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Nursery Certification

Certified care, from the first year

An official process confirming your nursery meets the quality, safety and educational standards set by the Ministry of Public Health.

What It Is

What is Nursery Certification?

Nursery certification in Lebanon is an official process that ensures a nursery meets the quality, safety, and educational standards set by the Ministry of Public Health. Upon meeting these standards, the nursery is awarded an official certificate confirming its level of competence in the field of early childhood development.

  • Independent, standards-based assessment
  • Caregiver training including safety practices
  • Official Ministry-aligned certificate
A child at play — early childhood development in action
Safe, nurturing, certified
Benefits

What certification changes

Trust with parents

Certification enhances the reputation of the nursery and builds trust with parents and the community.

Stronger staff

Training and evaluation strengthen staff capacities, raising the quality of care and education provided to children.

National compliance

Certification ensures compliance with national standards, fostering accountability and a safe environment for children and staff.

Safer spaces

Training includes essential safety practices, helping reduce accidents and create safer spaces for children.

Better development

Certification empowers caregivers to provide nurturing environments supporting cognitive, social and emotional development.

Official recognition

An official certificate confirms your level of competence in the field of early childhood development.

The Process

Five steps to certification

  • 01. Apply

    Submit the form below with your nursery details. We confirm eligibility and scope.

  • 02. Self-assess

    You review your practice against the national standards with our guidance.

  • 03. Train

    Caregivers and management complete training, including essential safety practices.

  • 04. Survey

    Trained surveyors conduct an on-site assessment against the standards.

  • 05. Certify

    Meeting the standards, the nursery is awarded its official certificate.

Apply

Apply to Get Certified

Send us your nursery details and we will come back with eligibility, timeline and next steps.