52 Excellence in Pre School
A s the UAE marks the Year of the Family, early childhood education is being viewed through a more meaningful lens. Beyond curriculum and facilities, families are paying closer attention to how nurseries support the daily moments that shape a child’s sense of security, belonging, and confidence - and how they partner with parents during a child’s earliest years. In early childhood, these moments matter deeply. A calm morning welcome. A familiar face when a child feels unsure. A quiet conversation at pick-up that reassures a parent. These everyday interactions influence not only how children feel about learning, but how families experience their child’s first steps into education. At Jumeirah International Nurseries, family partnership has never been an add-on. It is foundational. With more than 45 years of experience across Dubai and Sharjah, the group has consistently focused on supporting children and families through a play-based, developmentally respectful entry into education - one built on trust, presence, and continuity. For many parents, choosing a nursery ultimately comes down to a simple question: How does my child feel at the end of the day? Teachers and Teams Families Know and Trust Strong partnerships between home and nursery begin with people. At Jumeirah, families build relationships not only with their child’s class teacher, but with the wider team - teaching assistants, support staff, and nursery leadership, all of whom are visible, accessible, and consistently present. Daily interactions matter. Educators greet families personally, exchange brief but meaningful updates, and remain available for conversation. Alongside these informal touchpoints, parents receive regular insights through the nursery app, offering reassurance and continuity beyond the classroom.
“These relationships are built through visibility, consistency, and genuine care,” says Katrina Mankani, Managing Director of Jumeirah International Nurseries. “When parents feel known and children feel emotionally safe with the adults around them, trust follows naturally.” Clear, Human Communication With Parents Communication at Jumeirah is intentionally warm, natural, and centred on the child, never transactional or overly formal. Educators stay in touch with parents through brief conversations at drop-off and pick- up, as well as through the nursery app. Families are kept informed about how their child arrived, how they settled, and how they are feeling. Discussions about learning and activities follow naturally, giving parents a clear picture of the day without unnecessary complexity. When children need additional reassurance, teams respond with simple, thoughtful
strategies agreed with families. These small actions quickly ease anxiety and strengthen trust.
Katrina Mankani, Managing Director, JINS
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