Nature-led EYFS nursery in Umm Suqeim with a Forest School approach, from 45 days
Forest Oasis Nursery is the new identity of The Children's Oasis Nursery, which has operated in Umm Suqeim for about thirty years and says it has cared for more than 30,000 children. It keeps the same educators and the same site, now with a deeper nature-led approach. The programme is grounded in the British EYFS and layered with Forest School principles: children spend much of the day outdoors on real grass under mature trees, with den building, bug hunts, gardening, loose parts, mud and water play, and climbing and balancing. Wooden and natural materials replace plastic, and spaces such as Nature's Workshop, the Wonder Garden, Explorers Ground, Curiosity Cottage and the Woodland Kitchen are designed to keep children calm and regulated. Rooms run from Babies (from 45 days) and Toddlers through Pre-Foundation, FS1 and FS2, with small classes, gentle settling-in, and regular parent communication.
Experienced early years practitioners trained in child-led learning; Director Tracy Penketh has over 40 years in early years. Head/manager: Tracy Penketh.
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It follows the Forest School ethos, integrating regular outdoor learning with the EYFS framework, adapted for an urban setting.
From 45 days old up to FS2.
Yes, through age-appropriate, experiential learning aligned with early years standards.
Gently, with settling-in processes that respect each child's pace.
Yes, Forest Oasis operates in line with KHDA regulations.
176 - 22 Al Beteel St - Umm Suqeim 2 - Dubai