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Rooted in Nature
Guided By Wonder

30 Year Heritage

30 Year Heritage

Child Led and Inquiry Based

Child Led and Inquiry Based

Holistic Development

Holistic Development

Embedded into the culture

Embedded into the culture

Children engaged in outdoor learning at Forest Oasis Nursery

This is What Childhood Feels Like at The Forest Oasis Nursery

  • Free to explore, wonder at the small things and simply be a child without rush or pressure.

  • Every day unhurried, every child known, every moment designed to make them feel they truly belong

  • Real friendships, real confidence, and a deep love of learning built not but through joy, friendships and nature.

  • And when the day ends, they carry something no worksheet ever gave them — the quiet confidence of a child who has truly lived it.

Step Inside and See Why Children Never Want to Leave

Child sitting in a leaf frame

Wide open spaces designed for big imaginations, where every corner invites a new idea, a new creation, a new discovery.

A lush living garden with real grass, real plants, and real soil, where children dig, plant, and watch things grow right under their feet.

Mud, water, leaves, sticks, and real materials to touch, build, and explore with their hands.

Inside or outside, the wonder never stops our spaces flow with the way children naturally move, play, and grow.

Serene backyard garden

Benefits of the EFYS Foundation and The Forest School Approach

Building Strong Foundations and Real Life Skills to help children Thrive and Grow

Young child in a green shirt with pink design playing at a table outdoors with jars, teapot, and containers in a courtyard setting.

Cognitive Development

Cognitive Development

Curious Minds
Born to Question
Little Thinkers
The Art of Wondering
Young child enjoying play while operating a green hand water pump on a wooden platform, with water flowing into a basin and educational wall decorations in the background.

Physical Development

Physical Development

Strong, Bold & Free
Bodies Built for Adventure
Move, Climb, Discover
Built to Be Fearless
Two children sitting on a wooden seesaw in a garden area with green grass, dry leaves, and a white building with arched windows and hanging plants in the background.

Emotional Development

Emotional Development

Grounded & Confident
Knowing Who They Are
Steady From the Inside
A Quiet Inner Strength
Group of young children sitting on grass and joyfully tossing dry autumn leaves in the air in a garden setting with trees and plants in the background.

Social Development

Social Development

Finding Their People
The Friendships That Last
Learning to Belong
Together in Nature
Child playing in sand

“Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood.

“Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.

Friedrich Froebel

The Part That Makes Them Fall in Love The Forest Even More

Every day is a mini adventure — nature walks, spotting bugs, feeling textures, watching plants grow. Nature is their playground, their classroom, and their greatest teacher.

Activity Journey Tree
Nature Walk, Bug Hunts & Wildlife Awareness

Nature Walk, Bug Hunts & Wildlife Awareness

Loose Parts & Natural Materials Play

Loose Parts & Natural Materials Play

Creative nature art using sticks, leaves, mud and everything around.

Creative nature art using sticks, leaves, mud and everything around.

Water & Sensory Exploration

Water & Sensory Exploration

Gardening & Plant Care

Gardening & Plant Care

Climbing, Balancing & Physical Play

Climbing, Balancing & Physical Play

Storytelling, singing, mindfulness outdoors

Storytelling, singing, mindfulness outdoors

Constructing with logs, planks, ropes and natural materials

Constructing with logs, planks, ropes and natural materials

Decorative forest canopy

Nurturing Growth Naturally

Children at our nurseries learn both academic and vital social skills. Below we'll walk you through how our approach changes at each new stage of development.

Babies (45 days +)

Babies (45 days +)

Early Learning in a Gentle, Natural Nest

We believe a baby’s earliest experiences should be calm, nurturing, and closely connected to nature. Our practitioners provide responsive care where babies feel safe, soothed, and secure. Through sensory experiences, natural materials, and gentle outdoor exposure, we support early development, curiosity - giving each baby the space to explore the world at their own pace.

  • Caring, experienced early years practitioners
  • Calm, natural spaces that support wellbein
  • Sensory play inspired by nature
  • Time and space to explore and feel secure
Toddlers (1.5 years +)

Toddlers (1.5 years +)

Curiosity Takes Root

Toddlerhood is a time of discovery, movement, and growing independence. In our nurturing, nature-inspired environment, children are encouraged to explore, investigate, and make sense of the world around them. Through play, outdoor exploration, and hands-on experiences, toddlers begin to build confidence, relationships, and a strong connection to nature.

  • Child-led exploration and discovery
  • Outdoor play that supports movement and coordination
  • Nature experiences that promote calm and curiosity
  • Early social skills through shared play
Pre-Foundation

Pre-Foundation

Growing Confidence Through Exploration

Our Pre-School program deepens children's connection with the natural environment. We introduce more complex projects that foster critical thinking and teamwork. By exploring the cycles of nature, children develop a sense of responsibility and wonder, building the cognitive skills necessary for the next stage of their education.

  • Exploration that builds independence and resilience
  • Creative play inspired by nature
  • Opportunities to develop empathy and self-expression
  • Learning shaped around each child
Foundation Stage 2 (FS2)

Foundation Stage 2 (FS2)

Growing Ready for School, With Confidence

Our FS2 provision offers children the time and space they need to feel truly ready for school. In our small, nurturing classes, children benefit from personalised support while continuing to learn through play, exploration, and outdoor experiences.

  • A gentle, supported transition to school
  • Small groups with personalised attention
  • Strong emotional, social, and academic foundations
  • Time to explore, grow, and prepare with confidence
Foundation Stage 1 (FS1)

Foundation Stage 1 (FS1)

Laying Strong Roots for Learning

In FS1, learning flows naturally from children's curiosity. Our experienced teachers guide children through meaningful, hands-on experiences where literacy, maths, and communication are woven into play and outdoor exploration. By following a child-led approach grounded in Forest School principles, we support children to grow in confidence, independence, and a genuine love of learning.

  • Literacy and maths through real, hands-on experiences
  • Play and role-play that build social confidence
  • Growing independence and self-awareness
  • Learning driven by curiosity and exploration

Spaces. Thoughtfully Designed. Endlessly Explored

Their space to grow and thrive. The childhood most of us crave to give our children is right here in the heart of Dubai

The Flo Station

The Flo Station

Wonder Garden

Wonder Garden

Natures Workshop

Natures Workshop

Curiosity Cottage

Curiosity Cottage

Explorers Ground

Explorers Ground

Woodland Kitchen

Woodland Kitchen

Everything you want to know about The Forest Oasis Nursery

In case you need more detailed information please browse through our FAQs page and reach out to us and we will be very happy to assist

Why our parents love
The Forest Oasis

We wanted more than a typical nursery and Forest Oasis delivered exactly that. The nature-based learning, caring teachers, and calm environment have helped our child grow in confidence and curiosity every single day. It truly feels like the right place for her early years.

Parent testimonial: Sarah M

Sarah M

Umm Suqeim - Dubai

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Mother and child exploring Forest Oasis Nursery

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