Tappy Toes Nursery
British curriculum nursery care in Dubai South
Why Choose This Nursery
Overview
Tappy Toes Nursery, Dubai South HQ is a KHDA-regulated nursery delivering a British curriculum with the EYFS framework for children from 45 days old through to Foundation Stage 2. Founded in 2023, this Dubai South branch forms part of the wider Tappy Toes Nursery group, which has supported thousands of families across the UAE since opening. The nursery blends the structure of the EYFS with elements drawn from Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches, aiming to give every child a calm, stimulating and hygienic environment in which to learn through play. Parents searching for a nursery in Dubai South benefit from full-day, half-day, morning and afternoon options to suit working families. With a strong emphasis on parent partnership, qualified educators and an on-site inclusion team, Tappy Toes Nursery Dubai South HQ positions itself as a supportive setting for early years development, from infancy right through to school readiness.
At a glance
Curriculum & Approach
British · EYFS · Montessori · Reggio Emilio • Ages 45 days to Foundation Stage 2 (4 years onwards)
Campus & Facilities
Tappy Toes Nursery's Dubai South HQ setting is designed with dedicated indoor and outdoor play areas, including a spacious play area, a…
Care & Wellbeing
Health and safety practices at Tappy Toes Nursery include hourly temperature checks for children and adults, dedicated handwashing routines…
Admissions
Parents interested in Tappy Toes Nursery's Dubai South HQ branch are invited to register their interest online and can request the…
Curriculum & Approach
Tappy Toes Nursery follows a British curriculum built around the EYFS framework, covering the seven areas of learning: literacy, numeracy, understanding of the world, physical development, personal-social-emotional development, communication and language, and expressive arts and design. The curriculum is enriched with elements from Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches, giving children access to dedicated resource areas such as reading corners, role-play spaces and numeracy-literacy zones. Learning is delivered through a mix of child-initiated and adult-led activities, exploratory play and teacher-guided sessions, with development tracked through observation, recording and regular parent-teacher meetings. An inclusion team supports children with special educational needs as well as gifted and talented learners, offering in-class support and additional one-to-one or group sessions where needed. English is the primary language of instruction, with Arabic and French offered as additional classes, giving children early exposure to more than one language alongside their core EYFS learning.
Ages & Programs
Age range: 45 days to Foundation Stage 2 (4 years onwards)
The nursery organises children into age and development-based classes. Cutie Pies Nursery Class caters for infants up to one year old, followed by the Cuddly Cubbies Nursery Class for toddlers aged one to two years, which includes a toddler suite with reading, role-play and numeracy-literacy areas and staff trained in pediatric care, feeding and sensory activities. Busy Bees Nursery Class supports children aged two to three years within the preschool programme, while Little Explorers Foundation Class takes children from three years onwards. The Mighty Achievers Foundation Stage 2 Class is designed for children aged four years and above, preparing them for the transition into school. Each class operates with a lead teacher supported by several teaching assistants, and families can choose from full-day (7:00 am to 6:00 pm), morning, half-day or afternoon sessions. Bus transportation is available once a child turns two years old, and the nursery also runs winter, spring and summer camps to keep children's learning journeys going between academic terms.
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Campus & Facilities
Tappy Toes Nursery's Dubai South HQ setting is designed with dedicated indoor and outdoor play areas, including a spacious play area, a library area for literacy and numeracy development, and a Montessori resources play area. Classrooms are equipped with continuous development zones such as reading, role-play and numeracy corners to support hands-on, exploratory learning. Health and safety are managed by a dedicated team, with frequent cleaning and sanitising of toys, surfaces, furniture and classrooms throughout the day. A DHA-registered nurse is on site to monitor children's developmental milestones and wellbeing, working alongside a Health & Safety Officer and qualified educators. Bus transportation is available for children once they turn two years old, with a bus attendant present at all times, temperature checks before boarding, and regular sanitising of the vehicle to support a safe daily commute.
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Care & Wellbeing
Health and safety practices at Tappy Toes Nursery include hourly temperature checks for children and adults, dedicated handwashing routines before and after food, activities and nursery drop-off/pick-up, and policies requiring unwell children to stay home to rest. Toys and frequently touched surfaces are cleaned and sanitised throughout the day, with a full clean of classrooms carried out each evening. A DHA-registered nurse supports children's developmental milestones and wellbeing, and counsels and supports parents on health-related matters. Cleaning assistants are assigned to each floor of the nursery as part of the wider health and safety team. Settling in and ongoing development is supported through a strong parent partnership approach, with observation, recording and assessment of each child, regular parent-teacher meetings, and communication via email and a dedicated parent application. An inclusion team is available to support families of children with special educational needs or those who are gifted and talented.
Daily Schedule
Tappy Toes Nursery operates from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, with families able to choose full-day care or limited-hours batches covering morning, half-day and afternoon sessions. Within each session, children move between teacher-led activities, exploratory and free play, and routines such as handwashing, mealtimes and rest, all planned around the EYFS areas of learning and each child's individual development goals.
Admissions
Parents interested in Tappy Toes Nursery's Dubai South HQ branch are invited to register their interest online and can request the nursery's fee structure through the enquiry form on the website. The academic year begins in September, though start dates may vary, and the nursery operates year-round, running seasonal camps between terms so that children's learning continues outside the main academic calendar.
Contact
Dubai South Hq
Location
Dubai · Dubai South HQ
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