Conveniently located at the centre of the Lakes Community and in close proximity to Meadows, Springs, Emirates Hills, Dubai Media City, Al Barsha, and Barsha Heights, Raffles ECC - Lakes 1 offers a warm, caring, and enriching environment for children to begin their lifelong learning journey.

Established in 2010, Raffles ECC - Lakes 1 is dedicated to providing a high-quality international early childhood experience. We encourage and support young children to realize their unique full potential. Our philosophy is centered on challenging young people to make meaning of their world, allowing them to communicate and understand others in diverse ways. This approach prepares children to live and work in an increasingly team-oriented world where tolerance and empathy are crucial.

“I believe that it is of paramount importance that we challenge young people to make meaning of their world, allowing them to communicate and understand others in different ways. It is an important tool for preparing children to live and work in a world that has become increasingly team orientated, where the development of tolerance and empathy towards others is crucial."

Cara Small, Manager Raffles ECC, Lakes 1 

I have over 30 years of experience in the Early Years sector and I am continually thrilled to see how captivated and involved children become when exploring their interests at their own pace. I believe in the boundless joy children experience when discovering, building, or creating art and I am always enthusiastic about sharing in their excitement.

Our Raffles ECC team prides itself on establishing and maintaining good relationships with both children and parents. Our team members are approachable and available to meet the needs of the children and families they work with.

The children at Raffles ECC enjoy a variety of natural resources, including water play, building blocks, mud kitchens, and creative stations. These resources support literacy, numeracy, health, and well-being for every child while offering spaces to stimulate role play, communication, curiosity, and creation through various classroom areas.

Creating a safe and fun space for every child is what we do best at Raffles ECC, Lakes 1. We believe in the importance of curiosity and wonder, allowing children to lead their learning journeys and forming the foundation of how they feel about learning as they grow older.

We look forward to welcoming you to Raffles Early Childhood Centre.

Best wishes

Cara Small
Manager, Raffles ECC, Lakes 1