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Little Beginnings, Lifelong Foundations
At Jumeirah Nursery at Sunmarke, every child is valued, supported and encouraged to explore, discover and grow at their own pace in a caring early years community.
Jumeirah Nursery at Sunmarke School
Welcome to Jumeirah International Nurseries (JINS) at Sunmarke — a warm, joyful and inspiring start to your child’s educational journey.
With over 45 years of Early Years excellence, Jumeirah Nursery is designed to nurture curiosity, confidence and independence from the very first day. Our educators build strong, caring relationships with each child, allowing them to explore, discover and grow at their own pace in a safe, beautiful and engaging environment.
We believe that every child is unique. Our role is to recognise their emerging talents, follow their interests and create rich opportunities for them to thrive. Whether through language, play, movement, creativity or social experiences, we ensure every child feels valued, supported and excited to learn.
“ We look forward to welcoming your family to our vibrant early years community. ”
Mrs. Philippa Wallace
Head of Early Years at Jumeirah Nursery, Sunmarke JVT
Global Foundations for Early Learning
A world-class early years foundation shaped by global best practice.
At Jumeirah Nursery, children aged 45+ days to 3 years experience an Early Childhood programme rooted in the British EYFS and enriched with:
Building Strong Foundations
Seven Areas of Learning (EYFS Framework)
These areas form the foundation of school readiness and lifelong learning.
Play With Purpose
The heart of how our youngest children learn.
Children learn best through hands-on, open-ended exploration. Our classrooms and outdoor spaces encourage:
- role-play and imaginative expression
- sensory exploration
- creative arts and music
- early literacy & numeracy through play
- problem-solving and experimentation
- language-rich interactions
Play builds confidence, independence, social skills and creativity — the lifelong foundations of successful learning.
Spaces That Inspire Exploration
Inspiring Spaces for Little Explorers
Indoor & outdoor environments crafted to spark joy, curiosity & confidence.
Our nature-inspired Early Childhood Centre inside the Sunmarke campus includes:
Reggio-style classrooms
Outdoor mud kitchens
A shared central courtyard open to all classes
Garden and nature-play areas
Sensory and physical development zones
Open-ended learning materials
Every area is designed to make children feel safe, free, and excited to explore.
A Richly Balanced Learning Experience
Languages, Movement & Enrichment Experiences
A holistic programme that nurtures the whole child.
Throughout the week, children enjoy enriching sessions such as:
- Specialist Arabic & French lessons
- Music & movement
- Creative crafts & arts
- Gardening & nature play
- Early STEAM activities
- Storytelling, library time & expressive arts
These experiences help children build coordination, communication, creativity and cultural awareness.
We also partner with trusted early childhood specialists for optional after-school clubs such as:
- Gymnastics & ballet
- Football
- Tennis
- Drama
- Mini Mixed Martial Arts
- Russian & French language clubs
- Healthy Eating Programme (BabyEats)
A safe, structured & enriching afternoon programme
(1:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
The Jumeirah Nursery Learning Hub provides:
Seamless Transition to Sunmarke School (EYFS)
Our children move confidently into FS1 at Sunmarke through:
Recognised for Excellence
A legacy of excellence in Early Childhood Education
Inside JINS
