16-07-2025
Blossom Nursery opens new branch in Palm Jumeirah to meet rising demand for early education
Early-years provider Blossom Nursery has added a new centre at Golden Mile Galleria, Palm Jumeirah, citing increased demand for structured childcare from the neighbourhood's growing population of young families.
'Parents have been asking for a high-quality nursery within walking distance,' Lara Bennett, communications manager of Blossom Nursery said. 'Our new site answers that need while delivering the same curriculum standards found across our network.'
The Blossom Nursery Palm Jumeirah branch follows the UK-developed Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, which encourages learning through play, exploration and teacher-guided activities for children aged zero to five. According to the nursery, the programme balances early literacy and numeracy with social and emotional development.
Purpose-built classrooms receive natural light and are stocked with open-ended materials such as blocks, puzzles and storybooks. Outdoors, shaded play zones promote movement and environmental awareness. 'Each space is designed to let children choose, experiment and collaborate,' Lara added.
All educators hold recognised early-childhood qualifications and complete periodic EYFS refresher courses. Their responsibilities include observing individual learning goals, modelling positive social behaviour and guiding conflict resolution. A parent who toured the facility on opening day said the teacher-child interactions "felt warm yet professional".
Golden Mile Galleria's central location allows island residents to avoid cross-city traffic during drop-off. Flexible scheduling options aim to support dual-income households and remote workers based in nearby apartments and villas.
Blossom positions the Palm Jumeirah centre as a community hub as well as a school. Plans include parent workshops, weekend story sessions and joint charity drives with local businesses. "We want families to feel this is more than a classroom - it's a meeting point," said Lara.
The launch forms part of Blossom Nursery's wider expansion strategy in the UAE, where it operates multiple sites. While the company did not disclose specific enrolment targets, management said interest lists "exceeded expectations" in the weeks leading up to today's opening.
