1.     How many months is a term?

 

A Little Wonders term is approximitly a 2 month period.

 

2.     When do the terms start and finish?

 

Our Term Calendar can be viewed here.

 

3.     What time is Little Wonders open?

 

Little Wonders is open from 7am – 6pm from Sunday – Thursday. Children have the option of either attending full time from 7am- 6pm 5 days per week or part time options of 7am  - 12.30pm , 3, 4 or 5 days per week. Parents can choose which days per week they prefer, once chosen these are fixed days.

 

4.     What curriculum do you follow?

 

We follow the British Curriculum. Each month we have a different theme, which all the classes follow. A list of this years themes can be found in the 'Our Programs' section of this website.

 

5.     How many teachers are in every class?

 

Each class has one 'teacher' and two 'teaching assistants' who are qualified and experienced in their area.

 

6.     Do you offer meals?

 

Children can either bring their own lunches and snacks or we can provide children with healthy and nutritious age appropriate snacks and meals. A copy of our varied weekly menu gets sent home at the beginning of every week. Children who attend part time require a snack and a lunch, those attending full time require a lunch and two snacks.

 

7.     Where are you located?

 

If  you travel down Al Wasl road towards Abu Dhabi way, you pass Spinneys on your left, take a left on the next road intersection, then take the second right into a service road that will bring into a back street where you will see our banner on the first villa there. A location map can be found on the 'Contact Us' page.

 

 

8.     Do Little Wonders staff have first aid training?

 

All staff are trained paediatric first aiders and we have first aid room where children can rest if they feel unwell, until parents are able to come and collect them.

 

9.     Is it best for parents to stay with children for their first few days?

 

Parents are more than welcome at the Centre at any time, and we do understand that the first few days at pre-school can be hard for parents and child alike. We do however recommend that parents drop children off and leave as it is much easier for the child to settle and does not prolong the detachment and adjustment period.

 

10.  What do children need to bring on the first day?

 

Children need to bring the lunch and snacks they require for the day, as well as a packet of nappies which can be left and used daily, baby wipes, nappy rash cream if required, and a change of clothes. When baby wipes and nappies are running out the class teacher will write a nappy in the childs homebook so parents can send more nappies in

 

11.  What is the Home book?

 

Each child has their own Home book which the class teacher writes in daily to let parents know what is going on – things the child enjoys, finds difficult, etc. The teachers really appreciate it if parents write back should they have any isues to raise. This  is not supposed to replace dialogue between parent and teacher it is intended to enhance this relationship.

 

12.  Do you go on school trips?

 

We aim to go on monthly outings that where possible fit with the them being covered at the time. We also have visitors that come and talk to the children when possible.

 

13.  Can we help with potty training?

 

Yes we can continue potty training whilst your child is with us. We ask that you tell us what you are doing at home and tell us any keywords, etc you may have and we will try to work with parents to ensure a continuity.

 

14.  What age are children accepted at?

 

We accept children from 6 months – 4 years of age. Children are divided in to three age groups. 6 months – 18 months in our infant room, 18 months -  2 1/2 years in our toddler room and 2 1/2 years and upwards in our pre-school room.