REDWOOD EARLY LEARNING CENTER (Branch OF KIDS FIRST GROUP )
Innovative early education in Al Barsha 2
Why Choose This Nursery
Overview
Redwood Early Learning Center, also known as Redwood COE, is a nursery in Al Barsha 2, Dubai, regulated by the KHDA and founded in 2022 as part of the Kids First Group. The nursery welcomes children from 45 days old through to 6 years, guiding them through a series of developmental stages from their earliest months right up to school readiness. Redwood COE describes its approach as an 'Emergent framework', combining elements of established early years approaches with an EYFS foundation. The nursery is also a candidate school pursuing International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) authorisation, and offers a Montessori-based pathway for its oldest children as they prepare for primary school. Parents searching for a nursery in Al Barsha 2, Dubai will find a setting that places emphasis on small class sizes, daily communication with families, and a broad range of stimulating activities designed to support the whole child across academic, social and emotional development.
At a glance
Curriculum & Approach
EYFS · Montessori • Ages 45 days to 6 years
Campus & Facilities
The Redwood Center of Excellence in Al Barsha 2 has been designed as a purpose-built early learning environment, with every aspect of the…
Care & Wellbeing
Redwood COE places emphasis on individualised care, with meal plans designed to support focus, learning and healthy eating habits,…
Admissions
Parents interested in Redwood Early Learning Center can register their interest and book a tour of the Al Barsha 2 nursery through the…
Curriculum & Approach
At the heart of Redwood COE's approach is what the nursery calls the 'Emergent framework', developed by early education specialist Geraldine Hill. This framework is built on an EYFS foundation and aims to draw together effective elements from a range of global early years approaches, exposing children to a broad spread of stimulating experiences rather than a single narrow focus. Redwood Early Learning Center is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) and is pursuing authorisation to become an IB World School. The IB PYP is designed for children aged 3 to 6 years and uses a transdisciplinary, child-centred structure built around skills, knowledge, concepts, attitudes and action. For the oldest children, aged 4 to 6 years, the nursery offers what it describes as a KHDA-approved advanced Montessori programme, supporting literacy, foundational maths and independent, growth-mindset learning in mixed-age classes as children prepare for entry into primary school.
Ages & Programs
Age range: 45 days to 6 years
Redwood COE organises children into six developmental stages, each with its own name and focus, from the earliest weeks of life through to school entry age. The nursery describes these stages as Explorers, Thinkers, Investigators, Communicators, Leaders and Pioneers. Explorers (45 days to 12 months) focuses on gentle care, motor skill development and a calm, natural environment for babies. Thinkers (12 to 17 months) supports early mobility, exploration and the start of verbal skills. Investigators (18 months to 2 years) builds sensory development, early emotional intelligence and problem-solving through real-life interactions. Communicators (2 to 3 years) introduces early writing and counting through concrete, child-led activities, while Leaders (3 to 4 years) develops emotional intelligence, cooperation and foundational literacy and maths skills. Pioneers (4 to 6 years) prepares children for primary school through an advanced Montessori programme, integrated literacy, and leadership modelling in mixed-age classes. An afterschool care option extends learning hours until 6pm for working parents.
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Campus & Facilities
The Redwood Center of Excellence in Al Barsha 2 has been designed as a purpose-built early learning environment, with every aspect of the facility, materials and activities planned to support optimal early development. The nursery highlights natural play materials and calm, scaled-to-size environments that allow babies and toddlers to explore safely and confidently. Facilities support a broad range of extra-curricular activities including music, dance, technology, language and sport, alongside outdoor space for exploration such as gardening and water play. The nursery emphasises small class sizes so that staff can give children personalised, individual attention throughout the day. Redwood COE has been recognised with a 'Great Place to Work' certification based on staff feedback, which the nursery links to the quality of care and nurturing environment provided to children throughout the setting.
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Care & Wellbeing
Redwood COE places emphasis on individualised care, with meal plans designed to support focus, learning and healthy eating habits, including the ability to accommodate specific meal requirements for babies. Children eat together as part of building positive, curious attitudes towards food. Daily communication with families is a core part of the nursery's approach, with teachers sending daily updates and photographs of each child's progress directly to parents' phones. This is intended to maintain consistency between learning at nursery and at home. An afterschool care programme extends care until 6pm, allowing working parents flexibility while their children continue to benefit from a stimulating environment throughout the day.
Admissions
Parents interested in Redwood Early Learning Center can register their interest and book a tour of the Al Barsha 2 nursery through the website's enquiry form, selecting their child's age band as part of the process. The nursery also offers virtual tours online for families who wish to view the setting before visiting in person. Redwood COE encourages ongoing communication between parents and teachers from enrolment onward, including access to each child's portfolio and observations as part of a partnership approach to early learning.
Awards & Recognition
- Great Place to Work certification0
Contact
Al Barsha Second
Location
Dubai · Al Barsha 2
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