Al Dhafra Private Nursery
Nurturing tomorrow's global citizens in Al Jimi
Why Choose This Nursery
Overview
Al Dhafra Private Nursery is a well-established early years setting in Al Jimi, Al Ain, forming part of the respected Al Dhafra Private Schools family. Regulated by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), the nursery welcomes boys and girls across N0, N1, N2, N3, N4 and SN classes, offering a nurturing start to early education for families across Al Ain. The nursery follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework alongside the Reggio Emilia approach, combining structured learning goals with a child-led, discovery-based philosophy. This pairing allows children to explore, question and grow at their own pace within a calm, purposefully designed environment. As a long-standing nursery in Al Jimi, Al Ain, Al Dhafra Private Nursery focuses on holistic development, preparing young learners to become confident, capable and curious individuals while staying rooted in the values and traditions of the UAE.
At a glance
Curriculum & Approach
EYFS · Reggio Emilio
Campus & Facilities
Set within Al Jimi, Al Ain, Al Dhafra Private Nursery has been designed in keeping with the Reggio Emilia philosophy that the environment…
Care & Wellbeing
Al Dhafra Private Nursery describes its caregivers as facilitators of learning, focused on providing the most suitable experience for every…
Fees
Annual tuition AED 20,000
Admissions
Parents interested in Al Dhafra Private Nursery can reach out directly for information on working hours, fee plans, and the registration…
Curriculum & Approach
Al Dhafra Private Nursery bases its educational programme on the EYFS framework, which focuses on seven areas of learning across three prime areas, communication and language, physical development, and personal, social and emotional development, and four specific areas, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design. Together these areas support each child's holistic growth from their earliest years. Alongside EYFS, the nursery draws on the Reggio Emilia approach, which views children as competent, curious and full of potential. This philosophy encourages hands-on discovery learning using all the senses, with teachers, parents and children working as collaborators in the learning process. Parents are considered essential partners, and the nursery holds events throughout the year to encourage family involvement. A key principle of the Reggio Emilia approach is that the environment itself acts as a third teacher. Classrooms and outdoor learning spaces at Al Dhafra Private Nursery are thoughtfully designed to create a rich, calm and inspiring setting, giving children the freedom to make choices and develop as capable, independent learners.
Ages & Programs
Al Dhafra Private Nursery organises children into classes from N0 through to N4, along with an SN group, catering to a full range of early years stages under one roof. Each class follows the EYFS curriculum and Reggio Emilia principles, with learning experiences adapted to suit the developmental needs of each age group. Families can choose from several daily schedule options to suit their routine, including half-day and full-day sessions running Monday to Friday. The nursery's flexible timings are designed to support both working and non-working parents.
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Campus & Facilities
Set within Al Jimi, Al Ain, Al Dhafra Private Nursery has been designed in keeping with the Reggio Emilia philosophy that the environment itself supports learning. Classroom spaces and outdoor learning areas are both used purposefully to help children meet their developmental milestones in a calm and inspiring setting. The nursery is part of the wider Al Dhafra Private Schools family, bringing an established educational heritage to its Al Jimi campus. Children benefit from spaces created to encourage exploration, choice and independence throughout the day.
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Care & Wellbeing
Al Dhafra Private Nursery describes its caregivers as facilitators of learning, focused on providing the most suitable experience for every child to help them reach their full potential. The nursery's philosophy centres on nurturing each child's inner strength and readiness to learn from the earliest stages. Parents are viewed as a child's first teachers and are kept involved, informed and updated on their child's learning and progress. Special events are held throughout the school year to encourage parental participation and strengthen the sense of nursery community.
Daily Schedule
Al Dhafra Private Nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with several schedule options available to suit different family needs: 7:30 am to 12:30 pm, 7:30 am to 2:00 pm, or the full day through to 4:00 pm. The academic year is structured into three terms, running from September to December, January to March, and April to June, with optional Summer Camp in July and August and an optional Winter Camp in December, both offered outside of the standard yearly fees.
Fees
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Tuition (ADEK)ADEK-listed annual tuition | yearly | AED 20,000 |
Registration at Al Dhafra Private Nursery costs AED 1,000. Annual fees depend on the chosen daily schedule, with the 7:30 am to 12:30 pm option totalling AED 18,000 per year and the 7:30 am to 2:00 pm option totalling AED 20,000 per year, both split across three terms. Extended hours beyond 2:00 pm are charged according to the ADEK Fee Policy. Optional Summer Camp sessions are available in July and August at AED 1,500 per month, and an optional Winter Camp may be offered in December at AED 1,500, neither of which are included in the standard yearly fees.
Admissions
Parents interested in Al Dhafra Private Nursery can reach out directly for information on working hours, fee plans, and the registration process and required documents. Enquiries can be made by phone or email, with the nursery's team on hand to guide families through enrolment for the N0 to N4 and SN classes.
Contact
Al Jimi
Location
Al Ain · Al Jimi
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