The early years centre will open its doors in May 2026  

Dubai, June 23, 2025: Nalapad Investments and MVK Holdings hosted the groundbreaking ceremony for Crayons Nursery in Dubai’s Nad Al Sheba today. The purpose-built early years centre will open its doors to young toddlers in May 2026, with FS1 and FS2 intake from September 2026. 

Focusing primarily on the EYFS curriculum with a play-led approach, the centre will welcome children aged 45 days to five years. Crayons Nursery is designed to accommodate 200 children. The campus will offer a bilingual programme in English and Arabic.  

“Crayons Nursery reflects the kind of forward-thinking, learner-centric approach that lays the foundation for academic excellence, cultural empowerment, equitable access, innovative practices and personal development from the very earliest years,” said Abdulla Nalapad Ahmed, Managing Director of Nalapad Investments and Chairman of Credence High School, at the launch. 

“Crayons Nursery brings together leading pedagogical practices from the EYFS, Montessori and Finnish models within a thoughtfully designed campus. Our vision is to create a centre where children can thrive emotionally, socially and academically. This is the beginning of a larger journey to bring Crayons to more communities across the UAE,” said Sameer K. Mohamed, Managing Director of MVK Holdings and Governor of Credence High School.    

The founders of Crayons Nursery envision a network of centres across the UAE.