Tappy Toes Nursery
British-curriculum nursery care in Al Karama
Why Choose This Nursery
Overview
Tappy Toes Nursery is a British curriculum nursery in Al Karama, Dubai, delivering the EYFS framework alongside elements of Montessori and Reggio Emilia practice. Founded in 2015 and regulated by the KHDA, the nursery has grown from its original Karama site to welcome thousands of families across the UAE. The nursery caters to children from as young as 45 days through to Foundation Stage 2, supporting every stage of the early years journey in one setting. Parents in Al Karama and the wider Bur Dubai area can access full-day, half-day, morning and afternoon sessions to suit working schedules. With a strong emphasis on parent partnership, qualified educators and a calm, hygienic environment, Tappy Toes Nursery aims to give children a confident, secure start before they progress to primary school.
At a glance
Curriculum & Approach
British · EYFS · Montessori · Reggio Emilio • Ages 45 days to FS2 (Foundation Stage 2)
Campus & Facilities
The Al Karama nursery is designed with distinct indoor and outdoor play areas to support different types of learning and play, including a…
Care & Wellbeing
Tappy Toes Nursery employs a DHA-registered nurse who monitors children's development against expected milestones and supports families…
Admissions
Prospective families can register interest in Tappy Toes Nursery through the nursery's website, selecting their preferred location,…
Curriculum & Approach
Tappy Toes Nursery follows the British curriculum, underpinned by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, and enriches this with elements drawn from the Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches. This blend supports the seven areas of EYFS learning, including literacy, numeracy, understanding of the world, physical development, personal-social-emotional development, communication and language, and expressive arts and design. Learning is delivered through a mix of child-initiated and adult-led activities, with educators observing, recording and assessing each child's progress against development milestones. Regular parent-teacher meetings are held to discuss progress and agree individual goals, reflecting the nursery's belief that consistent collaboration between staff and families underpins a child's development. An inclusion team supports children with special educational needs as well as gifted and talented learners, offering in-class support alongside one-to-one and small-group sessions. English is the primary language of instruction, with Arabic and French offered as additional classes.
Ages & Programs
Age range: 45 days to FS2 (Foundation Stage 2)
Tappy Toes Nursery in Al Karama structures its programmes by age and stage of development, beginning with the Cutie Pies Nursery Class for infants up to one year and progressing through Cuddly Cubbies for toddlers aged one to two years. The Busy Bees Nursery Class supports preschoolers aged two to three, while the Little Explorers Foundation Class and Mighty Achievers Foundation Stage 2 Class cater to children aged three years and four years onwards respectively. Each class is staffed by a lead teacher supported by several teaching assistants, and toddler and infant rooms include dedicated areas for reading, role play and numeracy-literacy activities. Staff are trained in paediatric care, first aid and safety by recognised authorities including Dubai Civil Defence and the Dubai Health Authority. Flexible sessions are available across morning, half-day, afternoon and full-day timings from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, and the nursery also runs winter, spring and summer camps to keep children's learning journeys continuous between academic terms. Transportation is available once a child turns two years old.
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Campus & Facilities
The Al Karama nursery is designed with distinct indoor and outdoor play areas to support different types of learning and play, including a dedicated library area for literacy and numeracy development and a Montessori resources play area. Classrooms are fitted with continuous development areas such as reading corners and role-play zones, giving children varied spaces to explore throughout the day. Health and safety are managed by a dedicated team, with frequently touched surfaces cleaned throughout the day and toys sanitised after every use. Classrooms are fully cleaned and sanitised at the end of each day, and cleaning assistants are assigned to each floor of the nursery as part of the wider health and safety provision. Bus transportation, available once a child turns two, includes a bus attendant at all times, temperature checks before boarding and alighting, and regular sanitising of frequently touched surfaces.
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Care & Wellbeing
Tappy Toes Nursery employs a DHA-registered nurse who monitors children's development against expected milestones and supports families through counselling and guidance both in the classroom and at home. Health and safety policies include frequent cleaning, regular temperature checks for children and staff, and a clear expectation that unwell children remain at home to rest. Each class operates with a limited number of children and fixed teachers, with set routines for sharing communal spaces such as indoor play areas, the reading area and the gym. Hourly temperature checks are recorded, and dedicated handwashing times are built into the day before and after activities, mealtimes, and on entering or leaving the nursery. An inclusion team supports families of children with special educational needs, offering in-class support as well as additional one-to-one and group sessions, alongside guidance for parents on implementing new routines at home.
Daily Schedule
Tappy Toes Nursery in Al Karama operates from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, with flexible morning, half-day, afternoon and full-day sessions available to suit family schedules. Within this, children move between teacher-led activities, exploratory play and free play, all planned around each child's individual development goals. Routine handwashing is built in at key points across the day, including before and after mealtimes, after activities, and at drop-off and pick-up, supporting both hygiene and healthy habits from an early age.
Admissions
Prospective families can register interest in Tappy Toes Nursery through the nursery's website, selecting their preferred location, including Al Karama, and expected year of entry. The academic year begins in September, though start dates may vary, and the nursery operates year-round, running camps between terms to keep children's routines consistent. Fee details are shared directly with enquiring families on request via the nursery's enquiry form, and parents are encouraged to book a tour to see the Al Karama setting, classrooms and facilities before enrolling.
Contact
Al Karama
Location
Dubai · Al Karama
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