Day Child Care Center
An-Najah National University provides free, accessible childcare for university students, including recent mothers, through its Day Care Center. The service enables student mothers to attend university courses and continue their studies while their children receive care in a safe, nurturing and educational environment.
The Center serves the children of university students, faculty members and administrative staff. Childcare and all services provided by the Center are offered free of charge, helping remove financial barriers associated with childcare and supporting parents’ participation in education and employment.
Located adjacent to the Old Campus, only a few meters from the main university gate in Nablus, the Center allows parents to remain close to their children during classes and other academic commitments.
The Day Care Center provides a supportive environment for children while helping parents balance family responsibilities with university life.
Its mission contributes to the University’s commitment to:
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Supporting recent mothers: Making childcare available so that student mothers can attend courses and continue or resume their education.
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Reducing financial barriers: Providing childcare services free of charge.
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Promoting academic continuity: Helping students manage parental responsibilities alongside their studies.
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Advancing gender equality: Addressing childcare barriers that can affect women’s participation in higher education.
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Supporting family wellbeing: Providing a caring environment for children and practical support for parents.
The Center contributes to SDG 5: Gender Equality and SDG 4: Quality Education by supporting women’s access to and continued participation in university education.
The Day Care Center is available to:
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University students, particularly recent mothers.
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Academic faculty members.
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Administrative staff.
Enrollment priority is given to the children of student mothers and female staff. Student eligibility is an explicit part of the service, recognizing the importance of childcare in enabling mothers to attend university courses.
Parents should contact the Center through the University to confirm eligible ages, available places and registration requirements.
The Center’s childcare services are free of charge. This support helps student mothers arrange childcare without an additional childcare fee while pursuing their education.
Practical access is supported through:
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A nearby location: Adjacent to the Old Campus and close to the main university gate.
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Hours aligned with academic schedules: Flexible operating hours accommodate university class and work times.
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Priority for student mothers: Supporting students whose childcare responsibilities may affect course attendance.
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Access to enrollment information: University contact channels provide a route for enquiries and referral to the Center.
The Center operates in a rehabilitated building that meets safety, health and environmental standards. Facilities and services include:
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Spacious classrooms and indoor play areas, equipped with age-appropriate learning materials.
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Outdoor playgrounds and green spaces, encouraging physical activity and interaction with nature.
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Early learning and development activities, supporting creativity, language development and social skills.
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Qualified caregivers and early-childhood educators, certified in health, safety and child development.
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Flexible operating hours aligned with the University’s academic schedule, accommodating class and work times.
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Nutritious meals and snacks, prepared under hygiene and nutrition supervision.
These services provide children with care and opportunities for learning and play while their parents attend courses or fulfil university responsibilities.
Children’s wellbeing is central to the Center’s work. The Center follows national childcare safety and education standards and collaborates with the University’s College of Educational Sciences and College of Nursing and Health Professions to support quality care and child development.
Its facilities, supervised activities and educational resources provide a nurturing environment for children.
The Day Care Center directly supports students who are mothers, including recent mothers, by providing childcare while they attend university courses.
The combination of free services, student eligibility, priority access for student mothers, proximity to the Old Campus and operating hours aligned with academic schedules helps reduce practical and financial childcare barriers.
Through this service, An-Najah National University supports women’s continued participation in higher education and their ability to balance motherhood with academic responsibilities.
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Information |
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Facility |
An-Najah National University Day Care Center. |
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Student access |
Available to university students, including recent mothers. |
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Fees |
Free of charge. Childcare and all services provided by the Center are free. |
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Enrollment priority |
Children of student mothers and female staff. |
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Location |
Adjacent to the Old Campus, near the main university gate, Nablus. |
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Operating schedule |
Flexible hours aligned with university academic schedules; contact the University for current days and exact hours. |
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Eligible ages and availability |
Contact the University for referral to the Center and confirmation of age eligibility and available places. |
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Registration enquiries |
Use the University telephone or email below and request connection with the Day Care Center. |
Students interested in enrolling their children should contact the University and request referral to the Day Care Center. Parents can obtain current information about eligible ages, operating hours, availability and required registration documents.
Location: Adjacent to the Old Campus, a few meters from the main university gate, Nablus, Palestine.
University telephone: +970 (9) 2345113
University email: [email protected]
Official facility page: Day Child Care Center
University website: An-Najah National University