Sharjah’s Aljada community now hosts its first premium British curriculum nursery with the opening of Royal Kids Nursery, launched in partnership with the UK’s Reigate Grammar School. The nursery offers an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) programme based on proven British educational standards.
The inauguration was attended by representatives from the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), including Mr. Abdelsalam Zainal, Manager of the Licensing Department, Engineer Tariq Al Hammadi, Head of the Buildings Section, and Engineers Khadija and Aisha. Their presence highlighted the nursery’s adherence to regulatory requirements and the importance of introducing a high-quality early years institution to the area.
Melonie Karriem, Founding Director, Royal Kids Nursery, said: “Every space has been intentionally designed. Every experience thoughtfully planned. And every adult in the building is here because they genuinely care about making a difference in your child’s life.”
Esref Temel, Managing Director, Royal Kids Nursery and Bright Capital Investment, added: “Our collaboration with Reigate Grammar School marks a major milestone in advancing early years education in Sharjah, establishing a new benchmark for quality, confidence, and educational excellence. We are proud to welcome our founding families to Royal Kids Aljada as we begin this journey together. Building on the strong launch of our inaugural nursery, we will expand with a second campus in Masaar later this year underscoring our long-term commitment to purposeful growth across Arada communities and the wider emirate of Sharjah.”
Shaun Fenton OBE, Executive Headmaster of the Reigate Grammar School Group, said: “I am delighted that, in partnership with Bright Capital, the launch of Royal Kids Nurseries enables us to offer high-quality pre-school provision for our early years children as they begin their Reigate Grammar School journey in Sharjah. The early years are a time of wonder and discovery, and we are proud to provide an environment in which every child feels supported, valued, and excited to learn within a caring community that celebrates individuality and nurtures confidence. These are truly exciting times.”
Royal Kids Nursery offers full-day programmes from 8:00am to 6:00pm, with early drop-off, flexible schedules, and enrichment activities for working families. The curriculum follows the British EYFS framework and incorporates elements of STEAM, Reggio Emilia, and Montessori approaches.
British-qualified educators provide child-centred learning, supported by Reigate Grammar School to ensure high standards in communication, personal, social and emotional development, and overall wellbeing. Indoor and outdoor spaces are designed to encourage exploration, inquiry, and purposeful play.
Located at Tiraz 5 in Aljada, the nursery responds to growing demand for high-quality early years education in one of Sharjah’s fastest-developing master-planned communities. The launch represents a significant addition to the emirate’s education landscape and sets the stage for a second campus in Masaar later this year.
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