British EYFS nursery in Al Barsha designed as a home-like 'mini-home'
Cherry Town Nursery in Al Barsha 1 is part of Cherry Nurseries, a small Dubai group with branches in Al Barsha, Town Square, Damac Hills 2 and Dubai South. The nurseries describe themselves as a 'mini-home': a learning environment built around a happy, healthy and memorable childhood. The nursery follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage, with rooms for babies, toddlers (1 to 2 years), preschool (2 to 3 years), Foundation Stage 1 (3 to 4 years) and Foundation Stage 2. Learning is hands-on and play-based, balancing planned and child-initiated activities, with progress tracked against EYFS milestones and shared with parents through the Illumine app. Facilities include large indoor play areas suited to the UAE climate, regular topic-linked field trips and extracurricular activities. Staff hold CACHE Level 2, 3 or 5 qualifications, and a door-to-door bus service is available subject to seat availability.
Packed Lunch
Parents pack meals and snacks; staff are briefed on allergies and dietary restrictions and follow cross-contamination protocols.
Children showing signs of illness are isolated and parents informed; children must stay home until fully recovered.
Stated ratios: 1:3 under 2 years, 1:4 for 2-3 years, 1:8 for 3-5 years. Staff hold CACHE Level 2, 3 and 5 qualifications; first aid and CPR trained staff member in each classroom.
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Adrian is so happy and has settled in so well at Cherry Town Nursery… The teachers are caring, patient, and amazing with children. Highly recommended.
We've just enrolled our youngest this year because we loved it when our eldest was there in 2022. It's a great nursery to start with for your kids. They're very warm and welcoming.
My 3 kids have studied at Cherry Town. The staff, support staff and the management are truly superb… Full attention towards each kid.
My son attended Cherry Town Nursery, and we couldn't be happier. The staff are caring and professional, creating a safe and nurturing environment.
Yes, the nursery is fully registered with KHDA and follows its guidelines and standards.
7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday; hours may vary slightly by branch.
Three terms totalling ten months, plus a two-month summer camp (July-August) and a two-week winter camp in December.
1:3 under 2 years, 1:4 for 2-3 years and 1:8 for 3-5 years.
Through the Illumine app with daily diaries, newsletters, termly reports and parent-teacher meetings.
No. The premises have surveillance cameras monitored by admin staff, but no online streaming for privacy reasons.
Nappies, wipes and creams, stored in labelled cupboards; children are checked every 2 hours and before sleep and meals.
Parents pack meals and snacks; staff are informed of allergies and dietary needs and follow cross-contamination protocols.
Office 6, Ground Floor, The Iridium Building, Umm Suqeim Street, Al Barsha 1, Dubai, UAE