82 authorized nurseries in all governorates embrace 5,855 children.. Humaidan: Implementing binding requirements for nurseries to ensure the provision of an appropriate environment for the upbringing

15-10-2019

Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Labour and Social Development, Mr Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, the Kinder World Preschool was inaugurated in Janabiyah, in the presence of the nursery’s Managing Director, Mr Hatim Dadabai. The initiative reflects the Ministry of Labour and Social Development’s commitment to encouraging private‑sector investment in childcare and upbringing, and to providing quality services that ensure the proper rehabilitation and development of pre‑school children in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Designed with modern interactive learning technologies and resources, the Kinder World Preschool accommodates 164 children aged from one year to under four years. Following a tour of the facilities, Humaidan affirmed that the Ministry—being the competent authority for nursery supervision—works to continually enhance scientific, educational and recreational provision in nurseries, and to ensure a safe, healthy environment for children’s development. He noted that nurseries must comply with the Ministry’s binding system of standards, specifications and establishment requirements, aligned with internationally recognised benchmarks. To date, 82 nurseries are authorised across all governorates, with a combined capacity of 5,855 children. Humaidan underlined key mandatory requirements, including staff participation in specialised first‑aid training and strict adherence to periodic inspection and maintenance of safety and security equipment. Nurseries are prohibited from using improper methods of care, education or guidance; from inflicting any physical or psychological harm; and from denying or delaying the fulfilment of children’s basic needs. The Ministry’s Family & Childhood Directorate oversees technical, financial and administrative supervision of nurseries; conducts monitoring and inspection visits; trains and qualifies caregivers to elevate the quality of educational services; and verifies building compliance with health and educational requirements. The Department also undertakes periodic inspections of registered nurseries and evaluates proposed new facilities submitted for licensing.