Top Nurseries in Dubai 2024-2025

Choosing the Right Early Learning Center in Dubai

Leaving your little ones with strangers for even half a day can be daunting for Dubai parents. Fortunately, we've sifted through thousands of reviews to find the best nurseries and kindergarten schools in Dubai, making your search a bit easier. With over 263 early learning centers registered in the Emirates, finding a safe environment, trained staff, and an engaging curriculum can be challenging. 

Best Dubai Nurseries and Kindergarten Schools

1. Step by Step Nursery
- Location: Multiple locations: Dubailand, Jumeirah, Mirdif, Umm Suqeim
- Curriculum: UK EYFS
- Ages: 0-4 years
- Timings: Mon to Fri, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Fees: AED 36,000 per annum

Located in Dubailand, this 25-year-old nursery caters to children aged 45 days to four years. With a spacious facility and an EYFS curriculum, it ensures a well-rounded development through various activities. Parents commend the nurturing staff who keep their children safe and happy.

2. Blossom Nursery
- Location: 23 centres across Dubai
- Curriculum: British
- Ages: 0-5 years
- Timings: Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM – 6 PM
- Fees: AED 30,000 per semester

Blossom Nursery in Dubai Marina provides age-specific classrooms with art supplies, toys, and books. After-school care and activities in art, dance, math, music, and phonics make it a stress-free choice for parents.

3. Emirates British Nursery
- Location: Cedres Community, Dubai Silicon Oasis
- Curriculum: UK EYFS
- Ages: 0-5 years
- Timings: Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Fees: AED 13,910 per semester

This nursery is ideal for parents with non-traditional work schedules, offering flexible drop-off care and meals. Its small child-to-caregiver ratio ensures personal attention, making it a popular choice among working parents.

4. Home Grown Children’s Eco Nursery
- Location: Villa 33, Street 9, Off Al Wasl Road, Umm Suqeim
- Curriculum: British
- Ages: 1-4 years
- Timings: Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM – 6 PM
- Fees: AED 470 – 16,950 per semester

This environmentally-friendly nursery focuses on teaching children to be eco-conscious without compromising on learning. Parents praise its international staff and British curriculum, making it a top pick.

5. Kangaroo Kids Nursery
- Location: Community 357, Villa 49 8 A Street, Al Safa 2
- Curriculum: UK EYFS
- Ages: 0-5 years
- Timings: Sun-Thur, 7 AM – 6 PM
- Fees: AED 20,000-40,000 per semester

Known for its 'pristine play' environment, Kangaroo Kids Nursery offers a full day of entertainment with specialized EYFS teachers. It encourages emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growth through various activities.

6. Ladybird Nursery
- Location: Street 25 A, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah – 1
- Curriculum: British
- Ages: 6 months – 4 years
- Timings: Mon – Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Fees: AED 8,750 -15,250 per semester

Highly-rated in Jumeirah, Ladybird Nursery offers an award-winning British curriculum. Parents love its playway teaching method, which focuses on intellectual and emotional development through music, art, and languages.

7. Kids Spot Nursery
- Location: Jumeirah & Al Barari
- Curriculum: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework
- Ages: 4 months to 4 years
- Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees: AED 7,800–17,550 per semester

Kids Spot Nursery prioritizes fun and safety, fostering social and independent learners. Its vision extends beyond academics, aiming for holistic development. It boasts impressive accolades and an A rating from Dubai Municipality.

8. Willow Children’s Nursery
- Location: Sanbook Street, Umm Suqeim 2
- Curriculum: Reggio Emilia, UK EYFS
- Ages: 0-4 years
- Timings: Sun-Thur, 7:30 AM – 6 PM
- Fees: AED 29,000 – 43,000 per semester

This 15-year-old nursery offers a Reggio Emilia pedagogy, ensuring a holistic, tailored learning experience. Parents report high satisfaction with the caring staff and fun learning environment.

9. Masterminds Nursery and Kindergarten
- Location: Villa No 17, Rumiah Street
- Curriculum: American
- Ages: 0-6 years
- Timings: Sun-Thur, 7:30 AM – 5 PM
- Fees: AED 17,450-18,600 per semester

Parents appreciate the enjoyable and mentally stimulating activities at Masterminds Nursery and Kindergarten. With free music classes and transportation services, it’s a convenient and enriching option.

10. Orange Seeds
- Location: Building D3, Dubai Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis
- Curriculum: British
- Ages: 0-6 years
- Timings: Mon-Fri, 6:45 AM – 4 PM
- Fees: AED 24,000-44,000 per semester

Orange Seeds is praised for preparing children for kindergarten with weekly homework and regular parent-teacher meetings. Parents value the thoughtful interaction facilitated by the teachers through various activities.

Find the best nursery or kindergarten for your child in Dubai with this comprehensive guide. Each of these early learning centers offers unique advantages to meet the diverse needs of families across the city.