Abu Dhabi Expands Early Childhood Education with Opening of 7 Daycare Centers and 2 Private Schools

Abu Dhabi's Department of Education and Knowledge opened seven new nurseries with 929 seats and two private schools adding 3,610 seats across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra regions. This expansion brings the emirate's total to 233 nurseries and 220 private schools, giving parents more educational options from early childhood through foundational learning stages.

The new facilities address growing demand for quality education in Abu Dhabi, where families are looking for safe and excellent learning environments for their children. The nurseries spread across different neighborhoods to serve various communities throughout the emirate.

Here's where parents can find the new nurseries and their annual fees:

Chi Chicks on Al Reem Island charges around 43,500 dirhams per year, while Kids Fantasy in Zayed City costs about 27,000 dirhams. Aflaj Abu Dhabi in Khalifa City sets fees at 47,896 dirhams, and Binoonah in Al Hosn Abu Dhabi charges 27,000 dirhams annually.

For families in other areas, Kids Academy in Al Bateen costs 40,000 dirhams per year. Two Redwood nurseries opened - one in Mohammed bin Zayed City and another on Yas Island - both charging 51,375 dirhams annually.

The department also launched two new private schools: Premium International and Yasmina American School, both located in Khalifa City.

This expansion reflects Abu Dhabi's strategy to build a strong educational foundation that supports children's cognitive, social, and emotional development. The variety in fee structures means families across different income levels can access quality early childhood education.

The timing matters for Abu Dhabi's growing population of young families. As the emirate continues attracting international residents and local families expand, demand for nursery spots and school seats keeps rising. These new facilities help reduce waiting lists and give parents more choices when selecting schools that match their educational preferences and budgets.

The nurseries focus on creating supportive environments that prepare children for their academic journey, while the private schools offer diverse high-quality curricula designed to build academic excellence and creativity.