Mission Statement
KIPS’s goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment in which children are encouraged to explore their intellectual, emotional and creative capacities through play, communication and physical activity. We foster shared learning by helping children to develop respect for themselves, others, and their world. We provide a warm and accepting environment for children to help them recognize that they are important to us, and their community is there to love and support them.
Further, KIPS provides an opportunity for parents to be involved in their children’s development while they are at school. We believe that parents’ opinion and suggestions are the most valuable source of information for a childcare centre.
Our main goal is to construct and fortify this idea in our centre. To achieve our goal, we have provided a forum for parents to kindly write their ideas, suggestions and comments. Moreover, we invite parents to become members of our parents committee.
We open KIPS with the underlying philosophy to only offer the best and to accept no compromises. It is the guiding principle behind all we do. We provide our services from only one facility due to our firm belief that there is no substitute for direct, personal daily “hands on” interactions with the families we serve.
Although we offer an English program, we expose our children to French and Arabic language to promote their language development. We are here to help them grow and with your help we have no doubt that this goal is easily attainable.
General Information
AREA OF DOHA
Al Gharaffa
CLOSE TO KIDZ INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL
Al Gharrafa Sport Club
SCHOOLS CLOSE TO KIDZ INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL
ACS Doha, Compass Madinat Khalifa, Gulf English, Compass Al Gharrafa, Lycée Voltaire and Qatar Canadian School
PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM
British/ Canadian
PHONE
WEBSITE
GPS COORDINATES FOR NURSERY
25.348781,51.443189
NATIONALITY OF MANAGEMENT
Canadian
Admission & Attendance
AGES OF CHILDREN ADMITTED
From two months to 47 months
NURSERY FEES PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Monthly
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please drop in to take a look at our age appropriate facilities and complete the registration form
COST
Please call us directly
REGISTRATION FEE
QR 1,500
AVERAGE LENGTH OF WAITING LIST
Currently no waiting list
Hours & Schedule
HOURS OF NURSERY
6:30am until 3:30pm
NURSERY SCHEDULE OPTIONS
- 5 days (7:00am – 1:00pm)
- 5 days (7:00am – 3:30pm)
- 3 days (7:00am – 1:00pm)
- 3 days (7:00am – 3:30pm)
- 6:30am – 7:00am at additional charge
SUMMER SESSIONS OFFERED
Yes
FULL-TIME CARE AVAILABLE
No
NAPS
We have a separate, quiet sleeping room
NURSERY HOLIDAYS
We are open all year round, except for the Qatar National Holidays and Eid Holidays
Classroom & Teacher Information
TRAINING & EDUCATION FOR TEACHERS
Our teachers went through first aid and CPR training. Teachers are required to have a college degree and experience in children education.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY TEACHERS
English
SIZE OF CLASSES & NUMBER OF TEACHERS
Maximum of fifteen children per class with one teacher and two assistants
DO THE CHILDREN WATCH TV/VIDEOS?
No
LIST OF AFTER-HOURS & WEEKEND BABYSITTERS AVAILABLE?
Yes
TRAINING & EDUCATION FOR TEACHER’S ASSISTANTS
Minimum three years of class experience
LANGUAGES SPOKEN AND/OR TAUGHT TO CHILDREN
English, Arabic and French
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Music, Arabic, French and Quran are scheduled in each of the classes and are free of charge.
ARE WEBCAMS AVAILABLE FOR PARENTS TO VIEW THEIR CHILDREN ONLINE?
Yes, we have cameras in every classroom and play areas. Parents are welcome to see their children from the camera room.
Other Questions
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
We follow Canada food guide. For more information, please visit our website.
ARE CLOTH DIAPERS ACCEPTED?
Yes
DO YOU OFFER ISLAMIC STUDIES?
Yes, Quran lessons also included
DO YOU ASSIST WITH POTTY TRAINING?
Yes
DEDICATED INDOOR PLAY AREA
Yes, we have two wonderful indoor play areas.
ARE LUNCHES SUPPLIED FOR THE CHILDREN?
No
NUT POLICY
KIPS is a nut-free zone.
BIRTHDAY POLICY
Parents may bring a white cake. KIPS is a chocolate and nuts free environment.
ARE DIAPERS AND WIPES SUPPLIED?
No
DO YOU HAVE A FULL-TIME NURSE ON STAFF?
Yes