KAUST Children’s Center (KCC) is a center for children aged between 7-10. It provides students with a safe, happy, and balanced environment to socialize, learn and be active after the academic day at ES & Early Years Campus (Gardens Elementary School). KCC has a challenging, engaging, and collaborative play-based program whilst maintaining a strong level of self-directed inquiry. KCC also helps children grow into lifelong learners.
The KAUST Children's Center is for students in Grades 1, 2, 3 and 4. Priority is given to families where both parents are employed by or studying at KAUST. When there is additional capacity, children outside this guideline are considered.
The Children’s Center operates on the same days as The KAUST School.
All registered students will be picked up by the Children’s Center staff from the ES and Early Years Campus.
Attendance will be taken before being transported to ECC3 (Early Childhood Center 3).
All students are expected to be picked up by 5:30 p.m. at the latest. They can also be released on their own (to bike or walk home) if parents give consent in the registration form.
KAUST Children’s Center (KCC) accepts only monthly enrollment but payment is calculated per contact days. Contact days are days when children attend school, so weekends and holidays are not included in the fee.
Fees
A pro-rata rate of 69 SAR per contact day (15% VAT inclusive). Fees need to be paid by online bank transfer to the Community Life account.
Refund
Siblings Discount
For families who enroll more than one child at KCC, the following discount(s) will apply:
First child | 69 SAR/day |
Second child | 62 SAR/day |
Third child and consecutive child(ren) | 55 SAR/day |
The Children’s Center is located in the ECC3 (known as Safaa Gardens Daycare on KAUST Maps, see location), rooms K-104 to K-107. When you enter ECC3 off Oasis Lane, turn left and then left again to reach our space.
Please note that the roads around ECC3 and the KAUST School is a one-way traffic zone with a dedicated two-way cycle lane.
We value open communication and collaboration between students, parents, and staff. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Email: childrenscenter@kaust.edu.sa
Classroom Phone: 012 808 6342
Mobile: 056 727 1909
Optional music and Arabic lessons are offered at ECC3 by Campus and Community and the KEY office. Additional fees apply.
The KAUST Children’s Center (KCC), after-school care, hosts an Open Night in June every year. If you'd like to learn more in person about the program, prospective parents are invited to attend and interact with staff, other parents and experience the activities offered to children.
For further information, contact the childrencenter@kaust.edu.sa.
