Apple Tree Nursery

School Mission Statement

To create a unique, secure, nurturing environment that will develop each child's pre-school abilities on an emotional, social, intellectual and physical level by providing a safe, child-centred setting where the key focus will be on learning through play.

 

"Messy Art" is a favorite amongst the Apple Tree students.

 

General Information

Phone numbers:  

• Aspire: 4481-2147
• Al Waab: 6601-5319

Fax number:   4481-2147

Website:  www.appletreedoha.com

Apple Tree Aspire email:

• Nursery Manager - manageraspire@appletreedoha.com 
• Nursery Administrator - adminaspire@appletreedoha.com 

 

Location of nurseries: Near Aspire Zone and on Al Waab Road 

Nearby Landmarks: 

• Aspire Zone location - Al Rayyan Traffic Division, Al Rayyan Security Department, Aspetar Hospital
• Al Waab Road location - Al Borg Medical Laboratory, Al Waab Intersection

GPS Coordinates:  

• Apple Tree Aspire Zone - 25° 16' 41" N    51° 26' 60" E
• Apple Tree Aspire Zone - 25° 15' 57" N    51° 28' 22" E

Map to school: 

• For Aspire Zone location download here
• For Al Waab location download here

Driving directions to school: 

• For Aspire Zone location download here
• For Al Waab location. . .map coming soon!

Students live in the following areas:  Al Waab area

Nationality of Management:  Irish

The skylight in our cheery library casts a glow on our books that helps bring the characters to life.

 

Admission & Attendance Information

Ages of children admitted: Twelve months to under four years

Cost: The fees depend on the age of your child and the number of days required.

Fees are paid: Fees are paid monthly for the younger classes and by the term for the older classes.

Registration fee: QR900

Other fees: Please contact Apple Tree Nursery directly on 4481-2147.

Refund policy: Yes, as outlined in our Fee Policy

Application deposit: We do not charge you to be on our waiting list.

Average length of waitlist: A waitlist does apply.  Available space is subject to existing children moving between classrooms and out of Qatar.

Application procedure: Call or email us - we'll be happy to provide you with all the information and forms.

Our Apple Tree Divas love to dress up!

 

Hours & Schedule Information

Hours of nursery: 7:00am-2:00pm

Care options: Two, three and five days available

Before-school care:  Yes - QR80 per hour

After-school care:   Yes - QR80 per hour

Type of curriculum:  British Curriculum - Early Years Foundation Stage

Typical daily schedule: Apple Tree has a structured schedule with activities changing every 30 minutes.  The activities include daily arts & crafts, circle time, music & movement, gross motor play and focus on the six key areas of learning.

Naps:  Naps are per our classroom schedule

Summer sessions offered:  Apple Tree Summer Camp is held in July and August.

School Holidays:  Per the Apple Tree Nursery Calendar

School calendar(s) most closely followed:  None

Our large indoor playroom allows plenty of space to burn off energy during the warmer months.

Classroom & Teacher Information

Size of classes & number of teachers: 

• Under 2 years old - one adult to every three children
• 2 to 3 years old - one adult to every four children
• 3 to 3.5 years old -  one adult to every five children
• 3.5 to 4 years old -  one adult to every six children

Required teacher trainings/education: Teaching degree and CPR & First Aid Certification.

Required teacher's assistant trainings/education: All teacher's assistants are certified in CPR & First Aid.  In-house weekly training courses are provided for teacher's assistants as well.

Languages spoken by teachers: English

Languages spoken and/or taught to children: English is spoken throughout the nursery.  Arabic lessons are also offered.

Extra-curricular activities offered: P.E. classes are included in the Apple Tree tuition.  Playball sessions are offered at an additional cost once per week.

Do the children watch TV/videos? If so, for how long?   No

Are webcams available for parents to view their children online?   No

List of after-hours and weekend babysitters available?   Management is pleased to arrange babysitters upon request.

 

The little ones love engaging in imaginative play.

More About Apple Tree Nursery

Full-Time Nurse: Many of our team have CPR & First Aid training.  We also employ a full-time nurse who is available at any time.

Special Needs Children: Although we are not specifically a Special Needs School, we are happy to have your specialist professional work in the classroom with your child.

 

Pouring and scooping helps to develop the fine motor skills of small children. 

Other Information

Grassy Play area: Yes

Shaded outdoor play area: Yes, with ride-on toys, sand & water tables, slides, climbing frames and playhouses.

Dedicated indoor play area: Yes, with a variety of skill-building equipment

Are snacks supplied for the children: Children bring their own snacks.

Are lunches supplied for the children: Children bring their own lunch, which we can refrigerate if necessary.

Are the lunches (from lunchboxes) heated for the children: Yes

Nut Policy: We have a "no nut" policy - no nuts of any kind are allowed.

Other food policies, if any:  Healthy Lunch Box Policy

Potty Training: We have a Potty Training Policy which is designed to work with you and your child.

Are cloth diapers accepted: Yes

Are diapers and wipes supplied: No

Our proud "graduates"! 

Testimonials

 

The open space, smiling staff and the kids playing surrounded by the bold colours make you feel at ease on arrival.  The whole place boasts safety and cleanliness as its priorities and I feel contented to leave my son there. The more I have visited and seen the activities which have been arranged and the attention to detail in the equipment, the more I realise this is not just a business but also a labour of love for the nursery management. The staff are very well-informed and are sensitive to all individual needs. Any issues are discussed and attended to immediately. I am just glad that my son has secured his place now that it has become so popular. I am very happy with the service and would highly recommend Apple Tree Nursery.

Ciara, mum to an Apple Tree student

 

It gives me great peace of mind as a parent knowing that when I drop my son at Apple Tree he is going to a place he loves. When I pick him up he takes great pride in telling me what he did: play dough, colouring, abc's, world maps, PE, Arabic lessons, singing, dancing and, of course, simply playing with his friends.

Clare, mum to an Apple Tree student

 

Since my son Graeme started Apple Tree Nursery in September 2009 he has blossomed! He is now 22 months old, and over the past several months his vocabulary has increased daily. He is saying words and forming sentences that we can actually understand. He has become a more socially confident child. He loves playing in the outdoor play area.  You can hear him squeal with laughter!

Apple Tree has a very welcoming and warm atmosphere as soon as you walk in through the door. Sarah always has a welcoming smile to greet you. The class teachers and assistants are knowledgeable and experienced. They are very dedicated and enjoy what they do very much. They care for the children in their charge and are always concerned about their well-being. Maeve and Michelle have very high standards for the running of the Apple Tree. This is evident throughout the nursery with the curriculum that they follow, on down to the care that is taken for sanitization and cleanliness daily.

Apple Tree is a nursery that cares pf everyone who crosses its threshold and offers a very nurturing and supportive environment for both the parents and their children.

Janet, mum to two-year old Graeme