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First Step Nursery Bahrain

Bahrain, Isa Town

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Arabic, English
Fees BHD 855
Ages 1 - 4 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages Arabic, English
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative
Stages Preschool
Introduction

First Steps Nursery Bahrain provides early childhood education for children aged 1 to 4 across three levels: Pre-Nursery (1-2), Nursery 1 (2-3) and Nursery 2 (3-4). Instruction is in Arabic and English. The program focuses on social development, early literacy and numeracy, language skills, and knowledge of the world through a themed curriculum. The setting includes large, shaded play areas, a library, and a dining room where meals are prepared to order. Outdoor spaces are CCTV monitored and divided to allow safe, small-group play. The campus is located in Isa Town at Villa 3697, Road 909, Block 809.

A'ali, Bahrain

The Essentials

First Step Nursery Bahrain has instruction in Arabic, English.

Location
First Step Nursery Bahrain is located in Isa Town, Bahrain. The address is Villa 3697, Road 909, Block 809. The campus sits in a residential area with access to local roads and nearby amenities.

Stages
The school provides three nursery levels: Pre-Nursery (ages 1-2), Nursery 1 (ages 2-3), and Nursery 2 (ages 3-4).

Type
Private early-years nursery. The program is bilingual, delivered in Arabic and English.

Additional learning support
No published information about Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions. Parents can inquire directly for SEN support arrangements.

Country affiliation
No published country affiliation.

Religious affiliation
No published religious affiliation.

School day structure
Nursery operates Sunday to Thursday, with a day from 07:00 to 14:00.

Bus service
No bus service is listed on the site.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Meals are taken in a dining room. Meals are ordered monthly and supplied by Fine Foods, prepared with healthy ingredients and kept at the correct temperature. The school requests information on any food allergies to arrange suitable meals.
Fees

Annual tuition at First Step Nursery Bahrain ranges from BHD 855 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees

- Registration fee (payable on registration): BHD 175.
- Book fee for Nursery 2 (payable on registration): BHD 22.

Tuition fees (term and annual)

- Term 1 tuition (payable by 15 August): BHD 285.
- Term 2 tuition (payable by 15 November): BHD 285.
- Term 3 tuition (payable by 15 February): BHD 285.
- Total tuition per academic year (three terms): BHD 855 (BHD 285 x 3).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Term payment due dates: Term 1 due by 15 August; Term 2 due by 15 November; Term 3 due by 15 February.
- Fees are payable by term and must be paid by the stated due date on the fee schedule.
- Fees are payable by cheque, cash, or BenefitPay.
- Monthly or part payments are not accepted.
- Post-dated cheques are not accepted.
- Fees not paid by the due date may result in the child's place being reallocated.
- Fees are due for the entire term regardless of absences or holidays.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding fees are listed.

Other costs and fees

- Book fee for Nursery 2: BHD 22 (payable on registration).
- No separate uniform, activity, or additional term-by-term fees are listed on the published fee schedule.

Refund information

- The registration fee is a one-time payment to register at the nursery and is non-refundable.
- No other specific refund or cancellation refunds are detailed on the published fee schedule.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods: cheque, cash, BenefitPay.

Notes on the available published schedule

- The posted fee schedule is labeled for the School Year 2021 to 2022 and lists the items and due dates above; no later fee schedule or additional fee breakdown by multiple age groups is published on the public fee page.
Academics

First Step Nursery Bahrain teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 1 to 4.

Curriculum
First Step Nursery Bahrain offers a three-stage early years program comprising Pre-Nursery (age 1-2), Nursery 1 (age 2-3), and Nursery 2 (age 3-4). The curriculum emphasizes social development and physical skills in Pre-Nursery, with early language exposure through stories, rhymes, and play; by Nursery 1, children engage in more detailed activities, continue potty training, and explore counting, colours, and literacy within a themed programme. Nursery 2 provides a more advanced themed curriculum with added focus on language and mathematics, plus creative and scientific activities, with each child assessed individually and encouraged to progress at their own pace. The program is taught in both Arabic and English, supporting bilingual development. Assessments are described as individualized, focusing on developing capabilities rather than external qualifications; there is no published offering of formal external qualifications for these year groups. The school is located in Isa Town, Bahrain.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
First Step Nursery Bahrain is committed to the well-being and development of its students, with a clear emphasis on social development and confidence through its themed curriculum and activities.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Educational programmes are taught in both Arabic and English, indicating bilingual instruction. No explicit EAL support programme is described.

Mental Wellbeing
The nursery prioritizes well-being and development with an emphasis on social skills and overall mental well-being within its activities.

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding policies.
Parent Experience

History
The nursery, known as First Steps Nursery Bahrain, was established in 2016 in Isa Town, Bahrain. It offers bilingual programs in English and Arabic. The site credits Evolution World SPC as the designer and shows a 2016 copyright, indicating its founding year. A Nursery Calendar page documents term dates from 2021 and 2022 and a Sunday–Thursday schedule, showing ongoing operation into the early 2020s.

Community
The school states it aims to provide a happy, welcoming environment for all students. Its facilities include large shaded outdoor play areas, a library, and a dining room to support social development. The curriculum is bilingual, with English and Arabic used in its educational programs. The school runs holiday activity camps, such as the 2021 Summer Camp featuring arts and crafts, puppet shows, story time, dressing up and role play, baking, water play days, and more.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
There is no publicly documented PTA page or formal PTA structure described on the site. Parent involvement is evident through school-organized events such as Holiday Activity Camps. The 2021 Summer Camp offers activities including Arts & crafts, Puppet Shows, Story time, Dressing up and role play, Baking, Water splash days, and more. Families can engage with the school via email and phone contact, and through the newsletter sign-up to stay informed. The Nursery Calendar lists term dates and Islamic holidays, providing important planning information for families.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
First Step Nursery Bahrain provides a library with a large selection of books for story time and independent reading. A dining room serves all meals, with monthly meal orders and allergen-conscious options, prepared by Fine Foods. The school sits on extensive grounds with large, shaded, separately gated play areas that include a sand pit, climbing structures, ride-on toys, and grass play spaces. Outdoor spaces are fenced, padded at wall corners, and CCTV-monitored to support safe, supervised play. These facilities are designed to promote social interaction and the development of gross motor skills through play and exploration.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor play areas are available on extensive grounds with separate, shaded spaces. Facilities include a sand pit, climbing structures, ride-on toys, and imitation grass play zones. Play areas are fenced and padded for safety, with gates and CCTV monitoring to enable grouped supervision as needed.

Academic Facilities
Library with a large selection of books for story time and independent reading.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
First Step Nursery Bahrain integrates arts and crafts into its daily themed curriculum. The program includes numeracy, literacy, stories, videos and games as part of the learning experience. The educational program is delivered in both Arabic and English, supporting bilingual development and creative expression.

Social & Hobbies
The school provides a library for story time and independent reading. Meals are taken in a dining room that encourages social interaction among children. Large shaded play areas, a sand pit, and a variety of outdoor equipment support social interaction, cooperative play and gross motor development during outdoor time.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Outdoor play areas and large gardens promote physical activity and wellbeing. The facilities include shaded play spaces with climbing equipment, sand and water play, and ride-on toys. The dining room arrangement supports social skills and healthy eating habits during meal times.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught at the school are Arabic and English. Both languages are used in the curriculum, providing bilingual exposure to learners. The age range served includes Pre-Nursery (1-2), Nursery 1 (2-3), and Nursery 2 (3-4). The site does not specify whether language instruction is compulsory or optional, or whether there is targeted language support for non-native speakers.

Bilingual Teaching
Arabic and English are used in the school's instructional programmes. The programmes are taught in both languages. The age groups served are Pre-Nursery (1-2), Nursery 1 (2-3), and Nursery 2 (3-4). The site does not provide additional detail on how the bilingual program is structured beyond its bilingual delivery.
Reputation

Awards
The school does not publish information regarding past awards won.

Accreditations
The school does not publish information regarding accreditations.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Inquire and arrange a tour. Contact the nursery by phone or visit to arrange a tour of the facilities; a staff member will show you around. The visit offers an opportunity to ask questions about the program, daily routine, and safety practices. The nursery is located in Isa Town at Villa 3697, Road 909, Block 809, which helps with planning your visit.

2. Prepare and submit registration documents. A registration form must be completed (download from the site or collected in person). Four passport photos of the child are required. Copies of CPR for the father and mother, as well as CPR for the child, are required, along with the child's birth certificate.

3. Submit forms and pay registration. Submit the completed registration form and the required documents. The registration fee is BD 175 and is payable at registration. Payments can be made by cheque, cash, or benefit pay; the policy prohibits monthly payments and post-dated cheques.

Scholarships
No scholarships information is published on the site. The available pages describe the admissions process and the fee structure but do not indicate any scholarship offerings.

Waitlist
There is no published waitlist or pool system in the admissions materials. The process described emphasizes direct registration with a registration form and required documents, followed by payment of registration and term fees.
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