From the earliest years in nurseries through the foundation stages of schooling, parents now have a wider range of options with the opening of 7new nurseries offering 929seats and 2 new private schools adding 3,610 seats, licensed by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra.
The expansion brings the total to 233 nurseries, providing nurturing environments that support the cognitive, social, and emotional development of young children, and 220 private schools, offering a variety of curricula and high-quality education that fosters academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth.
The 7 new nurseries are:
| Nursery name | Location | Average Fee |
| Chubby Cheeks Nursery | Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi | 43,500 |
| Kids Fantasy Nursery | Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi | 27,000 |
| Aflaj Nursery – Abu Dhabi | Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi | 47,896 |
| Baynounah Nurseries | Al Hisn, Abu Dhabi | 27,000 |
| Kids Academy Nursery | Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi | 40,000 |
| Redwood Nursery | Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi | 51,375 |
| Redwood Nursery | Yas Island, Abu Dhabi | 51,375 |
The 2 new private schools are:
| School Name | Location | Average Fee |
| PREMIUM INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL | Shiab Al Ashkhar – Al Ain | 31,650 |
| Yasmina American School | Khalifa City – Abu Dhabi | 35,733 |
For more information, please visit: https://adek.gov.ae/en/Education-System/Nurseries.
You can also check locations by downloading or logging in to Rayah App’s Nursery Finder.
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