Blossom Nursery - Masdar City
British EYFS learning, nurtured with care
Why Choose This Nursery
Overview
Blossom Nursery - Masdar City is part of the long-established Blossom Nursery & Preschool network, offering early years education in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, for children from 8 weeks to 4 years old. Regulated by ADEK, the nursery welcomes boys and girls across nursery stages N0 to N4 as well as children with additional needs (SN), following the UK EYFS framework. As a British nursery in Abu Dhabi, Blossom blends the structure of the Early Years Foundation Stage with child-led exploration and a strong focus on emotional security, communication, and physical development. Families in Khalifa City and the wider Abu Dhabi area choose Blossom for its home-like classrooms, qualified early years educators, and consistent daily communication through the LittleLives app. The nursery is part of a wider group operating over 30 locations across the UAE, giving it access to shared best practice in curriculum design, safeguarding, nutrition, and staff training while remaining focused on the individual needs of each child in its care.
At a glance
Curriculum & Approach
EYFS • Ages 8 weeks to 4 years
Campus & Facilities
Classrooms at Blossom Nursery - Masdar City are designed as bright, home-like spaces using neutral colours, natural light and natural…
Care & Wellbeing
Health and hygiene are closely managed at Blossom Nursery - Masdar City. Nurses check children's temperatures each morning and throughout…
Admissions
Parents interested in Blossom Nursery - Masdar City can book a personalised tour of the nursery via the website or by calling the central…
Curriculum & Approach
Blossom Nursery - Masdar City follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, which sets clear developmental goals across personal, social and emotional growth, communication and language, physical development, mathematical thinking, understanding the world, and creative expression. This structured framework is enriched with child-led exploration inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and independence-building principles drawn from Montessori practice. Learning is delivered through purposeful play, sensory experiences, and project-based activities rather than formal instruction, allowing each child to progress at their own pace. Educators observe and guide children's individual learning journeys, nurturing cognitive, emotional and social development in tandem. The curriculum is also designed to prepare children for a smooth transition to Foundation Stage 1 and 2, and onward to a range of school systems, whether British, IB, French or other international pathways. Inclusion is built into the approach, with individualised learning plans available for children with additional needs, supported by SENCOs and inclusion specialists.
Ages & Programs
Age range: 8 weeks to 4 years
The nursery organises children into stages from N0 through to N4, alongside dedicated support for children with special needs (SN), reflecting the developmental groupings used across the Blossom network: babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Babies from as young as 45 days are cared for in sensory-rich rooms that mirror home routines, with an emphasis on bonding, emotional security and early communication. Toddlers aged one to three years are guided through play-based learning that builds motor skills, early language and independence, in environments designed to encourage movement and positive social interaction. Preschoolers aged three to four years and above take part in more purposeful, project-based learning covering early literacy and numeracy alongside social-emotional development, preparing them for Foundation Stage 1 and 2 and a confident transition to school. Admission for children aged 0 to 3 is available for 2, 3 or 5 days a week, though only children attending 5 days a week progress into the Foundation Stage classes.
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Campus & Facilities
Classrooms at Blossom Nursery - Masdar City are designed as bright, home-like spaces using neutral colours, natural light and natural materials, features intended to help children feel settled and support attention and calm. Active areas allow for climbing, jumping, balancing and dancing, supporting physical development alongside indoor and outdoor spaces for sensory and nature-based play. Bathroom areas are designed with potty training in mind, and nappy changes or toilet visits take place as needed throughout the day. CCTV is in place across classrooms and common areas as part of the nursery's approach to child safety, with recordings securely stored and available to parents on request in certain circumstances. As one of the Blossom network's centres in Abu Dhabi, the Khalifa City setting benefits from group-wide standards for facilities, safety and staff training while offering a setting sized to feel personal and connected for local families.
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Care & Wellbeing
Health and hygiene are closely managed at Blossom Nursery - Masdar City. Nurses check children's temperatures each morning and throughout the day, and the nursery follows a clear sickness policy: children are not accepted with fever, rash, diarrhoea, vomiting, breathing difficulties or eye infections, and must be collected within an hour if they become unwell during the day. Meals are prepared daily by a nutrition partner, offering a varied menu that includes vegetarian, vegan and allergy-friendly options, with age-appropriate textures and flavours introduced as children grow. Mealtimes are treated as social occasions that build confident, positive eating habits. Daily communication with families takes place through the LittleLives app, giving parents updates on meals, naps, activities and milestones, along with photos and direct messaging with educators. All teaching staff hold recognised early years qualifications and undergo regular training in paediatric first aid, safeguarding and fire safety, and nannies or unqualified staff are never used in place of trained educators.
Daily Schedule
A typical day for toddlers begins with a morning welcome and good morning song from 8:00 to 8:30, followed by language sessions and a snack before 9:30. Mid-morning is given over to sensory play, with continuous provision, exploration and fine motor skills activities running from around 10:00 to 11:00. Lunch follows from 11:00 to 11:30, after which children rest during a nap period from around 11:30 to 1:40pm. The day winds down with story time before home time from 1:40 to 2:00pm, with nappy changes and toilet visits accommodated as needed throughout the day to maintain each child's comfort.
Admissions
Parents interested in Blossom Nursery - Masdar City can book a personalised tour of the nursery via the website or by calling the central Blossom enquiry line. Admission is open to boys and girls from 8 weeks old, with places available across the N0 to N4 stages as well as dedicated support for children with additional needs. For children aged 0 to 3 years, families can choose attendance of 2, 3 or 5 days a week according to their needs, though progression into Foundation Stage 1 and 2 classrooms is reserved for children attending 5 days per week. Fees vary according to the number of days and hours attended, and parents are encouraged to contact the nursery directly for current pricing and availability.
Contact
Khalifa City
Location
Abu Dhabi · Khalifa City
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