Grandma Nursery 1 (West Bay Dafna), Doha | EYFS & Montessori

About this nursery

Grandma Nursery 1 (West Bay Dafna Branch), situated at 52 Al Istiqlal St in Doha, Qatar, provides a warm, home-like environment fostering love, attention, and stimulating activities for young children. Founded in 2012, this mixed-gender nursery caters to children aged 2 months to 4 years, offering a comprehensive early childhood education experience. The nursery integrates a unique blend of Montessori teaching methods, the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, and Mosaic Early Childhood Education. A core philosophy is the "Child Centered Classroom," emphasizing that children thrive when actively involved in their own learning journey. This approach encourages a "hands-on" learning style, where children engage through play, sensory experiences, and practical activities. Grandma Nursery 1 also values parental involvement, believing that cooperation between teachers and parents significantly enhances a child's learning, confidence, and progress. Beyond core academics, the nursery features several specialized learning centers designed to promote holistic development. The Child Learning Centers (CLC) program focuses on physical, mental, social, and emotional growth, helping children develop concentration, coordination, fine motor skills, language abilities, responsibility, and respect, all essential for a smooth transition into preschool. A key highlight is the Language Center, where children are immersed in both English and French, ensuring they speak and understand both languages effectively. The Math & Construction Center transforms learning important concepts in mathematics, numeracy, building, and construction into an entertaining experience. Children can explore their surroundings and develop self-efficiency at Grandma's Discovery Center, while the Creative Center nurtures knowledge, skills, values, and creativity. For the youngest learners, the Baby Room is thoughtfully designed to meet their everyday needs, featuring a "Booboo area" where infants can explore safely with age-appropriate stimulating toys. The Music & Fitness Center provides unique programs that allow children to learn songs, discover the joy of exercise, conquer fears, and build self-confidence. Grandma Nursery 1 operates Sunday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, making it a highly rated and popular choice for early childhood education in Doha.

What families highlight

•Nurturing home environment with love and attention.
•Combines Montessori, UK EYFS, and Mosaic Early Childhood Education curricula.
•Bilingual program teaching English and French.
•Diverse learning centers: Language, Math & Construction, Discovery, Creative, Music & Fitness.
•Dedicated baby room ("Booboo area") with age-appropriate stimulating toys.
•Strong focus on holistic development: physical, mental, social, emotional.
•High parental involvement encouraged.

Features & amenities

UK EYFSMontessoriBilingualEnglishFrenchChild-centered learningHands-on learningBaby roomMusic & FitnessMath & ConstructionDiscovery CenterCreative CenterParent involvement

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