Babies
Responsive care, soft play and sensory discovery for our very youngest learners.
The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Nursery · Victory Heights, Dubai Sports City
Where little minds learn through play.
IDEA Early Learning Center teaches the Creative Curriculum from 9 months right through to KG2: hands-on, play-based learning in literacy-rich classrooms, with big outdoor playgrounds to explore.
9 mths – 6 yrsBabies to KG2
Mon – Fri7:30am – 5:30pm
800 IDEA ELCToll-free admissions line
Admissions openVisit, meet the team and see the classrooms
Thinking about a nursery place? Book a tour with our Head of Admissions and let your child play in their new classroom.
natalie@ideaelc.ae →Classes by age
A room for every stage.
Each classroom is laid out for its age group: soft play, sensory and messy play and a cosy quiet corner for the youngest, and learning areas that grow with the curriculum for older children.
Infants
First words, first steps and lots of hands-on play with caring, familiar adults.
The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Nursery
Growing independence, language and friendships through child-led investigation.
The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Preschool
Literacy and maths activities, Arabic twice a week, soft play gym and outdoor exploration.
The Creative Curriculum for Preschool
KG1
Literacy, mathematics and discovery explorations in small groups, plus social studies.
The Creative Curriculum for Kindergarten
KG2
Focused teaching time, library sessions and the confidence to start big school.
The Creative Curriculum for Kindergarten
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The Creative Curriculum
Curious, creative, confident.
The Creative Curriculum supports active, hands-on, inquiry-based learning that promotes progress in every area of development. We want your child to love reading, and to explore their own interests at their own pace, guided by specialist early years staff.
Literacy-rich roomsAn age-appropriate library in every classroom, plus iPads, cameras and a digital board.
Big outdoor playLarge playgrounds with space for trikes, climbing, mud-play and a growing garden.
Arabic, French, music & artDedicated provision for languages and the creative arts, with UAE culture and values.
Parents in the loopRegular updates on the Seesaw app, and a nurse on site to look after your child.
Our day
Early starts, late pick-ups, no rush.
Curriculum teaching runs in the morning, with optional clubs either side so the day fits around working families.
Monday – Friday · 7:30am – 5:30pmNeed a visit outside these times? Call and we will do our best to fit you in.
- 7:30 – 8:00amEarly Bird ClubA calm, early drop-off before the day begins.
- 8:00am – 1:00pmCurriculum teaching · ages 1–4Choice time, literacy and maths, soft play gym, snack and outdoor exploration.
- 8:00am – 2:45pmCurriculum teaching · ages 4–6Pre-KG, KG1 and KG2 days with small-group literacy, maths and discovery.
- 1:00 – 3:30pmAfternoon ClubBikes, trikes, crafts, games and soft play with our teaching assistants.
- 3:30 – 5:30pmLate Afternoon ClubPlay-based daycare until pick-up.
Inside IDEA ELC
A peek at our classrooms.
Real moments from our rooms, corridors and playgrounds in Victory Heights.
More every week on Instagram @idea_earlylearningcenter and Facebook.
Admissions
Start with a visit.
The best way to see our approach is a tour with our Registrar or Director. Tour slots are set aside each week, and other times can be arranged on request.
- Book your nursery tourCall 800 4332 352 or send the short form. If you like, your child can play in their prospective classroom.
- RegisterComplete the registration form and pay the non-refundable registration fee (AED 1,000, as published on our site).
- Offer & enrolmentYou receive an offer, or a waiting-list place until one opens. Accept, submit the documents and your child's place is confirmed.
Tuition fees on request. New to Dubai and still waiting on visas? We can accept your application while your documents are processed.
Director's welcome
At IDEA, we aim to create a sense of community, a home away from home so your child feels safe and valued.Claire WalkerDirector, IDEA Early Learning Center
Specialist early years teachersHead of Admissions: Natalie MolyneuxPart of IDEA Education
Visit us
Find us in Victory Heights.
AddressIDEA Early Learning Center, Victory Heights, Dubai Sports City, Dubai, UAE
Phone (toll-free)800 4332 352 · 800 IDEA ELC
Emailadmissions@ideaelc.ae · info@ideaelc.ae
Opening hoursMonday – Friday, 7:30am – 5:30pm
IDEA Early Learning Center
Victory Heights, Dubai Sports City
Victory Heights, Dubai Sports City
Come and see us in action.
Meet the team, walk the classrooms and let your little one try out the playground.
أهلاً وسهلاً · You are always welcome at IDEA