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Nurseries in Doha

186 nurseries in 49 neighbourhoods. Pick yours to compare ratings and call them directly.

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Popular neighbourhoods

14 nurseries Onaiza14 13 nurseries Hazm Al Markhiya13 12 nurseries Legtaifiya12 11 nurseries Bu Hamour11 9 nurseries Nuaija9 8 nurseries Al Aziziya8 8 nurseries Old Airport8 7 nurseries Jelaiah7

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British (EYFS) 37Montessori 13French 5Reggio Emilia 3American 3Australian (EYLF) 3

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Outdoor play area 36Indoor play area 17Nurse / clinic 15Library / reading corner 13Indoor gym / soft play 12CCTV 12Sand & water play 11Garden & nature area 11Baby sleep room 10Shaded outdoor area 6Role-play area 6STEM / ICT room 5Hall / theatre 4Music & dance room 3

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Ain Khaled4 Al Aziziya8 Al Ghanim Al Jadeed1 Al Gharrafa6 Al Hilal3 Al Luqta2 Al Maamoura6 Al Markhiya3 Al Mearad2 Al Messila2 Al Sadd2 Al Thumama5 Al Waab5 Al Wajba1 Bu Hamour11 Dahl Al Hamam3 Duhail3 Fereej Al Manaseer1 Fereej Al Soudan6 Fereej Bin Derhem1 Fereej Bin Mahmoud1 Fereej Kulaib1 Gharrafat Al Rayyan2 Hazm Al Markhiya13 Izghawa1 Jelaiah7 Jeryan Nejaima2 Lebday1 Legtaifiya12 Lejbailat1 Luaib1 Madinat Khalifa South3 Mesaimeer1 Muaither6 Muraikh Al Janoubi2 Mushaireb1 Najma1 New Al Hitmi1 New Al Rayyan2 New Slata3 Nuaija9 Old Airport8 Onaiza14 Rawdat Abal Heeran2 Rawdat Egdaim1 The Pearl2 Umm Al Seneem7 Umm Lekhba4 Wadi Al Sail1
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Doha nurseries at a glance

GulfNurseries lists 186 nurseries in Doha across 49 neighbourhoods, with the most in Onaiza (14), Hazm Al Markhiya (13) and Legtaifiya (12). They average 4.5★ on Google, from 185 rated nurseries. British (EYFS) is the most common curriculum, offered by 71% of the 52 nurseries that list one, followed by Montessori (25%) and French (10%). A typical nursery opens at 6:30 and closes at 15:00, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. 14% also open on Saturdays. Nurseries in Doha are licensed by Qatar's Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

From the GulfNurseries listings, updated October 2026. Ratings and hours from Google.

Nurseries
186in 49 neighbourhoods
Average Google rating
4.5★from 185 rated nurseries
British (EYFS)
71%of 52 that list a curriculum
Take babies under 1
62%of 40 that list ages
Typical hours
6:30–15:00Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday

Top rated in Doha

Ranked by Google rating. Only nurseries with at least 50 reviews are included.

1 Cuddle Castle Nursery حضانة كادل كاسل ★ 5.0 · Nursery · Legtaifiya ★ 5.0151 07059 0999 2 Smart International Kindergarten ★ 4.9 · Nursery · Hazm Al Markhiya ★ 4.9192 05080 5805 3 Fairy Tales Nursery - West Bay Branch ★ 4.9 · Nursery · Onaiza ★ 4.9126 04417 8880 4 Tiny Town British Nursery ★ 4.9 · Nursery · Hazm Al Markhiya ★ 4.9106 06602 8092 5 Fairy Tales Nursery- Ain Khaled Branch ★ 4.9 · Nursery · Bu Hamour ★ 4.997 04498 9478 6 Little Learners British Nursery ★ 4.9 · Nursery · Umm Al Seneem ★ 4.984 06604 7745 7 TLC Nursery Mamoura ★ 4.9 · Nursery · Al Maamoura ★ 4.960 07780 0852 8 My Little World Kindergarten ★ 4.9 · Nursery · Hazm Al Markhiya ★ 4.958 04412 4382 9 Daffodils Nursery ★ 4.8 · Nursery · Old Airport ★ 4.8107 04466 4573 10 Grandma Nursery 3 ★ 4.8 · Nursery · Al Maamoura ★ 4.889 05004 1008

Questions about nurseries in Doha

How many nurseries are there in Doha?

GulfNurseries lists 186 nurseries in Doha across 49 neighbourhoods, with the most in Onaiza (14), Hazm Al Markhiya (13) and Legtaifiya (12).

Which are the best rated nurseries in Doha?

By Google rating, counting only nurseries with at least 50 reviews, the top rated in Doha are Cuddle Castle Nursery حضانة كادل كاسل (5.0★, 151 reviews), Smart International Kindergarten (4.9★, 192 reviews) and Fairy Tales Nursery - West Bay Branch (4.9★, 126 reviews). The average is 4.5★.

Which curriculum do nurseries in Doha follow?

British (EYFS) is the most common curriculum, offered by 71% of the 52 nurseries that list one, followed by Montessori (25%) and French (10%). Some nurseries combine more than one.

What age can children start nursery in Doha?

25 of the 40 nurseries in Doha that list ages (62%) take babies under a year old, the youngest from 45 days. The most common upper age is 4 years.

What are nursery opening hours in Doha?

A typical nursery opens at 6:30 and closes at 15:00, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. 14% also open on Saturdays. Based on the Google opening hours of 162 nurseries.

Who licenses nurseries in Doha?

Nurseries in Doha are licensed by Qatar's Ministry of Education and Higher Education. Each nursery's page shows its licence where the nursery states it.

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