Jebel Ali Village Early Childhood Centre

Jebel Ali Village Nursery (JAVN), founded in 1976, is acknowledged as one of the best nursery chains in Dubai. The nursery offers students the internationally-recognised British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) from infancy to 5 years. JAVN Early Childhood Centre offers many facilities, such as shaded/indoor play areas, an activitiy areas room and age-appropriate libraries.

JAVN has expanded to six branches across Dubai and Sharjah. One can find Jebel Ali Village Nursery JBR, Motor City, Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, Al Furjan, Discovery Gardens and Al Zahia Community, Sharjah. The nursery's academic calendar starts in September and ends in June.

Jebel Ali Village Nurseries have various branches including Motor City, Polo and Equestrian Club, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan, JBR and Al Zahia. Each branch is designed to provide a stimulating and safe learning environment for children. The Motor City branch has a car-based decor that inspires young ones, while the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club branch is eco-friendly and surrounded by flora and fauna.

The Discovery Gardens branch has spacious classrooms and outdoor excursions, while the Al Furjan branch has child-appropriate toys and a clinic with an onsite nurse. The JBR branch is equipped with various kid-friendly learning materials, and the Al Zahia branch has bright and colourful classrooms for various activities. All branches have well-equipped classrooms that support different areas of development, with rooms dedicated to physical activity, music, and dance.

Attending Jebel Ali Village Nurseries in Dubai guarantees the development of a lifelong passion for learning, as well as the acquisition of the confidence and skills necessary for primary school. The teaching staff undergoes a rigorous selection process, ensuring they possess the required qualifications and experience in childcare and learning development.

The Early Years Foundation Stage is instrumental in identifying the evolving needs of young learners and providing the best methods to meet those needs. Children are introduced to literacy, numeracy, and reading skills from the outset, easing their transition to primary school.

Health and safety are significant factors when choosing a nursery for kids. At Jebel Ali Village Nursery UAE, the highest standards are maintained. A fully equipped medical centre is available to address minor injuries during physical activities. Nursery doctors frequently monitor a child's growth and development to ensure a seamless learning experience.

Jebel Ali Village Nurseries in UAE has different age groups in every campus. Following are age placement guidelines of the nursery:

Campus	Ages Covered
JAVN Motor City	45 days to 5 years
JAVN Dubai Polo	16 months to 5 years
JAVN Discovery Gardens	45 Days to 5 years
JAVN Al Furjan	45 days to 5 years
JAVN JBR	45 days to 5 years
JAVN Al Zahia	45 days to 4 years

Jebel Ali Village Nursery curriculum follow the British curriculum, Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). It supports seven balanced and interconnected areas of learning to provide equal opportunities for your child to flourish. The areas of development are divided into two focus groups:

Prime Areas:

• Communication and Language
• Physical Development
• Personal, social and Emotional Development

These prime areas are essential for children’s healthy development and future learning, allowing them to develop skills in the next four areas.

Specific Areas:

• Literacy
• Understanding the World
• Mathematics
• Expressive Arts and Design

The nursery offers a variety of age-appropriate activities to help your child develop in specific areas. As they grow, the activities will become more complex to enhance their learning. They can participate in storytime, songs, and rhymes to build their knowledge. Additionally, kids can develop fine motor skills through activities like painting, cutting, sticking, and constructing. 

The preschool also offers extra-curricular activities like role-play, sorting, puzzles, and playing musical instruments. Using large pieces of equipment can help little ones develop gross motor skills. To support balance and coordination, weekly music and movement sessions are held.

Parents can enrol their children once they can provide the required documents. Also, one can register child online before submitting these documents:

• Completion of the registration form
• Completion of the medical, accident and emergency form
• A copy of the child's passport and visa page
• A copy of the child's insurance card and Emirates ID
• A copy of the parent's passport and visa page
• A copy of the child's vaccination record
• Completion of consent for photography form
• Two passport-size photographs of the child
• One passport-size photograph of parents or any adult who regularly collects the child from the nursery
• Completion of Nursery Terms and Conditions form

You can download the forms from the JAVN admission Checklist page.

Jebel Ali Village Nursery fees structure varies from campus to campus. Please contact the desired campus to enquire about the fee schedule.

Nurseries are usually focused on activity-based learning rather than traditional in-class learning. To support this structure, Jebel Ali Village Nursery Dubai and Sharjah organise various extracurricular activities around the year. Little ones can participate in the following:

Water and Sand Play	Role Play
Arts and Craft	Singing and Storytime
Dance and Movement	Games and Puzzles
Messy Play	Puppet Shows
Soft Play	Face painting
Swimming

JAVN offers spring, summer, and winter camps for children from four months to five years. These camps are held at all branches, and registration opens one month before the start of the camp. To enrol the child, one can visit the campus and sign up for the camp of choice.

JAVN health and safety measures are set as per international standards. Sending kids to Jebel Ali Village Nursery Dubai means sharing responsibilities with highly experienced caretakers. All the branches are secured with CCTV and security personnel so kids develop and learns in a safe environment.

There’s a well-equipped medical centre with a highly experienced doctor to care for children if a minor injury arises. Likewise, to ensure that the nursery provides the best measures for children in their care, JAVN reviews policies and procedures regularly as situations often change in a nursery environment.

It is important to involve parents in their child's early formative years to support their growth and development. To nurture this partnership, JAVN Dubai and JAVN Sharjah offer various ways for parents to stay informed and engaged.

To start, parents can request a campus tour by emailing the admission staff or applying online through the website. During the tour, a teacher will guide them through the campus and show the facilities and teaching methods. They can also participate in child's classroom to provide support and encouragement. Additionally, there are extra-curricular activities that welcome parents to join in. To stay updated on child's progress, guardians can speak with the teachers when they come to pick up the kids.

JAVN Motor City Branch

• Telephone: +971-4-422-1415
• Email: motorcity@javn.ae

JAVN Polo Branch

• Telephone: +971-4-368-9882
• Email: polo@javn.ae

JAVN Discovery Gardens Branch

• Telephone: +971-4-551-6335
• Email: discovery@javn.ae

JAVN Al Furjan Branch

• Telephone: +971-4-240-8267
• Email: afs@javn.ae

JAVN JBR Branch

• Telephone: +971-4-424-3791
• Email: jbr@javn.ae

JAVN Al Zahia Branch

• Telephone: +971-6-510-5581
• Email: zahia@javn.ae

General Information

• JAVN Official Website
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