Policy Statement

Our Early Childhood Centre provides a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children, embracing families from diverse backgrounds. We foster inclusivity, respect, and collaboration, reflecting our dedication to quality early childhood education in our admissions policy.

2. Admissions Criteria

Age Requirements

Children must meet the age requirements specified for each program:

Babies	45 days – 13 months
Toddlers	13 months – 34 months
PreK/FS1	35 months – 47 months
KG1/FS2	48 months – 60 months

Priority of Admission

Priority will be given to siblings of current students. Children from families with cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic diversity will be welcomed to promote an inclusive environment.

Inclusive Early Learning Centre

Twinkling Stars ECC is an Inclusive Early Learning Centre, our admission procedures adhere strictly to the KHDA Inclusion Guidelines. We ensure that all applications are treated fairly and without discrimination based on cognitive or any other educational needs that fall outside the norm.

3. Application Process

Application Form

Parents or legal guardians must complete and submit the official admission application.

The application form should be accompanied by the required documents, including the child’s birth certificate, immunization records, and any relevant medical information.

Assessment: Each child will be assessed on age appropriate developmental matter of EYFS to ensure that our programs meet their individual needs.

4. Fees and Payments

The fee structure, including tuition, registration fees, and any additional charges, will be clearly communicated to parents.

5. Payment Schedule

A payment breakdown schedule will be provided to parents outlining the due dates for tuition and fees for all terms.

6. Special Educational Needs

The Twinkling Stars Early Childhood Centre is committed to providing an inclusive environment for children with special educational needs.

The centre will work with parents to support the individual needs of each child.

7. Parental Involvement

We encourage parents to be actively involved in their child’s early education and to participate in the life of the centre through volunteering, attending workshops, and engaging in parent-teacher meetings.

By adhering to this admissions policy, we aim to create a welcoming and supportive environment for young children and their families, fostering a love for learning and laying the foundation for a successful educational journey.

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Policy created by Twinkling Stars Center Manager:
Ms. Asma Azher