What age does the nursery take children from?

From 6 months, in the Baby Explorers group, up to Foundation Stage 1 (3-4 years). The age cut-off date is 31 August.

What are the nursery hours?

Core hours are 8AM-1PM, with an early start from 7AM. Afternoon Club options run 1-2PM, 1-3:30PM or 1-6PM. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, 7AM-6PM, and closed at weekends.

How much are the fees?

The May 2026 Schedule of Fees lists, per term: AED 8,740 (3 days) or AED 12,130 (5 days) for 8AM-1PM, and AED 9,120 or AED 12,850 for 7AM-1PM. Afternoon Club, a AED 500 application fee, a AED 3,000 registration deposit and a AED 500 medical fee are extra, and VAT applies.

Does the nursery provide meals?

No. Parents pack snacks and lunch in temperature-controlled containers. The nursery is nut-free and pork-free.

Is there a bus service?

Yes, for children aged 2 and above. From the Sports City branch, routes cover Sports City, Motor City, JVC, Victory Heights, IMPZ, Arabian Ranches, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Arjan and Tilal Al Ghaf, subject to enough registrations.

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The Wonder Years Early Childhood Centre — Dubai Sports City

Q: Is there a settling-in period?

Yes. The nursery generally recommends at least 5 settling-in sessions in the first week, and settling can take up to two weeks, depending on the child.

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Sports City

Ages0–4years old
PriceAED 720a term, lowest price
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The Wonder Years Early Childhood Centre in Dubai Sports City is a British nursery following the EYFS curriculum, taking children from 6 months to 4 years. Children are grouped into five classes, from Baby Explorers (6-12 months) to Foundation Stage 1 (3-4 years), with published ratios running from 1:3 for babies to 1:8 in FS1. Days mix structured learning, free play, daily outdoor time, story time and arts and crafts, and each classroom opens onto its own shaded garden for sand, water and messy play. Core hours are 8AM-1PM, with a 7AM early start and Afternoon Club options up to 6PM, on a 3-day or 5-day week. The nursery has a full-time nurse, runs a nut-free and pork-free policy, and offers a bus service for children aged 2 and up from nearby communities such as Motor City, JVC, Victory Heights and Arabian Ranches. There is a sister branch in Remraam Community.

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The activity

Nursery, explained

A nursery takes babies and toddlers from a few months old up to the start of school (around age 4), combining full or half-day childcare with early learning through play. Days typically include sensory activities, music and movement, outdoor time, and the first building blocks of language and numeracy, often following a recognised early years curriculum such as the British EYFS. Staff-to-child ratios are higher than in a school setting, and most nurseries offer a settling-in period before a child starts full sessions. It suits working parents who need daily care, and any family who wants their child socialising and learning routine before starting Foundation Stage.

Who it's for

Children from 6 months to 4 years, in five class groups: Baby Explorers (6-12 months, ratio 1:3), Little Movers (12-18 months, 1:3), Curious Learners (18 months-2 years, 1:5), Early Explorers (2-3 years, 1:6) and Foundation Stage 1 (3-4 years, 1:8). The age cut-off date is 31 August, in line with KHDA requirements.

What to expect

New children follow a structured settling-in programme: the nursery generally recommends at least 5 settling-in sessions in the first week, and settling can take up to two weeks, tailored to each child. A typical day balances structured learning, free play, outdoor play, story time, arts and crafts, and snack and lunch times. Meals are not provided - parents pack snacks and lunch in temperature-controlled containers, and the nursery is nut-free and pork-free. Parents get daily verbal feedback, plus notes on snacks, naps, nappy changes and photos through the Ovivio Parent's App, with report cards twice a year.

Highlights

British EYFS curriculum, from 6 months to Foundation Stage 1 (wonderyearsecc.com)
Published staff ratios: 1:3 for babies and walkers, up to 1:8 in FS1 (wonderyearsecc.com)
3-day or 5-day weeks; 7AM or 8AM start, Afternoon Club up to 6PM (wonderyearsecc.com)
Fees published: 5-day 8AM-1PM place is AED 12,130 a term, plus VAT (wonderyearsecc.com)
Full-time DHA-registered nurse and on-site clinic (wonderyearsecc.com)
4.7 on Google from 100 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

The centre holds a 4.7 rating on Google from 100 reviews. The distribution is mostly 5-star (87) with a small number of 1-star reviews (6), so it's worth reading recent reviews on Google alongside this page.

The facts

Ages: 6 months to 4 years (Baby Explorers to Foundation Stage 1) (wonderyearsecc.com)
Prices: Per term, May 2026 schedule, plus VAT
8AM-1PM: AED 8,740 (3 days)or AED 12,130 (5 days)
7AM-1PM: AED 9,120or AED 12,850
Afternoon Club: from AED 720 a term
Application fee: AED 500
Registration deposit: AED 3,000 (deducted from tuition)
Medical fee: AED 500
(wonderyearsecc.com)
Schedule: Core hours 8AM-1PM, early start from 7AM; Afternoon Club 1-2PM, 1-3:30PM or 1-6PM; 3-day or 5-day weeks; three terms, September to June (wonderyearsecc.com)
Trial: Ask the provider
Where: Al Hebiah Fourth, Dubai Sports City, Dubai
How to book: wonderyearsecc.com/contact · +971 4 368 5600 · wa.me/971581054306 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon–Fri7am–6pm
Sat–SunClosed

Questions parents ask

Good to know

Parents pack snacks and lunch; nut-free and pork-free environment (wonderyearsecc.com)
Bus service for children aged 2+ from Sports City, Motor City, JVC, Victory Heights, IMPZ, Arabian Ranches, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Arjan and Tilal Al Ghaf, subject to numbers (wonderyearsecc.com)
Extra-curricular activities 1PM-1:30PM for ages 2-4, run with external providers such as BMA (wonderyearsecc.com)
Open around 49 weeks a year, with Winter, Spring and Summer holiday sessions charged separately; some may run at the Remraam branch (wonderyearsecc.com)
Sibling and referral discounts offered - ask the admin team for terms (wonderyearsecc.com)
Wheelchair-accessible entrance (Google listing)