Baby Bears Nursery
Nurturing early years care in Al Shahamah
Why Choose This Nursery
Overview
Baby Bears Nursery is a British-curriculum nursery in Al Shahamah, Abu Dhabi, welcoming boys and girls from 45 days to 4 years old. Registered with ADEK, the nursery follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, offering families in Al Shahamah a structured yet nurturing start to early education. The nursery describes itself as a warm, welcoming setting where children move from infancy into confident, curious learners, supported by dedicated caregivers who focus on each child's individual development. Personalised care is offered for infants, with routines built around the needs and schedules of each family. With classes spanning N0 through N4 and a specialist SN group, Baby Bears Nursery in Al Shahamah aims to lay strong foundations in the earliest years, recognising the lasting impact of good early experiences on a child's later life.
At a glance
Curriculum & Approach
EYFS • Ages 45 days to 4 years
Care & Wellbeing
Baby Bears Nursery states that personalised care is provided for each infant based on the parent's schedule, recognising that good…
Fees
Annual tuition AED 26,260
Admissions
Baby Bears Nursery accepts applications for children aged 45 days to 4 years, welcoming families of all social and cultural backgrounds who…
Curriculum & Approach
Baby Bears Nursery bases its learning programme on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the UK framework for early childhood education. The approach is designed to help children develop at their own pace through stimulating environments created throughout the nursery. The nursery states that its programmes provide a warm, welcoming setting where children progress from early exploration to more purposeful, curious learning. Caregivers are described as nurturing child development professionals who focus on creating experiences and opportunities that invite exploration and support the rapid development occurring in a child's earliest years. The EYFS approach at Baby Bears Nursery is applied across all age groups, from the youngest babies through to children preparing to move on from nursery, with an emphasis on comfort, engagement and security for every child.
Ages & Programs
Age range: 45 days to 4 years
Baby Bears Nursery in Al Shahamah organises children into groups from N0 through N4, alongside an SN group, covering the full age range accepted by the nursery from 45 days to 4 years. Each stage is intended to build on the previous one, following the EYFS framework as children progress through the nursery. Places are open to boys and girls, and families are invited to visit the nursery and meet the entry requirements relevant to their child's age group before a place is offered.
Languages
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Care & Wellbeing
Baby Bears Nursery states that personalised care is provided for each infant based on the parent's schedule, recognising that good foundations made in the early years make a lasting impact on children throughout their lives. Caregivers are described as focused on keeping children comfortable, engaged and secure throughout their time at nursery. The admissions policy notes that applications are welcomed from all social and cultural backgrounds, with any learning difficulties or additional needs considered by the Principal to ensure they can be appropriately managed within the nursery's normal provision.
Fees
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Tuition (ADEK)ADEK-listed annual tuition | yearly | AED 26,260 |
Baby Bears Nursery publishes a termly and annual fee structure for the 2023-2024 academic year. A one-time, non-refundable registration fee of AED 1,000 applies, along with stationery and resources fees of AED 500 per term and a uniform fee of AED 150 per set. Full-year tuition is listed at AED 25,000, payable termly across four terms, with a 5% discount available for annual payment and a 10% sibling discount. Additional charges apply for optional services, including nursery bus transport, extra hours after 2pm, emergency extra days and late pick-up after 4:30pm. Parents are advised to contact the nursery directly for full, up-to-date details of the current fee schedule.
Admissions
Baby Bears Nursery accepts applications for children aged 45 days to 4 years, welcoming families of all social and cultural backgrounds who value an English-medium early education. Prospective families can download a registration form from the nursery's website or contact the nursery directly by phone or email for further information. As part of the admissions process, applicants must be of the appropriate age and are expected to visit the nursery and meet the entry requirements for their age group. The Principal is responsible for admissions decisions, including consideration of any additional learning needs, and an appeals process is available for parents wishing to query a decision. Re-registration for existing families is managed annually, with a re-registration fee due by the second week of June; places not secured by this deadline may be offered to children on the waiting list.
Contact
Al Shahamah
Location
Abu Dhabi · Al Shahamah
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