Early Childhood Policy & Licensing
09 monthsImplemented policy reform, enhanced licensing procedures, and developed curriculum guidelines for childcare centers.
Government
Since 2009 • MENA Focus • Systems + Delivery
Building the Workforce, Systems, and Standards Behind Early Childhood Schools and Centers
Dedicated to enhancing education reform, workforce development, and child protection through practical, implementation-ready advisory and delivery models.
Recognized by KHDA (UAE) and TVTC (KSA)
480+ partner centers (global reach)
Policy → Tools → Training → Rollout
Policy & SystemsLicensing • standards • governance
WorkforceTraining pathways • credentialing
Child ProtectionProtocols • capacity building
Our Consulting Focus
Three consulting tracks designed for measurable outcomes.
Arabian Child supports governments and NGOs with end-to-end program design and implementation across early childhood systems— from policy frameworks and operational tools to workforce pathways and child protection capacity building.
Track 1: Empowering the female workforce
Track 2: Elevating ECE center quality
Track 3: Promoting equal access
Impact
Proven delivery at scale
Metrics reflect cumulative delivery across training, systems support, and implementation programs.
18
Years of experience
33K
Learners trained
480+
Early childhood organizations served
Want the formal capability statement and references? Book a leadership briefing.
Who we work with
Built for public-sector and operator execution
We engage where outcomes require policy alignment, delivery capability, and quality assurance.
Governments & Regulators
Policy design, licensing, standards, inspection, rollout.
Ministries & Public Authorities
National programs, workforce pathways, implementation toolkits.
School Groups & Operators
Quality uplift, leadership development, training + systems.
NGOs & International Organizations
Curriculum delivery, capacity building, scalable models.
Corporate & Workforce Programs
Employer-supported pathways, parenting, protection, training.
Investors & Strategic Partners
Operator readiness, quality assurance, scale governance.
Featured: TEDx Talk
Watch our TEDx talk on early childhood — and why it matters now.
This talk captures our core position: early childhood is not “supporting education” — it is the foundation of human capital, workforce readiness, and long-term societal outcomes.
Use this as a high-level orientation for leadership teams, investors, and partners before moving into programs, curriculum, and quality systems.
Mission & Vision
We build early childhood systems that actually perform in real centers.
Arabian Child exists to professionalize early years education through workforce development, startup enablement, and quality systems — translating standards into daily practice, measurable improvement, and scalable delivery.
Our Mission
What we deliverTo elevate early childhood education by delivering accredited training, practical tools, and implementation support that improves educator capability, strengthens center operations, and raises quality standards in measurable ways.
Our Vision
Where we’re goingA world where every child benefits from high-quality early years care and education — enabled by skilled professionals, strong center systems, and trusted quality frameworks that allow access to scale without compromising standards.
Video library
Practical insights for educators and leaders.
Short, high-value videos designed to be used by teams — not just watched.
Harnessing AI in Early Education
Practical applications of AI to support educators and operational efficiency.
Guiding Infants’ Social & Emotional Journey
Core principles to support attachment, regulation, and early relationships.
Mastering the Basics of EYFS
A clean walkthrough of EYFS and what it looks like in practice.
Track Record
Previous projects across policy, workforce, quality, and child protection.
This is a selection of delivery work executed with ministries, municipalities, international organizations, and corporate partners — focused on systems, implementation, and measurable outcomes.
Project coverage
Early Childhood Policy & Licensing
Quality Standards & Inspection
Workforce Development
Curriculum & Capacity Building
Child Protection Systems
If you need a formal capability statement, these can be regrouped by: Government / NGO / Corporate / Operator support.
Multi-year delivery
Programs ranging from 4 weeks to 3 years
High-stakes systems
Policy, licensing, inspection and protection frameworks
Public Teacher Training Initiative
12 monthsPartnered with the Ministry of Education to train KG teachers, focusing on innovative teaching methods.
Workforce
Preschool Curriculum
12 monthsSupplied all Save the Children early childhood centers in Jordan with a comprehensive early childhood curriculum followed by teacher capacity building.
Curriculum
Early Childhood Standards
01 monthsContributed to workshops developing learning standards for ages 3-6; feedback led to a successful document launch, noted in Al-Ittihad newspaper.
Standards
Workforce Research
10 monthsConducted "Who is taking care of our children?" research, influencing local childcare laws.
Research
Teacher Credentialing Initiative
02 YearsIntegrated the CDA program into UAE legislation, raised regional awareness, aligned with universities, and hosted conferences and graduation events.
Credentialing
Early Childhood Systems Benchmarking
08 monthsBenchmarked early childhood systems in 5 countries.
Benchmarking
Training Education Inspectors
15 monthsRevamped inspection checklists and trained inspectors; piloted new checklists and announced the project in Emirates Today Newspaper.
Inspection
Zoning Criteria for Childcare Centers
04 weeksRevised zoning criteria for childcare centers; project details were announced in Emirates Today Newspaper.
Regulation
Emergency Preparedness Research
09 monthsExamined teacher readiness for emergencies in educational settings; followed by training sessions with the Ministry of Interior Child Protection Center.
Preparedness
Health and Well-being Programs
03 yearsDesigned and implemented work-life balance programs focusing on parenting skills and child protection.
Corporate
Training Framework for Child Protection
07 monthsDeveloped a training framework for police officers and social workers on investigating child abuse and neglect.
Child Protection
Police Capacity Building
02 yearsOrganized and co-delivered a series of training workshops to police investigators, crime scene managers and social workers.
Public Safety
Model Childcare Center Establishment
2.5 yearsSpearheaded the start-up of a new model childcare center, involving design, policy development, recruitment, and training.
Startup
Child Protection Handbook
09 monthsCollaborated with experts to create a comprehensive child protection handbook, aligning with religious texts and system roles.
Handbook
Educational Program Adaptation and Contextualization
02 yearsTranslated the Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Educator to Arabic and piloted the program locally.
Localization
Special Education Needs Research
02 monthsConducted screenings for young children to identify special education needs, training 250 teachers nationwide.
SEN
Parent Awareness Campaigns
02 yearsProduced and shared educational content on social media to enhance parent awareness and involvement in early childhood education.
Campaigns
Child Protection Services
01 yearsProvided consultancy services in child protection, aiming to safeguard the wellbeing of children across the region.
Consulting
| Project Category | Duration | Client | Project Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Policy & Licensing | 09 months | Ministry of Education, UAE | Implemented policy reform, enhanced licensing procedures, and developed curriculum guidelines for childcare centers. |
| Public Teacher Training Initiative | 12 months | Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States (ABEGS) | Partnered with the Ministry of Education to train KG teachers, focusing on innovative teaching methods. |
| Preschool Curriculum | 12 months | Save the Children, Jordan | Supplied all Save the Children early childhood centers in Jordan with a comprehensive early childhood curriculum followed by teacher capacity building. |
| Early Childhood Standards | 01 months | Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) | Contributed to workshops developing learning standards for ages 3-6; feedback led to a successful document launch, noted in Al-Ittihad newspaper. |
| Workforce Research | 10 months | Ministry of Social Affairs | Conducted "Who is taking care of our children?" research, influencing local childcare laws. |
| Teacher Credentialing Initiative | 02 Years | Council for Professional Recognition, USA | Integrated the CDA program into UAE legislation, raised regional awareness, aligned with universities, and hosted conferences and graduation events. |
| Early Childhood Systems Benchmarking | 08 months | Ministry of Social Affairs | Benchmarked early childhood systems in 5 countries. |
| Training Education Inspectors | 15 months | Ministry of Social Affairs | Revamped inspection checklists and trained inspectors; piloted new checklists and announced the project in Emirates Today Newspaper. |
| Zoning Criteria for Childcare Centers | 04 weeks | Dubai Municipality, Ministry of Social Affairs | Revised zoning criteria for childcare centers; project details were announced in Emirates Today Newspaper. |
| Emergency Preparedness Research | 09 months | British University in Dubai, Ministry of Interior | Examined teacher readiness for emergencies in educational settings; followed by training sessions with the Ministry of Interior Child Protection Center. |
| Health and Well-being Programs | 03 years | IBM, USA | Designed and implemented work-life balance programs focusing on parenting skills and child protection. |
| Training Framework for Child Protection | 07 months | Ministry of Interior Child Protection Center | Developed a training framework for police officers and social workers on investigating child abuse and neglect. |
| Police Capacity Building | 02 years | Ministry of Interior and Scotland Police College | Organized and co-delivered a series of training workshops to police investigators, crime scene managers and social workers. |
| Model Childcare Center Establishment | 2.5 years | Ministry of Interior | Spearheaded the start-up of a new model childcare center, involving design, policy development, recruitment, and training. |
| Child Protection Handbook | 09 months | Ministry of Interior | Collaborated with experts to create a comprehensive child protection handbook, aligning with religious texts and system roles. |
| Educational Program Adaptation and Contextualization | 02 years | Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education (CACHE) | Translated the Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Educator to Arabic and piloted the program locally. |
| Special Education Needs Research | 02 months | Zayed University | Conducted screenings for young children to identify special education needs, training 250 teachers nationwide. |
| Parent Awareness Campaigns | 02 years | Edarabia | Produced and shared educational content on social media to enhance parent awareness and involvement in early childhood education. |
| Child Protection Services | 01 years | Sharjah Child Protection Network | Provided consultancy services in child protection, aiming to safeguard the wellbeing of children across the region. |
Upskilling and preparing the
childhood workforce
Arabian Child is a globally renowned training institute and consulting organization dedicated to the advancement and upskilling of the workforce to nurture, educate, and protect young children.
About Arabian Child
Setting the Pace for 17+ Years:
As a leading early childhood training and consulting firm, we've been at the forefront of industry evolution for over a decade.
A Trusted Partner Worldwide:
With collaborations across more than 480 childhood centers worldwide, we are continually evolving, benefiting from the experiences of our clients and partners.
Accredited Training Center in the UAE and Saudi Arabia:
Certified in the UAE by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and in Saudi Arabia by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC).
International Accreditation by NCFE CACHE and Outstanding Audit Results:
We are an accredited NCFE CACHE Centre and we maintain the highest audit results from these global organizations annually.
Recognized as a 'Center of Excellence' and Government Appreciation:
Arabian Child has been acknowledged as a 'Center of Excellence,' a clear testament to the local ministries and regulatory bodies' appreciation of our significant contributions. This recognition underscores our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality education and solidifies our position as a leader in the field of education and training.
Our Vision
Arabian Child envisions a world where every child benefits from the highest standards of care and education in their formative years, empowered by a global community of skilled, passionate educators.
Our Mission
Our mission is to elevate the field of early childhood education by providing comprehensive training, qualifications, and consulting services. We strive to instill best practices and innovative approaches among educators, ensuring children worldwide achieve their fullest potential.
Logic Model
The Arabian Child organization is dedicated to enhancing early childhood development and education through comprehensive training programs and quality assessment services. To understand and communicate the breadth and depth of our work, we employ a logic model, a structured framework that outlines how our resources and activities connect to achieve our desired outcomes and impact.
Inputs
Activities
Outputs
Outcomes
Impact
Funding and
investments
investments
Conducting training and professional development programs
Number of professionals trained and certified
Improved
pedagogical practices and care standards
pedagogical practices and care standards
Sustainable improvement in the quality of early childhood education and care
Skilled educators and
trainers
trainers
Developing and providing bilingual curriculum resources
Bilingual educational materials distributed
Increased access to quality early childhood education
Better educational and developmental outcomes for children from birth to 5 years
Educational materials and curriculum
Offering vocational certificates and qualifications
Early childhood centers assessed and accredited
Improved community partnerships centered around the child.
Professional advancement and career opportunities for educators and caregivers
Partnerships with educational and child care organizations
Providing consulting services to child care entities
Providing consulting services to child care entities
Enhanced professional development of educators and caregivers
Enhanced societal recognition of the importance of early childhood development
Assessing and recognizing quality in early childhood centers
Consulting services delivered to various entities
Strengthened community partnerships in early childhood education
Video Library
Harnessing AI in Early Education
Guiding Infants' Social and Emotional Journey
Mastering the Basics of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Engaging Circle Time Strategies
Early Childhood Educators ARE MORE Than Just Babysitters!
Including Children's Voices in Assessment
Powerful Interactions & Intentional Teaching
6 Activities to Develop Early Math Skills
5 Numbers to Remember about Early Childhood Development