Mangrove Village
We offer unique Montessori-inspired early education and childcare services, blending the Montessori philosophy with the British curriculum to create a dynamic, child-led environment. Our vision is to help each child reach their maximum potential.
Mangrove Village, Abu Dhabi
Rabdan – Bawabat Abu Dhabi , UAE
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+971 502 550 0255
We welcome babies, toddlers, and children from ages 4 months to 5 years at the Orange Seeds Nurseries. The classes are categorized as Junior Toddler class (4 months to 1 year), Toddler Class (1 – 2 years), Pre-school (2 – 3 years), FS1 (3 – 4 years) and FS 2- DSO branch only (4-5 years).
With all categories of classes, running throughout the week, our term time runs from September to June. We love opening our doors and showing what we have to offer and advise that all prospective parents and students should come take a tour ahead of registering their interest with us.
Timings
Orange Seeds Nursery is open from 6:45 am to 4:00 pm,
Monday to Friday.
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About Us
At Orange Seeds Nursery, we offer unique Montessori-inspired early education and childcare services, blending the Montessori philosophy with the British curriculum to create a dynamic, child-led environment. Our vision is to help each child reach their maximum potential.
Meet Our founder
SHIFA YUSUFFALI
Founder & CEO
SHIFA YUSUFFALI
Founder & CEO
Shifa Yusuffali is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of Orange Seeds Nursery, a part of IdeaCrate Edutainment. With a deep passion for early childhood education, Shifa has dedicated herself to creating nurturing, innovative, and engaging environments for young children. Through her leadership at IdeaCrate, she has developed various educational platforms that focus on holistic development, creativity, and learning through play.
Her commitment to excellence and child-centered education is reflected in the unique curriculum and vibrant community at Orange Seeds Nursery. Under Shifa’s guidance, the nursery has become a leader in Montessori-inspired learning, offering a British curriculum for children aged 6 months to 6 years.
Shifa continues to expand her efforts to redefine early childhood education in the UAE, fostering a love for learning in children while supporting parents and caregivers with exceptional educational services.
Meet The Team
MS. SHEHLA KHAN
Regional Director
Ms. Matilda Fel Gyori
Nursery Manager – Dubai Silicon Oasis
MS. ISMAT GULAMALI
Curriculum Coord & Nursery Supervisor
MS. SHEHLA KHAN
Regional Director
Shehla has 19 years of experience in education, specializing in early childhood development. She holds a Bachelor’s in Education, an International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy, and a PGCE from the University of Nottingham. She has taught and managed early years settings, serving as Deputy Director, Head of Curriculum, and Nursery Director for a prestigious Dubai nursery.
Living in the UAE since 2001, Shehla has built successful relationships within the expat community. She excels in assessing learning environments, implementing changes, and managing operations, including budgeting, marketing, and staff training.
Shehla is excited to join the Ideacrate team and contribute to the growth and success of the Orange Seeds brand.
Ms. Matilda Fel Gyori
Nursery Manager – Dubai Silicon Oasis
Matilda Fél Győri, from the Hungarian minority in Slovakia, earned her degree in education at the University of Slovakia. With a multicultural background and experience in conference organizing across four continents, she has taught at various levels for 25 years, including as a kindergarten and primary school teacher, and university lecturer.
Her postgraduate studies took her to Oxford and Aberdeen, where she earned a Diploma and Master’s Degree. In Dubai since 2012, she joined Kidz Venture (now CreaKids ELC), leading classrooms for children up to six years old and later becoming Head Teacher and Operations Manager.
Committed to professional development, Matilda holds a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Pre-school Practice and a CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care of Children and Young People’s Service. Her dedication and professionalism brought her to Orange Seeds Nursery, where she continues to nurture young children.
MS. ISMAT GULAMALI
Curriculum Coord & Nursery Supervisor – Dubai Silicon Oasis
Ms. Ismat, born and raised in the UAE, hails from Tanzania. She has been passionate about the Montessori method for 20 years, holding an International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy from MCI, London.
With extensive experience teaching young children in the UAE, she has worked at prestigious institutions like Safa British School and Bilva School, where she was part of the Middle Leadership Team. Her expertise includes pre-reading, pre-writing, and essential preschool concepts, gained from teaching at various nurseries, including Kidzventure/Creakids.
She loves observing children’s growth, bringing stories to life, and fostering a love of books. A mother of two, she is excited to join Orange Seeds Nursery and looks forward to contributing to the children’s growth and progress.