In brief
Regulates licensing and running childcare centres (birth to ten years): owner conditions, licence term, safety and care standards, violations and sanctions.
Summary of the law
Key points
- Licences last five years; renew six months before expiry (Article 8); each branch needs its own licence (Article 9).
- No licence for someone whose centre was closed for violations until three years pass or they are rehabilitated (Article 5).
Violations
- A committee formed by the Minister hears violations; sanctions include licence withdrawal (Article 24).
- Running an unlicensed branch or exceeding capacity are common breaches.
A plain-language summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm, focused on the violations and problems that come up most in daily life. It is not a substitute for the official text or for legal advice.
What it covers
- Licence conditions
- Five-year licence
- Branches
- Violations and withdrawal
Timeline
- Issued: Published 30/4/1448H
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Official text at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
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