About
With eighty six full-time seats, Iqra Childcare and Preschool is a licensed daycare and preschool that offers care for kids ranging from toddler (1.5 year) to preschool (6 year) age.
About Us Overview
We are dedicated to offering every kid high-quality early education and care. We firmly think that kids are capable of learning, and we’re dedicated to giving them the finest start in life possible by offering a nurturing, developmentally appropriate curriculum. We use a free flow approach to daycare so that kids can interact with kids of different ages. This gives the kids the chance to grow as individuals, foster a more familial environment, improve their language abilities, and pick up life lessons from their classmates.
Both our Assistant Director and Director have more than enough years of expertise in the early childhood education field. Their fervor resides in establishing an atmosphere that is inviting, inclusive, safe, and good for young children and their families.
All of the programs are taught by early childhood educators who recognize the value of early education and who know how to create a secure and enjoyable learning environment for the kids. In a cheerful, appealing, and inviting classroom environment, the kids get to engage with a teacher, play, daily structure, routine, learning and exploring with various materials, reading and numeracy, indoor and outdoor play, and much more.
We like getting to know your child and family as they create cherished lifelong experiences with us.
Vision
Iqra Childcare and Preschool focuses on creating a child-centered environment where children can engage in various activities and gain enriching experiences. The goal is for all children to realize their dreams, grow up to be successful and healthy individuals, and make positive contributions to society. Teachers prioritize the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual well-being of each child. The child care and preschool vision is centered on parent satisfaction, child safety, education, and creating versatile and enthusiastic individuals who value their time spent at the facility.
Mission
Our intention is to establish a safe, accepting environment where kids with various needs can grow and flourish. We maintain the inherent value of every person by cultivating a familial environment founded on mutual respect, trust, joy, and exceptional assistance.
Philosophy
We believe that each and every child is unique and valuable in their own way. We welcome clients from the general community. Our program teaches children to make choices and develop decision-making skills. We praised and encouraged each child for their positive individual achievements. We believe that every day, children should be given the opportunity to create, explore, and learn problem solving, personal interaction, and other concepts through hands-on activities.
Our program aims to enhance your child’s development in a nurturing, diverse setting that promotes growth. Our programs use exploratory, creative play to enhance and stimulate children’s social, physical, and intellectual development. We create a trusting and respectful environment in which children can see themselves and their interests reflected while being encouraged to explore, investigate, and play in a variety of settings. We encourage self-reliance and critical thinking skills by recognizing children as competent and capable individuals.
The board’s commitment to transparency, collaboration, and advocacy for the best interests of children shapes the center’s guidelines and decisions. Their active participation and commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and nurturing our commitment to excellence in Childcare.
Board Members Information
The management of Iqra Childcare and Preschool is the responsibility of the board members. This board is the driving force behind our operational and strategic decisions. We are a non-profit organization and our board members are responsible, honest, trustworthy, and open to all who have invested time, money, and faith in the organization. They are also accountable to donors, funders, volunteers, project beneficiaries, and the general public.
Each member is deeply invested in the health and success of the center and lends their knowledge and expertise to support our mission. It is important to note that company guidelines state that employees do not have the right to sit on the board. This clear separation maintains an environment where the roles and responsibilities of our employees remain separate and the leadership of the board remains independent and focused on their work.
Iqra Childcare and Preschool Structure
- The Board members comprised from various prestigious positions from the society.
- Board chairman is elected by AGM
- The Board is responsible for making policy decisions, hiring Director and dealing with parent concerns if necessary.
- The Director managed the daily operations of the childcare including hiring and supervising all staff members, meeting all regulations and handling parent inquiries.
- The childcare and preschool is monitored by an Early Learning and Childcare Consultant on behalf of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. We are also governed by various pieces of provincial legislation.
Role of the Board of Members
- To be responsible for ensuring that the goals of the childcare and preschool are achieved
- To ensure that the childcare and preschool is able to carry out the needed responsibilities
- To develop and approve the budget, monitor expenditures and assume fiscal accountability for the non-profit
- To review the financial statements monthly
- To ensure appropriate and responsible utilisation of parent fees, government grants and other revenue
- Develop fundraising goals and strategies and ensure implementation
- Communicate with the Director with updated information
- Organizing Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Support and participate in fundraising activities
- Actively participate in and lead childcare board committees
- A thorough understanding of the institution and participation in decisions related to the institution's finances
- Be informed of the issues in the past so that accountability can be discussed in board meetings and when representing the preschool in the community
Board Member Terms
Upon completion of a term on the Board of Directors, individuals retain the right to submit their candidacy for another term at the subsequent Annual General Meeting (AGM). Alternatively, they may choose to step down from their position at that time. In the case of multiple individuals expressing interest in board positions a formal vote will occur with membership to determine winner.
President
2 year term
Vice President
2 year term
Treasurer
2 year term
Board Members
2 year term
Contact the Board
If you would like to contact the board of directors, please use the form below:
Current Board Member
Golam Kabir
Chairman
Ph.D in Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia
Mohammad Khondoker
Member
Assistant Professor, Industrial Systems Engineering, University of Regina
M Anisur Rahaman, RCIC, CAPIC
Member
B.Sc. in Computer Science, University of Manitoba
Director, INFO Immigration Centre for Application Inc.
Deena A Salem, Ph.D
Member
Ph.D in Electrical Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt, and Master of Education, Queen’s University
Educational Developer, Centre for Teaching and Learning, University of Regina
Aqeel Kidwai, Ph.D
Member
Ph.D in Geography, University of Ghent, Belgium
Payment Service Officer, Service Canada, Employment Insurance
Ahmed Khairalla, Ph.D
Member
Ph.D in Molecular Medical Science, Nottingham University, United Kingdom
Term Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, University of Regina
Needal Ghadi, Ph.D
Member
Ph.D in Education, University of Regina
Postdoctoral Fellow and Instructor, University of Regina
Ahmed Soliman, Ph.D
Member
Ph.D in Microbiology, Hiroshima University, Japan
Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Regina
Abu Hena Al Muktadir, Ph.D
Member
Ph.D in Information and Communication Engineering, University of Electro-Communications, Japan
Lecturer, Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Falak Naz, Ph.D
Member
Ph.D in Mass Communication, University of Karachi, Pakistan
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is an important annual meeting, usually held in November or December each year. This meeting is important for conducting board policy, providing valuable feedback on the university’s activities, and receiving updates on new guidelines and procedures. Meeting notices are displayed at the campus entrance, and reminders are sent by email.
Parent requirements: At least one parent or guardian from each family must attend the event.
Meet our Educators and staffs
We maintain student teacher ratios like for Toddlers 1:5 and Preschool 1:10. Staff and volunteers of Iqra Childcare and Preschool must follow the health, nutrition and safety policies outlined in this guideline, as well as the staff handbook provided to them at the time of recruitment. Specific information about assigned staff and volunteers is posted on our website or provided on the notice board. Most of our staff are full-time but we also have options for qualified part-time staff when required
Staff: All early childhood educators, and preschool teachers employed by Iqra Childcare and Preschool are Early Childhood Education Level qualified.
- Our director has an ECE Level 3 certificate as well as first aid certification.
- 20% of our educators are ECE Level 3 qualified, 30% of our educators are ECE Level 2 qualified and other educators are ECE Level 1 qualified as per the regulation of Saskatchewan. All educators need to provide a copy of the certification issued by the Government of Saskatchewan, within the first six months of employment.
- We have qualified administrative staff and cooks as per regulation.
- The kindergarten teachers have completed a bachelor’s degree in Education and have valid professional training certification.
- All staff are need to provide a criminal record check, including vulnerable sectors search dates within six months of their commencement date with the company. This record is renewed at minimum, every three years thereafter in order for the employee to continue being employed by the organization.
It is Iqra Childcare and Preschool’s directive that our program staff be engaged in ongoing learning within the childcare field. We encourage and assist all staff to further their education and professional development within the childcare field. We provide many opportunities to attend seminars, workshops and enrol in continuing education courses. The team will strive to create a work environment that is conducive, trustworthy, and respectful for all employees, while also offering the utmost safety, security, health, dignity, compassion, trust, honesty, respect, courage, transparency, responsibility, motivation, confidentiality, emotional support, etc. If you have any questions about any of our staff members, please contact with administration office, we will serve your quires by maintaining confidentiality.
List of educator and their education level
List of Staff and designation