Maple Tree International Nurseries - Al Reem Island

Canadian-inspired early learning on Al Reem Island

Ages

45 days to 4 years (N0 to SN)

Area

Al Reem Island

Regulator

ADEK

Why Choose This Nursery

Canadian CMEC curriculum for ages 45 days to 4 yearsADEK-regulated nursery on Al Reem Island, Abu DhabiPlay-based, inquiry-led learning approachDaily parent app updates on progress and activitiesIndoor and outdoor play spaces for active learningPart of the wider Maple Bear international network

Overview

Maple Tree International Nurseries - Al Reem Island is a Canadian curriculum nursery in Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, welcoming boys and girls from as young as 45 days through to the pre-Kindergarten years. Regulated by ADEK, the nursery follows the CMEC Canadian framework, giving children on this popular island community a play-based, inquiry-led start to their education. Families searching for a nursery in Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi will find a setting that combines structured early learning with a warm, home-like atmosphere. Classes are organised by age and developmental stage, from Bear Care for infants through to Nursery classes for three to four year olds, each designed around the same Canadian-methodology principles used across the wider Maple Bear network. The nursery places emphasis on holistic development, nurturing children cognitively, socially, emotionally and physically while building the confidence and independence needed for the next stage of schooling.

At a glance

Curriculum & Approach

Ages 45 days to 4 years (N0 to SN)

Campus & Facilities

Maple Tree International Nurseries - Al Reem Island offers thoughtfully designed learning spaces created to support curiosity and growth…

Care & Wellbeing

The nursery prioritises a caring, secure environment for every child, with teachers trained to respond to the individual physical, social…

Fees

Annual tuition AED 46,550

Admissions

Parents interested in enrolling can register their interest directly with the nursery or via the wider Maple Bear network's enquiry…

Curriculum & Approach

The nursery delivers the CMEC Canadian curriculum, a framework built around eight core areas of development: cognitive development, music and movement, language and literacy, dramatic play, social and emotional growth, gross motor skills, arts and creativity, and fine motor development. These areas are woven into daily planning by teachers trained in Canadian early years methodology, ensuring learning is purposeful rather than incidental. Learning at the nursery is play-based, hands-on and inquiry-led, encouraging children to ask questions, investigate and reach their own conclusions rather than simply receive information. Teachers create thematic, integrated activities that stimulate creativity and self-expression, with a consistent focus on building each child's positive self-image and sense of capability as a learner. Alongside the core curriculum, children are exposed to language enrichment, with Arabic taught as part of the programme in addition to English. Regular communication between staff and families, including daily updates through a parent app, supports a genuinely collaborative approach to each child's early education.

Ages & Programs

Age range: 45 days to 4 years (N0 to SN)

Bear Care· 45 days to 24 monthsFull day

Toddlers· 2 to 3 yearsFull day

Nursery· 3 to 4 yearsFull day

Places at Maple Tree International Nurseries - Al Reem Island are organised into age-appropriate stages, spanning the N0 to SN groupings recognised by ADEK. The youngest children join the Bear Care programme, a nurturing infant setting split into three developmental stages from 45 days up to 24 months, designed to support babies' physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs as they transition into a setting outside the home. As children grow, they move into the Toddler class for two to three year olds, where planned routines, small-group learning centres and free-choice play build a sense of belonging alongside gross motor activities such as music, movement and outdoor play. The Nursery class for three to four year olds builds on this foundation with more structured, hands-on activities in areas such as early literacy, nature exploration and creative art, developing self-regulation, communication and collaboration skills. As an Abu Dhabi nursery, Junior and Senior Kindergarten stages are not offered at this campus, with those age groups available at select Dubai locations only.