Phone numbers:
Busy Bees 1 :: Al Waab :: 447-2319 or 656-3265 Busy Bees 2 :: Al Markhiya :: 483-4553 or 602-8092Fax number: Busy Bees 1 :: Al Waab :: 447-2319
Website: www.busybees.com.qa
Email:
Busy Bees 1 :: Al Waab :: busybees@qatar.net.qaLocation of nurseries: Busy Bees 1 is Al Waab. Busy Bees 2 is in Al Markhiya.
Nearby Landmarks:
Busy Bees 1 :: Al Waab :: Villagio Mall, Al Waab Petrol StationGPS Coordinates:
Busy Bees 1 :: Al Waab :: 25° 13' 14" N 51° 28' 19" EBusy Bees 2 :: Al Markhiya :: 25° 20' 9" N 51° 29' 10" EMap to school:
Download the map and directions to Busy Bees 1 :: Al Waab map here and driving directions here
Students live in the following areas:
Busy Bees 1 :: Al Waab :: Al Waab, Villagio Area, Mamoura, Soudan and throughout DohaBusy Bees 2 :: Al Markhiya :: West Bay, Al Markhiya, City Centre and throughout DohaNationality of Management: British
Integrating fun projects with fresh ideas enables kids to make healthier decisions about their food. (photo from Busy Bees 2).
Ages of children admitted: Ages one to three years old
Cost: Please call for details.Fees are paid: Monthly or by term
Registration fee: Please call for details
Refund policy: Please call for details
Application procedure: Please visit Busy Bees to obtain and complete a registration form.
Hours of nursery: 6:00am - 2:30pm
Before-school care: No
After-school care: No
Type of curriculum: British 'Stepping Stones' Curriculum
Typical daily schedule: Our typical daily schedule includes many of the following: Alphabet, phonics, pencil control, numbers, colours, shapes, theme of the month, water play, soft play, kitchen fun, messy play, music and movement, story time, role play, library book corner, singing, arts and crafts, theatre and puppet play, outdoor play, free play and much more.
Naps: Separate nap room is available when needed.
Summer sessions offered: We have a summer programme with flexible days and fees. The dates of the programme are July 4th 2010 to August 26th 2010.
School Holidays: Please call for details
School calendar(s) most closely followed: DESS and Doha College
Size of classes & number of teachers: We have low student to teacher ratios.
Required teacher trainings/education: CPR & First Aid training is required for our teachers, as is work experience with small children. Most teachers also have a college degree.
Required teacher's assistant trainings/education: CPR & First Aid training is required, as is fluent English and and experience working with young children.
Languages spoken by teachers: English
Languages spoken and/or taught to children: English is spoken in the classrooms. Busy Bees 1 (Al Waab) also offers French and Arabic language classes twice weekly for the 3+ year old children.
Extracurricular activities: Busy Bees 2 (Al Waab) offers dance classes at no additional charge.
Additional Language Classes: Busy Bees 1 (Al Waab) offers two 30-minute sessions per week of French and Arabic lessons. These lessons are optional for children of 3+ years to attend. We introduce basic French and Arabic words for greetings, numbers, simple phrases and sing a nursery song.
Nurse: Busy Bees 1 (Al Waab) has a nurse on duty from 7am-2pm. Busy Bees 2 (Al Markhiya) employs an on-site nurse to work from 8:00am-12:30pm.
Special Needs Children: Busy Bees is willing to assess individual cases for special needs children.
Bumble Bees class enjoying our music and movement class (photo taken at Busy Bees 1)
Grassy Play area: Busy Bees 1 (Al Waab) has a sponge-tiled outside play area with climbing frames and equipment to encourage gross motor skills. The playground at Busy Bees 2 (Al Markhiya) is "paved" with recycled-tire rubber tiles to provide a safer surface for your children.
Shaded outdoor play area: Both Busy Bees locations have shaded areas of their playgrounds
Dedicated indoor play area: Both Busy Bees locations have spacious indoor play areas.
Are snacks supplied for the children: No
Are the lunches (from lunchboxes) heated for the children: As needed
Nut Policy: We have a "no nuts" policy.
Other food policies, if any: We supply a list of healthy snack and lunchbox foods to the parents of our students.
Potty Training: We are happy to assist you with potty training your child.
Are cloth diapers accepted: No
Are diapers and wipes supplied: No
The library at Busy Bees 2 provides a welcoming atmosphere to help make reading fun!
The most important things I expect from a nursery is that it provides a loving, caring and safe environment. And that is what I found at Busy Bees (Al Waab). My son started in Little Bees when he was one year old and here he got all the love and care that a little boy needs. In Beehive and Honey Bees he made some really good friends and the teacher was always very nice to him. Every morning he asked for his teacher and the assistant who he really loved. He was always so proud when he learned a new colour, a new number or a new song. He learned to love activities like kitchen fun, outdoor play, waterplay and soft play. Now he is a "big boy" and he just started in Honeycomb for his last months at Busy Bees before he will go to the big school after summer. I'm sure he will have some good months with his new teacher. She is also very friendly (like all the staff and assistants) and I am convinced that she will teach him more and more without forgetting his needs as a child. Busy Bees, thank you for loving my child.
Yvonne, mother of Menno (Busy Bees 1)
Words cannot express our family's appreciation for Busy Bees 2! When we found out we were moving to Qatar from Canada on short notice, we instantly began searching for a quality nursery school for our three0year old daughter. From the first email to Busy Bees, Yasmin calmed our fears and made us feel comfortable. She even took time during her own personal vacation to respond to our inquiry! Our daughter Neve has been in Busy Bees for eight months now and it keeps getting better and better. We love watching our daughter come home full of amazing knowledge. The clean, spacious and inviting environment of the classrooms and play areas speak volumes about the quality of childcare and education. We've gotten to know Yasmin much better in the last eight months and we know she runs a tight ship! Her impeccable standards are Busy Bees' standards, which she personally insures. For Yasmin, childcare isn't a job, it's a calling and a passion. We are so grateful to be a part of Busy Bees; it's really a second home for our children in Doha.
Kat & Brett, parents of Neve (Busy Bees 2)
My daughter, three years old, had never been away from me and cried every time I dropped her off. The staff was very understanding and made the adjustment as easy as possible for her. Now she will run ahead of me and is happy to say "bye". Also the curriculum is amazing! My daughter has learned more than I could have hoped for at this age.
The management and staff are wonderful and very loving to the children. The children thrive in the environment that is provided - I know my daughter has!
Elizabeth, mum of Maddison (Busy Bees 2)
I have found Busy Bees Al Markhiya to be a wonderfully open and friendly nursery. My son is encouraged and inspired through the exciting activities that he is involved in each day.
Busy Bees Al Markhiya creates an enjoyable environment for him so I can relax knowing he is well-cared for and having fun.
Carolyn, mum of three-year old Zachary (Busy Bees 2)
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