An Early Learning Approach Rooted in Respect

A shared educational philosophy designed to honour each child’s individual way of thinking, exploring, and understanding the world.
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Our Pedagogical Approach

At Acorn Nurseries, our approach is grounded in contemporary early years research and informed by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Learning is shaped through the relationship between the child, the educator, and the environment each playing an active role in the learning process.
Daily experiences are thoughtfully planned through careful observation, allowing children’s ideas, questions, and ways of thinking to guide exploration, creativity, and connection with others.
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    Child-led exploration
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    Respect for natural development rhythms
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    Rich, sensorial environments
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    Authentic documentation
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    Strong home–school relationships

An Environment Designed for Thinking

Every aspect of Acorn is designed to support thinking, exploration, and connection. From materials to interactions, learning is shaped with care allowing children’s ideas to lead the way.

Consistent Care

Familiar educators and predictable routines throughout the day.

Thoughtful Communication

Clear, unhurried updates focused on what truly matters.

Eco-Inspired Environments

Spaces shaped by nature, sustainability, and intentional design.

Natural Learning Materials

Open-ended materials that allow ideas to grow and change.

Collaborative Partnership

Strong partnerships that support each child’s learning journey.

The Acorn Approach

At Acorn, learning is guided by observation and shaped through experience. Educators respond to children’s interests by preparing environments, selecting open-ended materials, and planning experiences that evolve naturally.
Through calm, eco-conscious spaces and strong partnerships, learning remains flexible, connected, and purposeful.

Structured Learning

Learning follows clear developmental stages without forcing outcomes.

Exploration

Exploration happens through play, movement, and hands-on experiences.

Materials

Open materials are reused, combined, and explored in different ways.

Planning

Plans change based on what children are interested in.Learning Spaces

Learning Spaces

Indoor and outdoor spaces support calm, focused learning.

Partnership

Shared communication keeps learning consistent and meaningful.

Choose Your Acorn Nursery

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  • Our Doha campus is an established learning community known for its strong relationships with families, warm multilingual environment, and deeply reflective practice.

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  • Our Riyadh campus extends Acorn’s philosophy into a thoughtfully designed new environment, crafted to nurture creativity, confidence, and early social competencies.

What Belongs to Childhood

We design each day to give children time to play, to think, to revisit ideas, and to learn through experience. Rather than moving quickly from task to task, learning develops through sustained engagement and meaningful interaction.
This creates a calmer, more focused learning environment where children can thrive.

Safety, Wellbeing & Professionalism

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    Thoughtfully designed, secure campuses
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    Highly trained early-years educators
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    Robust health and safety systems
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    Allergy-aware food and snack routines
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    Strong safeguarding culture
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    Emotional wellbeing as a core priority

Our Tiny Explorers program is specially crafted for our youngest learners, focusing on sensory experiences, 
basic motor skills, and fostering a love for the world 
around them.

Community & Parent Partnership

A Second Home for Our Child

Parents are partners in learning. Through open communication, shared documentation, and regular conversations, we ensure every child feels seen and every family feels connected.
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The Smith Family

Acorn Nursery - Ain Khalid

4.8Out of 5 stars

Overall rating out of 54 Google reviews

MAJID DALVI
Edited a week ago

We had a wonderful experience with Acorn Nursery. My son learned so much during his time there, and the growth we’ve seen in him has been truly impressive. The staff are incredibly supportive and attentive. Highly recommended for any parent looking for a great start for their child.

sheeba Mir
4 months ago

Acorn Nursery has been a truly wonderful beginning for our twins. The teachers and staff are warm, caring, and dedicated, creating an environment where children feel happy, safe, and inspired to learn. We are so grateful for the love, patience, and encouragement given every day. The friendships, memories, and values our child has gained at Acorn will stay with them as they move forward into ‘big school.’Choosing Acorn for our kids was one of the best decisions we made.Thank you for everything❤️

Ana Ribeiro
10 months ago

From the moment we joined this nursery, we have experienced nothing but kindness and professionalism from the entire team. The teachers in my son's class are always warm and welcoming, showing genuine love and care for him. They are consistently cheerful and make sure to keep me informed about his day, helping me feel connected to his experiences even when I am not there. One of the things I appreciate about this nursery is how engaged they are with parents. Events like the ‘Mother’s Day Photo Shoot’ and ‘Sports Day’ allow us to be involved and create special memories with our children. The administration and management team are incredibly responsive, always quick to answer my queries and eager to help accommodate my son’s home routines. The activities in the classroom are thoughtfully planned, creative, and engaging. It is clear that a lot of care goes into ensuring the children are both learning and having fun. My son enjoys it so much that there have been times he did not want to leave at the end of the day! Beyond the classroom, the atmosphere of the nursery itself is wonderful. Every staff member—from security guards and cleaners to teachers, assistants, and management—always seems happy, which speaks volumes about the positive and supportive environment they have created. Communication is excellent. The nursery app, where they upload pictures and a brief report on my son's day, makes me feel connected and involved in his growth and experiences. Their approach to learning through play is fantastic, and the outdoor space is a great addition for the children to explore and enjoy. This is truly a high-quality nursery that I would wholeheartedly recommend to any parent looking for a place where their child will be cared for, nurtured, and truly happy.

Martin Simacek
11 months ago

Amazing place, amazing teachers 🙂 our child is blossoming

enas alabed
a year ago

toufik ahmed
a year ago

Christy wai yin
2 years ago

Acorn is fabulous! My kids enjoy their time and activities. The classroom is amazing and the set up for every event is so great. As a parents we enjoy all the activities with the kids. The staffs are so attentive and friendly. Highly recommended. My elder son always miss Acorn Nursery.

Hadi Abdelhadi
2 years ago

The best nursery in Doha hands down! The owners are the sweetest, most caring and loveable people you can ever meet! The staff, teachers and assistants are simply amazing and very professional! Their philosophy and how they operate match very well with how we want to raise our kids, providing a healthy and motivating environment for kids to explore and learn. I would definitely recommend this nurse to any parents, as my older kid graduated a couple of years back and since Acorn is a feeder nursery they helped us with her admission to her school! And when we had our second we didn’t hesitate to enroll him in Acorn nursery as well. It’s truly a home away from home…

Farooq
a year ago

It is very amazing nursery for kids... I never seen a Good and perfect place for children, The Owner, teachers and All staff are very loveable, Caring, helpful and Nice peoples, I would definitely recommend this nurse to any parents, as my older kid graduated a couple of years back and since Acorn is a feeder nursery they helped us with her admission to her school! And when we had our second we didn’t hesitate to enroll him in Acorn nursery as well..

Aisha Grant
5 years ago

This was my son's first nursery when we lived in Qatar - he was only 1years old so you can maybe understand some of the anxiety that I had. From the moment I walked through the door I saw how amazing the staff and environment were and signed him up on the spot! He was so happy there and unfortunately since we have moved back to UK I have not found a nursery that compares.

Nathalie Harkink
2 years ago

We (and of course the twins) are extremely happy with Acorn Nursery. The staff including the teachers, teaching assistants, administrators etc are all super friendly and always make us feel welcome. The kids are always excited to go to their class and we especially enjoy the activities where the parents get to join in. Couldn’t ask for a better place for our children to learn and thrive in!

Jenn Kaaoush
5 years ago

Acorn Nursery was our favorite part of our three year stay in Doha. They created the most wonderful learning experience for our daughter in her 2-4 year old years. Not only did they cover the basics of learning but they managed to also incorporate a love of learning, imaginative play and relationship strength building too. We have been out of the school for almost five months and our daughter still sings the songs, re-enacts the activities and asks about her teachers and friends. It is sincerely a magical place and we love each and every one of the team. A special need for us was medical support for our daughter's asthma. They had a nurse on site daily who also became a huge part of our feelings of comfort and trust in the nursery environment. We also really loved some of the big parent days throughout the year. While not mandatory, it was so much fun to be able to stop in the celebrate all the kids in their learning of things like Super Hero Day and a real live (pretend) alien family visit. Highly recommend. Acorn is a magical place and the entire team are pure angels (including Mr. Alex who's building skills makes the unimaginable a real treat for the kids). We miss it so much.

Acorn Nursery was the best decision we ever made for our son's first school experience. Clean, organised, warmly, great teachers and staff. We enjoyed the interactions in our kid's learning and my son was always looking forward to going to school. Best nursery school i would recommend in Doha.

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What Parents Are Saying About LittleLand

A Second Home for Our Child
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The dedicated team, safe environment, and engaging activities make it a standout kindergarten.
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The educators go above and beyond, and the age-appropriate programs have prepared him for the next step in his education.
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A Day at LittleLand
Kindergarten

8:30am
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Arrival - I run to greet my friends and teachers
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Breakfast Time - I eat a yummy, healthy breakfast
9:30am
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Learning & Play - I learn through educational activities and play
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12:30am
Outdoor Time - I get fresh air and play games outside
12:30am
1:00pm
Lunch - I enjoy a tasty, nutritious lunch
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3:00pm
Nap Time - I relax and recharge with quiet 
nap time
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3:30pm
Creativity - I express myself through art, music, and building
3:30зm
4:00pm
Snack - I get a delicious, healthy snack
4:00pm
6:00pm
Afternoon Clubs - I do fun activities like sports, coding, drama, and more
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6:30pm
Dinner - I eat a yummy, nourishing dinner
6:30pm
7:00pm
Pick Up - I get ready to go home and tell my parents about my adventures!

Start Your Child's Learning Adventure

As Acorn Nurseries grows across the region, our promise remains constant: to honour the richness of early childhood and create learning environments where children feel confident, capable, and deeply valued.