Home Grown Childrens Nursery
Nurtured by Nature, Rooted in Love
Why Choose This Nursery
Overview
Home Grown Children's Eco Nursery is a British curriculum nursery in Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai, welcoming children aged 1 to 5 years. Founded in 2011 and regulated by the KHDA, it was established as one of Dubai's earliest eco-conscious nurseries, built around the idea that childhood should be spent close to nature and guided by compassion. The nursery follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, blended with its own values-led approach centred on sustainability, social responsibility and emotional wellbeing. Children based at the Umm Suqeim location, off Al Wasl Road, join a small community described by the nursery as "a village" where every child is known and cared for as an individual. Families searching for a nursery in Umm Suqeim, Dubai, will find a setting that places outdoor exploration, gardening and hands-on nature play alongside the everyday rhythms of an EYFS early years curriculum, with the stated aim of helping children grow into kind, curious and capable individuals.
At a glance
Curriculum & Approach
British · EYFS • Ages 1 to 5 years
Campus & Facilities
The Home Grown Children's Eco Nursery setting in Umm Suqeim 2 is designed around close contact with the natural world, with gardens, sand…
Care & Wellbeing
Emotional wellbeing and gentle care underpin the daily routine at Home Grown Children's Eco Nursery, with staff encouraged to model…
Admissions
Families interested in a place at Home Grown Children's Eco Nursery in Umm Suqeim 2 are invited to get in touch directly with the nursery…
Curriculum & Approach
Home Grown Children's Eco Nursery bases its teaching on the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), combined with child-led learning and what the nursery describes as nature pedagogy. Rather than following a rigid academic timetable, staff are guided by each child's own pace and interests, with play regarded as the primary vehicle for learning. Sustainability and environmental awareness are woven into daily nursery life through the nursery's Green Engagement Programme, with children taking part in recycling, composting and caring for the nursery's gardens as part of everyday practice rather than as a separate subject. Concepts of community, inclusion and social responsibility are introduced in age-appropriate ways alongside the core EYFS areas of learning. Emotional development sits alongside academic progress, with calming rituals such as mindfulness moments, gratitude circles and gentle storytelling used to help children build self-awareness and inner calm. The nursery describes its overall approach as one that values curiosity over outcome, encouraging creativity, imagination and independent thought from the earliest years.
Ages & Programs
Age range: 1 to 5 years
Home Grown Children's Eco Nursery welcomes children from around 1 to 5 years of age, offering a nurturing environment for children moving through the early years age groups within a single, community-style setting. The nursery describes itself as a home-away-from-home for this age range, with learning experiences adapted to suit each child's developmental stage rather than being divided into rigidly separated classes. Specific class names, session types and days of attendance are not detailed on the nursery's published pages, and families are encouraged to contact the nursery directly for current programme structures.
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Campus & Facilities
The Home Grown Children's Eco Nursery setting in Umm Suqeim 2 is designed around close contact with the natural world, with gardens, sand areas and outdoor quiet corners forming a core part of the daily environment. Children are encouraged to take nature walks, tend an organic garden patch and spend time observing their surroundings as a regular part of nursery life. Indoor and outdoor spaces are intentionally arranged to spark curiosity and support independence, reflecting the nursery's description of itself as a nature-rich, eco-conscious learning environment rather than a conventional classroom setting. The emphasis throughout is on sensory exploration, hands-on discovery and calm, unhurried spaces where children can play and rest. As a long-established KHDA-regulated nursery in Dubai, Home Grown has grown from its original setting into a small group of nurseries, with the Umm Suqeim (Al Sanbook Street) branch forming part of this wider Home Grown community.
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Care & Wellbeing
Emotional wellbeing and gentle care underpin the daily routine at Home Grown Children's Eco Nursery, with staff encouraged to model kindness, compassion and empathy in their interactions with children. The nursery states that children are not rushed or expected to fit into fixed expectations, and are instead supported to grow at their own individual pace. Calming practices such as mindfulness moments, gratitude circles and gentle storytelling are used to support children's emotional regulation and sense of security. Families are described as partners in this process, with the nursery working closely with parents so that care and learning remain consistent between nursery and home. The nursery's broader ethos of building strong, secure relationships extends to its inclusive, culturally aware practices, which are intended to help every child feel a sense of belonging within the setting.
Admissions
Families interested in a place at Home Grown Children's Eco Nursery in Umm Suqeim 2 are invited to get in touch directly with the nursery to enquire about enrolment, using the contact details published on the nursery's website or by visiting for a look around. The nursery's website includes an online enquiry form and dedicated enrolment and fees information sections for prospective parents. As specific fee schedules, waitlist procedures and enrolment steps are not published in detail on the available pages, parents are encouraged to contact the nursery team directly for up-to-date admissions information and to arrange a visit.
Awards & Recognition
- Best Early Learning Centre and Nursery School in The United Arab Emirates· 2023
- GESS Education Awards – Ambassador for the Environment· 2016
- Arabia CSR Awards – 1st Runner Up, Small Category· 2014
- Arabia CSR Awards – Winner, Best New Business· 2013
Contact
Umm Suqeim Second
Location
Dubai · Umm Suqeim 2
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