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CONTACT THE BRANCH OF YOUR CHOICE
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DOWNLOAD, COMPLETE AND PRINT THE REGISTRATION FORM FROM OUR WEBSITE
ATTACH COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH THE REGISTRATION FORM:
- COLOURED COPY OF CHILD'S PASSPORT AND RESIDENCE VISA
- COLOURED COPY OF CHILD'S EMIRATES ID
- COLOURED COPY OF FATHER'S OR SPONSOR'S PASSPORT AND RESIDENCE VISA
- COLOURED COPY OF CHILD'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE
- COLOURED COPY OF CHILD'S IMMUNISATION RECORD
- 2 RECENT PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOS OF THE CHILD
- 2 RECENT PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOS OF EACH PERSON AUTHORISED FOR PICK UP
PAY THE REGISTRATION AND TUITION FEES
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
WHICH NURSERY DO YOU REQUIRE?

ABU DHABI GATE CITY
HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT STEPPING STONES?

HAS YOUR CHILD ATTENDED NURSERY BEFORE?
IF YES, WAS YOUR CHILD'S EXPERIENCE GOOD?

IF NO, PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS:
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CHILD'S DETAILS
FIRST NAME:
FAMILY NAME:
DATE OF BIRTH:
(DDMMYYYY)
RELIGION:
2ND LANGUAGE:
MOTHER TONGUE:
MOTHER'S DETAILS
FIRST NAME:
FAMILY NAME:
MOBILE PHONE
NUMBER:
HOME PHONE
NUMBER:
WORK PHONE
NUMBER:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
PLACE OF WORK:
FATHER'S DETAILS
FIRST NAME:
FAMILY NAME:
MOBILE PHONE
NUMBER:
HOME PHONE
NUMBER:
WORK PHONE
NUMBER:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
PLACE OF WORK:
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AUTHORISED FOR PICK UP
(NOT A PARENT)
FIRST NAME:
FAMILY NAME:
RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD:
MOBILE PHONE NUMBER:
FIRST NAME:
FAMILY NAME:
RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD:
MOBILE PHONE NUMBER:
EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS
(NOT A PARENT)
FIRST NAME:
FAMILY NAME:
RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD:
MOBILE PHONE NUMBER:
FIRST NAME:
FAMILY NAME:
RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD:
MOBILE PHONE NUMBER:
COLLECTION PASSWORD
(This password needs to be quoted if an unauthorised person collects your child)
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REGISTRATION FEES
PAYABLE AT TIME OF ENROLMENT TO SECURE THE SEAT
REGISTRATION FEE
REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
MEDICAL FEE (PAYABLE EVERY ACADEMIC YEAR)
TERM TUITION FEES* AND OPTIONS
PLEASE INDICATE THE OPTION/S OF YOUR CHOICE
SESSION TIMINGS:
OPTION A - 3 DAYS A WEEK
OPTION B - 5 DAYS A WEEK
7:00AM – 8:00AM**
8:00AM – 12:00PM
8:00AM – 1:00PM
8:00AM – 2:00PM
AED10000
8:00AM – 3:00PM
AED10700
DAYS OF ATTENDANCE
FOR OPTION ‘A' ONLY - PLEASE INDICATE THE 3 DAYS OF YOURCHOICE
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
TUITION FEE PAYMENT DATES
(PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE NOT TERM START DATES)
SEPTEMBER 1
DECEMBER 1
*) Subject to change as per Management's discretion.
**) Only available in combination with another option.

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LATE STAY OPTIONS AND TUITION FEE*
(OFFERED WITH A MINIMUM OF 10 STUDENTS PER SESSION)
SESSION TIMINGS:
OPTION C - 3 DAYS A WEEK
OPTION D - 5 DAYS A WEEK
8:00AM – 4:00PM
AED11400
DAYS OF ATTENDANCE
FOR OPTION ‘A' ONLY - PLEASE INDICATE THE 3 DAYS OF YOUR CHOICE
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
TUITION FEE PAYMANET DATES
(PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE NOT TERM START DATES)
SEPTEMBER 1
DECEMBER 1
*) Subject to change as per Management's discretion.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

In order to alleviate any queries with regard to your registration, and/or fee payments, kindly pay close attention to the following
terms and conditions applicable to your child's enrolment with Stepping Stones Nursery. It is the parent's responsibility to seek
assistance from the Branch Registrar if any of its contents need further explanation. This form must be signed and returned along
with your child's registration fee payment before your seat can be confirmed.

REGISTRATION
Registration fees pertain to continuous enrolment for the specific student. Should a child withdraw from the nursery
and at a later date wish to return, there will be a new registration fee, refundable deposit and medical fee payable
at time of re-registration. The registration fee and medical fee is neither refundable, transferable nor prorated. The
deposit is refundable ONLY by providing a written notice one month prior to tuition fee payment dates. The medical
fee is the only registration fee that is payable per academic year.
TUITION FEES
Tuition fees are payable in advance and are non-adjustable, non-transferable and non-refundable. Payment should
be made in accordance with the below payment dates (NOT term dates!).
Term 1 - September 1
Term 2 - December 1
Term 3 - March 1
We recommend that you add these dates to your calendar as a reminder.
Tuition fees must be paid in full and a grace period of one week only is given to settle your account. After one week
a late fee charge of AED50 per day will be added to your account, for every day that Stepping Stones does not receive
the tuition fee payment. Any late fee charges MUST be settled at the same time as the tuition fee payment. Failing
to do so will result in an adjustment to your deposit held.
Stepping Stones will only hold a space for 2 weeks if tuition fees remain unpaid (with added late fee charges
mentioned above). After this grace period the nursery will release the space to another child. Children with
outstanding tuition fees will not be able to attend classes. This policy will be strictly adhered to.
WITHDRAWAL NOTIFICATION
Parents are requested to advise the nursery in writing if they wish to withdraw their child from the following term.
Notice has to be given before July 1 for Term 1 (starting in September), before November 1 for Term 2 (starting in
January) and before February 1 for Term 3 (starting in April). This will enable the nursery to forecast spaces becoming
available for the upcoming term and prepare the refund of your deposit. Notice must be given in writing (email is
sufficient) and failing to do so prior to a withdrawal will lead to the loss of your deposit. Deposits may take 1 month
to be approved and generated.
If you enrolled your child after a notice period (i.e. after July 1 for Term 1, November 1 for Term 2 or February 1 for
Term 3) please make sure to advise the nursery at the time of registration if you do not wish your child to attend the
following term. Failing to do so will lead to the loss of your deposit, should you withdraw your child from the
upcoming term.
SEAT FEE
At the end of each academic year Stepping Stones require that parents pay a Seat Fee of AED1000 to secure a seat
for the following academic year. The Seat Fee is a non-refundable advance payment of the Term 1 Tuition Fee. If
parents fail to pay the Seat Fee before the last day of Term 3, Stepping Stones will consider your child withdrawn
from the nursery. If at a later date you wish to re-register your child, the registration fee, refundable deposit and
medical fee will again be payable.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
All payments can be made by cash or cheque. In the event of a cheque being returned by the bank, a service charge
of AED200 will be payable. If your cheque is returned by the bank, for any reason, payment must be made in cash
(together with the mentioned service charge) and the nursery will not accept a replacement cheque. In addition to
the service charge the late fee charge of AED50 per day will be added to your account if applicable (please see Tuition
Fees).

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GRADUAL ATTENDANCE
The nursery admits children between 18 months and 4 years of age. To avoid unnecessary distress to children so
young, it is important to let the child gradually get used to their new surroundings and the nursery staff. We therefore
enforce a settling in period for each child when starting the nursery. At the beginning of an academic year the settling
in period will normally take 1 to 2 weeks, depending on the child's age and needs. We kindly ask for parents support
and understanding to ensure your child's nursery experience is a happy one. Parents will not be able to attend with
their child during the settling-in period. Our experience shows that it is much better if parents leave their child for
shorter sessions (starting with one hour) without being present. This will help your child get used to being separated
from you as well as assist with the reassurance your child needs that you will come back to collect him/her. The
nursery does not offer a reduced fee structure during the settling in period.
DROP OFF
Normal attendance starts at 8:00am (unless you have registered and paid for our Early Bird drop off service starting
at 7:00am). Children must be dropped off by their parents/carers and into the care of a nursery staff member. We
request that children are dropped off no later than 8:30am to avail of the full programme offered and minimise
disruption to class activities. The nursery will not accept children arriving after 9:30am unless prior approval has been
given by management.
PICK UP
Children must be picked up at their scheduled timing and only by authorised individuals (as per the child's registration
forms). Two Pick-Up Badges per family will be issued by the nursery that needs to be presented to our security guard
before entering the nursery. The teaching staff will request photo ID of individuals that arrive without a Pick Up
Badge and needs to be identified as authorized to pick up the child. Children will not be released to un-authorised
individuals unless the parents have personally, by telephone or by writing, advised the nursery beforehand. Such
individuals will also need to confirm the pick up password provided on the child's registration form before the child
is released into their care. Only adults (persons over the age of 18 years) are able to collect children from the nursery.
The nursery will charge a Late Pick-Up fee of AED50 for every 15 minutes late. The charge can be paid at time of pick
up or otherwise a monthly invoice will be issued to the parents. Any Late Pick-Up Charges that remain outstanding
at the end of the term will be adjusted against your refundable deposit.
AFTER CARE ATTENDANCE
Please be advised that children attending extended timings after 1pm are offered supervised constructive play
activities with an allocated teacher and assistant(s), which may vary from your child's usual classroom
teacher/assistant(s).
COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS
The nursery aims to provide the highest quality care, but in cases when parents have a complaint or concern this
should be raised with the Class Teacher in the first instance. If the issue is not resolved, then it can be raised with the
Branch Registrar or the Chief Registrar who shall be the final authority in determining an appropriate resolution. The
Director is not directly involved in matters concerning the daily running of the nursery and will therefore not meet
with parents or other parties in connection with complaints or concerns of such nature.
ILLNESS AND NURSERY CLOSURES
The nursery has a right to refuse a child from attending classes if he/she is showing clear signs of being unwell, in
order to protect other children from cross infection. Children suffering from temperature, diarrhea, vomiting, eye
infection, skin rash or any other sign of viral infection will need to be taken home immediately and parents should
seek advice from a doctor if necessary. Children can only return to nursery after showing no symptoms for a
minimum of 36 hours. Children on antibiotics will need to stay at home the first 2 days of the course.
The nursery does not offer make up days, reduced fees or alternative childcare due to illness, term breaks, family or
Government holidays. Parents must notify the nursery by phone or email, if their child is unable to attend class due
to an illness or any other circumstance. For further information about term breaks you can access our academic
calendar on our website. In the event that the nursery has to close due to circumstances beyond our control (i.e. a
power or water failure for example), the nursery is not responsible to offer make up days, reduced fees or alternative
childcare for you.

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SPECIAL NEEDS
Stepping Stones is not a special needs nursery, although we are happy to accept children with mild or moderate
special needs. A formal psychological assessment report conducted by a professional must be provided to the nursery
prior to registration. If Stepping Stones believe that the child is in need of a shadow teacher for additional support,
the parents will need to provide such support (all costs to be borne by the parents) or the child is unable to attend.
A shadow teacher is an educational assistant who works directly with a single special needs child. A shadow teacher
understands a variety of learning disabilities and how to handle them accordingly. Providing a shadow teacher allows
the child to attend classes while receiving the extra attention that he/she needs. Shadow teachers are trained to help
the student interact with others and to assist with the child's development. Shadow teachers should have an early
childhood education certification and must have completed additional courses about disabilities and how to deal
with them appropriately. Shadow teachers are to be appointed by the parents and approved by Stepping Stones. An
attested qualification certificate has to be supplied before such approval can be granted. A nanny/maid or any other
unqualified person will not be allowed as a substitute shadow teacher.
COMMUNICATION
All monthly newsletters, notices, reminders and other important information are sent to the email addresses
provided on the registration form. Please ensure that the nursery has your correct and up to date email address. It
is the parent's responsibility to check their emails and to inform the office if you are not receiving emails from us. If
you have not received an email from us 2 weeks after completing your registration with us, please contact your
branch to notify us. All important notices and reminders are also posted on the notice boards in the nursery.
SUPPLIES
Parents of children in nappies have to supply all nappy changing materials, including wipes and disposable gloves.
Due to the fire hazard and limited space the nursery cannot store more than 5 nappies per child at a time. Please
note that children that are above 3 years of age at the start of the academic year should be potty trained (unless
there is a medical condition preventing the child from being potty trained - a doctor's note to be supplied).
Snack and lunch are to be supplied by the parents. The nursery adheres to a healthy food policy and will not allow
the following food items (these items will be removed from your child's lunch box and returned at pick up time):
- Cakes/Cupcakes (unless it is a special occasion; like a birthday celebration)
- Chocolate of any kind
- Sweets/Candy
- Fizzy drinks
- Fast food
- Crisps/Chips
The nursery is also a NUT free zone and any items containing nuts will be removed from lunch boxes due to children
suffering from nut allergy.
A spare set of clothing is to be supplied by the parents and will be kept at the nursery in case of any spills or accidents.
Any soiled clothing will be returned to the parents in a rinsed condition, but the nursery will not machine wash or
disinfect any clothing or shoes. Please make sure to provide the nursery with a new set of spare clothing if one set
has been used.
CLOTHING
Parents are encouraged to dress their child in comfortable clothes and shoes that are appropriate for the season and
weather. We kindly request that you refrain from sending your child to nursery with shoes that have shoelaces,
however; all shoes must be safely attached to the foot and we will not allow flip-flops or other shoes that does not
have a strap around the heel.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
Please note that the nursery does not take responsibility for any loss or damage to personal belongings (including
clothing) brought to the nursery by a child or its parents/carers. Any personal belongings brought to nursery for use
at the nursery has to be clearly marked/labeled with the child's name.

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PHOTOS AND CCTV
Please be advised that throughout the course of the academic year Stepping Stones teachers' take photographs of
the children to record specific events or daily activities. Images of your child may be displayed on notice boards, in
the classrooms, reception area, newsletters or on our website. Stepping Stones will also sell a Class Year Book
(normally in DVD format) at the end of the academic year (only parents are allowed to purchase the Year Books). The
nursery has CCTV cameras installed to increase the security and safety of its students and staff. CCTV footage is not
accessible to anyone but the nursery itself.
MOBILE PHONE AND CAMERA USAGE
Please note that the nursery has a policy not to allow staff, parents/carers or visitors to use their mobile phones
whilst inside the nursery grounds. This is to prevent any misuse and to protect the children whilst in our care.
Parents/carers and visitors are also prohibited from using their private cameras whilst inside the nursery setting.
Photos of the children can only be taken by the nursery staff and with the nursery's camera.
ATTENDANCE REFUSAL
Stepping Stones reserve the right to refuse your child from attending the nursery if your child's behaviour is
considered by us to be inappropriate and/or unacceptable for his/her age, could cause harm to him/herself and other
children or if incorrect information has been provided, in writing or verbally, to the nursery at time of registration.
EQUALITY
Stepping Stones firmly believes in equality and our decision making does not consider ethnicity, religious belief,
gender, nationality, age, income, civil status or any other individual background or preference. We will not make
exemptions to any of our terms and conditions and will not favour individuals or groups of students and/or parents
under any circumstance.
AMENDMENTS
Any amendments to our Terms and Conditions will be advised via email and by providing an up to date version on
our website.
DECLARATION
I hereby confirm that I have read, understood and acknowledged the above terms and conditions prior to registering
my child with Stepping Stones Nursery. I further confirm that I have read and understood the notice periods and
written notice that must be complied with in order to receive a refund of my deposit.
PARENT'S NAME (IN CAPITAL LETTERS):
PARENT'S SIGNATURE: DATE: _
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HEALTH FORM

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM CAREFULLY AND ACCURATELY. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED WILL BE TREATED
CONFIDENTIALLY AND IS ACCESSIBLE TO STEPPING STONES STAFF ONLY.

CHILD'S DETAILS
FIRST NAME:
FAMILY NAME:
DATE OF BIRTH:
(DDMMYYYY)
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
CHILD HEALTH INFORMATION
DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE ANY ALLERGIES?
IF YES, PLEASE PROVIDE
DETAILS:
DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE ANY FOOD INTOLERANCE?
IF YES, PLEASE PROVIDE
DETAILS:
DOES YOUR CHILD TAKE REGULAR MEDICATION?
IF YES, PLEASE PROVIDE
DETAILS:
DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE ANY SPEECH, HEARING, VISION
OR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS OR ANY OTHER HEALTH
CONDITION WE SHOULD BE AWARE OF?
IF YES, PLEASE PROVIDE
DETAILS:
DOES YOUR CHILD REQUIRE SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
SUPPORT?
IF YES, PLEASE PROVIDE
DETAILS(PLESAE READ
OUR SPECIAL NEEDS
REQUIREMENTS IN THE
TERMS AND
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IMMUNISATIONS AND ILLNESSES DETAILS
(PLEASE TICK IF YOUR CHILD HAS HAD THE ILLNESS AND/OR HAS BEEN IMMUNISED AGAINST IT)
HAS HAD THE
IMMUNISED
HAS HAD THE
IMMUNISED
ILLNESS:
ILLNESS:
AGAINST:
ILLNESS:
ILLNESS:
AGAINST:
DIPHTHERIA
TETANUS (DT)
RHEUMATIC
CHICKEN POX
HEPATATIS A
HEPATATIS B
MENINGITIS
SCARLET FEVER
HAND FOOT AND
DIPHTHERIA
WHOOPING
PETUSSIS (DPT)
MEDICINE/MEDICAL TREATMENT AUTHORISATION
I GIVE STEPPING STONES PERMISSION TO ADMINISTER PARACETAMOL
THE FOLLOWING MEDICATION OR TREATMENT TO MY (OR SMILIAR
CHILD IF NEEDED
NON-ASPIRIN
PAIN RELIEVER)
FIRST AID
TREATMENT FOR
MINOR
WOUNDS/INSECT
BITES
I GIVE STEPPING STONES PERMISSION TO TRANSPORT MY CHILD TO THE
NEAREST HOSPITAL IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR AN ILLNESS THAT
REUQUIRE IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
I HEREBY CONFIRM THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS HEALTH FORM IS ACCURATE ANDACKNOWLEDGE THAT
SHOULD I HAVE WITHHELD ANY INFORMATION, THEN STEPPING STONES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW MY CHILD
FROM ITS PROGRAMME:
PARENT'S NAME (IN CAPITALS):
PARENT'S SIGNATURE: DATE:
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CHILD PROFILE FORM

TO ASSIST YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER, WE WOULD BE GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD PLEASE SHARE WITH US SOME
INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CHILD. THIS WILL GIVE THE TEACHER A CHANCE TO GET TO KNOW SOME OF YOUR
CHILD'S NEEDS AND ROUTINES BEFORE THE SETTLING IN PERIOD STARTS.

SIZE PHOTO OF YOUR CHILD'S NAME:
CHILD'S DATE OF BIRTH (DD/MM/YYYY):
CHILD'S NICK NAME (IF ANY):
WHAT IS YOUR CHILD'S FAVOURITE TOY OR COMFORTER?
WHAT DO YOU CALL YOUR CHILD'S FAVOURITE TOY OR COMFORTER?
WHAT IS YOUR CHILD'S FAVOURITE FOOD?
WHAT IS YOUR CHILD'S FAVOURITE ACTIVITY?
IS YOUR CHILD POTTY TRAINED?
DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE ANY SIBLINGS? IF YES, HOW OLD ARE THEY?
DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE ANY SPECIFIC DISLIKES OR FEARS?
PLEASE ADD ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU THINK THE TEACHER WOULD FIND HELPFUL:
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MEDICAL CONDITION ALERT
ONLY FOR CHILDREN WITH AN ALLERGY, ASTHMA, EPILEPSY OR ANY OTHER MEDICAL CONDITION THAT THE
NURSERY NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT

CHILD'S NAME:

MEDICAL CONDITION OR ALLERGY:

ANY SYMPTOMS THAT THE NURSERY SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR:


SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE NURSERY SHOULD FOLLOW WITH REGARD TO THE CONDITION/ALLERGY:

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS (MOBILE PHONES ONLY):

COPIES OF THIS FORM WILL BE KEPT IN YOUR CHILD'S FILE AS WELL AS IN THE TEACHER'S AND NURSE'S FILES. THE
INFORMATION IS NOT DISPLAYED AND IS TREATED CONFIDENTIALLY AT ALL TIMES.

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PICK UP AUTHORISATION BADGE
PLEASE PROVIDE 2 PHOTOS PER INDIVIDUAL. WRITE THE FULL NAME OF THE PERSON ON THE BACK OF BOTH PHOTOS
- GLUE ONE PHOTO ONTO THE FORM AND HAND IN THE SPARE PHOTO TOGETHER WITH THE FORM.
FIRST NAME:
FAMILY NAME:
RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD:
EMIRATES ID NUMBER: _
FIRST NAME:
FAMILY NAME:
RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD:
EMIRATES ID NUMBER: _
FIRST NAME:
FAMILY NAME:
RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD:
EMIRATES ID NUMBER: _
FIRST NAME:
FAMILY NAME:
RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD:
EMIRATES ID NUMBER: _
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