Umm Suqeim

A garden nursery near Umm Suqeim: evergreen

If you live in Umm Suqeim, Evergreen Early Learning Centre is close by. Our villa in Umm Al Sheif sits right next to Umm Suqeim 3, about 2 km by road from its centre. From Umm Suqeim 2 it is about 4 km, and from Umm Suqeim 1 about 6 km, usually under ten minutes outside peak hours.

The garden is the heart of the school. Our 10,000 sq ft of natural outdoor learning and playing space has sand, logs and living things in place of plastic playgrounds. For at least six months of the year, children spend several hours a day learning outside, and every day the garden becomes a classroom.

Inside, children follow the British EYFS through an inquiry-led, Reggio Emilia-inspired approach. Projects grow from their own questions, and their learning is documented through photos, their own words and visual portfolios that you can see.

Classes are bilingual, in English and Arabic, with a certified Arabic teacher, so Arabic is part of every day through songs, stories and play. With one teacher to every four children, small classes give each child individual attention.

Children from one to five are welcome, and admissions are open with flexible start dates.

Questions parents ask

How far is the nursery from Umm Suqeim 3?

About 2 km by road from the centre of Umm Suqeim 3, roughly five minutes outside peak hours (approximate). The villa is in Umm Al Sheif, right next to Umm Suqeim 3.

Is there a nursery near Umm Suqeim with a big outdoor space?

Evergreen has 10,000 sq ft of natural outdoor learning and playing space, with sand, logs and living things, and outdoor classrooms.

Do children learn Arabic?

Yes. Classes are bilingual, in English and Arabic, and Arabic lessons are led by a certified Arabic teacher through songs, stories and play.

Can my child start mid-year?

Yes. Admissions are open with flexible start dates and timings, and we welcome children joining mid-year.