Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has licensed 15 new private nurseries, offering 1,250 additional seats across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra.
According to Emirates News Agency, the newly licensed nurseries include British Orchard Nursery in Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi, with an average fee of AED17,750; Apple Field Nursery in Al Manhal, Abu Dhabi, and British Home Nursery in Al Bahyah, Abu Dhabi, each with average fees of AED24,000; Little Hand Nursery in Al Aamerah, Al Ain, also with fees of AED24,000; and Learning Tree Nursery in Madinat Al Riyad, Abu Dhabi, with fees at AED25,000. Other new additions are Little Genius Nursery in Zayed City, Al Dhafra, with fees of AED 25,900; Little Smarties Nursery in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, with fees amounting to AED26,000; Maple Tree International Nurseries on Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, with fees totaling AED26,550; Kids Fantasy Nursery in Mohamed bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, with fees of AED27,000; and Small Stars Nursery in Madinat Al Riyad, Abu Dhabi, with fees of AED30,000.
The five other newly approved nurseries comprise Thinkers Planet Nurseries in Bani Yas, Abu Dhabi, with fees totaling AED32,000; Tiny Dreams Nursery in Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi, with fees amounting to AED36,000; Jack and Jill Nursery in Al Raha, Abu Dhabi, with fees of AED45,000; and Redwood Nurseries in Al Kasir and Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi, each with fees of AED51,375.
ADEK conducted thorough assessments of multiple factors before granting approval to ensure the fees are reasonable and transparent. These factors include operational costs such as rent and staffing expenses to maintain appropriate child-to-teacher ratios, as well as investments in educational materials and safety measures. Fees are further evaluated based on market trends and the sustainability of services.
By considering these factors, parents can be confident that nursery fees are structured to support a safe, engaging, and developmentally enriching start for their children. Currently, a total of 225 private nurseries with 27,791 seats provide nurturing environments that support children's cognitive, social, and emotional development during their formative years, which are critical for their future academic success and personal growth.