Admissions

Admission Process

The academic year is divided into three terms. The first term runs from September to December. The second term is from January to March and the last term is from April to June. The nursery calendar is available on the Online Management Portal for term start and end dates.

Most children start at nursery in September, however registrations are welcome at any time during the year and enrolment takes place throughout the year depending on space availability.

General nursery timings are from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. Day care and early drop off facilities are available.

The Office is open from Monday - Friday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. Fridays are half days till 12:30 pm. Parents are advised to visit the nursery to tour the facility.

 

Age Guidelines

Children must be above 2 months and less than four years old as of August 31st of the current academic year. If children are assessed as developmentally ready for being promoted to the next age grouping during the academic year, the recommendation for promotion will be discussed with the parent at the time and promotion will take place after receiving parental approval.

Required Documentation

The following documents must be submitted prior to the child attending the Nursery:

  • Fully completed and signed Registration Forms including the Terms and Conditions, Authorisations and Medical Form.
  • One copy of student's and parents' current and valid passport and visa.
  • One copy of student's and parents' Emirates ID card.
  • One copy of student's birth certificate.
  • Copy of student's immunisation record.
  • 3 passport-sized photographs of the student.

Policies and Procedures

Kinderwood Nursery has several Policies and Procedures in place.

These Policies and Procedures are available to parents on the Online Education Management Portal.

Nursery Fees Inclusions

Non-refundable Registration Fee.

The fee structure ranges from 12,400 AED to 19,800 AED yearly based on timing requirements.

Payment for the Academic Year can be paid in full or in three termly payments.

Payment can be submitted by cheque or cash on or before the beginning of each term.

Monthly payments are to be paid before the 1st of the upcoming month.

Additional Costs

Additional costs include but are not limited to:

Educational and field trips that may be organized from time to time, which will be intimated on a case-by-case basis.

Optional facilities like holiday camps, Graduation and Moving Up Day and transportation may be offered at an additional cost.

Settling in Policy and
Procedure

Transition periods can be stressful for children, parents and practitioners alike. We aim to make the move a positive experience for all concerned. Parents and children have access to an appropriate settling-in period when each child first joins the Nursery, dependent on each child's needs.

We aim to ensure that your child has a gradual and happy start to their time at Kinderwood Nursery.