While your little ones are busy having a blast at summer camp, there’s no better time to start hunting for the best nurseries in Dubai. The new academic year is fast approaching which means the majority of Dubai nurseries have opened for 2017/18 enrollment. Choosing the right nursery can be an extremely difficult time for new parents which is why we’ve rounded up five top-rated early education specialists around the city. From Montessori nurseries to trilingual preschools, your search has just got a whole lot easier.
1. Redwood Montessori Nursery
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Part of the reputable Kids First Group, Redwood Montessori Nursery is a child-led learning environment with a split language curriculum. With multiple locations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Redwood boasts a nurturing syllabus in either English and French, or English and Arabic. Practical workstations that encourage hands-on activities and impressive outdoor play areas are just some of the things you can expect to find.
How to register your child:
- Flick to Redwood’s Admissions page and fill in the PDF forms attached.
- Email the completed forms to admissions@theredwoodnursery.com.
Nursery fees:
- Around AED 13,700 per term (from 8am to 1pm, 5 days a week).
2. Odyssey Nursery
Well known as the UAE’s leading French-English day care centre, Odyssey Nursery offers a comprehensive early childhood programme that focuses on keeping children engaged in a multilingual environment. Teaching Arabic, French and English to all students, Odyssey is the perfect option for busy parents seeking flexible, longer hours.
How to register your child:
- Check out Odyssey’s Admissions page, and complete the registration and medical forms.
Nursery fees:
- Around AED 7,800 per term (from 8am to 2pm, 2 days a week).
3. Babilou
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Send your little ones off into a safe and stimulating environment with the early education experts at Babilou. Taking pride in being the largest nursery network in Europe, Babilou’s curriculum blends the best of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Montessori and Reggio Emilia educational approaches into one. As one of the city’s most premium facilities, children are free to explore and develop individual personalities at their own pace.
FYI: Babilou is currently running a summer camp across all its branches for children up to six years of age. With a focus on well-being, the nursery will teach little ones about different foods and how to make the right nutritional choices. Zumba and physical activities themed around summer fun are also being offered.
How to register your child:
- Visit Babilou’s Registration system and fill in the form.
Nursery fees:
- Around AED 5,540 per month (from 8am to 6pm, 5 days a week).
4. Willow Children’s Nursery
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Built on the EYFS curriculum with the Reggio Emilia approach, you can guarantee the highest level of education at Willow Children’s Nursery. Boasting impressive facilities, from a library and art studio to gymnasium and outdoor play area, Willow accepts newborns from the age of 45 days all the way up to four year olds.
How to register your child:
- Head to Willow’s Admissions page and fill in the PDF forms attached.
Nursery fees:
- Around AED 12,400 per term (5 days a week).
5. Kids Cottage Nursery
Kids Cottage is a nursery and kindergarten that has been designed to look just like a cosy, homely cottage. Decked out with wooden flooring and plants, this Kids First Group nursery in Dubai follows the Reggio Emilia approach with a heavy focus on exploration and discovery. Enhancement activities are offered including Arabic and French lessons (for two year olds and up), a cooking club and so much more.
How to register your child:
- Flick to Kids Cottage’s Admissions page and download/fill in the registration form, medical form and child entry form.
- Completed forms can be emailed, posted or personally delivered to the nursery.
Nursery fees:
- Around AED 14,500 per term (from 8am to 5.30pm, 5 days a week).
Happy nursery hunting!