Boutique British EYFS nursery in Jumeirah with above-average ratios, 45 days–4 years
Step By Step Nursery is a group of four boutique nurseries in Dubai (Umm Suqeim, Jumeirah, Mirdif and Dubailand) offering a premium British EYFS education for children aged 45 days to 4 years. Classrooms balance the comfort of home with child-accessible resources that encourage independence, choice and curiosity, and the Jumeirah branch is known for its dance studio. Adult-to-child ratios exceed KHDA and Ministry of Education requirements. Children learn kindness, inclusion and respect alongside phonics, reading and mark-making in Foundation, and a partnership with ABTI provides early intervention for children with developmental delays. Half, extended and full-day programmes are offered; the most popular is half day, five days a week, with early starts from 7am and late finishes until 5:30pm. A free Baby & Me parent-and-child session runs on Fridays.
Fees not published. Half, extended and full-day packages; most popular is half day, 5 days a week.
Ratios: 45 days–1.5 years 1:3; 1.5–3 years 1:5; 3–4 years 1:8 (above KHDA/MoE requirements). Head/manager: Christeen Kaadan.
Early intervention for developmental delays through a partnership with ABTI.
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This is my first week really seeing the difference in my daughter at nursery... I can see how much more confident, comfortable, and happy she has become.
Step By Step Jumeirah stands out among the many nurseries in the area, radiating a unique positive energy. The teachers genuinely care.
Our experience at Step by Step Nursery has been truly wonderful. The best thing about this nursery is that it genuinely feels like home.
From tears at drop-off to not wanting to leave at pick-up - that says it all! The teachers were incredibly patient, caring, and supportive throughout the transition.