Introduction

Safari Kid Meydan District One Nursery

Opening soon, Safari Kid Meydan District One is located in purpose-built premises in District One of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City in Dubai.

Located on the old camel track area in Nad Al Sheba adjacent to Meydan Grandstand and 5 minutes from Dubai Mall and Downtown Dubai, our specially designed international nursery offers children the ability to fully express themselves in both an indoor and outdoor environment.

Our preschool facilities include an outdoor play area, sandpit, and hand-selected play equipment. There is a large indoor play area for physical and motor skills development when it’s too hot to play outside.

Safari Kid Meydan District One also features a purpose-built creative lab, where children explore dance, drama, music and free role play. The design of our preschool and the classrooms are intended to excite the imagination of the children and provide a stimulating learning environment.

The learning environment encompasses reading corners in every classroom, specific areas for role play, sensory development, and skills development, creative spaces, and science and tech corners. Our spacious classrooms are fully equipped with state of the art toys and play equipment that facilitate the development and education of our young charges.

Our nursery facilities for the youngest children (4 months to 18 months) elevate care-giving to the next level with a purpose-built baby room and play areas where specific developmental toys and resources are employed for enhanced development at this tender young age.

Safari Kid Meydan will open its doors in Fall 2018.

Visit our other Safari Kid Dubai centres:
Sheikh Zayed Road Nursery
Jumeirah Beach Residence Nursery

Features

Centre size

3,800 sq ft

Founded in

Opening in Oct 2018

Age range

4 months to 5 years

Languages taught

English, Arabic, French, Mandarin

Max no of students

School bus

Yes (from term 2)

Outdoor space

Huge garden

Opening hours

7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Gallery

Programs

A teacher helping a baby boy with paint brush in the Early Explorer (Childcare) Program at Safari Kid Preschool & Nursery

Early Explorers Child Care

Safari Kid ditches the strict, learn-by-numbers routine that’s favoured by many preschools.

A group of kids following the instruction of Soccer coach at the outdoor playgroud of Safari Kid Nursery

After School Enrichment Program

Lessons don’t end in the classroom. Every moment has something new to teach us, which is the foundation of our Enrichment courses, taking place after regular centre hours.

A Safari Kid turbo toddler girl coming out of the tunnel tent

Turbo Toddlers

Before moving on to their next stage of development, your toddler should have a fair grasp of form, colour, touch, sound and narrative engagement.

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What our parents say

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It's an amazing place for children to grow up!

Parent Ms Zainab Abbas

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Even during the day when I'm at the office, I can see them.

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Our team

Ms Renna Elizabeth

Centre Manager

Hi there, I am very proud to have joined the Safari Kid Team as Centre Manager of our new Meydan Branch. I have had 10 years experience working with children and families from all walks of life, in Nurseries, Schools and Children’s Centers in the UK and Dubai. My role as a mother, educator and child care advocate, reinforces my passion to ensure the well-being of each individual child, that their unique needs are met, and that they are all given equal opportunity to reach their full potential. The Safari Kid Early Years Program and Principles make this possible.

Ms Zaina Altayyan

Regional Parent Relations Specialist

Hi there! I'm the Regional Parent Relations Specialist at Safari Kid nurseries. I have been part of the Safari Kidd team since it launched in Dubai in 2015. I have more than 11 years of experience which includes 4 years in communication and administration as a traffic manager in a French multinational telecommunications corporation in Jordan. I'm originally from Lebanon, lived and raised in Jordan. I have a Bachelors of business administration from the University of Jordan. I was an administrative officer for GEMS Education in Dubai before joining Safari Kid.

Ms Lara Fattouh

Senior Teacher - Level 2

Hello there, My driving force is simple: leave the world better than how I found it. My students are active learners and I help them build the right foundation. By challenging themselves to contribute to society, they can leave the world better than how they found it. In this spirit, I am pursuing my M.Ed, allowing me to expand on the spiral of learning of my students. Ultimately, my classroom is a safe haven for my students to become creative thinkers and problem-solvers through inquiry-based learning, a progressive approach to education

Ms Jemma McCleland

Senior Teacher - Level 1B

Nice to meet you! I was born in South Africa; I grew up in Dubai and did all my schooling here. I have attended numerous courses and workshops which were beneficial to me as a Childcare Worker as I feel that there is always room to grow and expand one’s knowledge and understanding of working with children.

Ms Asra Nadeem

Senior Teacher - Level 1

Hi, My name is Asra & I am a senior teacher here at safari kid nursery. I have done my schooling from Dubai. I am a certified and trained Montessori teacher with over 5 years of experience in leading & instructing in a pre-school setting. I love teaching children as it is a rewarding experience watching a child progress and the delight they show when they reach a milestone. I am enthusiastic in furthering the learning environment by providing a variety of materials and resources for children to explore in learning activities & imaginative play at Safari Kid Nursery.

Ms Alexine Bautista

Teaching Assistant - Level 1

Mabuhay! I am Alexine Bautista, born and raised in the Philippines. I have earned my professional license as a teacher in the Philippines after finishing my Degree in Elementary Education. I have enjoyed working with young children for 4 years already. Ever since I started teaching, I have been passionate in my commitment to three things: maximizing individual student performance, inspiring students and instilling a sense of self-worth among all students. I can’t wait to get started and begin my work with our class!

Ms Jackie Lyn Dela Ysla

Teaching Assistant - Turbo Toddler

Hello everyone! Teaching is not only my profession, but this is also really my passion. I enjoying being surrounded by children and seeing them growing and progressing during the year. I have a bachelor degree in Elementary Education, I have more than 4 years of experience in teaching.

Ms Evangeline Castillo

Teaching Assistant - Turbo Toddler

Greetings everyone! I am Evangeline A. Castillo (Eva), born in the Philippines. I am a graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Education. Teaching is not only my profession but also being with children is my great passion and greatest love. I have more than 10 years of experience in education and 4 of them in Dubai! I am proud to be a part of Safari Kid Meydan's dynamic team.

Ms Abigail Shokanmbi

Senior Teacher - Early Explorer

Hello! I am happy to have spent the last half decade back to doing what I have the passion for - as an Early Years Educator. Over these years, I have worked in care centres, nurseries and primary schools both in the UK and here in Dubai. I am passionate about learning, both for my pupils (as a practitioner) and for my own professional development. This is my family's second year in Dubaithe and we all love it so much that our plan to return to the UK after a few years has but this is also.

Ms Eva Kamal

Arabic and French Teacher

Hello parents, My name is Eva. I am an Arabic and a French teacher, I have a bachelor of arts and education (French section) from Helwan University in Egypt. I have been teaching for 12 years, 4 years in Egypt and 8 years here in Dubai. I am so happy to have joined the Safari Kid team.

Ms Mingyang Lee

Junior Teacher - Level 2 Mandarin

Hello everyone, My name is Mingyang Lee and I have come from China. I have more than 2 years of experience in China as a Mandarin teacher. I am more than happy to join Safari Kid nursery family and I love to stay with kids. The most amazing thing is always to grow up with our kids.

Ms Abigail Tolentino Olivier

Nurse

Hi there! I am the nurse at Safari Kid Meydan and have been in the UAE since 2012. I have a bachelor’s degree in nursing and finished my studies in 2008. My experience includes Cardiology and Emergency Nursing, and most recently I worked in an Emergency Department taking care of many types of ailments. My favourite patients have always been children, and I jumped at the opportunity to join the Safari Kid Nursery team. I have been trained by the American Heart Association in both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).