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Dolunay Nursery & Daycare and Kids’ Club · Yıldızkent, Erzurum

Happy children grow up feeling safe!

In a loving environment, we are here for confident generations who learn through play and grow up with their values. Enjoy the peace of mind of knowing what your child experiences throughout the day.

“Today’s happy children are tomorrow’s strong individuals…”

  • Nursery for ages 0–6
  • Kids’ Club for ages 6–13
  • LGS coaching
  • 3 home-cooked meals
  • Psychologist & child-development specialist support
  • Safe environment
  • Expert staff
  • Values-focused education
  • Modern, spacious classrooms
  • Individual development support
Our programmes

Three programmes, one Dolunay

A nursery and daycare for ages 0–6, an after-school kids’ club for ages 6–13, and coaching for students preparing for the LGS (high-school entrance exam). Choose the programme that suits your child and pre-register in a minute.

Ages 0 – 6

Dolunay Nursery & Daycare

Happy children growing up in safe hands

Full day
08:00 – 17:00
Half day
08:00 – 13:00 or 12:00 – 17:00
Meals
3 meals: breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack
  • Nap time for ages 0–4
  • Qur’an, English, values education, music, mind and strategy games, sports, science and nature lessons
  • Age-appropriate learning with curriculum-aligned learning sets
  • Social, emotional, cognitive and motor development programmes
  • Psychologist and child-development specialist support
Ages 6 – 13

Dolunay Kids’ Club · Homework Club

Time well spent after school!

Hours
14:00 – 18:00
Meals
1 meal
  • Homework support and homework checking
  • Catch-up lessons on topics your child has missed
  • Reading time
  • Playtime, events and social activities
  • Psychologist and child-development specialist support
Middle school · LGS prep

Dolunay LGS Coaching

By your side on the road to your dreams

Education coach
Fatima Altun
Expertise
Education coach, LGS advisor
  • For middle school students preparing for the LGS (high-school entrance exam)
  • Each student followed individually
  • Goal setting
  • An approach that keeps the family involved
Our daily routine

The sun rises, the day begins

A steady routine gives a child confidence. Our doors are open from 07:30; our full-day programme runs 08:00–17:00, and end-of-day goodbyes continue until 17:30. We welcome our club children after school, between 14:00 and 18:00.

Nursery · ages 0–6

07:30 – 17:30
  1. 07:30 – 09:00Arrival and welcome
  2. 09:00 – 10:00Breakfast
  3. 10:00 – 12:00Activity and lesson time
  4. 12:00 – 13:00Lunch
  5. 13:00 – 14:00Rest time
  6. 14:00 – 16:00Activities and play
  7. 16:00 – 16:30Afternoon snack
  8. 16:30 – 17:30End-of-day goodbye

Kids’ Club · ages 6–13

14:00 – 18:00
  1. 1 meal
  2. Homework support and homework checking
  3. Catch-up lessons on missed topics
  4. Reading time
  5. Playtime
  6. Events and social activities

“Those who learn through play are ready for life.” Productive after-school time with homework support, catch-up lessons and social activities.

Sleep and rest

We have a nap time for our 0–4 age group. We keep our parents regularly informed about their child’s sleep and eating routine.

The lessons we teach

We have fun while we learn

Our lessons are planned around each child’s age, using curriculum-aligned learning sets. Every one is taught through play, with love and patience.

  • English

    We learn English through games.

  • Mind & Strategy Games

    We learn to think, solve problems and create.

  • Qur’an Education

    We learn with a loving, age-appropriate approach.

  • Music

    We express ourselves through rhythm, song and music.

  • Sports

    We strengthen our muscles and grow up healthy.

  • Values Education

    We nurture love, respect, sharing and a sense of responsibility.

  • Science and Nature

    We wonder, experiment and explore nature.

Extra activities

We grow outside the classroom too

We put everything Erzurum has to offer to work for our children: from the ice rink to the horse farm, from the theatre to the climbing wall.

  • Swimming
  • Archery
  • Ice Skating
  • Climbing
  • Curling
  • Football
  • Movement Training
  • Horse Riding
  • Cinema
  • Trips
  • Theatre
  • Painting
Nutrition

Balanced meals with the warmth of home

We prepare regular, healthy meals for growing bodies. We keep our parents regularly informed about their child’s eating and sleeping routine.

Children at lunch with soup, pastries and salad

Nursery · 3 meals

  • Breakfast
    09:00
  • Lunch
    12:00
  • Afternoon snack
    16:00

Kids’ Club · 1 meal

  • 1 meal
    Between 14:00 and 18:00
  • Nap time for ages 0–4
  • Individual follow-up of eating and sleeping routines
  • An age-appropriate, balanced menu
A child painting at an easel with a brush
Children playing in the garden playground
Two children in the Book Street reading corner
A teacher explaining geometric shapes on the whiteboard
About us

Growing up with love, for happy tomorrows.

Dolunay brings a nursery and daycare for ages 0–6, a kids’ club for ages 6–13 and LGS coaching together under one roof in Yıldızkent. Your child is greeted at the door each morning with a warm smile and spends the day playing, exploring and making friends. And you are part of the process every step of the way.

  • Safe, hygienic, modern and spacious classrooms
  • Age-appropriate sleep and meal routines
  • Values education and a loving approach
  • Open communication and transparency with families
Why Dolunay?

We show what sets us apart every day

  • We support your child’s development

    Every activity gives your child a new skill. We run programmes that support their social, emotional, cognitive and motor development.

  • We introduce you to the teacher

    With our expert, friendly and loving teachers we guide our children and support their development, valuing their individual differences.

  • We care about your child’s world

    Play, friendships, little joys and surprising sentences… We share in your child’s most beautiful moments.

  • We keep parents informed

    We regularly inform our parents on topics such as child development, sleep, nutrition, setting boundaries and settling into school. With the Kreshim app you can follow your child’s day in real time, 24/7.

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  • We share our school culture

    Through values education, open communication, a safe environment and a loving approach, we show what sets us apart every day.

  • Psychologist and child-development specialist support

    With psychologist and child-development specialist support for settling in, behaviour and developmental follow-up, we stand beside both the child and the family.

Our founder

The Fatima Altun difference

Education coach and LGS (high-school entrance exam) advisor Fatima Altun follows each child individually, with a perspective that spans from nursery to the school years; she sets goals and keeps the family involved in the process.

“I am by your side on the road to your dreams.”
Fatima Altun, Founder · Education coach · LGS advisor
Fatima Altun
Founder · Education coach · LGS advisor
A little guide for parents

If your child is starting school for the first time, be sure to look at these 5 things when choosing a school

Why? Because the right school is the strongest step taken towards your child’s future.

Before you choose the right school, get to know us too.

  1. A safe and hygienic environment
  2. Teachers who are experts in their field
  3. Programmes that support the child’s individual development
  4. The importance given to eating and sleeping routines
  5. Strong communication and transparency with the family
Gallery

Moments from Dolunay

Play · Explore · Learn · Grow

What do our parents say?

  • “My daughter went in crying the first week; by the second week she was the one waking us up in the morning. You can see her teachers’ love in their eyes.”
    Elif H. · Parent of a 4-year-old
  • “As a working mother, knowing every day what my child has eaten and how long they have slept has been a great relief to me.”
    Merve K. · Parent of a 3-year-old
  • “My son finishes his homework at the after-school club before he comes home; our evenings are now free of arguments.”
    Serkan A. · Parent of an 8-year-old

Frequently asked questions

Where is Dolunay Kreş?

We are in Yıldızkent, Erzurum. Our address: Müftüsolakzade mahallesi Yaren Sokak No:2/A Yıldızkent/Erzurum 25080. You can open it on the map with the “Get directions” link in the contact section.

Which age groups do you serve?

We have three programmes: a nursery and daycare for ages 0–6, an after-school Kids’ Club and Homework Club for ages 6–13, and LGS (high-school entrance exam) coaching for middle school students preparing for the exam.

Can I visit the school before registering?

Of course. We would be glad to welcome you so that you can see the classrooms and meet our teachers. Simply call us or message us on WhatsApp before you come.

How do I pre-register?

Fill in the pre-registration form on the page. Your details are prepared as a WhatsApp message; once you send it, it reaches us and we call you. If you prefer, you can also phone us directly.

How can I find out about the fees?

You can find out the current fee by calling 0542 308 07 89 or by messaging us on WhatsApp.

30% discount for new enrolments

Come and look around our school with us.

Let us answer your questions face to face; your child can see the classrooms and meet their teachers. All you need to do to pre-register is fill in the form.

  1. 1. Fill in the form
    It takes just a minute.
  2. 2. We call you
    We get back to you as soon as possible.
  3. 3. Tour the school
    See the classrooms, meet the teachers.
  4. 4. Welcome!
    Your child is part of the Dolunay family.

Pre-registration form

Fill in the form; your details are prepared as a WhatsApp message and reach us with a single tap. We will call you as soon as possible.

Which programme?

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Contact

Get in touch and let us answer your questions

Phone
0542 308 07 89
WhatsApp
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Address
Müftüsolakzade mahallesi Yaren Sokak No:2/A Yıldızkent/Erzurum 25080
Weekdays 07:30 – 18:00 (nursery and kids’ club)
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Müftüsolakzade mahallesi Yaren Sokak No:2/A Yıldızkent/Erzurum 25080

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