Odyssey Nursery - Al Rahah
Reggio-inspired early years nursery in Al Rahah
Why Choose This Nursery
Overview
Odyssey Nursery Al Rahah brings a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach to early years education in Al Rahah, Abu Dhabi, welcoming boys and girls from as young as three months through to four years old. Regulated by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), the nursery follows the UK EYFS framework alongside its Reggio-inspired philosophy, giving children a warm, exploratory setting in which to grow. Rather than delivering rigid lessons, Odyssey's educators, referred to as Guides, observe and extend each child's natural curiosity, treating every child as capable and full of ideas. Parents searching for a nursery in Al Rahah, Abu Dhabi will find a setting where the environment itself is designed to inspire discovery, and where families are considered genuine partners in their child's early learning journey. With stages spanning babies, toddlers, preschool and foundation years, Odyssey Nursery Al Rahah aims to support each child's individual pace of development while preparing them for a confident transition into school life.
At a glance
Curriculum & Approach
EYFS • Ages 3 months to 4 years
Campus & Facilities
Odyssey Nursery Al Rahah is part of a wider network of Odyssey nurseries across Abu Dhabi and Dubai, each designed as an impeccably…
Care & Wellbeing
At Odyssey Nursery Al Rahah, care is built around a strong partnership between staff and families. Parents are welcomed into the nursery…
Fees
Annual tuition AED 42,000
Admissions
Prospective families can enquire about places at Odyssey Nursery Al Rahah by booking a tour through the nursery's website, where a simple…
Curriculum & Approach
Odyssey Nursery Al Rahah follows the Reggio Emilia approach, a world-renowned educational philosophy that views children as curious, capable individuals full of their own ideas. Learning is guided by each child's interests rather than fixed lesson plans, with teachers acting as co-learners and guides who observe, support and extend discoveries as they happen. This approach is combined with the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, giving structure to the holistic development of communication, physical, social, emotional, and cognitive skills. The nursery environment is treated as a 'third teacher', intentionally designed to spark exploration, creativity and confidence. Parents are considered partners in this process, encouraged to share observations and interests so that learning at home and at nursery reinforces one another. The result is a calm, child-led setting that nurtures independence, self-esteem and a lifelong love of learning.
Ages & Programs
Age range: 3 months to 4 years
Odyssey Nursery Al Rahah organises its programme by developmental stage, adapting its approach as children grow from babies through to the foundation years before school. Each stage combines nurturing care with age-appropriate, child-led activities that build both academic and social skills. Babies aged three to twelve months are supported through their first experiences away from home, with practitioners providing consistent, home-like care. Toddlers aged one to two years explore through sensory play and hands-on discovery, including treasure baskets and monthly themed activities designed to build tactile and cognitive skills. Preschoolers aged two to three years are encouraged towards greater independence, exploring their own ideas through child-directed activities that introduce early literacy, mathematics, science, language and social skills. In the Foundation stage, children aged three to four years are prepared for the transition to school, with teachers following recognised early learning developmental benchmarks to support social, cognitive, physical and emotional growth at each child's own pace.
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Campus & Facilities
Odyssey Nursery Al Rahah is part of a wider network of Odyssey nurseries across Abu Dhabi and Dubai, each designed as an impeccably fitted-out, child-friendly space with dedicated play areas, classrooms and eating areas. As with its sister branches, the setting is intended to give children in Al Rahah, Abu Dhabi easy access to a nurturing early years environment close to home. The indoor and outdoor spaces are designed as a 'third teacher', encouraging exploration and self-discovery through natural materials, sensory resources and open-ended play opportunities. Group play areas support the development of social skills, empathy and collaboration alongside individual exploration. Families benefit from daily digital updates, with photos and reports of their child's activities and milestones shared directly to their phones, keeping parents closely connected to their child's day even while at work.
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Care & Wellbeing
At Odyssey Nursery Al Rahah, care is built around a strong partnership between staff and families. Parents are welcomed into the nursery and encouraged to share their own interests and observations, supporting each child's sense of security and self-esteem as they settle in. Meal times are planned with attention to nutrition and healthy habits, with children eating together and being encouraged to try new foods in a social, supportive setting. This approach is intended to build both good eating habits and social skills from an early age. Daily updates, including photos and development reports, are sent to parents so they remain informed of their child's activities, progress and wellbeing throughout the day. An afterschool care option is also available until 6pm, allowing children's learning and development to continue for families with longer working hours.
Daily Schedule
While a detailed timetable is not published, Odyssey Nursery Al Rahah structures each day around a mix of child-led exploration, guided activities and social mealtimes, with staff observing and extending children's interests throughout. Daily photo and progress updates are sent to parents, and an afterschool care option extends the day until 6pm for families who need it.
Fees
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Tuition (ADEK)ADEK-listed range: AED 42,000–43,500 | yearly | AED 42,000 |
Annual fees at Odyssey Nursery Al Rahah range from approximately AED 42,000 to AED 43,500, varying according to the child's age group and programme. Parents are encouraged to contact the nursery directly for a full, up-to-date fee breakdown for their child's specific stage.
Admissions
Prospective families can enquire about places at Odyssey Nursery Al Rahah by booking a tour through the nursery's website, where a simple enquiry form allows parents to select their nearest Odyssey location and their child's age group. Both in-person visits and virtual tours are available for parents who wish to see the setting before enrolling. As the nursery is regulated by ADEK, admissions follow the department's guidelines for children aged from infancy through to the early foundation years. Parents are encouraged to reach out directly for current availability and to discuss their child's specific needs ahead of enrolment.
Contact
Al Rahah
Location
Abu Dhabi · Al Rahah
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