RIYADH: There are now more than 1,900 licensed childcare centers in Saudi Arabia providing services to over 60,000 children, the Ministry of Human Resources said on Monday.
The ministry supervises the centers across 13 regions to ensure high quality services. They provide safe havens for children when their parents are not present, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Childcare centers in the Kingdom offer a range of programs aimed at improving children’s cognitive and social skills, so they can speak clearly and express feelings.
The growth of services in 2025 reflects increased demand for early childhood development support, the SPA said.
The ministry’s services include independent centers that run from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. for children from birth to the age of 10.
