Maple Tree International Nurseries - Branch
Canadian early learning on Yas Island
Why Choose This Nursery
Overview
Maple Tree International Nurseries, trading as Maple Bear, operates a nursery in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, licensed by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). The nursery welcomes both boys and girls from N0 through to SN, following the CMEC Canadian curriculum that underpins the wider Maple Bear network across the UAE. Children joining this nursery in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi are guided through play-based, inquiry-led learning designed to build confidence, curiosity and independence from their earliest years. The approach draws on Canadian educational methodology, with teachers trained annually to deliver a consistent, holistic programme across all Maple Bear settings. As part of a global network of more than 600 schools across 40+ countries, Maple Bear Yas Island benefits from an established pedagogical model while remaining rooted in its local community, giving Abu Dhabi families access to a structured early years experience close to home.
At a glance
Curriculum & Approach
Ages 45 days to 4 years
Campus & Facilities
As part of the Maple Bear network, the nursery in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is designed to offer a warm, stimulating and secure environment in…
Care & Wellbeing
Maple Bear places strong emphasis on communication between staff and families as part of its overall care approach. Parents receive daily…
Fees
Annual tuition AED 49,500
Admissions
Families interested in enrolling can register their interest via the Maple Bear website, selecting the Yas Island location and their…
Curriculum & Approach
The nursery follows the CMEC Canadian curriculum, delivered through Maple Bear's inquiry-based approach to early childhood education. Rather than simply receiving information, children are encouraged to ask questions, investigate and discover answers through hands-on, play-based activities that stimulate creativity and self-expression. Learning is structured 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 planning, ensuring a well-rounded foundation across intellectual, physical, social and emotional domains. The curriculum itself is written by a team of Canadian educational experts, who provide annual teacher training at each Maple Bear school, including this one on Yas Island. Multilingual immersion is also woven into the programme, with an Arabic curriculum developed locally based on the same Canadian methodology, supporting language development alongside English.
Ages & Programs
Age range: 45 days to 4 years
Maple Bear structures its early years offering into clearly defined age groups, supporting children from as young as 45 days through to school-readiness age. The Bear Care programme, for infants from 45 days to 12 months, is delivered across three developmental stages and focuses on nurturing physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs in a warm, home-like setting. Early Toddlers (12 to 24 months) and Toddlers (2 to 3 years) build on this foundation with planned routines, themed learning centres and free-choice play that develop social skills and gross motor abilities, including music, movement and outdoor play. The Nursery stage (3 to 4 years) introduces more structured, hands-on activities and peer collaboration, helping children develop self-regulation, communication and early literacy skills. Junior and Senior Kindergarten stages, covering ages 4 to 6 years, form part of the wider Maple Bear programme but are noted on the curriculum as being available only at Dubai branches, so families at the Yas Island nursery should confirm current age-group availability directly with the school.
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Campus & Facilities
As part of the Maple Bear network, the nursery in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is designed to offer a warm, stimulating and secure environment in which children can explore, play and learn. Classrooms across Maple Bear settings are typically bright and spacious, incorporating dedicated indoor play areas alongside outdoor space for active exploration and movement-based learning. Safety and comfort are prioritised throughout the setting, with an emphasis on creating a home-away-from-home atmosphere where children feel secure enough to explore independently. Learning environments are arranged around themed centres and role-play areas that support the curriculum's inquiry-based, hands-on approach. Families considering this nursery in Yas Island can request an in-person or online tour to see the classrooms, meet staff and get a direct sense of the day-to-day environment before enrolling.
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Care & Wellbeing
Maple Bear places strong emphasis on communication between staff and families as part of its overall care approach. Parents receive daily updates through the Maple Bear Parent App, including photos and reports on their child's learning, growth and development, alongside regular updates on upcoming classroom activities. Each week, families receive a personalised message highlighting something their child has accomplished, helping parents stay closely connected to their child's progress even outside the classroom. This is complemented by face-to-face communication with teachers, reflecting the nursery's stated commitment to being a genuine partner to parents. The nursery's programme is built around routines and settings appropriate to each developmental stage, from the gentle, nurturing structure of the Bear Care programme for infants through to the more socially engaged routines of the Toddler and Nursery stages, supporting children as they settle in and grow in confidence.
Fees
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Tuition (ADEK)ADEK-listed annual tuition | yearly | AED 49,500 |
Published information indicates an annual tuition fee of AED 49,500 at this Maple Bear nursery in Yas Island. Parents are encouraged to contact the nursery directly to confirm current fees, payment schedules and any additional charges before enrolling.
Admissions
Families interested in enrolling can register their interest via the Maple Bear website, selecting the Yas Island location and their child's age group, from Bear Care through to the Nursery stage. Both online and in-person tours are offered, giving parents the choice of a guided virtual walkthrough with a Nursery Manager or a 30-minute in-person visit to meet staff and see the facilities firsthand. Enquiries can also be made by phone or WhatsApp, or by submitting an inquiry form on the website, after which a member of the admissions team follows up directly. As places are described as limited, early registration is recommended for families wishing to secure a spot for their child.
Contact
Yas Island
Location
Abu Dhabi · Yas Island
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