At a glance
Redwood Montessori Nursery is an early years provider built around the Montessori method, taking children from three months in the infant rooms through to the year before formal school at six. It is not a full through school but a nursery and preschool, so it is the first step rather than the destination for a family's education journey in the capital. Redwood runs several campuses across the city, which means many central districts have a branch within a short drive, a practical advantage for parents juggling work and an early drop off. Set it against the wider picture of early years options among international schools in Abu Dhabi through our city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and approach | Authentic Montessori method; practical life, sensorial, early maths, language, arts |
| Stages | 3 months to 6 years (infant rooms to preschool) |
| Founded | Not published |
| Accreditation | Montessori early years provider; licensed nursery |
| Fee band | Not published (varies by campus and sessions) |
| Campus area | Multiple Abu Dhabi locations (Saadiyat, Yas, Reem, Al Mushrif, Al Bateen, Khalifa City) |
The Montessori programme
Redwood follows the Montessori method rather than a national curriculum, which shapes everything about the day. Children work in prepared environments with carefully designed materials, moving at their own pace through practical life activities, sensorial exploration, early mathematics, language and a programme rich in art, music and movement. The emphasis is on independence, concentration and hands on learning rather than formal instruction, which is the hallmark of Montessori early years and the reason families choose it over a play based or more academic nursery. Because Redwood spans the full early years range, a child can settle as a baby and progress through to the year before primary school without changing setting, which eases the eventual transition into a Montessori or mainstream school. We do not publish inspection grades or outcome data for nurseries unless they are formally verified.
Redwood Montessori Nursery fees
Redwood Montessori Nursery does not publish a single headline fee, and we will not invent one. Nursery fees in the capital vary by campus, by the child's age group and by the number of days or half day and full day sessions a week, so the only reliable figure is the quote the nursery gives for your chosen branch and schedule. For context on how early years and school costs sit across the city, see our guide to international school fees in Abu Dhabi. When you enquire, ask the nursery to set out the term fee, any registration or enrolment charge, a refundable deposit and the cost of extras such as meals and transport, so you can compare branches on a like for like basis.
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Admissions
Nurseries admit on a rolling basis through the year, subject to space in the relevant age group, so there is no single application window in the way a school year has one. Because the youngest rooms have the strictest staff to child ratios and fill quickly, families planning a move to the capital should enquire early at their nearest campus rather than wait until they arrive. There is no academic assessment at this age; admission is about availability, a settling in plan and the practical fit of location, hours and sessions. Ask the nursery about the trial or settling sessions it offers and the documents it needs to confirm a place.
Location and who goes there
Redwood's spread of campuses is its defining practical feature, with branches across the islands and inner suburbs including Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, Reem Island, Al Mushrif, Al Bateen and Khalifa City, so most families can find one within an easy commute. The intake is broadly international, reflecting the professional households that cluster around these districts and the appeal of Montessori to globally mobile parents who value its consistency from country to country. Parents weighing the next step often look at the wider list of Montessori schools in Abu Dhabi as their child approaches primary age. For the wider picture of where families settle across the capital and the school options that follow the nursery years, return to the Abu Dhabi city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Redwood Montessori Nursery fees?
Redwood Montessori Nursery does not publish a single fee figure, and nursery fees in Abu Dhabi vary by campus, age group and the number of days or sessions a week. Contact the nursery directly for current term fees, registration and any deposit.
Is Redwood Montessori Nursery a good nursery?
Redwood follows the authentic Montessori method and runs across several Abu Dhabi locations. Whether it suits your family depends on your preference for Montessori over a play based or curriculum led nursery and your nearest campus.
What curriculum does Redwood Montessori Nursery follow?
It follows the Montessori method, with prepared environments and materials covering practical life, sensorial work, early mathematics, language and the arts, for children from 3 months to 6 years.
When do Redwood Montessori Nursery applications open?
Nurseries admit on a rolling basis through the year subject to space in the relevant age group. Because the youngest rooms fill quickly, families should enquire early at their nearest campus.
Where is Redwood Montessori Nursery located?
Redwood operates several Abu Dhabi campuses, including Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, Reem Island, Al Mushrif, Al Bateen and Khalifa City, so most central districts have a branch within reach.
