Neuro-mapped British EYFS nursery blending Reggio Emilia and Montessori ideas
Numu Nursery, named after the Arabic word for 'grow', runs several nurseries across Dubai for children from 45 days to 5 years. Its Neuro-Mapped British EYFS curriculum blends the Early Years Foundation Stage with Reggio Emilia and Montessori ideas, mapped to how young children's brains develop, with particular focus on the 'Golden 1000 Days'. Children follow individual learning plans in play-based settings, alongside exposure to a range of world languages, Arabic sessions and UAE cultural celebrations. Coding@2 introduces coding concepts without screens using Lego, bots, puzzles and games, and the 'Littles' Program' co-curricular clubs cover music, ballet, cooking, art, sport, languages and theatre. Nurseries are designed as eco-friendly, home-like spaces with natural light, reading nooks and multisensory gardens. Published staff-to-child ratios are 1:3 for babies, 1:5 for toddlers, 1:8 in FS1 and 1:10 in FS2.
Healthy meals and snacks are prepared on site.
Staff-to-child ratios: babies 1:3, toddlers (1-3 yrs) 1:5, FS1 1:8, FS2 1:10. All staff complete background checks and references; educators trained in first aid and emergency response.
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I absolutely loved the farming and harvesting event! The activity connected learning to real life, and it was also conducted in Arabic.
My son joined Numu after attending another nursery, and I wish we'd moved him sooner. The team made the transition easy, and his confidence, communication and development have come on so much.
Exceptional educational environment. The facilities are modern, clean, and highly secure, and the curriculum reflects a high education level. The management could've been a bit more flexible though.