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Expat parents with little ones too young to start primary school will find plenty of options for nursery schools in Dubai, including Montessori nursery schools. Some popular nurseries cost almost as much as regular school and can have long waiting lists, so expats should enquire early.
It's important to check specifics with each school, but most are open for four to five hours in the morning and close at lunchtime. Many allow parents to choose how many days their child attends during the week, allow early drop-offs, provide lunches, or have optional afternoon programmes for working parents.
Nursery schools in Dubai
Alphabet Street Nursery
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: British Early Years Foundation Stage
Ages: 2 months to 4 years
Website: www.alphabetstreetnursery.com
British Orchard Nursery
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: British Early Years Foundation Stage
Ages: 6 months to 4 years
Website: www.britishorchardnursery.com
Dovecote Nursery
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: British Early Years Foundation Stage
Ages: 1 to 3 years
Website: www.dovecotenursery.org/jumeirah
Jebel Ali Village Nursery
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: British Early Years Foundation Stage
Ages: 1 to 4 years
Website: www.javn.ae
Jumeirah International Nursery School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: British Early Years Foundation Stage
Ages: 6 weeks to 4 years
Website: www.jinspire.com
Little Land Nursery & Montessori Centre
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: British Early Years Foundation Stage and Montessori
Ages: 14 months to 4 years
Website: www.littlelandnursery.com