Le Petit Poucet Nursery
Bilingual French-English nursery in Al Safa
Why Choose This Nursery
Overview
Le Petit Poucet Nursery is a bilingual French and English nursery in Al Safa 1, Dubai, welcoming children from 0 to 6 years old. Founded in 2014 and regulated by the KHDA, the nursery is set within a spacious villa designed to give children room to explore, play and learn in a secure setting. The nursery describes itself as the first AEFE-accredited nursery and kindergarten in the Middle East, combining French educational values with an English-medium programme. Children benefit from a play-based, structured approach delivered by qualified native French and English speaking teachers, supported by a wider professional staff team. Families searching for a nursery in Al Safa, Dubai will find a setting that blends cultural immersion in French with international early years practice, aiming to prepare children for a smooth transition into primary school.
At a glance
Curriculum & Approach
EYFS • Ages 0 to 6 years
Campus & Facilities
Le Petit Poucet Nursery is located in a spacious villa in Al Safa 1, Dubai, offering children a secure and enriching environment in which…
Care & Wellbeing
Le Petit Poucet places emphasis on child safety and wellbeing, stating that it has exceeded regulatory standards since opening in 2014. The…
Fees
Le Petit Poucet requires a one-off payment of 1,450 AED to cover fixed annual fees, which includes registration, medical costs and a class…
Admissions
Admission at Le Petit Poucet follows a four-step process, beginning with an in-person or online tour to help families understand the…
Curriculum & Approach
Le Petit Poucet blends the strengths of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with the French national curriculum, delivered through a bilingual weekly structure. Days alternate between French and English instruction, so children are consistently immersed in both languages and cultures throughout the week. On French days, learning covers five key areas: language, physical and artistic expression, foundational maths, and exploration of the world, alongside French cultural education. On English days, the EYFS framework guides activities focused on communication, physical development, and social and emotional growth, including role-play, verbal exercises and motor skill activities. The nursery states it is the first AEFE-accredited nursery and kindergarten in the Middle East, offering a fully French curriculum for children aged 0 to 4 and a bilingual option from 4 to 6 years. This combined approach is intended to build the linguistic, social and academic foundations children need for a smooth transition to French curriculum schools or IB programmes, supported by the nursery's partnerships with French schools in Dubai.
Ages & Programs
Age range: 0 to 6 years
Le Petit Poucet offers two main stages of early education: a Nursery Programme for children aged 0 to 3 years, and a Kindergarten Programme for children aged 3 to 6 years. The 0-3 programme focuses on gentle, gradual transitions into nursery life, sensory stimulation and the development of early cognitive, motor and social skills within spaces specifically designed for babies and toddlers. The 3-6 Kindergarten programme builds on this foundation with dedicated facilities including a splash play area, an indoor gymnasium and classrooms divided into zones for group learning, creative arts, reading and interactive play. Additional services such as bus transport, meals, after-school activities, afternoon French classes and a talent academy are available to support families' needs.
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Campus & Facilities
Le Petit Poucet Nursery is located in a spacious villa in Al Safa 1, Dubai, offering children a secure and enriching environment in which to learn and play. The setting includes bright, airy classrooms filled with natural light and divided into distinct areas for group learning, creative arts, reading and interactive play. Outdoor and specialist facilities include a splash play water park area for water-based sensory play, an indoor gymnasium equipped for gross motor activities such as gymnastics and dance, an outdoor play area, and a bilingual library. The nursery states that its facilities are environmentally friendly and designed to turn the child's surroundings into a learning tool at every stage of development.
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Care & Wellbeing
Le Petit Poucet places emphasis on child safety and wellbeing, stating that it has exceeded regulatory standards since opening in 2014. The nursery has a resident nurse and a fully equipped infirmary, supported by trained staff, to help ensure a secure environment for all children. For younger children starting nursery, the team recommends a gradual adaptation process, beginning with short visits that increase in duration as the child builds confidence with new caregivers and surroundings. Staff work with families through open communication to personalise this settling-in period for each child. Parents are kept connected to their child's day through a dedicated Parent App, which provides real-time updates, photos, videos and messages covering activities, meals, naps and developmental milestones.
Fees
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed annual fees (registration, medical, class kit)One-off payment due at registration | annual | AED 1,450 |
| Reservation depositDeducted from first term's fees | one-off | AED 2,000 |
Le Petit Poucet requires a one-off payment of 1,450 AED to cover fixed annual fees, which includes registration, medical costs and a class kit, alongside a separate 2,000 AED deposit to reserve a place. The deposit is deducted from the first term's fees once registration is confirmed. Detailed tuition fees are available via a downloadable document on the nursery's admissions page.
Admissions
Admission at Le Petit Poucet follows a four-step process, beginning with an in-person or online tour to help families understand the nursery's offering. Parents then select their preferred options, including the number of days, hours, educational programme and any extracurricular activities, meals or transport services. To reserve a place, families submit the required registration documents along with a payment of 1,450 AED for fixed annual fees and a 2,000 AED deposit, which is later deducted from the first term's tuition. Once registration is confirmed, the term's fees must be paid before the start of school, and annual payment plans and sibling discounts are available, though not in combination with one another. New families receive a welcome email, a welcome kit and login credentials for the nursery's Parent App ahead of their child starting.
Contact
Al Safa First
Location
Dubai · Al Safa 1
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