Choose the right nurseries and kindergartens in Qatar

The first concern of parents after their children reach a toddler’s age is to choose the perfect nursery of kindergarten for them. Having a plethora of nurseries to choose from in Qatar makes it easier to shortlist the best options based on preferences. As the summer season progresses, it heralds into the opening of schools and nurseries from August. Here is a list of kindergartens and nurseries to help parents of tiny tots decide where to start their kids’ educational basis from.

Little Leaders Nursery

The nursery follows the British curriculum - EYFS, and accept children from 2 months to 4 years of age. They provide safe equipment and facilities for both indoor and outdoor playgrounds, and have video games in all classrooms.

Location: Al Jamaa St. Zone 59 (Next to University Petrol Station – V# 40)

Email: little.leaders@outlook .com

Phone: 30102007/ 44171751

The Gulf English Nursery

The nursery takes children from 2 years of age and follows the U.K. EYFS Development matters curriculum. The environment of the nursery encourages independence and self-care skills by providing full attention to each child by qualified teachers in small classes, having outdoor and indoor play and activity areas.

Location: Al Gharrafa St, Ar-Rayyan

Phone: 44364756

Email:    [email protected]

Email for admissions: [email protected]

Fun First Nursery

Fun First Nursery follows the EYFS curriculum as circulated by the Ministry for Education in England and Wales. The focus of the nursery is inclusion and care for all children, and teaching through creative and fun learning experiences. The nursery features shaded Outdoor play areas, natural grass garden, large indoor soft play area, spacious indoor play area, shaded sand pit, astro turf and rubber flooring playground, spacious bright classrooms.

Location: West Bay, Zone 66, Saha 47
P.O.Box 875
Phone: +974-44110953
Fax:+974-44110952
Email: [email protected]

Kidz International Pre-school (KIPS)

KIPS curriculum is a healthy mix of the best of the British and Canadian curricula. The pre-school follows the English program but also gives French and Arabic lessons.

Location: Abu Hamour (close to Al Gharaffa Sports Club)

Phone: +974 5594-5215, +974 4479-3156

Email: [email protected]

Little Academy Nursery

This nursery follows the Harcourt and Scholastic American curriculum, with classrooms focusing on interest centers that include dramatic play, creative art, science, and quiet reading. The nursery offers the option of enrolling in an English or French section, and has optional second language lessons for French and Arabic included.

Playball, P.E, Music, Ballet, Yoga and Pilates classes are also held to promote healthy habits in young learners. The nursery offers a “Discovery Day” for prospective students and their parents to have a hand-on feel of the environment before enrolling.

Location: Al Maadeed St. Al Mamoura
Phone: +974 4460 2713
Fax: +974 4460 4272

Email: [email protected]

Little Academy Nursery
Saqr Street
Madinat Khalifa
Doha, Qatar
Phone: +974 4411-0027
Fax: +974 4460-4272

Email: [email protected]

Busy Bees Nursery

Busy Bees Nursery follows the UK’s Department for Education and Skills (DfES) programme called ‘Stepping Stones’ and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) complimented by Jolly Phonics and Maths Made Fun programmes.
The nursery takes children from 2 months to 4 years of age.

Facilities in the nursery include an indoor play area, outdoor play area, kitchen fun, soft play room, Arabic, French and Spanish lessons for 3yrs +, music and movement, arts and crafts , sensory gardening , water play (seasonal), computer corner (3 years plus), educational visits to places of interest.

Location: Al Waab Street, P.O. Box 19875, Doha

Phone: 4447 2319(974), 6656 3265
Email: [email protected]

Tots Corner Nursery

Tots Corner Nursery follows the EYFS British curriculum, incorporating The Montessori Method. It takes children from 1 to 4 years of age. The nursery hosts the facilities of outdoor play area with a sand pit, planting and climbing equipment. There is an activity hall where Music, Movement, Dance and creative activities are held.

Location: 56 Al Madeed, Al Joudi Street, Al Mamoura Area
PO Box 3971, Doha

Tel: +974 44 68 8008
Mob: +974 3100 7117
Email: [email protected]

Starfish Lane Kids Nursery

This nursery follows the Australian curriculum and the medium of interaction is English. It takes babies and children from 10 months up to 4 years of age. The activities include Yoga, Playball®, “Let it Grow” winter gardening, Kids in the Kitchen (healthy eating programme) and library time in the weekly schedule.

Locations:

1.Near Landmark Mall Opposite Dahl Al Hamam Park, Al Markhiya Branch

Phone: (+974) 4487 5939

Email: [email protected]

2.Near West Bay Lagoon / College of North Atlantic, Al Jelaiah Branch

 Phone: (+974) 4411 0355

 Email: [email protected]

3.Near 01 Mall / MegaMart , Ain Khaled / Abu Hamour Branch

 Phone: (+974) 4497-7673

 Email: [email protected]

Tiny Town British Nursery

Tiny Town British Nursery follows the UK Stepping Stones programme. It takes children from 6 months to 4 years of age. It has safe, shaded outdoor play areas, qualified staff and a doctor, high teacher to children ratio, indoor soft play and sleeping area.

Location: Near Landmark Shopping Mall, Al Markhiya, Doha
Phone: 6602 8092 / 4483 4553 
Email: [email protected]

Grandma Nursery

Grandma Nursery employs the best practices of the Montessori teaching methods and Mosaica Early Childhood Education. They accept children from two months to 4 years of age. The nursery focuses on seven key development areas, including Language Center (Circle Time), Math and construction center, discovery center, creative center, music and fitness center, soft play area, quiet story and naptime noon, play area.

Locations:

Main Branch

West Bay, Onaizah 63
El Eithar Street No.941- Villa No.52
P.O. Box 15205- Doha
(After West Bay Petrol Station)

Phone: +974 4488 4008

2nd branch

West Bay, Onaizah 65
Al Huda Street No.810 - Villa. No.4
P.O. Box 15205- Doha Qatar 
(After Doha College)

 Phone : +974 4488 4003

3rd branch

Al Mamoura, , Area 56-Street Saleh Bin Bayan No.709 - Villa No.18, P.O. Box 15205- Doha Qatar 
(In front of Dar Al Salam Mall)

 Phone : +974 4414 4008

Email: [email protected]

Villa Kinder Velt

Villa Kindle Velt is a German nursery that focuses on multilingual approach to teach students. The nursery follows the Reggio-Emilia approach that centers around assessing and molding the curriculum according to the age and need of the child.

Al Madeed Street
P.O.Box 2139
Doha-State of Qatar

Phone : + 974 33 63 42 91
E-Mail : [email protected]

Dafna International Kindergarten

The American curriculum is followed by this kindergarten, and it takes children aged 3 – 5.

Location: Number 39, St. 848, Zone 66, Dafna

Phone: 44796115, 33879650

Email: [email protected]

Acorn Nursery

Acorn Nursery accepts children from 1 to 4 years of age. The Early Years Foundation Stage of the curriculum for England is followed here. The nursery has well equipped, bright and airy rooms. The play areas have ride-on toys, role play equipment, water play and a sandpit.

Locations:

Abu Hamour - midway between Doha College / American School of Doha and Park House / Al Jazeera
Mesaimeer - behind Mesaimeer Health Centre and Qatar Scientific Club

Phone: (+974) 444-78-333
Email: [email protected]