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Research Project: Parent Survey
1. How old is your child (or children)?
👶SECTION 1: YOUR FAMILY
0–1 years
1–2 years
2–3 years
3–4 years
4–5 years
Not yet born, but expecting!
*Select one or more options
2. Which part of Dubai do you call home?
👶SECTION 1: YOUR FAMILY
3. When it comes to Early Childhood Centre costs, which feels closest to you? (just so we know who we’re designing for — no judgment!)
Happy to invest in quality if it’s truly worth it
 
 

Looking for great value, but not bargain hunting
 
 

Careful spender — watching the dirhams (and pounds)
 

*Select one or more options
In one sentence: What’s your biggest hope for your child’s future?
(optional)
✨ A QUICK WISHING WELL MOMENT
4. When you think about early years (0–5), which of these worries ring a bell?
 (Select all that apply)
🌟 SECTION 2: WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU
Too much screen time, not enough real play
 
 

Not enough running, jumping, climbing (energy to spare!)
 

Picky eater battles and food fussiness
 

Worries about nanny alignment/support
 

Feeling a bit isolated as a parent
 

Shyness, trouble making friends
 

Big class sizes — will my child be truly seen?
 

Academics too soon, too much pressure
Lack of curiosity or spark
 

Not enough outdoor, nature-based learning
Other
*Select one or more options
5. When you picture the perfect Early Childhood Centre experience, what would it have?
 (Pick your top 5!)
🌟 SECTION 2: WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU
No screens — just senses, play and wonder
British-trained teachers, small attentive groups
Help aligning nanny/family routines at home
Real connection with other like-minded parents
Big focus on music, theatre, dance, movement
Regular checks on speech, sight, hearing, body growth
Daily outdoor and nature exploration
Emotional safety and warm, caring relationships
Calm, beautiful spaces (not chaos and neon walls)
Food that’s healthy, shared, and fun
Other
*Select one or more options
6. What would help you feel truly confident sending your child to a nursery?
🌟SECTION 2: WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU
7. Have you visited or enrolled in any Early Childhood Centres in Dubai yet?
ðŸ’SECTION 3: YOUR EXPERIENCE & IDEAS
Yes — currently enrolled
 

Yes — looked around, but didn’t feel right
 

Not yet — still shopping around
 

No — just beginning to think about it
8. In your opinion, what’s missing in Early Childhood Centre today?
 (Where are they getting it wrong? We’re listening.)
ðŸ’SECTION 3: YOUR EXPERIENCE & IDEAS
9. If you could attend a special parent event or workshop, what would you love to see?
 (Movement, nutrition, emotional resilience, nature play... or something else?)
ðŸ’SECTION 3: YOUR EXPERIENCE & IDEAS
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SECTION 4: NEXT STEPS
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! You’ve just helped shape something new for Dubai’s youngest families. Truly.
This research is part of the Paddington Park project — a parent-led initiative for a new early childhood centre opening soon in Al Barsha South. If you'd like to stay in the loop (no pressure), here’s how:
Sneak peeks at our first concept designs
Invitations to special parent-only events
Join our Founding Mothers group on WhatsApp
Early access to free expert content (no strings)
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