Our curriculum
Strong foundations for early learning
We welcome children from 45 days to 5 years into our Infant, Toddler and Preschool programmes. Learning is guided by the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and delivered through play as the primary mode of learning, supporting children across all seven areas of development.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development – Building relationships, confidence and emotional understanding
Communication and Language – Listening, speaking and expressing ideas
Physical Development – Developing strength, coordination, movement and self-care
Mathematics – Exploring number, shape, space and patterns through play
Literacy – Developing early reading, writing and sound awareness
Understanding the World – Learning about people, communities, nature and the wider world
Expressive Arts and Design – Using creativity, music, movement and imaginative play
The latest brain research guides our work. When children feel calm and supported, real learning begins, and every child can blossom.
Our curriculum
Strong foundations for early learning
Our programmes
Learning shaped by children's individual rhythms
Our Infant, Toddler and Preschool programmes support children as they progress from early sensory exploration and independent movement to more complex social skills, early literacy and problem-solving within Foundation Stage 1 and Foundation Stage 2. While development follows individual child rhythms, the examples below outline some of the areas we observe across each stage of learning.
Infants
- Developing motor skills
- Responding to familiar sounds
- Developing a sense of security
- Exploring objects and materials
- Moving their bodies to music
Toddlers
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Attempting to use tools like spoons
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Using sentences to express their feelings
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Developing a stronger sense of self
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Asking who, why, what questions
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Showing an interest in books
Preschoolers FS1
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Beginning to understand rules
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Speaking in longer sentences
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Using tools like scissors correctly
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Being able to recall rhymes and stories
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Recognising shapes and numbers through matching and counting small quantities
Preschoolers FS2
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Forming positive relationships
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Taking turns in their conversations
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Enhancing the skills required for writing
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Blending sounds and reading words
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More advanced matching and counting concepts
Pedagogy rooted in modern science
The best early years education combines an outstanding curriculum, which is a plan for what is taught, with an outstanding education approach, which is a plan for how it is taught.
We recognise a child’s curiosity and learning blossoms when they feel secure enough to explore, which is why all our programmes are delivered through the Sustainable Education Approach®. This modern method of teaching was developed by the Babilou Family and enhanced through the work we do at our innovation lab in Dubai. Curious? Download your guide to the approach and learn about the six pillars that have been scientifically proven to aid child development.
Emotional and physical security
Children learn and explore best when they feel safe, secure, and supported.
Natural curiosity:
Curiosity drives children to explore, experiment, and make independent decisions.
Inclusion:
Daily exposure to multiple cultures and languages fosters adaptability and emotional growth.
Nature-based learning:
Being outdoors boosts curiosity, calmness, and cognitive development.
Child rhythms:
Every child develops uniquely, and we nurture and celebrate progress at every step.
Partnering with parents:
Collaboration helps children thrive and ensures consistent learning and well-being.
Pedagogy rooted in modern science
Learning through play with purpose and joy
Sensory Play
Children discover the world around them and develop important skills through:
- Messy play
- Water play
- Nature play
- Sensory bins
- Music and movement
Language and Mathematics
Children develop communication, comprehension, numeracy, and problem-solving skills to confidently embrace new challenges:
- Storytelling and reading
- Singing songs and rhymes
- Dramatic play
- Counting activities
- Measurement
- Shape and pattern recognition
Motor Skills
Physical activity enhances cognitive development, social skills, and academic growth.
- Running, jumping, climbing, throwing
- Writing, drawing, using utensils
Language-rich beginnings in Arabic, French, and English
We provide a structured, immersive early language programme where children learn Arabic and French through songs, storytelling, role play, and daily interactions. Starting from the youngest age groups, children naturally develop multilingual awareness while building communication, memory, and cultural appreciation.
Bilingual and native-speaking educators lead sessions in age-appropriate, engaging formats.
Children gain confidence, expressive skills, and a foundation for lifelong language acquisition.
Language learning is fully integrated into play, routines, and group time — never isolated or forced.
Language-rich beginnings in Arabic, French, and English
A uniquely Emirati education
Our Emirati Programme blends the richness and spirit of the traditions of the UAE with a world-class British education, offering a bilingual early years experience that celebrates identity, belonging, and global readiness. Inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, this unique programme supports confident transitions into both Emirati and international school systems.
Emirati values
Arabic language, Emirati customs, and local heritage are naturally woven into everyday learning to create meaningful, future-ready experiences.
Cultural themes
We guide children through six cultural cycles that include family and storytelling, UAE landmarks and history, global cultures through local eyes, nature and sustainability, desert life and wildlife, and national leaders and legacy.
Inclusive learning with expert support for every child
Blossom Nursery & Preschool is one of the few early years providers in the region with a dedicated, in-house Special Educational Needs (SEN) Department. Inclusion is built into our daily practice, so every child feels safe, fully involved, and supported to thrive at their own pace. Some of the support we offer includes:
Early identification and intervention by trained SEN specialists
Individual Education Plans (IEP) created by trained SEN specialists and shared with families
Close collaboration with therapists, parents, and educators
Inclusive classrooms that support developmental differences while fostering peer connection
Ongoing SEN reviews, workshops and guidance to ensure families are informed and involved in their child’s progress.
We believe inclusion means more than access — it means every child is actively involved, emotionally safe, and supported to thrive at their own pace, in their own way.
Inclusive learning with expert support for every child
Healthy meals for growing children
Chefs and nutritionists match the needs of each age group and offer balanced meals where children can try new foods and flavours.
Only natural ingredients
Our menus are prepared using high-quality, responsibly sourced natural ingredients.
Healthy eating habits
Mealtimes are social activities where we encourage exploration, self-feeding, and build positive food habits.
Hygiene and safety
We operate in strict accordance with Dubai Municipality food safety requirements and maintain high standards throughout the food handling process.
Our Camps
Creating Memories
Our seasonal camps support exploration and creativity while nurturing children’s connection to their surroundings.
Discovering Winters Wonders
Camping in Nature Spring Camp
Summer camp
Our extra-curricular activities
Our afternoon clubs are aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and offer a fun mix of activities led by our experienced partners.
Capoeira
Movement, music, and rhythm
Dance
Expression and balance
Football
Basic skills and early teamwork
Frequently Asked Questions
We deliver the world-class British Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS), enriched by our Sustainable Education Approach®. We also recognise and celebrate the cultural richness of the communities we serve, and in some of our nurseries in Abu Dhabi, we proudly offer classrooms that reflect a strong Emirati heritage, helping children connect with local values, language, and traditions from an early age.
This culturally immersive curriculum ensures we’re able to nurture confident and curious learners that are well-prepared for a seamless transition to any school system, whether that’s the International Baccalaureate (IB), British, French, American, or other international pathways.
Absolutely, we warmly welcome children with Special Educational Needs. We recognise that children develop at their own pace, and you will often hear us refer to this as respecting the ‘child’s rhythms’. We believe respecting these individual patterns leads to much healthier development and happier learners.
Our team includes experienced SENCOs, led by dedicated Inclusion Leads, who specialise in taking a graduated approach in early identification, guiding early intervention pathways and working in partnership with families and specialists.
Our inclusion policies are designed to ensure every child receives the right level of support through early identification, early intervention, IEPs, differentiated teaching, in-class support, collaboration with specialists and meaningful partnerships with families. We conduct comprehensive observations and monitor developmentally appropriate ‘indicators for concern’ to identify emerging needs. This helps us tailor support right from the start.
We place high value on our families as partners. We communicate openly, warmly and respectfully with families, sharing observations, listening to concerns and planning next steps together. We have established partnerships with 6 early intervention providers who support both families and our educators. We work together to help guide families with referrals, assessments and therapy options, ensuring support is timely and coordinated. We are committed to ensure every child, regardless of their needs, feel safe, understood and supported to succeed on their early learning journey.
All our teachers and teaching assistants are fully qualified in line with local regulations in each Emirate and have extensive experience in early childhood education. Our teams consistently undergo regular training and professional development to stay up to date with the latest best practices, including paediatric first aid, safeguarding, and fire safety, particularly through Inspire Me Training. We do not employ unqualified staff such as nannies or babysitters, meaning your child will always be supervised by highly qualified early years professionals.
We welcome infants from as young as 45 days old and children up to 4 and 5 years old, depending on the location you choose to learn with us. Our infant programme runs until your child turns 1, when they’ll join a toddler class. Preschool learning starts at 3 years old and involves a deeper dive into projects aimed at developing more purposeful learning.
While English is our core language of instruction, we integrate both French and Arabic into the weekly learning experience across all age groups. These language sessions are thoughtfully woven into our curriculum to support early multilingual development, cultural awareness, and confident communication.
