1st KHDA Approved Early Learning Center in International City Dubai

Welcome to Little Sprouts

Little Sprouts ELC is the largest first early learning center to be approved by KHDA in International City. Little Sprouts ELC offers a nurturing environment and excellent Early Years Foundation education in Dubai.

At LITTLE SPROUTS ELC, we nurture exciting & innovative care environment for your children aged 2-6 years old. We believe that every child deserves the best possible start

All children deserve the care and support they need to have the best start in life. Children learn and develop at a faster rate from birth to five years old than at any other time in their lives, so their experiences in early years have a major impact on their future life chances. A secure, safe, and happy childhood is important in its own right. As children they step out of the comfort of your home for the first time, they need and deserve an environment that celebrates individual brilliance and natural curiosity, while experiencing adequate play that expands their learning. At Little Sprouts Early Learning Center, we provide an environment which the children love being a part of. The child is at the centre of all that we do, and the reason for our being in the education field. We appreciate the uniqueness of every child, and conduct all our efforts with that basic tenet in our mind.

Do call or visit us. We are always delighted to understand your child and share more details regarding our curriculum, methodology and approach.

Why Little Sprouts ELC
Research shows that 90% of a child’s brain development happens before they turn 5. That’s why it becomes all the more important for your child to be in an environment that lets them expand their thinking under the best care and guidance. So choosing the right place for your child’s formative years becomes crucial since this has a long term impact in developing an enthusiastic learner for life.

We are an early learning center that cares. Our interactions with your child are personal and compassionate. We feel proud to believe that we are care givers first, an academic organisation later. When you trust us with your young child, we believe that we owe your child the care and nurturing that’s individual and unique to them. This belief drives every aspect of our interaction with your child.

The core of our work-philosophy lays superior emphasis on care and individual development of each child; because every child is unique. Since children form the essence of our being; even seemingly small matters related to children, are overseen directly by the management. Our qualified staff’s passion for child development is complemented by periodical training on the key aspects of child management, learning and development. We at Little Sprouts ELC, wear our passion on our sleeves, a passion to leave children happy, to help them become better citizens and future leaders for a better world. We oversee this quest with constant clarity.

Our spacious, and strategically located campus is a great place for your child to step into. We follow the British Early Years Foundation Curriculum in combination with Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. We spend time observing your child’s individual abilities; and we educate and provide care accordingly.

Our nursery is open on weekdays from 7:30 am to 6:00pm. To engage your children year-round, let them have fun and keep their learning active, we run exciting holiday camps during term breaks, and day-care services throughout the year.

Our Services
We offer a holistic approach to learning. Integrating the EYFS British Curriculum with our tailored enrichment programs, our curriculum guarantees a joyful developmental journey for each child. We teach seven areas of learning which are:
Communication and language
Often learned through roleplay, children might practise listening to others, listening to stories, using descriptive language to express themselves or tell a story, or expanding their vocabulary.
Early Learning Goals
  • Listening: To listen during larger and smaller group discussions, clarify their understanding of what they have heard with comments and questions and hold back and forth conversations.
  • Speaking: To express their ideas, feelings and explanations, using new vocabulary, different tenses.
Activities to support learning
Roleplay
Listening to others sharing experiences and opinions
Listening to stories
Using descriptive language to express themselves or tell a story
Learning new words to expand their vocabulary
Physical development
Early Learning Goals
  • Gross motor skills: Develop balance, coordination and the ability to negotiate obstacles and use their strength in a controlled way, plus to confidently use movements like running, jumping, hopping and skipping.
  • Fine motor skills: To properly hold and use a pencil, plus other small tools like pens, paintbrushes, knives, forks, spoons, scissors etc.
Activities to support learning
Games that involve running, jumping, throwing and catching
Using equipment such as climbing frames
Older children might also discuss healthy living and how they feel after exercise
Drawing, coloring, painting and crafts
Eating independently using cutlery
Personal, social and emotional development
Early Learning Goals
  • Self-regulation: Learn to recognise their own and others’ feelings and how best to respond, learn to follow instructions and control their impulses and behaviour.
  • Managing self: Building independence and perseverance, understanding right and wrong and that rules are there for a reason, learning about personal hygiene and healthy habits.
  • Building relationships: To cooperate with others and be sensitive to each other’s needs, to form positive relationships and friendships.
Activities to support learning
Practising sharing and taking turns
Following instructions and rules and understanding why
Exploring their own needs, interests and feelings
Learning about and respecting each other’s differences
Practising independence and self-care
Literacy
Early Learning Goals
  • Comprehension: Show that they understand stories being read to them by retelling and discussing the story in their own words, confidently use vocabulary they have learned in stories, rhymes, poems etc.
  • Word reading: Be able to say a sound for every letter of the alphabet (such as ‘puh’ for P) and some digraphs (such as ‘thuh’ for th), read some words using this skill.
  • Writing: Write letters and some simple words and sentences.
Activities to support learning
Singing nursery rhymes to explore rhymes and syllables
Learning the alphabet and digraph sounds verbally
Matching sounds with the letters of the alphabet
Writing some letters, their names and other simple words
Classes

NURSERY (2-3 years)

Pre- Nursery at Little Sprouts ELC, lays emphasis on developing social skills and sensory stimulation of your child by focusing on building:

    • Better peer relationships
    • Sensory stimulation through hands-on activities Read More…

FS1 (3-4 years)

Here at Little Sprouts ELC, FS1 Class, we recognise that young children learn best when they are active. We understand that active learning involves other people, objects, ideas and events that engage and involve children for sustained periods. Therefore, we believe that early years’ education should be as practical as possible and our setting has an ethos of learning through play.  Play is an essential part of the learning process, supporting children in all areas of development. Read More…

FS2 (4-5 years)

Throughout the Reception/FS2 year, practitioners will observe and assess each child in order to understand any progress and/or needs. Ongoing assessment (also known as formative assessment) takes place throughout the year and informs practitioners of a child’s level of achievement and interests. These assessments are then used to shape teaching and learning experiences for each child. Read More…

YEAR 1 (5-6 years)

Leaving Reception behind and moving into Year 1 can feel like a big step for both children and their parents. We make the transition into Year 1 a smooth one. The children will still be learning through play, they will still be exploring, discovering and making plenty of use of their role-play corner. Read More…

Extra Curriculum Activities

Dance classes

Hip Hop | Bollywood | Bharatanatyam | Jazz | Urban | Ballet & more

Music classes

Drums | Guitar | Keyboard | Piano | Western vocal

Fine Arts Classes

Drawing & Painting, Sculptor making.

Fitness Classes

Zumba, Bollywood Fitness, yoga.

Karate Classes

Knowledge building Actives

Fundamental of Coding, Robotics, Space Science which are allied with UAE norms.
Admissions
Given the significance of early years’ education and the importance of having the right kind of environment for your child, we understand that choosing the right nursery for your child is carefully considered. Having a look at the nursery, the facilities, the activities that are conducted, and having a feel for the environment are critical when you make the choice of nursery for your child.

We invite parents to visit our center and take a tour during working hours on weekdays. However, in order to see the nursery operations in full swing, it is best to visit us between 10.00 am and 11.30 am. Working parents can also take the nursery tour on Saturdays, by making an appointment.

We accept admission of children throughout the year, subject to availability of space in the nursery.

Meet Our Team
MS. HANNAH MUTSENHU
NURSERY MANAGER
“My priority as a Nursery Manager is to ensure that Little Sprouts ELC, continues to enable all children to succeed and reach their full potential in their academic, creative, personal, physical, moral and spiritual development.”
MS. GRACE SANDERS
YEAR 1 LEAD TEACHER
“Christine Gregoire says, ‘Education is the foundation upon which we build our future’. I try to remember this every day in the classroom. Foundation stage is the critical launching point for these young learners, and it’s my responsibility to give them a positive experience with a wide rage of knowledge, skills and tasks.”
MS. TAMIAH CHITSAKA
LEAD TEACHER FS2
“The Future of our society rests in the small hands in my classroom. It’s my profound honor to help shape those indivituals into the capable, confident and well-prepared leaders of tomorrow. The skills I teach in the classroom can help my students become the people they’re meant to be.”
MS. ASSIA
ARABIC TEACHER
“My teaching philosophy focuses on developing tomorrow’s generation by involves introducing every child to the tools they require to establish their own learning style. Because of how important Arabic is in our world, I incorporate Arabic, and modern technology whenever possible in the classroom while still leaving plenty of room to celebrate the students’ imaginations with specialized activities and hands-on experiences. Giving every child an opportunity to learn Arabic is my first priority.
MS. AREEBA WASEEM
LEAD TEACHER FS1
“My focus is on helping each child unlock their full potential through dedicated training in reading and writing. Every discipline, passion and career require these skills, and the earlier students master them, the greater their potential for future success. “
MS. LISA
CHINESE TEACHER
“My philosophy of education is that all children are unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. It is my desire to create this type of atmosphere where students can meet their full potential. I will provide a safe environment where students are invited to share their ideas and take risks”
Work With Us
Inspire . Educate. Empower

At Little Sprouts ELC, we believe that our team is the heart of creating joyful and enriching experiences every day. We are always thrilled to welcome talented, enthusiastic, and passionate individuals to join our family.

If you would like to be a part of our family and are ready to make a positive impact, we would love to get to know you!

To join US family, share your CV today! Send us your CV along with supporting documents at hrlittlesproutselc@gmail.com

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