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UAE PRESIDENT HONOURS NURSERY WITH PARENT- FRIENDLY LABEL
Tappy Toes Nursery awarded the prestigious Parent-Friendly
Plus Label . Image courtesy of Abu Dhabi Media Office .
The UAE encourages organisations to be more supportive towards working parents , making it the central focus of the government ’ s programmes and strategies . In line with this strategy , Tappy Toes Nursery , an early childhood education provider , has announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Parent-Friendly Plus Label for fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for working parents and exceeding global best practices .
The nursery was honoured in a recognition ceremony , which took place in Abu Dhabi , which was attended by His Highness
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi , His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , Chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs Families Affairs and Chairman of the ECA . His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al
Nahyan had expressed his appreciation to all the institutions participating in the programme for their commitment .
The parent-friendly label programme was started by the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority ( ECA ) to encourage companies across the UAE to adopt policies / practices that support working parents of young children – making it easier for them to balance family and work responsibilities . Studies have shown that over 70 % of full time working parents want flexible workplaces or familyfriendly policies .
Tappy Toes Nursery upholds a range of progressive policies aimed at promoting a healthy work / life balance for its employees . Among these initiatives are extended maternity leave options , paid leave in case of miscarriage , paternity leave , flexible work hours and wellbeing programmes to support emotional and mental health . Additionally , the nursery boasts of a dedicated maternity room to support the needs of nursing mothers within the workplace .
Foram Gohel , Managing Director , Tappy Toes Nursery , said : “ We are deeply honoured to receive this prestigious award as it confirms our dedication to creating an environment that supports working parents . We strongly believe that by providing comprehensive support to our staff , we can offer the best care and education to the children entrusted to us .”
Studies have shown that companies with family-friendly policies benefit children ’ s overall health and development and the wellbeing of employees . Companies experience increased employee satisfaction , leading to higher retention rates , less absenteeism , loyalty , higher employee morale and improved productivity . x
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