Rays of Light for Early Learning

Rays of Light for Early Learning is a modern nursery, offering Canadian curriculum with a mix of Arabic and Islamic studies. The nursery is situated in the community of Umm Suqeim. The academic calendar for Rays of Light Nursery starts in August and ends in June. Timings of the nursery are from 08:00 am to 01:00 pm from Sunday to Thursday.

Like many nurseries in Dubai, Rays of Light in Umm Suqeim is located in a villa. The campus is spacious, with naturally-lit classrooms and hallways. Students have ample space to conduct their classwork, engage in activities, and spend time with their new friends. The campus decoration reflects students' artwork, painting and drawing.

The nursery is in Villa No. 36, Al Aliya Street, Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai.

Rays of Light Nursery Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai is one of the few nurseries offering the Canadian curriculum in Dubai. The nursery has been operating in the educational industry for a long time and has a reputable name.

Its international-standard curriculum, extra-curricular activity scores and top-notch facilities have made the selection process easier for parents. Another aspect of the nursery that parents appreciate is its effort to teach appreciation for Islamic values.

The nursery management is always looking to improve its overall performance and make it a one-stop solution for parents looking for an international-curriculum nursery for their young ones.

The nursery has the following age groups.

Group	Age in Years
Nursery	2 to 3
Pre-KG	3 to 4
KG-1	4 to 5
KG-2	5 to 6

Rays of Light for Early Learning Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai offers a thematic-based Canadian curriculum in English and Arabic. The nursery's curriculum also implements the Montessori methods in early childhood education. It provides education in both Arabic and English and is built on the following theories:

• Building Theory: According to Frobel, Paige, and Triz in Math and Sciences
• Portage Sensory-Motor Development Study
• Montessori
• Motor Development
• Principles and Values
• Reading: Alkayda Alnoranya

Rays of Light Early Learning Centre admission process is quite easy. Parents can visit the campus after booking an appointment to familiarise themselves with facilities and teachers. If interested, they can start the application process by submitting the following documents:

• A filled-in application form
• A copy of the child's passport and resident visa
• A copy of parents' passport and resident visa
• Four passport-size photos of the child
• A copy of the child's Emirates ID
• A copy of parents' Emirates ID
• Birth Certificate
• A filled-in medical form
• A copy of the updated vaccination card
• Any medical reports in case the child has a medical problem

However, before starting the admission process, please ensure your child meets the age guidelines. The Ministry of Education (MOE) requires the child to complete the age of:

• Two years old by December 31 to be accepted into the Nursery
• Three years old by December 31 to be accepted in Pre-K
• Four years old by December 31 to be accepted in KG1
• Five years old by December 31 to be accepted in KG2

Rays of Light Early Learning Centre admission process is quite easy. Parents can visit the campus after booking an appointment to familiarise themselves with facilities and teachers. If interested, they can start the application process by submitting the following documents:

• A filled-in application form
• A copy of the child's passport and resident visa
• A copy of parents' passport and resident visa
• Four passport-size photos of the child
• A copy of the child's Emirates ID
• A copy of parents' Emirates ID
• Birth Certificate
• A filled-in medical form
• A copy of the updated vaccination card
• Any medical reports in case the child has a medical problem

However, before starting the admission process, please ensure your child meets the age guidelines. The Ministry of Education (MOE) requires the child to complete the age of:

• Two years old by December 31 to be accepted into the Nursery
• Three years old by December 31 to be accepted in Pre-K
• Four years old by December 31 to be accepted in KG1
• Five years old by December 31 to be accepted in KG2

Fee Structure at Rays of Light for Early Learning

Rays of Light Nursery's annual fee is AED 24,000. You can pay the fee in three instalments. The first instalment has to be paid in cash, while the second and third instalments can be paid via post-dated cheques. Additional charges include:

• Application fee:  AED 1,000 + 5% VAT (non-refundable)
• Books: AED 500 + 5% VAT
• Healthcare: AED 500 + 5% VAT
• Uniform: AED 150 + 5% VAT

The preschool also offers a sibling discount:

• 10% discount for the 2nd child
• 20% discount for the 3rd child

School fee is non-refundable under any circumstances other than the following:

• If the child revokes admission before the beginning of school for staff and administration, the Registration fee is still non-refundable.
• If the school is provided with proof that the family is leaving UAE, their residency is terminated, or the family is moving to another emirate, the amount refunded will be calculated from the date of the last day of the child.

Rays of Light for Early Learning Umm Suqeim in Dubai offers many extra-curricular activities for students' development. Your little one can engage in various activities like:

• Red Day
• Sports Day
• National Day
• Winter Holiday Camps
• Yellow Day
• Dolphin Show
• Earth Day

Please contact the nursery's administration to get information about child care options.

Rays of Light Nursery health and safety procedures aim to provide the safest environment for your children and make them feel at home. The nursery has implemented several policies to ensure no harm to the children. Daily risk assessment is conducted inside and outside the campus and any safety deficit is reported to the administration.

There is a dedicated outdoor play area for toddlers with age-appropriate equipment. Also, children are under constant supervision whenever they are outdoors to minimise physical injuries. While children are free to explore their surroundings, they are constantly reminded not to run fast, handle rails on the stairs, take turns and respect others like themselves (no biting, pushing, hurting, mocking and much more).

Furthermore, parents are notified either at the pick-up time or called immediately if their child is unwell or found unfit by the nurse or doctor at the school. In an emergency, an ambulance may be called to transfer the child to a hospital while every attempt will be made to inform them.

Routine health assessments are also conducted by the school doctor, who visits once a week. Parents are notified of abnormal findings or needs for referral by the nurse. Similarly, the nursery has a strict medication policy. Only those medications the doctor allows can be administered in exceptional cases where a medical prescription and a written request by the parents shall be considered.

The nursery has a record of what your child consumes during nursery hours. The preschool offers breakfast, snacks for nursery and Pre-KG classes, and only snacks for KG 1 and KG 2. If you send your child with homemade lunch, please ensure that you send healthy and nutritious food. Avoid sending crisps, fizzy drinks, sweets, chocolates, or other junk food.

As a mode of communication with parents, Rays of Light for Early Learning Umm Suqeim encourages parents to communicate via school cell phone, landline or WhatsApp. They can also schedule an appointment with the class teacher or the administration.

• Telephone number: +971-4-328-2408
• Email: raysoflight-el@hotmail.com

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