Mission Statement
We base our work on helping children become successful learners, confident and independent individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors to society. Children will learn through a balance of free and guided play times. The program is adjusted to the needs and abilities of each and every child, and will be provided for them in a safe, caring environment involving continuous coordination with their parents.
International Affiliation: Petits Pas represents the State of Qatar in the World Forum Foundation. We have been present in 2009 in Belfast and in October 2010 in Nebraska City, USA for the training regarding connecting children with nature, under QP sponsorship. We are also sending a Petits Pas representative to be present in the world conference to be held May 3rd-6th, 2011 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
General Information
AREA OF DOHA
Al Dafna
CLOSE TO PETITS PAS NURSERY
Qatar Sports Club, TV Roundabout
SCHOOLS CLOSE TO PETITS PAS NURSERY
Lycee Voltaire, Doha College West Bay, Doha English Speaking School, International School of Choueifat-Doha, Lebanese School, Lycee Bonaparte, Qatar International School, SEK, Compass Madinat Khalifa and ACS Doha
NURSERY CURRICULUM
American-French
PHONE
GPS COORDINATES FOR NURSERY
25.326798, 51.504356
NATIONALITY OF MANAGEMENT
American-French
Admission & Attendance
AGES OF CHILDREN ADMITTED
From three months to three years
NURSERY FEES PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Monthly
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Complete the registration form with Petits Pas and provide copies of your child’s immunization record, a letter of health from your paediatrician, copies of the parents’ and child’s RP, and recent photos of the child.
COST
Multiple options are available – please contact Petits Pas for more information
REGISTRATION FEE
Please call us directly
AVERAGE LENGTH OF WAITING LIST
The average time on the waiting list is three months. We recommend that you maintain frequent contact with the Petits Pas administration for updates.
Hours & Schedule
HOURS OF NURSERY
7:00am until 5:30pm
NURSERY SCHEDULE OPTIONS
Five days per week
SUMMER SESSIONS OFFERED
Summer school during July and August
FULL-TIME CARE AVAILABLE
Yes
NAPS
Each child has his own crib or mat.
NURSERY HOLIDAYS
We offer holiday camps during the winter break, spring break and summertime
Classroom & Teacher Information
TRAINING & EDUCATION FOR TEACHERS
B.A. in Education for teachers and a nursing degree plus experience for our on-staff nurses. Most of our teachers are also CPR & first aid certified
LANGUAGES SPOKEN AND/OR TAUGHT TO CHILDREN
French and English
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Sessions for gymnastics, dance, painting, etc. are offered as part of the Petits Pas program. Dance, painting, Arabic, French and English sessions are also offered.
ARE WEBCAMS AVAILABLE FOR PARENTS TO VIEW THEIR CHILDREN ONLINE?
External webcams are not available due to requests from the parental community. However, cameras are available within Petits Pas for internal viewing.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY TEACHERS
French and English
SIZE OF CLASSES & NUMBER OF TEACHERS
Our ratio varies from 1:4 for the infants up to 1:9 for the three-year old children
DO THE CHILDREN WATCH TV/VIDEOS?
No
LIST OF AFTER-HOURS & WEEKEND BABYSITTERS AVAILABLE?
Yes
Other Questions
GRASSY PLAY AREA
Yes
DEDICATED INDOOR PLAY AREA
Yes, we have a large and beautifully-lit playroom inside.
ARE LUNCHES SUPPLIED FOR THE CHILDREN?
Yes
NUT POLICY
We have a no nut policy.
BIRTHDAY POLICY
Parents may only bring in healthy food for birthday celebrations (no sweets or treats). Cake can be provided by the nursery.
ARE DIAPERS AND WIPES SUPPLIED?
No
DO YOU HAVE A FULL-TIME NURSE ON STAFF?
Yes, we have several nurses on staff at Petits Pas
DO YOU ASSIST WITH POTTY TRAINING?
We will gladly assist you with potty training your child.
SHADED OUTDOOR PLAY AREA
Yes, much of our outdoor playground is shaded.
ARE SNACKS SUPPLIED FOR THE CHILDREN?
No
ARE THE LUNCHES (FROM THE LUNCHBOXES) HEATED FOR THE CHILDREN?
We provide all the meals.
OTHER FOOD POLICIES, IF ANY
No chocolates, sweets or fizzy drinks.
ARE CLOTH DIAPERS ACCEPTED?
Yes
DO YOU OFFER ISLAMIC STUDIES?
Yes
DO YOU ACCEPT SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS?
No
