At Fun First Nursery we strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment within which each child is valued as an individual in his or her own right, each with different needs and expectations. Progress will be achieved through structured play and planned experience together with creative play and first-hand experience.
Phone number: 411-0953
Fax number: 411-0952
Website: www.funfirstnursery.com
Email: funfirstnursery@almuftah.comLocation of nursery: West Bay
GPS Coordinates: 26° 21' 51" N 51° 31' 8" E
Map to school: Download map here and driving directions here
Nearby Landmarks: The Pearl, Newton International School, Doha Exhibition Center
Students live in the following areas: West Bay, Markhiya, Landmark Area, Al Khor, Al Waab, Maamoura, C-ring Road
Nationality of Management: Lebanese
Social Networking: We use a Facebook Group to keep our parents up to date on our activities and photos.
Ages of children admitted: One year to four years
Cost: QR2000 for five days/week, QR1900 for four days/week, QR1800 for three days/week
Fees are paid: By the term. September paid upon registration. Terms run October to December; January to March; and April to June.)
Registration fee: QR1000
Other fees: None
Refund policy: No refunds
Application deposit: None
Average length of waitlist, if any: It depends on the age group and the time of year.
Application procedure: The Admission Application Form is the most important form a parent must complete for his/her child to be considered for acceptance to Fun First Nursery. When the parent submits this form for consideration they should also include:
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Hours of nursery: 7am-2pm
Care options: Three, four or five days per week (Sunday - Thursday)
Before-school and after-school care: Early drop-off (6:30am) and late pickup (2:30pm) care are available for an additional fee. Both must be booked and paid for in advance as there are limited places available, and both are booked on a "first come, first served" basis. Parents who may require this service on a "one off" basis should consult with Fun First Nursery Administration as to the availability of places and not assume that arriving on a specified day will result in the child's acceptance. Charges for early drop-off and late pickup are detailed in the application form; please contact Fun First Nursery for more details.
Type of curriculum: Our curriculum is based on the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) as promulgated by the Ministry for Education in the U.K. The Early Years Foundation Stage is based on four themes, which we consider the heart and soul of Fun First Nursery:
Typical daily schedule: See our sample schedules for the Ocean Blue Class (18-24 month olds) and the Coral Red Class (3+ years). The schedules for other classes can be found on our website.
Naps: The nursery has a sleeping room for toddlers and two-year olds.
Summer sessions offered: Our summer school is held for four weeks in July. The nursery is closed in August for Summer break.
School Holidays: Eid Al Fiter (3 days), Eid Al Adha (3 days),Easter Holiday (10 days) and Christmas Holiday (10-14 days).
School calendar(s) most closely followed: British Schools
School Events: Please see attached Calendar for a listing of Fun First Nursery's Events and Holidays.
Size of classes & number of teachers: "Homeroom" groups are "peer group" classes at Fun First Nursery. Although all children develop at different rates, no one can expect a broadly similar level of development within a similar age range and the homeroom groups at Fun First Nursery take advantage of this fact. The teachers are experienced in dealing with children of that specific age group and are able to cater for their specific level of development. Our adult to child ratio is 1:4 for the toddlers and twos and 1:5 for pre-schoolers.
The Divisions for Homeroom groups are:
Required teacher trainings/education: Our teachers are qualified and experienced, and are Native English speakers with Early Years Education Diplomas or equivalent qualifications. All staff attend an annual CPR & First Aid Course.
Required teacher's assistant trainings/education: High school or diploma along with well-spoken English and experience with toddlers/pre-schoolers
Languages spoken by teachers: English
Languages spoken and/or taught to children: English
Extra-curricular activities: Playball is offered at Fun First as an extra-curricular activity at an additional cost.
Do the children watch TV/videos? No
Are webcams available for parents to view their children online: No
List of after-hours & weekend babysitters available: Yes - it is available to Fun First Nursery parents only.
Grassy Play area: At Fun First Nursery we have a big grassy area (almost 400 square meters) where the children enjoy running around, climbing the castle playhouse, jumping on the trampoline and swinging on the swings.
Shaded outdoor play area: We have two shaded outdoor play areas: a huge sandpit and a large covered tricycle track.
Dedicated indoor play area: We have two large bright indoor play areas - one for free play and one for dramatic play.
Are snacks supplied for the children: No
Are the lunches (from lunchboxes) heated for the children: Upon request
Nut Policy: Fun First Nursery is a Nuts-Free zone - no nuts of any kind allowed.
Other food policies, if any: We encourage healthy snack habits. Junk food, sweets and fizzy drinks are sent back home.
Assists with potty training: Yes, we are more than happy to help with potty training your child once the parents have started the process. Please feel free to ask for details about our potty training assistance.
Are cloth diapers accepted: Yes
Are diapers and wipes supplied: No
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My son has grown a lot in confidence while at Fun First Nursery. At the start I was hesitant to put my son into nursery, but Fun First Nursery has been a safe haven for him and has proven to be a great place for fun and learning at the same time. They provide a safe and clean environment in which children can truly grow and benefit. Now my son has moved on to elementary school, and his sister is still enjoying the good care at Fun First Nursery. It does feel like a family, and when at work I can trust my children are OK! I truly appreciate the advise and support of staff and even the help in potty training. Great teachers, great assistants and great learning environment!
Betthilde, mum to two Fun First Nursery students
My son Gabriel has serious multiple allergies and I struggled to find a nursery that didn't feel his case was "too complex for their staff to deal with". At Fun First Nursery they gave me the assurance I needed and have proved their full competence in working with me to settle him in and ensure he is in a safe and happy environment. The general atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Samia and her staff put a lot of effort into arranging a variety of fun events and activities.
Hala, mum of Gabriel (2.5 years)
Our two sons attended Fun First Nursery from January 2008 to November 2009. We had a good feel for the place from the first time we viewed it and knew immediately it was the nursery for us. Both boys settled in relatively quickly with the help of the staff who were kind, caring and always there for a cuddle if the children were upset at drop-off in the early days.
The premises is clean and bright and welcoming. Indoors, all the toys had a place and the children were taught to put things away at the end of play. Outdoors there were plenty of ride-on toys to keep the children entertained as well as a supervised trampoline, sandpit and waterplay time.
The children quickly learned the ABC song, counting, colours and shapes and were continually encouraged and praised. The teachers and assistants were very helpful in assisting with potty-training which we believe helped both boys become fully dry at an early age in a short period of time.
Year-round events such as Go Green Week, International Day, trips to the zoo, Halloween, Eid and Christmas parties as well as parent coffee mornings and yard sales were a great opportunity for us as parents to become involved at the nursery and there was always something interesting going on .
Home/school communication is excellent, as well as monthly newsletters and the website. The owner, Samia, and all the teachers were always available to have a chat to discus our children's progress and offer advice.
We were sad to leave the nursery when we left Qatar but our children still talk about their teachers and the friends that they made there. We would highly recommend Fun First Nursery to anyone looking to place their child in nursery. It really did give our boys an excellent start in their education and learning in a safe, fun and happy environment.
Samantha & Adrian, parents of Harrison (4.5 years) and Tristan (3 years)
Our family is extremely happy with Fun First Nursery! The staff are friendly and professional. They really seem to love what they do! Additionally, I have been pleased with their emphasis o the children's academic development. I am confident my daughter will be prepared for pre-kindergarten when she reaches that age.
Judy, mum to Aili (3 years)
I have been working at Fun First Nursery for two years as a teacher and find the job extremely rewarding! Some of the children speak very little or no English at all when they start; after a few months they know lots of songs, colours, shapes, etc. . .in English. Although I had no intention to work when I arrived in Qatar from the U.KK, I am so glad that I took the job at Fun First Nursery. It has been a lot of fun and a wonderful experience to work in an international nursery.
Jacqui Kennedy, teacher at Fun First Nursery
Spooky fun at our annual Halloween Party
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