About Us

The nursery years are of crucial importance as they prepare children not only for school, but for all their future learning experiences, this precious times are highly formative to a child development, which is why their experience should be happy, active, fun and safe. A nurturing environment and highly skilled staff are essential, as is a thorough programme-or curricula to guide and support each child development. This curriculum is based on the British Early Years Foundation stage (EYFS) programme and has been modified with additional components, such as Arabic language and Islamic culture and customs, to make it relevant to the unique circumstances of the international child. The basic building blocks of learning are play, curiosity, creativity, questioning and imagination. Through guided activities, children acquire the necessary levels of social, emotional cognitive and physical development to enable them to function as independently as possible in their surroundings. In addition to supporting the children, the curriculum also informs parents about the expected and actual stages of development of their child. Parents are always encouraged to participate in the learning journey which unfolds at the nursery and at home. For the teaching professional, the curriculum is an essential tool in the planning and assessment of each child’s learning. Proper training and ongoing professional development are essential to ensure that the curriculum delivers to the outcomes we all desire for the children.

Khadija Mohamed (School Director)

Sara Alkhayal (Marketing Manager)

Parents and Guardians.

  • Parents and guardians give any food brought in directly to the staff to be distributed among the children fairly.
  • Parents and guardians do not bring fizzy drink for any event.
  • Parents and guardians make sure their children are not bringing any food (especially sweets) to the nursery.
  • Parents and guardians inform staff immediately of any issues on nutrition or change in dietary requirements.
  • Parents and guardians are welcome to bring in food or drink for special occasions.

Children

  • Children wash hands before all meal times.
  • Children wash hands and face after mealtimes.
  • Children try to use cutlery when appropriate and try to feed themselves.
  • Children are allowed to bring food and drink to the nursery.
  • Children sit during meals and snacks.
  • Only healthy children can attend Al Zain Nursery.
  • Children with fever, contagious illnesses (e.g. diarrhoea, vomiting, conjunctivitis, flu, constantly runny nose etc.) or taking any kind of antibiotics STAY AT HOME until they are cured.
  • Please take this seriously because your healthy child could get infected from other sick children!
  • Children don’t enter the Nursery if they had high temperature in the last 48 hours.
  • If a sick child is brought back the next day and in the opinion of our staff he/she is not well enough to join the class, the administrator will decide whether he/she can stay at school or needed to be sent home.

All members of the staff must wash their hands with soap and water upon each arrival to the nursery and children should be encouraged to do the same.

Adequate supplies of soap and paper towels are provided at identified handwash stations.

A hand sanitizer station will be provided for visitors to use.

Hygiene & Safety
Good hygiene and cleaning practices significantly reduce the spread and transmission of the coronavirus.

Responding to a child displaying symptoms of COVID-19

A child displaying symptoms
In the event of a child developing suspected coronavirus symptoms , whilst attending the nursery, they should be collected as soon as possible and isolate at home in line with the ministry guidance.

Whilst waiting for a parent to collect the child, they should be isolated from others in a previously identified room or area. If possible, a window should be opened for ventilation.

A team member displaying symptoms
In the event of a team member developing coronavirus symptoms whilst attending nursery, they should leave the nursery as soon as possible and isolate at home in line with MOH guidance. If they are unable to travel alone, they should wait in a previously identified room or area. If possible, a window should be opened for ventilation.

Targeted and enhanced cleaning should then take place in the areas of the nursery the team member had Changing habits, cleaning and hygiene are the most effective measures in controlling the spread of the virus Gloves and aprons should continue to be worn as normal for nappy changing and snack time

Operate safely
All equipment available to all team member to wear a mask, or where they a required to care for a child displaying coronavirus symptoms or when deep cleaning after any person has displayed coronavirus symptoms.