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Latest post on 28 November 2011 - 11:06

I would also recommend British Orchid. The teachers have vast experience and can predict how you kid will react in certain situations which helps in the settling in period. They also emphasize on overall development like good manners, tying your own shoes, putting things back in place. This is one of the oldest nursery so all procedures related to cleanliness, changing diapers, food habits etc are very well established.

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Latest post on 27 November 2011 - 21:31

I second Willow! Great Facilities, caring staff, flexible timings, the owner is so passionate about early education and imparts a very natural ethos into the nursery. Its lovely! there are wait lists though I am told.

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Latest post on 26 November 2011 - 15:52

Blossom Village or Kids Island

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Latest post on 24 November 2011 - 22:05

I saw a bunch of nurseries in that area recently and my favourites were Willow and Homegrown. <em>edited by sadubai on 24/11/2011</em>

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Latest post on 23 November 2011 - 15:00

English Rose - funny you should mention that about Kensington as it is the only one I have visited so far. The girl said any time was ok on the phone, then when I arrived they had no time for me. :o(

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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 10:06

Great posts everyone - thanks a lot for your help. To The Russian - yes you are right !! ... how funny. :o) Meet you soon.

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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 13:45

Hi, Our little one has been at British Orchard Nursery in Umm Suqeim since she was 14 months (now 2 1/2). Levels of care are superb, transitioning into great structured pre-school education. The British curriculum is followed if that's of any use (was for us), and whether you need just part time or full time (as we do), they are very accommodating to individual's needs. The Principal and receptionist are very approachable too. You may find there's a waiting list, but one worth waiting for. Our daughter can't wait til Sunday mornings to go back and see her friends and teachers! We sampled 3 other nurseries in the area, but I'm afraid to say didn't seem quite right, they were either too hung up on showing off their facilities than talking about their educational and social values, or just plain weird (wish I could remember the name so you could avoid). Kensington, even though it looked very nice, seemed too busy to answer questions - they forget we're all new to this! Good luck.

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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 09:42

blossom village branch of the Blossom Nurseries...

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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 09:14

London & Paris Int'l Nursery is very nice, my DS is very happy there, and I am very happy with his development and the staff. It's in Umm Suqueim, on Beach Road, opposite the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. They have another branch in Jumeirah 3, the Royal Beach Nursery. Brand-newly opened,There are no waiting lists for both nurseries, as far as I know.

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Latest post on 19 November 2011 - 15:36

Very happy with Blossom Nursery. 2 branches: one is couple of streets behind petrol station at top end of Al Wasl (police college end) and the other is nearer Spinneys. Visit a couple of different nurseries and you will get a real feel for which one you feel comfortable with.

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Latest post on 17 November 2011 - 20:42

Mammacarlucci, I have a very strong suspicion our husbands are future colleagues! :) We are only moving to Dubai in January so can't share any personal experiences with you but based on a few reviews and recommendations we've so far short-listed three nurseries - Kids' Island, Kids' Cottage and Small World. The first two are in Jumeirah 3 and the last one in Jumeirah 2 so shouldn't be too far away from where you are. Hope this might help a little. Good luck :)

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Latest post on 17 November 2011 - 18:52

Hi everyone - we have just arrived and are looking for a nursery in the Umm Suqeim area for our 13 month old. Can anyone recommend please? We don't mind going on a waiting list. Cheers, V.

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