetings, and periodic progress reports.
All our key persons are qualified and approved by the KHDA with either a Cache Level 2 and 3 or Bachelors in Early Childhood Education.
Fees and Payments
Our fees are structured [monthly/termly/ annually]. Please contact the Nursery office for current Tuition fee details.
We accept cash, card, cheque including online bank transfers for your convenience.
We offer a sibling discount of 5% on the Term Tuition fee for the second and 10% on the Term Tuition for the third child (if applicable).
Miscellaneous
Children should bring the below items. Please label all belongings with your child’s name.
- A Backpack
- Two changes of spare clothes and under-garments even if the child is toilet trained in case of accidents or illness.
- Nappies/ Pull Ups
- Wipes (if needed)
- Food (in an air-tight container) for snack and lunch — Rounded and disposable cutlery as needed.
- Water Bottle
Comforters can be brought to the nursery as this will help your child through any difficult transitions including settling-in periods. However, as you can imagine in a busy nursery like ours, things can go missing! Although we will try our hardest to keep this comforter safe when the child is not using it but things of great expense or of a sentimental value should be kept at home.
We encourage children in the Bel Nursery ( 2 years to 3 years) and the Bel Foundation group (3 years to 4 years) to follow our 6 BELC rules, these are:
- We have kind hands and feet
- We share and take turns
- We use indoor feet (walking feet)
- We use indoor voices
- We have listening ears
- We use kind words
We use these rules to help our children understand boundaries at the nursery. They enforce life lessons which will hopefully improve your child’s transitions through school life.
Please come and talk to us immediately! The Nursery operates with an Open-Door Policy for parents/ carers. The management team are very approachable, just request a time and we will set aside some time to talk through any issues you may have. We like to sort out problems before they grow into bigger ones, hence we will be happy to talk about any issues big or small. Your child’s happiness and well-being are our overall goal so we strive to achieve this by working in close collaboration and partnership with our parents and families.
In the event that you do not collect your child from the nursery at the agreed time, and no contact has been made with the nursery to inform us of the alternative arrangements for collection, every attempt will be made to contact you. If we are unsuccessful, we will contact your nominated emergency contact and request that they collect your child. The nursery will remain open to allow time for the contact person to arrive.
Late Collection Fee will be levied in compliance with the Nursery’s Fee Policy.
Yes, since as a part of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework: ‘Personal Social & Emotional development’, ‘Understanding the World’ and ‘Communication & Language,’ we try as much as possible to give our children the opportunity to explore a variety of activities and events both inside and outside the Nursery.
A few examples of the type of outings include visit to the nearest Fire Station, local park, local museum etc.
We understand that selecting the right nursery for your child is a crucial decision, and Dubai offers a variety of options. To help you navigate this important choice, consider the following checklist when exploring nursery school admissions:
- Warm and Welcoming Environment: Does the nursery feel happy, warm, and welcoming?
- Happy Children: Do the children appear happy and engaged with the staff?
- Happy Staff: Do the staff team appear happy, relaxed and engaged in their work?
- Convenient Hours: Are the opening hours suitable for your schedule?
- Year-Round Availability: Is the nursery open throughout the year?
- Safety and Comfort: Is the building safe, comfortable, and designed for childcare?
- Registration and Accreditation: Is the nursery registered, and is the certificate displayed?
- Age-Appropriate Facilities: Is the nursery equipped to care for children of different age groups?
- Cleanliness: Is the environment bright and clean?
- Parental Access: Can parents visit the nursery at any time?
- Play Areas: Is there a safe and stimulating play area?
