Home Grown Childrens Nursery (Branch)
Nurtured by Nature, Rooted in Love
Why Choose This Nursery
Overview
Home Grown Children's Eco Nursery in Al Safa 2 brings the brand's nature-led, values-based approach to families living in this part of Dubai. Open since 2014 and regulated by the KHDA, this branch welcomes children aged 1 to 5 years and forms part of the wider Home Grown community that began life as one of the city's earliest eco-conscious nurseries. The setting follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, combined with the nursery's own values-led approach centred on sustainability, social responsibility and emotional wellbeing. Based on Al Safa Second, children join a close-knit 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 Al Safa 2, 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 branch in Al Safa 2 has been designed with the same close connection to the natural world found…
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 Al Safa 2 are invited to get in touch directly with the nursery team…
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 branch in Al Safa 2 has been designed with the same close connection to the natural world found across the group, with gardens, sand areas and quiet outdoor corners forming a core part of daily life at this Al Safa Second address. Children here are encouraged to take nature walks, tend an organic garden patch and spend time observing their surroundings as a regular feature of the nursery day. Indoor and outdoor spaces at this Al Safa 2 setting are arranged to spark curiosity and support independence, reflecting the wider brand's identity as a nature-rich, eco-conscious learning environment rather than a conventional classroom. The focus throughout remains on sensory exploration, hands-on discovery and calm, unhurried spaces where children can play and rest. Opened in 2014 and regulated by the KHDA, this branch extends the original Home Grown ethos into Al Safa, giving local families access to the same eco-led philosophy within their own neighbourhood.
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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 Al Safa 2 are invited to get in touch directly with the nursery team to enquire about enrolment, using the contact details published on the nursery's website or by arranging a visit to the Al Safa Second premises. The website includes an online enquiry form together with dedicated enrolment and fees information for prospective parents. As specific fee schedules, waitlist procedures and enrolment steps are not published in detail for this branch, parents are encouraged to contact the Al Safa 2 nursery team directly for up-to-date admissions information and to arrange a look around.
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
Al Safa Second
Location
Dubai · Al Safa 2
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