Our frequently asked questions

We are pleased to share with you answers to frequently asked questions from our school community. Every response is carefully thought out to convey our warmth and commitment to your children’s well-being.

What are the nursery hours?

Our crèche is open from 7.45 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Class times :
8:30am – 12pm & 2pm – 5pm.
Free on-call times :
7.45am – 8.30am & 12pm – 12.30pm & 5pm – 5.30pm.
Paid childcare hours: 5.30pm – 6.30pm.

Our crèche is closed for 1 week at the end of December and during August.

What is the nursery's educational program?

Our teaching program is based on the French nursery school curriculum with its 5 learning areas:

  • living together

  • Oral and written language

  • Discovering the world

  • Plastic art

  • Physical and sports education (Psychomotricity)

We also enrich this program with stand-alone workshops, as well as workshops in English and Arabic.

How many children are there in the crèche?

We welcome an average of 18 children per class. The children were divided into groups for the workshops.

Can I enter the nursery to drop off and pick up my child?

Yes, parents drop their child off with a member of the team in the morning, either in the daycare center or in the classroom, and pick them up at dismissal time, either in their classroom or in the daycare center.

Classes are divided by level, and children are accommodated according to their year of birth. Sometimes, during the school vacations, the class welcomes children in a double level (the children in this class will therefore be 1 year apart, but the activity groups will be homogeneous).

Is there any way of liaising between staff and parents?

The means of communication between the school and parents are phone calls on our two mobile and fix lines, Whatsapp messages, emails, and the “L’école des petits” communication platform downloadable from App Store and Play Store.

Of course, parents can call the secretariat at any time to check on their child.
The school systematically calls parents in the event of incidents, prolonged crying, fever or symptoms of illness.

Is there a contact person for each child?

The contact person in each class is the teacher.

Depending on the number of children, each class has 1 teacher and 1 or 2 assistant teachers.

An infirmary stocked with medicines and first-aid supplies, such as doliprane, which we can administer to children with parental permission in case of fever.

We have a pediatrician attached to the school, Dr. Zakir, who comes to the school in the event of contagious illness. However, he remains available and can welcome parents to his office if necessary (in which case the consultation is paid for by the parents).

Our nurse is responsible for administering medication, provided that the parents have given the prescription, signed and sealed by the attending physician, to the school management.

Do I need to bring my own meals?

Yes, we operate a packed lunch service as well as a canteen service for registered children. Each parent must give the teacher the child’s packed lunch (in the morning when the child is dropped off).
The child’s meal is kept in a cool place, then heated in the oven or the old-fashioned way at mealtime (we don’t use a microwave).

Yes, mothers can deposit their breast milk in bottles, which will be kept in a cool place.
Mothers can also breastfeed their babies in the lactation room.

Yes, a breastfeeding room is available for this purpose.

Should I bring my own diapers?

Each child must have the number of diapers needed for the day in his bag when he arrives in the morning.

Of course. The products will then be deposited in the child’s locker on arrival at school.

Where will my child nap?

In the nursery, cots with bars are available for the children. In the nursery, mattresses provided by the school. For older children, bunk beds are available in the dormitory.

Naps are taken after lunch. But the school respects each child’s rhythm. This allows the child to nap at a time that suits him or her.

What activities are on offer?

The children take part in a variety of activities throughout the day, according to a set schedule. The monthly program is hung in the classroom at the end of each month and posted online on the exchange application.
Your child will take part in a variety of sensory activities, independent activities, oral and written language activities, pre-mathematics, discovery of the world, psychomotricity, English and Arabic. Your child will sing, run, jump, paint, manipulate, color, etc… For this reason, comfortable clothing is highly recommended.

The school has 2 landscaped playgrounds. A slide, a playhouse, a bike and a walker will delight your children. A botanical garden is also located in the large playground for gardening workshops.

The school has a farmhouse where we welcome certain animals for a period during the school year.

Yes, school outings can be planned for PS and MS classes. Parents will be notified in advance. Fees may be charged for school outings.

We hope you find this information useful, and remain at your disposal should you have any further questions. The joy and fulfillment of your children are at the heart of our mission.

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