Mission Statement
We believe children should spend every day feeling safe and loved, often smiling, always significant and never missing the opportunity to develop to their full potential. Our mission is to create a beautiful, nurturing, learning environment in which your child can develop and grow. We provide a friendly, inclusive atmosphere in which our children are happy, engaged and communicative; where safety is paramount, and our qualified staff are valued, calm and approachable. We seek to cultivate good behaviour and cooperation amongst the children, foster sensitivity towards others and their feelings, and work hard to develop every child’s self-esteem and confidence, all whilst they develop the skills they need to succeed at school. Kanga’s Pouch were recently awarded ‘Outstanding Nursery Services and Standards’ by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs.
General Information
AREA OF DOHA
Al Markhiya/ West Bay
CLOSE TO KANGA’S POUCH NURSERY
Landmark Mall, Qatar University, West Bay Lagoon and The Pearl
SCHOOLS CLOSE TO KANGA’S POUCH NURSERY
ACS Doha, Compass Madinat Khalifa, Doha College West Bay, Doha English Speaking School (DESS), Gulf English Private School, International School of Choueifat-Doha, Newton International School Lagoon, English Modern School, Lycee Bonaparte, Qatar Canadian School, Qatar International School and SEK
NURSERY CURRICULUM
British EYFS Framework
PHONE
WEBSITE
GPS COORDINATES FOR NURSERY
25.336169, 51.494306
NATIONALITY OF MANAGEMENT
Australian
Admission & Attendance
AGES OF CHILDREN ADMITTED
Two months to four years
NURSERY FEES PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Per term
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Pop in to visit the nursery during which time we will show you our facilities and answer any of your questions. We will then give you an information pack and application form which we ask you to complete before we confirm your little one’s place at the nursery.
COST
Please contact us for a full fee schedule.
REGISTRATION FEE
Non-refundable fee of QR1,900
AVERAGE LENGTH OF WAITING LIST
Variable
Hours & Schedule
HOURS OF NURSERY
6:30am to 4:00pm
NURSERY SCHEDULE OPTIONS
Three, four or five days per week
SUMMER SESSIONS OFFERED
Yes
FULL-TIME CARE AVAILABLE
Yes, please contact us for details
NAPS
Offered
NURSERY HOLIDAYS
We follow a similar calendar to DESS
Classroom & Teacher Information
TRAINING & EDUCATION FOR TEACHERS
CPR and First aid training. All staff are Early Years trained and certified
LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY TEACHERS
English
SIZE OF CLASSES & NUMBER OF TEACHERS
Staff to child ratios of 1:2 to 1:5 depending on the ages of the children
DO THE CHILDREN WATCH TV/VIDEOS?
No
LIST OF AFTER-HOURS & WEEKEND BABYSITTERS AVAILABLE?
Yes
TRAINING & EDUCATION FOR TEACHER’S ASSISTANTS
All staff are Early Years trained and certified
LANGUAGES SPOKEN AND/OR TAUGHT TO CHILDREN
English and Arabic
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Music, art, gymnastics and Arabic are offered free of charge
ARE WEBCAMS AVAILABLE FOR PARENTS TO VIEW THEIR CHILDREN ONLINE?
No
Other Questions
GRASSY PLAY AREA
Yes
DEDICATED INDOOR PLAY AREA
Yes
ARE LUNCHES SUPPLIED FOR THE CHILDREN?
No
NUT POLICY
We have a no nut policy
BIRTHDAY POLICY
We arrange a small party with special party games. We discourage parents from sending in cakes and sweets as per our healthy eating policy and our medical (allergies) policy but we do ask that you bring in something small that your child is willing to share with their friends. Some parents choose to provide small party bags (without food) and some choose to provide a small gift (e.g. pencil, ball, book etc). Celebrations will normally begin after lunch when the children have eaten and are ready for a party!
ARE DIAPERS AND WIPES SUPPLIED?
No
DO YOU HAVE A FULL-TIME NURSE ON STAFF?
Yes
DO YOU ASSIST WITH POTTY TRAINING?
Yes
SHADED OUTDOOR PLAY AREA
Yes
ARE SNACKS SUPPLIED FOR THE CHILDREN?
No
ARE THE LUNCHES (FROM THE LUNCHBOXES) HEATED FOR THE CHILDREN?
Yes
OTHER FOOD POLICIES, IF ANY
As per our healthy eating policy
ARE CLOTH DIAPERS ACCEPTED?
No
DO YOU OFFER ISLAMIC STUDIES?
Yes
DO YOU ACCEPT SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS?
Yes, however we must assess any medical condition first to ensure we have the means to cater for them.