Licensed Montessori curriculum
Licensed to use the Montessori National Curriculum provided by the Montessori Australia Foundation.
Authentic Montessori · Abu Dhabi
Proudly supported by Khalifa Fund since 2016
An authentic Montessori beginning, made in Abu Dhabi.
From 45 days to 4 years 11 months, children grow through purposeful Montessori learning, Arabic and English, and a close partnership with every family.
Proudly Emirati woman-led · Managed by M. AlQubaisi
Proudly supported by Khalifa Fund since 2016
Licensed MNCMontessori National Curriculum
9–10 childrenPublished Nido group size
Quality & safetyCertified management systems
Arabic + EnglishLanguage, culture and belonging
A licence, not a label
The proof behind our promise.
Parents should not have to choose a nursery using slogans alone. We make the standards behind our care clear and easy to understand.
Small-group care
Our Nido environment welcomes groups of 9–10 children for close observation and responsive care.
Certified systems
Quality and occupational health and safety management systems support the care families experience every day.
Emirati leadership
Proudly managed by Emirati woman M. AlQubaisi, with UAE identity woven into everyday nursery life.
Since 2017
Who we are
Rooted in Montessori. Growing with Abu Dhabi.
Founded in 2017, TMCG brings Montessori, EYFS and UAE identity together in a prepared environment where every child can belong, explore and become independent.
Enter our story
Supported locally. Connected widely.
A Khalifa Fund-supported nursery with purposeful collaborations.
Since 2016, TMCG has been proudly supported by the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development. Our collaboration ecosystem connects early education with culture, community development, family wellbeing and social responsibility.
Khalifa Fund-supported project
Education & Montessori
Curriculum development, educator learning, authentic Montessori resources and knowledge exchange.
Government, Culture & Community
Shared initiatives that strengthen UAE identity, culture, inclusion and community development.
Health & Family Wellbeing
Child protection, family support, health awareness and inclusive early-intervention connections.
Sustainability & Social Responsibility
Volunteering, environmental learning and humanitarian programmes that help children care for their wider world.
A featured collaboration with the Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural Center advances shared goals in education, culture, community development and Montessori principles in the UAE.
Our approach
Education that follows the child.
The Montessori Children’s Garden was designed around Dr. Maria Montessori’s belief that children flourish when given freedom within a carefully prepared environment.
Our educators observe closely, introduce the right challenge at the right time, and allow each child to build independence through meaningful, hands-on work.
Explore our environments
Prepared for every stage
Environments that grow with your child.
Each classroom balances movement, order, sensory discovery and language to meet the needs of its age group.
Admissions & visits
Open online registration form
Start your child’s admissions journey.
Complete this short enquiry to arrange a visit. Our team will confirm availability and guide you through every registration step.
1. Send your enquiryShare your child’s age, preferred start date and contact details
2. Visit the nurseryMeet our team and explore the environment suited to your child’s age
3. Complete registrationWe confirm availability and guide you through the forms and required documents
Garden vision
Why Montessori
Small choices build capable children.
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Independence
Children practise real skills and discover what they can do for themselves.
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Concentration
Uninterrupted work cycles allow attention, patience and mastery to deepen.
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Respect
Grace, courtesy and care for the environment are part of every day.
The TMCG difference
You see the learning, not just the day.
Our Montessori practice is connected to clear developmental goals, meaningful evidence and a genuine partnership with every family.
Montessori + EYFS alignment
Hands-on Montessori learning connected thoughtfully to seven EYFS areas of development.
Bilingual progress reports
Clear monthly observations help families understand progress, strengths and next steps.
Learning made visible
Photographs and work samples connect classroom experiences with developmental growth.
Arabic and UAE identity
Language, culture and national occasions are woven naturally into the year.
A day in our garden
Purposeful work. Joyful discovery.
Real moments from classrooms where children explore with their hands, think for themselves and take pride in their work.
★★★★★
“The Montessori Garden is a very good nursery with such a clean, safe and welcoming environment. The staff are caring and professional, and my child is always happy there.”
Parent questions
Helpful answers before you call.
Still deciding? Our team is happy to discuss your child’s age, routine and the best place to begin.
What ages do you welcome?
We welcome children from 45 days to 4 years 11 months, with placement across Nido, Toddlers Community and Children’s House according to age and development.
How do you share my child’s progress?
Families receive bilingual monthly observations supported by learning evidence, photographs and clear next steps.
How is Montessori connected to school readiness?
Our plan connects Montessori’s practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics and culture areas with EYFS developmental goals.
What are the admissions steps?
Send an enquiry, visit the nursery, and then complete registration. Our team will confirm availability and guide you through the required forms and documents.
Begin your family’s journey
Come and experience the garden.
Speak with our team about the right environment for your child and arrange your next visit.
Real moments from our TMCG community.
Meet our environments, celebrations and everyday learning through our official social channels.
A strong UAE identity
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