FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is Cuddles licensed under Lebanon’s daycare regulations?

Yes, all Cuddles locations are fully licensed under MOPH Decree 4876.

MOPH Regular surprise inspections
360° surveillance (except bathrooms)

What’s your staff-to-child ratio?

We guarantee a 1:8 ratio across all age groups – far exceeding Beirut’s 1:10 standard. This means:

  • Toddlers (18mo-3yrs): 1:8 with dedicated educators
  • infants (3-18mo): 1 caregiver for 2 babies

What qualifications do your caregivers have?

Our team features:

  • Registered Nurse:
  • Lead teachers: Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education
  • Assistants: Certified childcare diplomas

What curriculum do you follow?

At Cuddles childcare center, we use a Whole Child approach. This approach does not only aim to improve the child’s cognitive performances, but also contributes to develop the child emotionally, socially and physically. Our goals are achieved through well designed real life situations and hands-on activities. Our Eclectic interactive method employs the benefits of renowned methodologies such as Montessori , Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf deriving best practices in a hybrid structure.The curriculum focuses on 6 domains (facets) leading to numerous gains.

  • Digital progress portfolios shared via parent app
  • Bilingual Arabic/English immersion
  • Daily STEM exploration
  • Emotional intelligence coaching

What are your hours and locations?

We operate across Beirut:

  • After-hours care available upon request
  • Zarif: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm

What’s included in your fees?

Our all-inclusive pricing covers:

  • Nutritionist-designed and Home-cooked meals Breakfast, Snacks, and Lunch
  • Regular pediatric check-ups
  • Daily detailed digital progress reports via App
  • No hidden costs

What’s your sick child policy?

To protect all children:

  • Daily health screening at entry
  • Fever ≥38°C: Must stay home 24hrs
  • On-call pediatrician for emergencies
  • Isolation room for sudden illness

Do you offer the children any food?

All children are offered:

  • Breakfast , Snacks, and Lunch are offered to the children
  • Nutritionist designed Meals that are on a 14-day rotation
  • Meals are Home-cooked under strictist hygenic conditions
  • Meal time is an opportunity for the children to experience independence and structure

How do I secure a spot for my child?

Details

Our 3-step enrollment:

  1. Tour: Schedule a personalized visit
  2. Trial Day: Child’s complimentary experience
  3. Registration: Secure spot with deposit

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