What ages does The Bright Minds Institute teach?

Children from 6 months to 5 years. This term's group classes are for 6-12 months, 1-2 years and 2-3 years; home sessions go up to 5 years, and holiday camps are for 2-5 year olds.

When and where are the group classes?

For the 7 September to 11 December 2026 term: Les Marionnettes, Sunset Mall, on Mondays at 15.30 (1-2 years) and 16.30 (2-3 years); The Confidence Lab, Times Square Center, on Fridays at 09.15 (1-2 years), 10.15 (2-3 years) and 11.15 (6-12 months).

How much does a class cost?

The online booking system lists group classes at AED 172.50 per child per 45-minute class, private home classes at AED 402.50 per 45-minute class, and camps at AED 997.50 per child per week. Check the booking page for term packages or current offers.

Can we try a class first?

Yes. New families can book a single trial class before enrolling in a full programme. The trial price is not listed separately: ask the provider.

Book online at thebrightmindsinstitute.com/booking, or contact the team on +971 56 688 0773 (call or WhatsApp) or info@thebrightmindsinstitute.com.

The Bright Minds Institute: Whole Brain Training classes for babies and toddlers in Dubai

Q: Do parents stay during the class?

Not stated for term classes: ask the provider. At the summer 2026 camp, children had to be accompanied by a caregiver.

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The Bright Minds Institute runs Whole Brain Training, its own play-based programme for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Founded in Dubai in 2015 by Anna Stranack and Rachelle Greer, it describes each 45-minute class as a fast-paced session that begins and ends in song, with sensory and motor play, storytelling, music and movement, and block play and puzzles in between. Group classes this term run on Monday afternoons at Les Marionnettes puppet theatre in Sunset Mall and on Friday mornings at The Confidence Lab by The Gaia Centre in Times Square Center, with separate slots for 6-12 months, 1-2 years and 2-3 years. Each group class has 6 seats. If a set weekly slot is hard to fit in, the same programme is offered as one-to-one sessions at home for ages 6 months to 5 years, and there are holiday camps for 2-5 year olds and educational birthday parties. Bookings are made online or by WhatsApp.

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The activity

Sensory Play, explained

Sensory play classes for babies and toddlers use touch, sound, movement and simple objects to help young children explore the world around them. A typical session mixes songs, rhymes, stories, movement games and hands-on play with blocks, cards or textured materials, often in a small group with a parent or carer nearby. For the youngest children it builds attention, coordination and early language; for two- and three-year-olds it adds turn-taking, following simple instructions and early problem-solving. Many families start somewhere between six months and two years, and most programmes group children tightly by age so each activity suits their stage.

Who it's for

Babies and young children from 6 months to 5 years, grouped by age. This term's group classes cover 6-12 months, 1-2 years and 2-3 years; private home sessions are listed for 6-12 months and for 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 year olds. Holiday camps are for 2-5 year olds. Support for additional needs is not described on the site: ask the provider.

What to expect

Each class lasts 45 minutes and, in the provider's words, begins and ends in song, with activities in between that mix sensory and motor play, storytelling and language, music and movement, and building and problem-solving. Group classes are capped at 6 children. Posts about recent pupils mention a weekly imaginary journey, choosing games and picture-matching with letters. New families can book a single trial class before signing up for a full programme. Whether a parent stays in the room, and what to bring, is not stated for term classes: ask the provider. At the summer 2026 camp, children had to be accompanied by a caregiver.

Highlights

Ages 6 months to 5 years, with classes grouped by age (thebrightmindsinstitute.com)
Autumn 2026 term, 7 September to 11 December: Mondays at Les Marionnettes, Sunset Mall, and Fridays at The Confidence Lab, Times Square Center (thebrightmindsinstitute.com)
45-minute classes, maximum 6 children per group class (thebrightmindsinstitute.com)
One-to-one Whole Brain Training sessions at home for 6 months to 5 years (thebrightmindsinstitute.com)
Single trial class available for new families (thebrightmindsinstitute.com)
Running since 2015, founded by Anna Stranack and Rachelle Greer (thebrightmindsinstitute.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

The Bright Minds Institute has a 3.3 rating on Google from 4 reviews: two 5-star, one 2-star and one 1-star. On the provider's own site, parents say their children look forward to class, and one mum describes her daughter's confidence growing and carrying class activities over into play at home.

The facts

Ages: 6 months to 5 years. Autumn 2026 group classes: 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-3 years. Home sessions: 6-12 months to 5 years. Camps: 2-5 years
Prices: Group class: AED 172.50 per child per 45-minute class
Private home class: AED 402.50 per 45-minute class
Holiday camp: AED 997.50 per child per week (as listed in the online booking system)
Schedule: Term 7 September-11 December 2026. Les Marionnettes, Sunset Mall: Monday 15.30 (1-2 years), 16.30 (2-3 years). The Confidence Lab, Times Square Center: Friday 09.15 (1-2 years), 10.15 (2-3 years), 11.15 (6-12 months)
Trial: Single trial class available for new families; price not listed separately
Where: Les Marionnettes, Sunset Mall, Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai · The Confidence Lab by The Gaia Centre, Times Square Center, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai · Private classes at your home
How to book: thebrightmindsinstitute.com/booking · +971 56 688 0773 · wa.me/971566880773 · [email protected]

Questions parents ask

Good to know

Group class prices in the online booking system are per child, per 45-minute class (thebrightmindsinstitute.com)
Holiday camps run 9am-12pm, Monday to Friday, for 2-5 year olds, with up to 12 campers a week; ask for the next camp dates (thebrightmindsinstitute.com)
Bright Birthdays: parties built around the programme's songs and activities (thebrightmindsinstitute.com)
Enquiries by phone, WhatsApp or email; bookings online (thebrightmindsinstitute.com)