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dubai, Al Barsha South 3, Arjan
Paddington Park ECC
British Curriculum
Where nature, community, and best standart of education come alive
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OUR SPACE: Purpose-Built for Children
Spacious classrooms. A dedicated theatre. A full-scale indoor gym. A vast natural outdoor playground. Filled with light and life.
Warm and calming nursery classroom environment at Paddington Park Dubai
EYFS classroom with natural wooden furniture at Paddington Park nursery Dubai
Outdoor play area with natural materials at Paddington Park EYFS nursery Dubai
FS1 children learning through play at Paddington Park Early Childhood Centre
Premium early childhood campus surrounded by greenery at Paddington Park Dubai
Children engaged in play-based learning at Paddington Park British nursery
Forest school inspired outdoor learning at Paddington Park nursery in Dubai
Montessori-inspired preschool classroom at Paddington Park Arjan Dubai
Bright and spacious outdoor area for preschool children at Paddington Park
Baby room designed for comfort and early development at Paddington Park nursery
Nature-inspired playground at Paddington Park Early Childhood Centre Dubai
Parent coworking area inside Paddington Park nursery in Arjan Dubai
Premium early childhood campus surrounded by greenery at Paddington Park Dubai
Family-friendly early childhood centre with parent facilities in Dubai
Children performing in the theatre hall at Paddington Park nursery Dubai
Child-friendly medical and wellness room at Paddington Park Early Childhood Centre
Indoor gym for early childhood physical development at Paddington Park
Children participating in music and movement classes at Paddington Park
Children enjoying water play at Paddington Park nursery and daycare in Arjan
WE INVITE YOU TO TAKE A LOOK
Tours are now available. We would be delighted to welcome you and invite you to secure your place for the upcoming Academic Year, or join us now in our Day Care groups.
"Dear Families,
It is with great excitement that I welcome you to Paddington Park Early Childhood Centre
in Al Barsha South.
Here we believe the early years are the foundation for a lifetime of success. Guided by the EYFS framework, our approach is play-based, child-centred, and enriched by meaningful experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
Our philosophy is rooted in three core Pillars:
Family & Community, Learning & Development, and Health & Wellbeing.
I invite you to visit us, meet our team, and see how Paddington Park is becoming a place where children not only learn, but truly thrive.

Warm regards,
Rania Galbraith
Principal, Paddington Park Early Childhood Centre.
WELCOME from the Principal,
Mrs. Rania Galbraith
What are the most exciting things about Paddington Park? Designed for children, connected to nature, and built for every aspect of development.
Purpose-Built Oval Campus

29,000 sq ft purpose-built educational campus designed entirely around children.

Paddington Park was designed from the ground up as an educational environment. Its unique oval architecture creates a sense of security, connection, and natural flow, helping children navigate their environment with confidence.
A Park at the Heart of the Nursery

30,000 sq ft of outdoor play and nature-inspired learning spaces.

Children don’t just visit a playground—they spend their days in a park-like environment designed for movement, exploration, creativity, and wellbeing. Outdoor experiences are integrated into everyday learning rather than treated as an occasional activity.
The Complete Childhood Experience Under One Roof

Dedicated theatre, gym, arts, music, and enrichment facilities within the campus.

Paddington Park offers children opportunities to perform, create, move, and discover every day without leaving the campus. From theatre performances and sports to music and creative arts, children can explore a wide range of interests in purpose-designed spaces.
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British Curriculum: EYFS
Growing together from 45 days to FS2 graduation
0-1

The very beginning

  • Emotional Wellbeing

    In the first year of life, a child’s emotional wellbeing is built on feeling safe, loved, and connected to their caregivers. Warm, responsive interactions—such as being comforted when upset or smiled at during play—help the baby develop trust and a sense of security. These early experiences lay the foundation for healthy emotional regulation and future relationships.

  • Early Communication

    Growth in attention, listening, and first responses through eye contact, sounds, gestures, and simple words. A gentle tone of voice, calm pace of speech, and a loving attitude are key to supporting this process.

  • Physical Development

    Development of core strength and coordination (rolling, sitting, crawling, standing), alongside sensory exploration. We make sure that environment is supporting and answers the needs of physical development.

  • Curiosity

    Babies begin to notice, explore, and respond to their surroundings, showing early curiosity and interest in learning. We ensure the environment is rich in resources to nurture this curiosity every day.
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1-2

First steps in social development

  • ⁠Emerging Independence & Self-Care

    Toddlers begin to show autonomy by feeding themselves, making simple choices, and trying things on their own. We provide support when needed while encouraging growing independence and self-confidence.

  • Language & Communication Growth

    Toddlers experience a rapid expansion of vocabulary, begin to use simple sentences, and increasingly express their needs and feelings. We nurture this growth through constant interaction: talking, singing, rhyming, asking simple questions, and offering many simple, supportive responses.

  • Social Awareness & Relationships

    Children begin to engage in parallel play, show awareness of others, and start to share or take turns with support. We guide them in making friends, sharing, playing together, and using appropriate language—the beginning of a lifelong journey in social development.

  • Physical Development & Coordination

    Children continue to develop mobility through walking, climbing, and running, while improving fine motor skills such as stacking, using utensils, and scribbling. At Paddington Park, we support movement by providing ample time and space for active exploration.
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2-3

Growing confidence

  • Increasing Independence & Self-Confidence

    Children start managing personal tasks like dressing, feeding, and tidying up, and begin making simple choices. At Paddington Park, we encourage independence while offering support and guidance when needed.

  • Enhanced Language & Communication

    Children form longer sentences, ask questions, follow simple instructions, and start to express ideas, thoughts, and feelings more clearly. We foster this through conversations, storytelling, singing, and responsive interaction.

  • Developing Social & Emotional Skills

    Children engage in more cooperative and imaginative play, take turns, share, and show growing awareness of others’ feelings. We support them in forming friendships, resolving minor conflicts, and understanding emotions.

  • Advanced Physical & Motor Development

    Gross and fine motor skills progress through climbing, running, balancing, drawing, and manipulating small objects. We provide plenty of space, activities, and opportunities to strengthen coordination, confidence, and control.
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3-4

Foundations of learning

  • Early Literacy & Communication

    Children begin to recognize letters, develop early writing skills, and express ideas clearly in speech. At Paddington Park, we introduce “Education Starts Here” activities, supporting early writing through fun, hands-on exercises and storytelling.

  • Emerging Numeracy & Problem-Solving

    Children explore simple math concepts like counting, shapes, and patterns. We encourage this through playful activities, practical problem-solving tasks, and interactive games that make learning meaningful.

  • Curiosity & Early Science

    Children show interest in discovering how things work, exploring nature, materials, and simple experiments. We nurture this curiosity with guided exploration, sensory activities, and age-appropriate experiments.

  • Social Skills & Emotional Development

    Children participate in cooperative and imaginative play, manage emotions, take turns, and develop empathy. We support these skills through group activities, role-play, and guided discussions about feelings.

  • Physical Development & Coordination

    Gross and fine motor skills continue to advance through climbing, running, drawing, and manipulating tools or toys. At the nursery, we provide ample space, equipment, and activities to strengthen coordination, confidence, and control.
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4-5

Confidently prepared for school

  • Early Literacy & Writing Skills

    Children read simple words, write short sentences, and communicate confidently in speech. At Paddington Park, our “Education Starts Here” program strengthens writing and reading through guided activities, storytelling, and creative exercises.

  • Numeracy & Problem-Solving

    Children work with numbers, shapes, patterns, and simple calculations, developing logical thinking. We provide playful math challenges, counting games, and practical problem-solving tasks to make learning engaging and meaningful.

  • Scientific Exploration & Curiosity

    Children explore cause and effect, nature, materials, and simple experiments, asking questions and seeking answers. We encourage curiosity through hands-on science activities, investigations, and outdoor exploration.

  • Arts & Creative Development

    Children express themselves through drawing, painting, music, dance, and imaginative play, developing creativity and self-expression. At the nursery, we provide rich opportunities for art, music, and role-play, nurturing creativity alongside learning.

  • Social, Emotional & Cooperative Skills

    Children manage emotions, show empathy, cooperate in groups, and develop leadership skills. We support social development through teamwork activities, role-play, and guided discussions, preparing children for school life.

  • Physical Development & Coordination

    Children refine gross and fine motor skills, including balance, coordination, drawing, and cutting. We provide enough time, space, and activities to enhance control, confidence, and overall physical readiness for school.
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Enrichments
We offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities from a very early age to help unlock your child’s potential. The more experiences a child explores, the easier it becomes to discover their interests and strengths later in life.
Fine Arts: from 1 session per week
Ballet & Creative Dance
Classical ballet is a refined art form that blends technique, musicality, and storytelling. It builds strength, posture, and coordination while encouraging elegance and self-expression. From an early age, it fosters discipline, confidence, and a deep appreciation for the arts. Provided by Partner, "Dream It Possible".
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Sports: from 1 session per week
Football
Football helps young children develop coordination, balance, confidence, and teamwork through active play and movement. Through fun games and age-appropriate activities, children improve listening skills, social interaction, and healthy physical development.
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Fine Arts: from 1 session per week
Theatre & Drama
Our T&D programme nurtures confidence, creativity, communication, and self-expression through imaginative play, storytelling, movement, and performance. Children explore emotions, build social skills, and develop stage confidence in a warm and encouraging environment designed to inspire every young performer.
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Fine Arts: from 1 session per week
Music & Rhythm
Our Music & Rhythm programme introduces children to the joy of music through singing, movement, instruments, and interactive musical experiences. The sessions support language development, coordination, confidence, and self-expression while nurturing a lifelong love for music in a playful and engaging environment.
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Languages: from 2 sessions per week
Languages & Culture
Our Languages & Culture programme introduces children to French, Spanish, Mandarin, and Russian through engaging, age-appropriate experiences designed to inspire confidence and curiosity. Classes are available both for native speakers and for children learning an additional language in a playful and immersive environment. Other languages available upon request.
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Arts: from 1 sessions per week
Arts & Creativity — Fine Arts
From painting like Monet to drawing on rocks like ancient people, our Fine Arts programme explores the many ways humanity has expressed creativity throughout history. Children experiment with natural pigments, create colours from spices, mix primary colours, and discover a wide range of artistic tools and techniques — encouraging imagination, curiosity, and joyful self-expression through art.
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Camp Programme for children from 1 to 5 y. o.
SUMMER CAMP: BOOK OF CULTURES
WEEK 1 29.06 - 03.07
My Family
Culture Week

A gentle beginning to summer focused on identity, emotions, family, and belonging. Through mirrors, storytelling, sensory experiences, and creative self-expression, children build confidence while exploring what makes them unique.
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WEEK 2 6.07 - 10.07
UAE & Arab
Culture Week

An exciting cultural journey inspired by the UAE and the Middle East. Children will discover desert landscapes, Arabic-inspired patterns, traditional textures, music, storytelling, and imaginative role play.
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WEEK 3 13.07 - 17.07
Africa Week

A vibrant week full of rhythm, movement, wildlife, colours, and sensory discovery.
Children will explore safari-themed activities, animal habitats, drumming, music, patterns, and collaborative creative experiences — including a special live drumming experience at the nursery.
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WEEK 4 20.07 - 24.07
Europe week:
Italy & France

A charming European-inspired week filled with cafés, cooking, art, fashion, music, and famous landmarks.
Children will enjoy imaginative café role play, food sensory experiences, simple cooking activities, and creative exploration inspired by the culture and lifestyle of Italy and France.
Special field trip experience included.
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WEEK 5 27.07 - 31.07
Oceans & Island Cultures

Polynesia & Ocean Exploration
A magical underwater adventure inspired by islands, oceans, sea life, and tropical cultures.
Children will explore water play, shells, ocean textures, island-inspired music and dance, creative crafts, and imaginative sensory experiences designed to spark curiosity and wonder.
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WEEK 6 3.08 - 7.08
Asia Week China & India

A colourful and creative week inspired by the traditions, festivals, art, storytelling, and symbols of Asian cultures.
Children will enjoy puppet play, fabric exploration, festival-inspired art, music, storytelling, and sensory activities while discovering the beauty of diversity and tradition.
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WEEK 7 3.07 - 14.07
North & South America

An energetic week exploring vibrant cities, music, movement, lights, colour, transport, and cultural creativity inspired by North and South America.
Children will build cities, explore maps and transport, engage in music and movement experiences, and develop creative thinking through collaborative play and storytelling.


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WEEK 8 17.08 - 21.08
World Celebration Week

A joyful finale celebrating everything children explored throughout the summer.
Children revisit favourite activities, enjoy cultural dress-up, music, performances, movement, and creative play during a fun-filled world celebration experience with families and friends.
Special Celebration Day & field trip experience included.
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Paddington Park
British Early Childhood Centre
54 street Arjan, Al Barsha South 3, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +971 52 129 0607
Email: info@paddingtonparkdubai.com
The centre is open daily, 8 AM till 7 PM. Feel free to drop by —
we'd be happy to advise you on any questions
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