Cherry Town Nursery
A home away from home in Al Barsha
Why Choose This Nursery
Overview
Cherry Town Nursery is a British curriculum nursery in Al Barsha 1, Dubai, welcoming children from 45 days old up to Foundation Stage 2. Founded in 2014 and regulated by the KHDA, the nursery has built its approach around the idea of a 'mini-home', a nurturing environment designed to protect every child's right to a happy, healthy and memorable early childhood. Families searching for a nursery in Al Barsha, Dubai will find a setting that blends the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework with hands-on, play-based learning. The team's stated mission is to intrinsically motivate every child to learn, with teachers acting as facilitators who create an environment that supports each child's natural curiosity and enthusiasm. Cherry Town Nursery positions itself as a smooth stepping stone between toddlerhood and primary school, offering classes right up to Foundation Stage 2 so that children are well prepared for the transition to reception.
At a glance
Curriculum & Approach
British · EYFS • Ages 45 days to 6 years (Foundation Stage 2)
Campus & Facilities
Cherry Town Nursery in Al Barsha 1 is designed as a 'mini-home', with large indoor play areas that take into account Dubai's climate,…
Care & Wellbeing
Cherry Town Nursery places emphasis on settling-in sessions, during which staff take time to understand each child's home routine, comfort…
Admissions
Prospective families are encouraged to book a tour of Cherry Town Nursery to see the facilities and meet the team in person. The nursery…
Curriculum & Approach
Cherry Town Nursery follows the British Curriculum, delivered through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, which underpins learning from the baby room through to Foundation Stage 2. Planning is built around meaningful, hands-on play experiences rather than rote instruction, reflecting the nursery's belief that learning should be enjoyable and rooted in real experience. Staff are recruited for their early years qualifications and cultural experience within the UAE, with team members holding CACHE Level 2, Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications as specified by the KHDA. Children's progress is tracked and recorded in line with EYFS guidance, with development records shared with parents each term. Learning is extended beyond the classroom through regular field trips linked to each term's topic, alongside extracurricular activities designed to support essential skills and developmental milestones. Daily communication with parents, through notes and pictures, keeps families informed of their child's experiences each day.
Ages & Programs
Age range: 45 days to 6 years (Foundation Stage 2)
Cherry Town Nursery organises its children into age-appropriate rooms, beginning with babies from 45 days old through to walking age, who are cared for in a home-like setting with sensory toys to stimulate early development. The Toddler room, known as the Busy Bees, caters for children from one to two years old, focusing on emerging vocabulary, coordination and self-expression through role play, reading corners and activity table-top boxes. The Preschool room, the Blue Birds, supports children aged two to three years as they develop independence and learn through imitation, using role play and group activities. The nursery continues to offer classes beyond this stage up to Foundation Stage 2, supporting children's progression towards primary school readiness.
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Campus & Facilities
Cherry Town Nursery in Al Barsha 1 is designed as a 'mini-home', with large indoor play areas that take into account Dubai's climate, giving children comfortable, spacious rooms in which to move, play and explore. These indoor spaces are intended to encourage creativity and curiosity while supporting regular physical exercise and motor skill development. Within the nursery, rooms include cosy reading corners and role-play areas that allow children to feel secure while practising communication and social skills. The nursery describes its use of natural environments as supporting greater safety and learning, alongside dedicated space for babies to explore at their own pace. Children also benefit from learning beyond the nursery walls through regular field trips connected to their term topics, giving them the chance to explore new environments and develop critical thinking outside the classroom setting.
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Care & Wellbeing
Cherry Town Nursery places emphasis on settling-in sessions, during which staff take time to understand each child's home routine, comfort preferences, favourite comforters, stories and activities, helping to ease the transition into nursery life. Children are cared for in small supervised groups, allowing staff to give individual attention as they grow in confidence. Open communication and partnership with parents is a stated priority, particularly for babies, and the nursery provides daily updates so families are kept informed of their child's day through notes and pictures. Staff are described as experienced and dedicated, with qualifications aligned to KHDA requirements for early years education.
Admissions
Prospective families are encouraged to book a tour of Cherry Town Nursery to see the facilities and meet the team in person. The nursery also provides settling-in sessions once a child is enrolled, allowing staff to learn about each child's routine and preferences before they fully join the setting.
Contact
Al Barsha First
Location
Dubai · Al Barsha 1
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