AL Freej Nursery
EYFS early years learning in DIP
Why Choose This Nursery
Overview
AL Freej Nursery is part of the British Orchard Nursery (BON) group, situated in Umm Al Sheif, Dubai. Founded in 2024 and regulated by the KHDA, the nursery welcomes children from 45 days old through to age 5, giving families a nursery in Umm Al Sheif, Dubai that follows the British EYFS framework. As the newest addition to the wider British Orchard Nursery network, AL Freej Nursery brings the group's established approach to early years care and education to families living and working in and around Umm Al Sheif. The setting is designed to support children through the earliest stages of babyhood right up to Foundation Stage school readiness. Parents choosing AL Freej Nursery can expect a play-based, child-centred environment shaped by the EYFS curriculum, alongside the group's wider focus on wellbeing, inclusion and partnership with families.
At a glance
Curriculum & Approach
British · EYFS • Ages 45 days to 5 years
Campus & Facilities
AL Freej Nursery's setting in Umm Al Sheif is designed to offer a holistic learning experience across indoor and outdoor spaces. Classrooms…
Care & Wellbeing
Children's wellbeing is supported through BON's mindfulness and wellbeing curriculum, which uses breathing exercises, movement and…
Admissions
Prospective families can book a tour of AL Freej Nursery directly through the British Orchard Nursery website by selecting the Umm Al Sheif…
Curriculum & Approach
British Orchard Nursery follows the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage), a British, play-based and child-centred framework that supports learning and development from birth to age 5. The curriculum is designed to help children become confident, curious and capable learners for life. Teaching at BON balances child-led and adult-led learning. Through the SHREC approach, educators use playful, age-appropriate communication to build relationships and nurture children's confidence and curiosity. Project-based, child-led activities are shaped around children's interests, growing and evolving with each child to keep learning relevant and engaging. Alongside child-led exploration, teachers plan and guide activities to ensure every child receives the right support at the right time, adapting environments and methods to individual needs, including additional support where required. Learning is enriched with STEM and technology exposure, a multi-lingual environment, and activities that build understanding of UAE culture and heritage.
Ages & Programs
Age range: 45 days to 5 years
British Orchard Nursery organises learning into four age-based stages. Babies, from 0 to 1 year, are cared for in a nurturing 'home away from home' environment focused on secure attachment, sensory exploration and foundational skills. Toddlers, aged 1 to 2 years, are supported to explore independence through play, making choices and following their own interests with age-appropriate resources. In the Nursery stage, for children aged 2 to 3 years, play-based learning continues to respect each child's pace while building skills, knowledge and understanding. The Foundation Stage, for children aged 3 to 5 years, follows structured EYFS learning with a focus on school readiness, language development, STEM and critical thinking, guided by open-ended questions and interactive activities that build vocabulary, creativity and confident communication.
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Campus & Facilities
AL Freej Nursery's setting in Umm Al Sheif is designed to offer a holistic learning experience across indoor and outdoor spaces. Classrooms feature dedicated areas for creative play, role play, small world exploration and messy or sensory activities, arranged to encourage hands-on discovery. Outdoor and covered play areas typically include climbing structures, slides and sand or water play, giving children space for physical activity and imaginative play within safely enclosed environments. Soft play zones and fenced indoor play spaces support younger children as they build confidence in moving and exploring. These environments bring the nursery's EYFS curriculum to life, giving children at this nursery in Umm Al Sheif, Dubai a setting where structured learning areas sit alongside open, playful spaces for exploration.
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Care & Wellbeing
Children's wellbeing is supported through BON's mindfulness and wellbeing curriculum, which uses breathing exercises, movement and emotional storytelling to help children understand their feelings and build resilience. The nursery's SHREC approach guides how staff interact with children, focusing on playful, respectful communication that nurtures confidence. Every child is supported through ongoing observation, assessment and individual learning plans, with parents receiving regular updates on their child's development. A dedicated inclusion team and the Bonsai Inclusion Centre provide personalised support, early intervention and gentle guidance for children with additional learning needs. BON also emphasises partnership with parents, aiming to build open, collaborative relationships through regular communication, workshops and opportunities to take part in nursery activities and events.
Admissions
Prospective families can book a tour of AL Freej Nursery directly through the British Orchard Nursery website by selecting the Umm Al Sheif branch and choosing a preferred date and time. Tour booking forms request the child's details, parent contact information and a preferred visit slot. Tours are generally available across the week, with bookings not accepted on Sundays and Saturday visits limited to a set morning-to-early-afternoon window. Families in Umm Al Sheif and nearby areas of Dubai are encouraged to get in touch to arrange a visit and learn more about enrolment at this KHDA-regulated setting.
Contact
Umm Al Sheif
Location
Dubai · Umm Al Sheif
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