
Kids Palace Nursery
Founded 2005
Updated July 2026
Kids Palace Nursery is a British and French nursery with locations in Umm Suqeim 3 and Al Khawaneej, Dubai. It provides a holistic, play-based early years education for children aged 14 months to 5 years.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The nursery is founded on the belief that children should be nurtured in a positive, safe, and happy environment where individuality is celebrated. It employs an active learning approach, emphasizing "learning by doing" to build communication, motor, cognitive, and creative skills. The school prioritizes the well-being of every child and values strong, collaborative relationships with parents.
Programmes
The nursery follows both the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and a French curriculum. The educational programme focuses on seven areas of development, including communication and language, physical development, and personal, social, and emotional development, which serve as the foundation for literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design.
Outcomes
The nursery aims to develop independent thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators. By the time children leave, they are intended to be happy, confident, and independent learners prepared for their next educational steps.
Student support
Learning support
The nursery employs a holistic approach that allows children to master concepts at their own pace. Educators are selected for their qualifications and dedication to supporting individual child development, ensuring that each child feels nurtured and secure.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does Kids Palace Nursery offer?
- Kids Palace Nursery offers British EYFS and French National Curriculum.
- Is Kids Palace Nursery co-educational?
- Kids Palace Nursery is a co-ed school.
- Where is Kids Palace Nursery located?
- Kids Palace Nursery is an international school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The nursery caters to children between 14 months and 5 years of age. Families may choose between 2 and 5 days per week, with daily attendance options ranging from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, or 4:00 pm. Uniforms are available for purchase through a designated local supplier.
Calendar
The nursery operates from Monday to Friday. A summer camp programme is offered throughout the months of July and August.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus features bright, spacious classrooms with adjoining toilets, an indoor gym, a library, and a dedicated indoor play area. Outdoor amenities include a shaded play area with climbing structures, a sand area, a gardening space, and a splash pad for water play. The facility is equipped with CCTV throughout, and security is maintained by a full-time guard at the entrance. An on-site clinic with a full-time nurse provides medical support.
Co-curriculars
The nursery offers a variety of activities designed to support development, including yoga, music, ballet, and Zumba. Children also participate in cooking sessions, gardening, and regular splash days at the on-site splash pad. During the summer camp, activities expand to include science experiments, puppet shows, storytelling, and sensory play.
- Sara AfsharPrincipal & Founder
Sara Afshar is the founder and principal of Kids Palace Nursery, which she established in September 2005. She holds a background in psychology and early years education, and she incorporates her passion for art and interior design into the nursery's environment.
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British EYFS
French National Curriculum