Abu Dhabi: 15 new private nurseries to add 1,250 seats after getting licences; full list with fees

Fifteen private nurseries were given licences by Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek), providing residents with more options to nurture their children’s early development and potential.

The new educational facilities will add 1,250 seats across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, the authority said on Monday.

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Here's a full list of the nurseries which got the licences:

• British Orchard Nursery in Al Nahyan - Abu Dhabi, with an average fee of Dh17,750

• Apple Field Nursery, Al Manhal- Abu Dhabi, with average fees amounting to Dh24,000

• British Home Nursery, Al Bahyah - Abu Dhabi, with average fees totaling Dh24,000

• Little Hand Nursery, Al Aamerah - Al Ain, with average fees of Dh24,000

• Learning Tree Nursery, Madinat Al Riyad - Abu Dhabi, with average fees at Dh25,000

• Little Genius Nursery, Zayed City - Al Dhafra, with average fees of Dh25,900

• Little Smarties Nursery, Khalifa City - Abu Dhabi, with average fees amounting to Dh26,000;

• Maple Tree International Nurseries, Reem Island - Abu Dhabi, with average fees totaling Dh26,550;

• Kids Fantasy Nursery, Mohamed bin Zayed City - Abu Dhabi, with average fees of Dh27,000 and

• Small Stars Nursery, Madinat Al Riyad - Abu Dhabi, with average fees of Dh30,000.

• Thinkers Planet Nurseries, Bani Yas - Abu Dhabi, with an average fee totaling Dh32,000;

• Tiny Dreams Nursery, Al Nahyan - Abu Dhabi, with an average fee amounting to Dh36,000;

• Jack and Jill Nursery, Al Raha - Abu Dhabi, with average fees being Dh45,000 and

• Redwood Nurseries in Al Kasir - Abu Dhabi with average fees at Dh51,375

• Redwood Nurseries in Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi with average fees at Dh51,375

ADEK carefully assessed multiple factors before granting approval to ensure these fees are reasonable and transparent. These include operational costs such as rent, staffing expenses to maintain appropriate child-to-teacher ratios and investments in educational materials and safety measures. Fees are also evaluated based on market trends and the sustainability of services.

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"By taking these factors into account, parents can be assured that nursery fees are structured to support a safe, engaging and developmentally enriching start for their children," Adek said in a statement.

A total of 225 private nurseries with 27,791 seats provide nurturing environments that support children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development during their formative years - critical for their future academic success and personal growth.

On Friday, Abu Dhabi said it is designing an assessment system for services offered to young children, other than nurseries and schools.

The assessment system will employ a set of criteria, based on global leading practices but customised to the UAE’s culture, values and context.