PLAYHOUSE

(Ages 2–6)

About the Program

FI Playhouse provides a warm and engaging early-learning environment where children develop foundational literacy, language, creativity, motor skills, and social confidence. The program is designed to support early childhood development and prepare young learners for entry into formal schooling.

What Children Learn

Children participate in activities that build early English and literacy skills, strengthen cognitive abilities, enhance motor coordination, and encourage creativity and imagination through guided play. These lessons help learners develop stronger focus, communication, and independence.

Who This Is For

Playhouse is ideal for children ages 2 to 6 whose parents want them to begin learning early, develop stronger foundational skills, or prepare for preschool and kindergarten in a structured and nurturing environment.

Play-Based Early Learning • Social Development • Structured Routine (Non-Academic)

FI Playhouse is a play-based early childhood enrichment program for children ages 2 to 6.
We provide structured daily routines, creative activities, social development, and guided play—similar to early childhood centers—but without formal academics and without replacing regulated nursery, kindergarten, or DepEd/KHDA-accredited schooling.

Our mission is to help children build confidence, communication skills, independence, and early habits needed for future learning environments.

📌 FI Playhouse is NOT a nursery, preschool, kindergarten, or school.
📌 We do NOT offer DepEd or KHDA-accredited curriculum.
📌 All sessions are developmental and play-based—not academic.

FI Playhouse DOES provide:

FI Playhouse provides play-based developmental activities, supports social and emotional learning, and offers a range of sensory, creative, and motor-skill experiences. The program also builds early routines that help children prepare for future schooling, organizes children into age-based groups inspired by common early childhood developmental milestones, and offers optional assistance for parents who wish to connect with a DepEd-accredited partner school in the Philippines for official enrollment and LRN issuance.

FI Playhouse DOES NOT provide:

FI Playhouse does not provide the DepEd curriculum, does not offer kindergarten academic instruction, and does not use academic worksheets, grading, or assessments. It is also not an official Kinder or Nursery program, and FI Playhouse does not issue LRNs — this is handled exclusively by the DepEd-accredited partner school.

🧸 Who Can Join?

Children ages 2–6, including first-time learners and those preparing socially for future formal schooling.

PLAYHOUSE LEVELS (Age & Birthday Requirements)

To help parents choose, we follow age brackets similar to Philippine early childhood levels—without using terms like Nursery or Kinder.

📌 Child must reach the required age by October 31 of the cycle year.

PLAYHOUSE 1 – Early Explorers (Age 2)

Age: 2.0 – 2.11 years • Cutoff: Must turn 2 by Oct 31
Focus: Sensory play, simple routines, early interaction

PLAYHOUSE 2 – Little Thinkers (Age 3)

Age: 3.0 – 3.11 years • Cutoff: Must turn 3 by Oct 31
Focus: Group play, communication, following simple instructions

PLAYHOUSE 3 – Creative Learners (Age 4)

Age: 4.0 – 4.11 years • Cutoff: Must turn 4 by Oct 31
Focus: Imaginative play, creative projects, early problem-solving through play

PLAYHOUSE 4 – Big Explorers (Age 5–6)

Age: 5.0 – 6.0 years • Cutoff: Must turn 5 by Oct 31
Focus: Advanced routine habits, cooperation, social maturity
📌 NOT equivalent to Kinder and does NOT teach Kinder curriculum.

OPTIONAL: Philippine School Transition Support (For Playhouse 4 Only)

FI Playhouse is not a school and does not issue Kinder certificates or LRN.
However, many Filipino families abroad want their child to have:

Easier enrollment when returning to the Philippines

Proper DepEd school records

A valid Learner Reference Number (LRN)

To support this, FI assists parents by connecting them with our DepEd-accredited partner school in the Philippines.

Through this arrangement:

✔ The child is officially enrolled in the Philippine school
✔ The partner school (not FI) issues the LRN
✔ FI Playhouse continues to provide non-academic, play-based sessions only
✔ Parents receive guidance on requirements and documentation

📌 FI Playhouse does NOT:
– Issue LRNs
– Teach DepEd curriculum
– Operate as Kinder

This keeps FI 100% compliant.

🕒 Daily Play Schedules (Choose One Session)

Parents select a stable time slot for their child:

🌅 Morning Session
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

☀️ Midday Session
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

🌇 Afternoon Session
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

All sessions offer the same developmental activities.

🎨 What Children Do in Playhouse

✔ Creative & Sensory Activities
Painting, textures, puzzles, building blocks, imagination play

✔ Social & Emotional Development
Sharing, joining group play, expressing feelings, confidence building

✔ Motor Skills Growth
Movement games, drawing, fine-motor tasks, hands-on activities

✔ Early Routines
Circle time, transitions, simple responsibilities
(NOT academic lessons)

✔ Exploration & Discovery
Storytelling, music, pretend play, curiosity-based activities

📌 No reading or writing lessons
📌 No academic worksheets
📌 No Kinder curriculum

📅 Program Calendar (Non-Academic Cycles)

Enrollment is open all year.

FI Playhouse runs 6 cycles:

🟦 Quarter 1: June – August
🟦 Quarter 2: September – October
🟦 Quarter 3: November – December
🟦 Quarter 4: January – March
🟧 Summer Program: April – May
🟧 Winter Program: December Specials

These cycles provide routine and structure without academic content.

📅 FI PLAYHOUSE – YEARLY ACTIVITY CALENDAR

Play-Based, Non-Academic, Inspired by DepEd’s Structured Rhythm
Cycle Start Every June

𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟭 — June to August
🌼 “New Beginnings & Exploration Quarter”

June
Welcome Orientation for Parents
Meet & Greet Play Day
Sensory Exploration Week
Establishing Routines Week

July
Creative Colors & Shapes Month
Music & Movement Week
Storytelling and Imagination Week

August
Social Skills Month (Sharing, Turn-Taking)
Water & Sand Play Week
Confidence-Building Week

𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟮 — September to October
🍂 “Discovery & Curiosity Quarter”

September
Recap of Routines & Social Play
Nature Discovery Week (Leaves, Stones, Textures)
Little Artists Week

October
Pretend Play & Role-Play Month
Mini Costumes & Characters Week
Community Helpers Play Activity

𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟯 — November to December
🎄 “Creativity & Celebration Quarter”

November
Building Blocks & Construction Play
Fine Motor Skills Month
Music Appreciation Week

December
Winter Play Program
Christmas Play Activities (Non-religious crafting + celebration)
Family Fun Day

Year-End Celebration & Recognition (NON-ACADEMIC)

𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟰 — January to March
🌱 “Growth & Social Development Quarter”

January
New Year Reinforcement of Routines
Emotions & Expressions Week
Group Games and Team Play

February
Friendship Month
Kindness & Caring Week
Creative Story-Making Week

March
Movement Month (Dance, Fitness, Fun Games)
Colors & Craft Festival
Family Open House Day

𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 — April to May
☀️ “Summer Exploration & Fun Quarter”

April
Summer Kickoff Party
Water Play Week (Safe Indoor/Outdoor Water Fun)
Sports & Active Play Week

May
Art Fiesta (Painting, Crafting, Creativity)
Science Play Week (Safe, fun, sensory-based experiments)

Summer Closing Program

🎓 PLAYHOUSE 4 (Transition Support Activities)

(For families who want LRN assistance through the PH partner school)
Throughout the year:

Parent Advising Sessions
Documentation Guidance
Coordination Support with PH Partner School
Non-Academic Developmental Progress Notes

📌 No Kinder lessons, no DepEd curriculum, no academics.
📌 This support is for administrative transition only.

💰 PLAYHOUSE FEES (Monthly)

📌 Monthly payment
📌 Uniform & activity kits purchased separately

Level	UAE (AED)	Qatar (QAR)	Bahrain (BHD)
Playhouse 1 (Age 2)	350	350	35
Playhouse 2 (Age 3)	370	370	37
Playhouse 3 (Age 4)	390	390	39
Playhouse 4 (Age 5–6)	400	400	40

                <h3>📄 Enrollment Requirements </h3>✔ Birth certificate copy (for age validation only)<br />

✔ 1 child ID photo
✔ Parent ID
✔ Registration form
✔ Preferred Playhouse level
✔ Preferred time slot

No academic documents needed.

🗺️ FI Playhouse Locations

📍 Dubai, UAE
Office 1, Mezzanine, Dalmook Series Bldg, Deira
📞 +971 50 980 8599 / +971 52 189 2728

📍 Doha, Qatar
Office 7, Almanara Bldg, Mansoura, Doha
📞 +974 3040 8942 / +974 3382 6001

📍 Manama, Bahrain
3F Rm 303, Baraka Bldg, Road 1802, Block 318
📞 +973 3353 9994

📧 info@filipino-institute.com

🧒 PLAYHOUSE ARTICLES

Playhouse Programs for OFW Families in Dubai, Qatar & Bahrain

Is Playhouse Enough for OFW Children Living Abroad?

Playhouse vs Kindergarten: What Parents Should Understand

When Should a Child Transition From Playhouse to Grade 1?

How Playhouse Prepares Children for Formal K–12 Schooling

Common Mistakes Parents Make When Choosing a Playhouse Abroad

Choosing a Playhouse That Aligns With Long-Term K–12 Education

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Is FI Playhouse a school or nursery?
No. It is a play-based enrichment program, not a licensed early education provider.

1. Does FI teach DepEd curriculum?
   No. We do not offer academic curriculum—only developmental play.

2. Can FI issue LRN?
   No. The partner school in the Philippines issues the LRN, not FI.

3. Do children move to Kinder after Playhouse 4?
   Playhouse does not replace Kinder. Children must enroll in a licensed Kinder program.

4. Can my child enroll anytime?
   Yes, enrollment is open year-round.

5. Are materials included?
   No. Uniform and activity materials are separate.

6. Does my child get a report card?
   No academic grades are issued—only optional developmental feedback.

7. Can non-Filipino children join?
   Yes, all nationalities are welcome.

Contact Us

🇦🇪 Dubai, UAE
📍 Office 1, Mezzanine, Dalmook Series Bldg, Deira
(Near Union Metro, beside Day to Day)
📞 +971 50 980 8599
📞 +971 52 189 2728

🇶🇦 Doha, Qatar
📍 Office 7, Almanara Bldg, Mansoura, Doha
📞 +974 3040 8942
📞 +974 3382 6001

🇧🇭 Manama, Bahrain
📍 3F Rm 303, Baraka Bldg, Road 1802, Block 318, Manama
📞 +973 3353 9994