Qatar - Apply for Childrens Nursery License (Government and Semi-Government Entities)

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Procedure

A request may be submitted to the Family Affairs Department at the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs (MADLSA), to issue a nursery permit for a government or semi government entity, in accordance with the provisions of Law No.1 of 2014 Regulating the Activities of Nursery Schools.

Apply In-Person

1. The applicant who wishes to apply for a children's nursery permit for a government or semi government entity has to make an application in person to the at the Family Affairs Department of the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs (MADLSA). This can be done by visiting the MADLSA (offices) to complete the Application for Nursery Permit for Government and Semi Government Entities form.
2. The form can be obtained from the MADLSA Qatar offices or downloaded from the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs MADLSA Website through the following link
3. Fill in the required information correctly.
4. The completed form is to be submitted to the licensing authorities along with the required documents.This can be done in person or through the following email address " [email protected] ". A list of the required documents is mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Now the authorities will verify your application and validate the submitted documents.
6. After the verification and inspection process have been completed successfully, the applicant will be later notified to collect the operation license from the Family Affairs Department at the MADLSA offices.

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Required Documents

1. Copy of QID of permit requester and authorized signatories
2. Copy of QID and academic qualification of nursery principal
3. All required documents in the nursery licensing documents’ table.

Office Locations & Contacts

Family Affairs Department - Head Office
Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (ADLSA)
Al Faisal Tower,
Doha, Qatar
Phone: 16008,
Tel: +974 4028 8888
Email Id: [email protected]
Website: Link

Eligibility

• Qatari government and semi government companies are eligible to make this application to operate a nursery in Qatar.

Fees

• No fees are required for this service.

Validity

• One year

Documents to Use

• Application for Nursery Permit for Government and Semi Government Entities

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

• The processing time is three to five days. This time may vary depending on the availability and correctness of the information provided.

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Instructions

 Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

1. Name of nursery
2. Names of founders, management and employees
3. Location of nursery
4. Contact details of nursery
5. Any other information required by the authorities

Need for the Document

• One needs to a permit to operate a nursery in Qatar.

Note:

• It is not be permitted to establish, manage or change the location of a nursery or engage in any of the activities of a nursery, or change the specifications of a nursery prior to obtaining the relevant license from the Department of Family Affairs Department at the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs (MADLSA).

Information which might help

• “Nursery (Nursery School)”: Any place designated for the care of children until four (4) years of age, including nurseries attached or annexed to a government or private school, in accordance with the conditions and controls established by a decision issued by the Minister in this respect.
• Nurseries shall be responsible for the health, safety and well-being of the children enrolled therein.
• The operation of the Nursery shall be subject to the Ministry's supervision and control, to verify their level of compliance with the Law and the designated classification conditions issued by the Ministry.
• The management of the nursery shall be undertaken by a qualified female director, who shall be responsible before the Department concerning the operation of the nursery. She shall be aided in the discharge of her functions by a general supervisor, an assistant supervisor, a dietician, a nurse and a female physician, a visiting male physician or more paediatric specialists or general practitioners. In addition, there should be an adequate number of guards, cleaners, drivers and other appropriate employees.
• Only female employees shall be employed in the nursery; however non-females may be engaged as visiting physicians or as persons not directly involved in the supervision of children.
• Any person employed in a nursery shall satisfy the following conditions:

1. Shall be free of communicable and infectious diseases, which shall be proved by virtue of a certificate issued by the competent medical authority;
2. Shall not have been previously dismissed from work by a disciplinary action;
3. Shall be of good conduct and reputation;
4. Shall not have been convicted of any offence prejudicing honesty or trust, unless reinstated;
5. Shall have an appropriate qualification for the position occupied, and shall be equipped with the necessary technical and educational experience for the director, general supervisor, assistant supervisor and dietician, in accordance with the controls and conditions issued in the decision by the Minister.

• In all cases, due consideration shall be given to ensure that the entire employees of the nursery are duly licensed for the respective activities they practice, by the competent authorities in the State.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
 e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Application form for licensing a nursery for government and semi-government companies
• Request Nursery Permit for Govt and Semi Govt Entities
• Law No.1 of 2014 Regulating the Activities of Nursery Schools

Others

• The Nurseries shall be established in views of providing integrated care and services for children enrolled therein, and to provide the appropriate conditions for the development of their skills and talents in various fields using a scientific education system, and in particular the following:

1. Creation of a sound psychological atmosphere for the child, responding to his mental state and developing the feelings of security in him, trust, kindness and compassion;
2. Sound and proper child upbringing as well as the development of hygienic norms which enables the child to acquires the necessary healthy habits;
3. Caring for the linguistic development of the child by way of providing opportunities and areas that encourage him to speak and use the appropriate words and phrases in his daily communication and conducting continuous assessments for him, during his activities;
4. Development of the child's senses and perceptions, providing adequate areas for the child to develop simple scientific concepts and satisfy his sense of curiosity; and
5. Instilling moral and religious values in the minds of children.