Maple Tree International Nurseries - Branch
Nurturing early learning in Rabdan, Abu Dhabi
Why Choose This Nursery
Overview
Maple Tree International Nurseries in Rabdan, Abu Dhabi is part of the wider Maple Bear network, an ADEK-regulated nursery welcoming boys and girls from as young as 45 days old through to four years of age. The setting follows the Canadian-based CMEC curriculum, which is delivered by educators trained in Maple Bear's own methodology and focuses on play-based, inquiry-led learning across eight areas of development. Families searching for a nursery in Rabdan, Abu Dhabi will find a programme designed to support cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth from infancy through the toddler and nursery years. The curriculum blends hands-on exploration, creativity and collaborative play with daily opportunities for language and literacy development. As part of a global education network with schools across more than 40 countries, Maple Tree International Nurseries brings an internationally recognised early years approach to the local Rabdan community, supported by regular communication between teachers and parents.
At a glance
Curriculum & Approach
Ages 45 days to 4 years
Campus & Facilities
While specific facility details for the Rabdan branch are not published, Maple Tree International Nurseries operates within the Maple Bear…
Care & Wellbeing
Maple Tree International Nurseries places emphasis on close partnership with families, recognising that consistent communication between…
Fees
Annual tuition AED 21,600
Admissions
Families interested in enrolling can register their interest through the Maple Bear website, where both online and in-person tours are…
Curriculum & Approach
The nursery follows the CMEC Canadian curriculum, written by a team of Canadian educational experts who deliver annual teacher training across Maple Bear schools. The approach is built around eight core areas of development: cognitive development, music and movement, language and literacy, dramatic play, social and emotional development, gross motor development, arts and creativity, and fine motor development. These areas are addressed daily through careful lesson planning. Learning at Maple Tree International Nurseries is play-based, hands-on and inquiry-led, encouraging children to ask questions, investigate and discover answers for themselves. Teachers create a collaborative classroom environment where children work together, share ideas and build early problem-solving and social skills. The curriculum also incorporates multilingual immersion, with an English-medium programme enriched by a locally developed Arabic curriculum based on Canadian methodology. The overall aim is to nurture confident, independent learners who develop a genuine love of learning from their very first days at nursery.
Ages & Programs
Age range: 45 days to 4 years
Maple Tree International Nurseries in Rabdan structures its programme around clearly defined age groups, each designed to meet children's developmental needs at every stage. The Bear Care programme, from 45 days to 12 months, offers a warm and nurturing environment across three stages that support infants' physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs as they transition into a setting outside the home. Early Toddlers and Toddlers, covering approximately 12 months to 3 years, introduce planned routines, small-group activities and themed learning centres alongside free-choice play, helping children build a sense of belonging and develop early social and gross motor skills through music, movement and outdoor play. The Nursery class, for children aged 3 to 4 years, builds on this foundation through hands-on activities and peer collaboration, developing self-regulation, communication and early literacy skills. Junior and Senior Kindergarten stages exist within the wider Maple Bear network but are only available at Dubai branches, meaning the Rabdan setting focuses on nursery-age provision from infancy to four years.
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Campus & Facilities
While specific facility details for the Rabdan branch are not published, Maple Tree International Nurseries operates within the Maple Bear network's standard model of spacious, light-filled classrooms paired with indoor and outdoor play areas designed to encourage active exploration alongside quiet, focused learning. Classrooms are organised into themed learning centres that support the day's planned activities, from dramatic play and arts and creativity to music and movement, giving children in Rabdan varied spaces to develop gross and fine motor skills as well as early literacy and language. As an ADEK-regulated setting, the nursery operates within the Department of Education and Knowledge's licensing framework for early years providers in Abu Dhabi, giving parents assurance around the standards the setting is required to meet.
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Care & Wellbeing
Maple Tree International Nurseries places emphasis on close partnership with families, recognising that consistent communication between parents and teachers is central to a child's early years experience. Daily updates are shared through a dedicated parent app, giving families photos and reports on their child's learning, growth and development. Every week, parents receive a personalised note highlighting something their child has achieved, helping families stay closely connected to their child's progress even when they are not on site. This ongoing dialogue is designed to reassure parents during the settling-in period and throughout their child's time at nursery. The nursery's approach to care is rooted in creating a warm, stimulating and secure environment, particularly important for the youngest children in the Bear Care programme, where routines are designed to ease the transition from home to a nursery setting.
Fees
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Tuition (ADEK)ADEK-listed annual tuition | yearly | AED 21,600 |
Annual fees at Maple Tree International Nurseries in Rabdan are set at AED 21,600. Parents are encouraged to contact the nursery directly for the latest fee schedule and any applicable registration or material charges.
Admissions
Families interested in enrolling can register their interest through the Maple Bear website, where both online and in-person tours are offered. An online tour allows parents to take a 20-minute video call with the Nursery Manager for a live walk-through of the facilities from home, while an in-person tour offers a 30-minute visit to meet staff and see the setting first-hand. Enrolment enquiries can be submitted directly via the website's inquiry form, selecting the Rabdan location and the relevant age group, from Bear Care through to Nursery. The nursery encourages early registration given limited spaces across its age groups.
Contact
Rabdan
Location
Abu Dhabi · Rabdan
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