Welcome to HandPrint Early Childhood Center in Dubai
HandPrint Early Childhood Center (HECC) is a premium nursery and preschool in Dubai, UAE, dedicated to nurturing children through play, discovery, and connection.
Located in the heart of City Walk Dubai, our center provides a safe, caring, and sustainable environment where every child feels at home and inspired to learn.
At HandPrint, we believe that each child is unique and capable, with natural curiosity that deserves to be celebrated and guided.
Our learning community welcomes both international and local families seeking a high-quality, bilingual (English–French) early education for their children.
We offer a holistic, play-based curriculum that blends creativity, critical thinking, and emotional development—helping children build confidence, empathy, and a lifelong love for learning.
Through meaningful interactions and thoughtful spaces, we empower children to take ownership of their learning journey in a joyful, nurturing atmosphere.
A Word From Our Founder And Principal
Hello, and welcome to Handprint. I am Nathalie Salem Barsoumian, Founder and Principal at Handprint Early Childhood Center. After more than a decade of experience in education and an ongoing Doctoral degree at the University of Phoenix, I have decided to pursue my dream of unleashing the wonder mind of the child through a blended educational program.
Our Mediators
Our mediators are highly qualified and experienced professionals, with a thorough background in early years education. They are caring and responsible experts, passionate about nurturing little minds. They are talented in creating safe, authentic, and respectful environments where children can engage in learning and social interactions.
Our Cornerstones
Learning
We offer a balanced approach between child-led and adult-initiated activities.
Play
We have thoroughly developed a play-centered environment that will be an essential milestone in every child’s learning journey.
Safety
We provide a child-friendly and secure community that empowers children to grow holistically.
Expertise
Our community members are passionate professionals, committed to children’s comprehensive development and education.
Living spaces
Our multiple play spaces allow our children to maximize their learning process through indoor and outdoor facilities.
Community
The wider community has a collective responsibility towards our children’s well-being; for this, we value a strong partnership with parents.
What Our Community Says
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