Expertise in Early Childhood Consulting for Government and NGOs
Dedicated to Enhancing Education, Workforce Development, and Child Protection.
At Arabian Child, we’ve been at the forefront of early childhood education, child protection, workforce development, and education reform since 2009. Our mission is to devise and amplify innovative solutions for early childhood challenges across the Middle East and North Africa. Our consulting services are tailored to three pivotal areas:
Empowering the Female Workforce in Early Childhood
Elevating the capabilities of adults in early childhood, honing their cross-sectoral skills.
Uplifting Early Childhood Education (ECE) Centers
Assuring quality in ECE centers dedicated to nurturing young minds.
Promoting
Equal Access
We believe every child deserves equal access to quality education and life, irrespective of their background.
Why Choose Arabian Child for Consulting?
- Internationally Accredited: Recognized by KHDA (UAE) and TVTC (Saudi Arabia), showcasing our commitment to quality and excellence.
- Global Influence: With partnerships in over 480 centers worldwide, our practices are backed by extensive research, hands-on experience, and continuous improvement.
- Comprehensive Support: From technical and strategic support to academic assistance for pioneering projects, we cover a wide spectrum of early childhood education challenges.
- Custom Solutions for Diverse Needs: Whether you're a government body, a multi-center chain, or a single-owner childcare facility, our consultancy adapts to fit your specific needs.
- A Foundation for the Future: We focus on the critical early years, offering solutions that lay a solid foundation for lifelong learning and development.
Project Showcase
At Arabian Child, we’re proud of our commitment to enhancing early childhood education across the MENA region. The projects listed below are just a sample of our extensive work. From policy reform and teacher training to impactful research and beyond, each initiative highlights our dedication to improving the educational landscape.
Project Category | Duration | Client | Project Description |
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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. |