Achieving a Healthy Work-Life Balance
Applied Science University in Bahrain recognizes the importance of supporting its staff and faculty members in achieving a healthy work-life balance. As part of its commitment to the well-being of its employees, the university offers childcare facilities on campus. These facilities serve as a valuable resource for staff and faculty, providing a convenient and reliable option for childcare while they carry out their professional responsibilities. ASU Bahrain’s provision of childcare facilities reflects its dedication to creating a workplace that is not only academically enriching but also considerate of the diverse needs of its employees, fostering a supportive and family-friendly environment. This initiative contributes to the overall satisfaction and productivity of the university’s dedicated workforce.
University’s childcare services from the students of the ASU
Applied Sciences University made an agreement in collaboration with Kinder World Preschool Bahrain to provides childcare service to members at the university, includes students who take an active part in one or more courses.
Kinder World Preschool
Kinder world preschool provides the best childcare services for children, learning methods, cultural activities and events. ASU provides this service to parents, students that they feel calm while they carry out their academic or work days.
Childcare Service is free of charge
ASU wants to provide the best services to its students that are part of the university, for this reason the service Childcare is free of charged for all university community, in this way students with children can develop in the best possible way. way your activities in the university facilities without worrying about the well-being of your children. The idea of this agreement is to make it easier for moms who have children and cannot have someone to take care of them, can feel safe while attending classes and providing this
free service. The process to request a space must be done through an application specifying the time that the child will be in day care.
The objectives of childcare and aim
http://kinderworldbh.com/our-approach/
Kinder World Preschool believe in providing a safe, structured, inclusive learning environment that supports, encourages and inspires each child. We welcome children from the age of 3 months until the age of 4 years. Our activities are tailored to age appropriate learning experiences. KDP fundamental belief ‘Together We Nurture’ is reflected in our adult led – child centred programme that integrates cognitive, social, physical, emotional, communication and understanding of the world for the holistic development of the child. A compelling correlation has been established between a parent’s involvement and his or her child’s success in school. For this reason, we intentionally nurture an inclusive community at Kinder World Preschool, where every child matters and where we welcome parents to be a part of our Kinder World family.
Alternatively, there are nursery that provides the state as support to the people in the state of Bahrain
Early Learners Nursery
https://www.earlylearnersnursery.com/
“Early Learners Nursery is a very caring, safe and happy place where every child matters. We are proud of the loving and supportive family atmosphere we have created, where children thrive as they develop emotionally and socially as well as academically. The nursery is headed up by Mrs. Lyn Barrie, A UK qualified Early Years Teacher with 16+ Years of experience in Bahrain. Early Learners follows the British Curriculum and offers the highest quality of care and education. The nursery offers an extensive After school activity program as well as summer and winter camps. We welcome children aged between 15 months and 4+ years”.
Al Shorooq Preschool
Al Shorooq Preschool provides high-quality early education, and it is the only Montessori preschool in Riffa. They follow the innovative Montessori approach, which has been proven internationally and now is applied in our preschool in both English and Arabic.
At Al Shorooq Preschool, we always attempt to encourage leadership and originality at this early age because we believe that we are planting the seed that will continue to bloom and bear fruits for years till adulthood, guiding children through project-based hands-on lessons and thus create an independent, confident and self-reliant personalities.
Brilliance Nursery and Day Care
https://www.brilliance-bh.com/
At BRILLIANCE we share your interest in developing the personal, social, and educational potential needs of your child. So, whether you require Full Day Care in support of a busy working schedule or a caring and stimulating environment that will develop help your child bridge the gap between home and school life [9].
It is worth noting that the government of Bahrain also has public services, in this area, such as, which ASU also has access to for its staff and faculty for free:
Child Protection Centre
https://www.mlsd.gov.bh/en/childhood/childhood_protection/child-protection-centre
The Child Protection Centre is a social welfare institution affiliated to Department of Social Welfare, the Ministry of Labour & Social Development. It offers protection for children up to the age of 18 years from all forms of bad treatment and negligence.
Children and Youth Club
https://www.mlsd.gov.bh/en/childhood/childhood_development/children-and-youth-club
The Youth and Children Club, affiliated to the Ministry of Labour & Social Development, is one of the distinguished activities that stem from a scientific vision that looks forward to the future. The Club organizes a number of activities and programs that harmonize with the interests of children and youngsters, support their physical, psychological, environmental and social needs, and equip them with technical skills in the fields of computing, scientific discovery and innovation.
