Amman, Aug. 16 (Petra) – Minister of Social Development Wafaa Bani
Mustafa on Sunday highlighted the nursery sector’s role in supporting
family stability, advancing women’s economic participation and
providing quality early childhood services.

During a meeting with the head and members of the Nursery Owners
Syndicate, Bani Mustafa underscored the ministry’s efforts to support
and encourage the establishment of more nurseries across the Kingdom,
ensuring that quality childcare services reach the broadest possible
segment of families.

Bani Mustafa also stressed the importance of investing in early
childhood development, noting its positive impact on children’s
developmental, psychological, social and educational well-being by
providing safe and stimulating environments during their formative
years.

She called for expanding nursery programs to include inclusive
services for children with disabilities from an early age, in
cooperation with relevant national institutions, given the long-term
benefits of early support for children with disabilities.

The minister pointed to the ministry’s efforts to bring nursery
caregivers under social work licensing requirements and provide them
with specialized training. The initiative aims to improve service
quality, strengthen competitiveness in the nursery sector and enhance
the efficiency of childcare services in line with best practices.

Bani Mustafa commended the Nursery Owners Syndicate for its efforts
to organize and regulate nursery operations within institutional and
professional frameworks, contributing to the sector’s continued and
sustainable development.

For his part, syndicate head Mohammad Momani welcomed the ministry’s
efforts to support the establishment of the syndicate, describing it
as an institutional framework that contributes to improving childcare
services and advancing women’s economic participation.

He also praised the ministry’s role in encouraging and facilitating
the establishment of additional nurseries across the Kingdom.

Established in March 2026, the Nursery Owners Syndicate aims to
develop and regulate the early childhood sector, improve nursery
services, support and train sector workers, and promote compliance
with quality and safety standards. Its efforts are also aimed at
advancing early childhood development and supporting children and
families.

//Petra// AJ