Singing Birds Nursery
A home from home in Al Nahda 1
Why Choose This Nursery
Overview
Singing Birds Nursery is a bespoke British nursery based in the heart of Al Nahda 1, Dubai, caring for children from 45 days to 6 years old since 2012. The nursery describes its approach as a “home from home” experience, built around close parent partnership and consistent, individualised support for every family. As the first international nursery to gain the Curiosity Approach accreditation, Singing Birds blends this ethos with the British EYFS curriculum and a child-led approach to learning. Teachers observe each child's interests and use these observations to shape an enriching, inspiring environment where children are encouraged to explore, question and create. Alongside the core curriculum, the nursery offers additional language exposure through French, Russian and Arabic classes for beginners, together with yoga, football and swimming sessions. The setting is described as SEN-friendly, welcoming children of different learning needs and levels within an inclusive, nurturing community.
At a glance
Curriculum & Approach
British · EYFS · Montessori · Reggio Emilio • Ages 45 days to 6 years
Campus & Facilities
The nursery is built around a large indoor play area that allows for a wide variety of activities engaging children's senses, alongside…
Care & Wellbeing
Singing Birds Nursery places strong emphasis on parent partnership, with the Principal and teaching team described as being on call for…
Admissions
Prospective families can begin the enrolment process by completing the nursery's online enrolment form, providing the child's information,…
Curriculum & Approach
Singing Birds Nursery follows the British EYFS framework, which underpins its planning for physical development, communication and language, personal and social-emotional growth, mathematics and understanding of the world. This is combined with the nursery's Curiosity Approach accreditation, gained as the first international nursery to achieve this recognition, which encourages open-ended questions, loose parts play and calm, neutral learning spaces designed to spark wonder and independent thinking. The nursery also draws inspiration from Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies, incorporating nature into everyday activities to support children's motor skills, coordination, imagination and creative thinking. Classrooms have been transformed into safe, uncluttered environments where children can build relationships with peers and engage freely with their surroundings. Teachers take a child-led approach, observing individual interests and using these to guide activities, believing that children learn best when they are genuinely engaged. The overall aim is to nurture curious, confident thinkers and doers who are well prepared for the transition into formal schooling.
Ages & Programs
Age range: 45 days to 6 years
Singing Birds Nursery welcomes children from 45 days old through to 6 years, offering flexible attendance patterns to suit different family needs. Families can choose from a full nursery day or a range of shorter sessions, allowing parents to select the pattern of care that best fits their routine. Attendance options include a full day from 7am to 6pm, as well as shorter sessions such as 8am to 2pm, 8:30am to 12pm, 10am to 2pm, and 2pm to 5pm. This flexibility is designed to support babies, toddlers and preschool-aged children as they progress through the nursery towards the transition into formal schooling.
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Campus & Facilities
The nursery is built around a large indoor play area that allows for a wide variety of activities engaging children's senses, alongside space for controlled risk-taking and exploration. Following the Curiosity Approach accreditation process, classrooms were transformed into neutral, calm and safe spaces where children can play and learn freely. Nature is described as being at the core of activities at Singing Birds, with natural materials and outdoor-inspired play used to develop motor skills, coordination, imagination and creative thinking. The setting is designed so that children can comfortably build relationships with peers within a holistic, home-like environment in Al Nahda 1, Dubai.
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Care & Wellbeing
Singing Birds Nursery places strong emphasis on parent partnership, with the Principal and teaching team described as being on call for advice, support or a simple conversation whenever families need it. The nursery presents itself as an inclusive, SEN-friendly setting that adapts to the needs of children with different learning styles and levels. The nursery's stated mission is to nurture a loving community, inspire active learning and be positive and kind to all, supporting children through their formative years in a safe setting where they feel comfortable and heard. Staff are described as keeping an open-minded, adaptable approach to teaching, with continued professional development supporting this. The nursery also highlights its role in helping children bridge the gap between early years and formal schooling, aiming to make this transition easier through consistent care and guidance from familiar, qualified staff.
Daily Schedule
Families at Singing Birds Nursery can choose from a range of attendance timings to structure their child's day, including a full day from 7am to 6pm or shorter sessions such as 8am to 2pm, 8:30am to 12pm, 10am to 2pm and 2pm to 5pm. This flexibility allows the nursery day to be tailored around nap times, activities and family schedules.
Admissions
Prospective families can begin the enrolment process by completing the nursery's online enrolment form, providing the child's information, choosing a preferred attendance timing from the available options, and submitting up-to-date family and contact details in line with Ministry guidelines. The nursery's Principal, Anna, welcomes enquiries and tour requests directly, encouraging parents to reach out with any questions before enrolling. Families can contact Singing Birds Nursery by phone, email or WhatsApp, or visit the nursery in Al Nahda 1, Dubai, to discuss places and arrange a visit.
Contact
Al Nahda First
Location
Dubai · Al Nahda 1
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