nurseries Archives

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‘Be Cautious’: Why parents in Qatar should avoid unlicensed home nurseries

Experts agree that nurseries have numerous benefits for children in their early development stages. Qatar’s education ministry has launched a campaign to raise awareness on unlicensed home nurseries, the Gulf…

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Culture

Qatar nurseries cancel holiday events in response to ministry memo

The circular sent to daycare managers by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MOLSA), highlighted that the "celebration of non-Islamic rituals" is prohibited under Qatari law.

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Life

Ministry instructs nurseries to curb tuition hikes, build lunch rooms

However, some managers said they are interpreting a letter sent by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs as guidance rather than an official instruction and are choosing to go ahead with fee increases.

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Life

Nurseries told to remove soft toys from establishments

A representative at the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs said the ban is a bid to prevent asthma and the spread of infection. The new rule is the latest in a series of restrictions MOLSA has recently introduced.

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Life

Ministry grants exceptions to nurseries grappling with age limit rule

An extension will be granted to four-year-olds until at least the summer, but the age limit would be strictly enforced from the beginning of the next academic year in September, an official told Doha News.

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Life

Newly enforced age limit at Qatar’s nursery schools frustrates parents

Following the passage of the new nursery law, some kids have been asked to leave nursery on their fourth birthdays, leaving parents struggling to find childcare in the middle of the school year.

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Life

Emir signs into law stricter regulations for nurseries

The law - which was passed by the Cabinet in October - has been in the works for years, but its development gained momentum following the Villaggio fire tragedy.

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Confusion prevails after Qatar’s cabinet gives nod to new nursery law

Qatar is one step closer to adopting new, stricter legislation regulating nurseries here. But nursery managers say they have yet to hear about what the legislation entails and what changes are expected of them.

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