The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has licensed 15 new private nurseries 1,250 additional seats across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra.
It adds to more than 25,000 private nursery places already available in Abu Dhabi, with establishments available at a range of price points.
In Abu Dhabi, nursery fees reflect a balance between quality education, safety and financial sustainability.
Abu Dhabi nurseries
ADEK carefully assesses multiple factors before granting approval to ensure these fees are reasonable and transparent.
These include operational costs such as rent, staffing expenses to maintain appropriate child-to-teacher ratios and investments in educational materials and safety measures.
Fees are also evaluated based on market trends and the sustainability of services. By taking these factors into account, parents can be assured that nursery fees are structured to support a safe, engaging and developmentally enriching start for their children.
There are a total of 225 private nurseries with 27,791 seats.
The 15 new private nurseries are:
| Nursery name | Location | Average Fee |
| British Orchard Nursery | Al Nahyan | AED17,750/$4,800 |
| Apple Field Nursery | Al Manhal | AED24,000/$6,500 |
| British Home Nursery | Al Bahyah | AED24,000/$6,500 |
| Little Hand Nursery | Al Aamerah, Al Ain | AED24,000/$6,500 |
| Learning Tree Nursery | Madinat Al Riyad | AED25,000/$6,800 |
| Little Genius Nursery | Zayed City, Al Dhafra | AED25,900/$7,050 |
| Little Smarties Nursery | Khalifa City | AED26,000/$7,100 |
| Maple Tree International Nurseries | Reem Island | AED26,550/$7,200 |
| Kids Fantasy Nursery | MBZ City | AED27,000/$7,350 |
| Small Stars Nursery | Madinat Al Riyad | AED30,000/$8,200 |
| Thinkers Planet Nurseries | Bani Yas | AED32,000/$8,700 |
| Tiny Dreams Nursery | Al Nahyan | AED36,000/$9,800 |
| Jack and Jill Nursery | Al Raha | AED45,000/$12,250 |
| Redwood Nursery | Al Kasir | AED51,375/$14,000 |
| Redwood Nursery | Al Nahyan | AED51,375/$14,000 |
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