Where Muslim Wonder & Curiosity Grows
Jannah Explorers is for ages 2-12 years old using certified curriculum and lesson plans to raise and teach faith conscious, emotionally intelligent, and curious children.
Jannah Circle Inc, a registered 501(c)(3), presents a premier children’s play-based Islamic fun learning experience!
A Joint Effort from teachers and parent alike to create Jannah Explorers.
Why Play-Based approach?
Our Founder, Dr. Fariha Rub is a board certified physician. She also teaches parents about raising socially-spritually- emotionally strong children through her parenting course “Power of Parenting” and her social media platform @thedoctormommy. She incorporates similar play-based values for her 4 children at home and has experienced the most successful way to teach children about faith is to be in a nurturing environment surrounded by God-Loving and God-centered peers and adults and for a playful, joyful learning experience with high quality lesson plans and materials.
Play-based learning holds significance when it comes to learning Islam
Incorporating play-based learning into Islamic education not only makes learning enjoyable but also encourages children to explore, question, and internalize the principles and values of Islam in a manner that aligns with their developmental stage.
Active Engagement
Play-based learning encourages active participation, allowing children to become physically and mentally involved in the learning process. This hands-on engagement helps them absorb and retain Islamic concepts more effectively.
Concrete Understanding
Through play, children can experience abstract concepts in a concrete manner. For example, using props or interactive activities can help them understand concepts like prayer, fasting, or Hajj, which might otherwise be challenging to grasp solely through verbal instruction.
Memory Retention
Play-based learning often involves repetition, which aids in memory retention. Recurring play activities related to Islamic teachings reinforce concepts, making it more likely that children will remember and internalize them over time.
Emotional Connection
Play taps into children's emotions and imagination, allowing them to form emotional connections with the principles and values of Islam. This emotional engagement can lead to a deeper understanding of faith and a more profound connection with Allah.
Cognitive Development
Play-based learning supports cognitive development by enhancing critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. When children engage in activities that require them to think creatively or make choices, they are actively processing and applying Islamic teachings.
Social Skills
Play-based learning often involves group activities, fostering teamwork, cooperation, and communication among children. These skills are aligned with Islamic values of community, compassion, and interaction with others.
Applicability to Real Life
Play-based learning allows children to simulate real-life scenarios in a controlled environment. By playing roles or scenarios that reflect Islamic values, children can practice making ethical decisions and applying Islamic teachings in practical situations.
Positive Association
When children associate learning Islam with fun and enjoyment, they are more likely to develop a positive attitude toward the religion. This can contribute to a lifelong passion for learning and practicing Islamic teachings.
Cultural Understanding
Play-based activities can incorporate cultural elements from different Islamic traditions, promoting an understanding of the diversity within the Muslim community and fostering tolerance and acceptance.
Long-Term Impact
The lessons and values learned through play-based learning can have a lasting impact on a child's identity and worldview. By introducing Islamic teachings in an engaging and positive way during their formative years, children are more likely to internalize these values as they grow older.
Our Mission
Stimulating Creativity
Our mission is to provide both creative and stimulating intellectual, artistic and developmental experiences for all children.
Nurturing Environment
We believe all children deserve love, attention, nurturing and guidance that fosters growth and enthusiasm for lifelong learning.
Hands-On Learning
Children learn best through hands-on experiences. We provide a full range of activities such as art, cooking, field trips, science experiments and yoga.
Our Curriculum
Our robust and challenging curriculum helps children develop independence, concentration, a sense of order and self-discipline in a nurturing, supportive atmosphere based on individually-focused education and social development.
The curriculum is structured into four distinct syllabuses, all aimed at giving learners a firm foundation in their Quranic reading and understanding, Islamic knowledge, spiritual development and in grasping the Arabic language. Our curriculum includes Qāidah, Tajwid, Juz Amma (Learn to Read Series), Duas and Surahs (Learn by Heart Series), Islamic Studies (Learn about Islam Series) and Arabic (Learn Arabic Series) related publications.
We then employ board certified teachers who incorporate Safar Publications and create interactive lesson plans to keep students engaged then train our Jannah Explorers teachers and volunteers to teach these lessons effectively.
Our Location
Jannah Explorers (previously known as Mighty Little Muslims) was established in 2022 with 65 students enrolled. The program was hosted at our founder's home. In 2023, we moved into our own facility in Naperville and enrolled over 100 students! This new location is over 4,000 square feet of space including several large sized classrooms, conference rooms and lunch room.
Located right off the highway within 15-20 minute radius from Lombard/Oakbrook and 10 minutes from ICN Ogden. We are also 2 minutes from the new Noor Academy Location.
Address
1952 McDowell Road, Suite B03; Naperville, IL, USA
Closest intersaction: Diehl Rd and 59
Our Calendar, 2024-2025
Levels & Tuition
- Below are the tuition fee rates for our 25-week program.
- Each child must be registered separately in the Jannah Circle Learning Portal.
- By registering your child, you agree to pay the non-refundable $50 registration fee (due at registration) plus the following tuition fees (due the first day of class).
Level 0*
10 AM - 12 PM
Offered Sunday Only
*parents must stay
$700
Yearly Fee
Level 1
10 AM - 1:30 PM
Offered Sunday Only
$600
Yearly Fee
Level 2
10 AM- 1:30 PM
Offered Sunday Only
$500
Yearly Fee
Level 3
10 AM- 1:30 PM
Offered Sunday only
$500
Yearly Fee
Level 4
10 AM- 1:30 PM
Offered Sunday only
$500
Yearly Fee
* An invoice with your family’s full tuition will be emailed within a few days of registration.
* Full payment is due before the first day of class.
* If level 0 students have siblings in other levels, they may stay until 1:30 PM pick-up time.
If you have any questions or concerns about financial assistance or sponsorship for tuition or if your child has special needs, please contact our administrative staff at jannahexplorers@jannahcircle.org
Register Now!
Enroll your 2 to 12 year olds in Jannah Explorers, a program using certified curriculum to nurture faith-conscious, emotionally intelligent, and curious children.
Answers to Your Questions
The entrances to the building will be locked at 10:00 AM and no one from outside will have access to the building unless a JE staff member unlocks the door for them.
Only Sundays. A 25-Week Program. See the Calendar above.
- Drop off is 9:50 AM exactly. Please do not send your child prior to this time
- Pick up for Ages 2-3 (Level 0) is at 12:00 PM
- For Ages 4+ is at 1:30 PM
If you intend to pick up your younger kids with their older siblings later than 12:00 PM they will be allowed to stay.
Lunch will be served at 12:30 PM for Levels 1-4. No lunch is provided for Level 0. If they will be staying to wait for their older siblings, please let our admin and teachers know ahead of time and we will provide lunch.
Simple halal items such as pizza from Costco or Dominos and pasta.
They may bring in their own food (avoiding any common allergens).
Supervision and Care: Younger children often require closer supervision and more personalized care, which can necessitate a higher staff-to-child ratio and increased staffing costs.
Facilities and Equipment: Facilities and equipment tailored to younger children's safety and developmental needs could require more investment, maintenance, and setup, leading to increased costs. We plan on having an immersive play- learning experience for younger children unlike any other Islamic institution.
Smaller Group Sizes: To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, JE might limit group sizes for younger children, leading to a higher ratio of staff-to-children and potentially increasing costs.
Yes, $50 discount is given to each additional sibling enrolled in the program.
After you have registered, we will email you an invoice with the full amount you owe (applying the discounts) and how to pay the full fee.
Full fees are due by September 8, 2024.
Full payment is required by September 8, 2024. If you require a payment plan, please email jannahexplorers@jannahcircle.org and a payment plan can be discussed.
Yes we would love your presence. Year-round volunteers may receive a small discount on their child’s tuition. Please contact us at jannahexplorers@jannahcircle.org
We welcome and encourage parents to be on premises.
The registration fee is non-refundable. If you want to withdraw your child before October 9th, you will get back 50% of the full fee paid. Before October 30th, you will get back 25% of your full fee. After October 30th, no refunds regardless of enrollment length.
Yes, we do. Please contact admin at jannahexplorers@jannahcircle.org and we can provide you with an application for requesting financial assistance.
We accept children who are not potty trained but ask parents to send all supplies (diapers, extra clothes, wipes, etc) .
We anticipate 20 kids in a class. 1 teacher for every 10 kids in Level 0, 1, and 2. Level 3 and 4 may only have one teacher depending on the number of kids registered.
Please contact admin at jannahexplorers@jannahcircle.org
Contact Us
For general questions and concerns, email us at: jannahexplorers@jannahcircle.org. We will do our best to reply within 24-72 hours.
Become a part of our WhatsApp Community to keep up to date with our latest events and announcements.
