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KG Kids Pre-School

Bahrain, Riffa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 6 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages English, Arabic
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction

Located in the peaceful residential district of Jary Al Shaikh, KG Kids Pre-School offers a nurturing and established bilingual environment for children aged 12 months to 6 years. With a history dating back to 1993, the school is British-owned and managed, combining the structured learning goals of the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with a robust Arabic language programme. The campus features purpose-designed facilities, including spacious classrooms and secure outdoor play areas that encourage exploration and physical development. A distinctive feature of KG Kids is its emphasis on a "home-away-from-home" atmosphere, ensuring that even the youngest toddlers feel safe and supported as they take their first steps into education. The curriculum is delivered by a team of qualified educators who focus on individualized care, preparing students seamlessly for entry into primary school. Management by Lanceley Consulting ensures a consistent standard of operational excellence and educational quality.

Entrance 232, Road 2008, Bahrain

The Essentials

KG Kids Pre-School has instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
KG Kids Pre-School is located in Bahrain, in the Jary Al Shaikh area. The campus address is Building 4, Entrance 232, Road 2008, Jary Al Shaikh, Block 920, Bahrain, in a campus described as having European-standard facilities. The school serves both local Bahraini families and expatriates, reflecting its international environment. The school day runs from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, with operations listed for Sunday through Thursday.

Stages
The school offers four age-grouped sections: Pre-Nursery (12 months – 3 years), Nursery (3–4 years), Kindergarten-1 (4–5 years), and Kindergarten-2 (5–6 years). Admissions pages confirm these class groupings and age ranges.

Type
The school is co-educational, welcoming both boys and girls. It presents itself as an international bilingual environment with English and Arabic offered as languages of instruction.

Additional learning support
KG Kids Pre-School offers Specialised Education Provision for KG-1 and KG-2, with English and Arabic options. A dedicated SEN policy for 2026–2027 outlines the provision and related fees.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is listed; the curriculum is based on British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards. The school is located in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Religious affiliation
There is no religious affiliation publicly listed for KG Kids Pre-School.

School day structure
The school day begins at 7:00 am and ends at 2:00 pm. The weekly schedule covers Sunday through Thursday, with daily hours published for all those days.

Bus service
Public information about a KG Kids bus service is inconsistent. Some external listings indicate transportation is available, while others state the school does not provide transportation. Prospective parents should confirm transport options with the admissions team.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is required during school hours. Girls wear a striped grey pinafore dress with a grey zip hooded jacket or striped grey shorts with a white polo shirt and a grey open hooded jacket, plus a grey bucket hat with the KG Kids logo. Boys wear striped grey shorts with a white polo shirt and a grey open hooded jacket, plus a grey bucket hat with the KG Kids logo. PE uniform is a grey pair of trousers with a white polo shirt and a grey open hooded jacket, with a grey bucket hat. Winter uniform is grey sweatpants with a white polo shirt and a grey open hooded jacket. Footwear can be any colour; Velcro straps are recommended for easy removal. Each child must wear a KG Kids backpack; trolley bags are not permitted. Uniforms are purchasable from House of Uniforms, Tala Plaza, Segaya Branch.

Food Options
Parents provide a healthy and nutritious snack box from home; the school does not provide food. Snacks should not include crisps, chocolate, chewing gum, sweets, or fizzy drinks. Snack times occur in classrooms under teacher supervision, with hands washed before and after eating and gratitude offered before meals. Children sit to eat and are encouraged to tidy up after themselves.

Governance and Ownership
The school is British-owned and managed. The management is Lanceley Consulting, KG Kids Nursery, KG Kids Pre-School, Palms School, and BePro Training Centre. Janet Lanceley is the founder, owner and chairperson of the Board of Directors of Lanceley Holdings.
Fees
Annual tuition at KG Kids Pre-School ranges from BHD 2,112 to BHD 2,738 depending on year group. That works out at roughly BHD 2,112 to BHD 2,738 for the early years, BHD 2,112 for primary.
Academics

KG Kids Pre-School teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 1 to 6.

Curriculum
KG Kids Pre-School offers a British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) program for children from 12 months to 6 years, organized into Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Kindergarten 1 (K1) and Kindergarten 2 (K2). The British EYFS framework shapes the curriculum across seven learning areas including communication and language, physical development, personal, social and emotional development, literacy, mathematics, understanding of the world, and expressive arts and design. Pre-Nursery (12 months–3 years) emphasizes movement, exploration and milestone development, while Nursery (3–4 years) develops independence, communication, hands-on learning, and early literacy and number concepts. Kindergarten 1 (4–5 years) introduces multi-step tasks and structured routines with targeted instruction in reading, writing and mathematics aligned to British EYFS and Early Years goals. Kindergarten 2 (5–6 years) builds toward independent reading and writing and prepares students for Key Stage 1 as they progress through the early years program. Tuition is listed for both Arabic and English, indicating bilingual provision within the program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) provision.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
KG Kids Pre-School provides Specialised Education Provision for KG-1 and KG-2, as described in the 2026-27 Special Education Provision - English policy, and is not described as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school indicates a bilingual environment for native and expatriate students in Bahrain but does not publish explicit EAL programmes or staff details.

Mental Wellbeing
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding mental wellbeing provision.

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose safeguarding policies.
Parent Experience

History
KG Kids Pre-School is located at Building 4, Entrance 232, Road 2008, Jary Al Shaikh, Bahrain (Block 920). The school offers Pre-Nursery through Kindergarten and uses the British EYFS curriculum, with facilities described as European standards. It presents itself as bilingual and welcoming to both native Arabic speakers and expatriates within Bahrain's culture. External directories list KG Kids Pre-School as established in 2004, though some listings attribute a founding date of 1993. The director is Janet Lanceley, listed in local business directories.

Community
The campus is described as European-standard facilities in Jary Al Shaikh. The program follows the British EYFS curriculum and balances child-initiated play with structured learning. The school presents itself as bilingual and inclusive of Bahraini culture and expatriates. The Gallery shows images of student activities and events, illustrating a vibrant school community; a public Calendar communicates events to families.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
KG Kids Pre-School does not publish a dedicated PTA section in its public materials. Public Relations is the designated family engagement channel, with a listed phone number and contact emails. Admissions coordinates tours and enrollment communications as another family touchpoint. A calendar and gallery show family-oriented activities and events. For PTA details, contact the Public Relations team.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
KG Kids Pre-School operates on a campus in Jary Al Shaikh, Bahrain, with extensive facilities designed to European standards. The campus is located at Building 4, Entrance 232, Road 2008, Jary Al Shaikh, Block 920, Bahrain. The school uses the British EYFS curriculum and emphasizes development and care for children from birth to 6 years. The Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Kindergarten programs are offered on this campus. Hours are 7:00am - 2:00pm on Sunday and Monday through Thursday.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction, aligned with the British EYFS curriculum. Arabic is also offered as a tuition option for 2026-27, indicating additional language study or bilingual provision. The school provides Pre-Nursery through Kindergarten within a British framework, with language options in English and Arabic. The site does not specify language support for non-native English speakers or details about language coursework beyond these dual-language options.

Bilingual Teaching
KG Kids Pre-School describes its program as building a bilingual future. The school uses the British EYFS curriculum across the early years (Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Kindergarten). Tuition is offered in both Arabic and English for 2026-27, suggesting provision in both languages. The age bands are Pre-Nursery (12 months–3 years), Nursery (3–4 years), and Kindergarten (4–6 years).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Step 1 – Submit an enquiry and book a tour. Begin by submitting an enquiry and scheduling a tour of KG Kids Pre-School. An Admissions Officer will reach out within 24 hours during normal school hours to answer questions and describe next steps. If you are ready to proceed with the formal process, you can skip this step and move to Step 2. This initial contact helps you understand class options (Pre-Nursery, Nursery, KG-1, KG-2) and confirm whether a tour fits your schedule.

2. Step 2 – Apply online. Start the online application via the Admissions Portal. At the end of the application you must upload the required documents; incomplete or missing documents will not be processed. Submitting an online application does not guarantee enrollment, so you should plan for follow-up steps if you receive an invitation to the next stage. The documents you'll typically provide include the child's passport, health certificate, birth certificate, recent passport photo, CPR cards for the child and parents, guardians CPR if applicable, and a completed and signed health form.

3. Step 3 – Check application status. After you submit the online form, you will receive an email confirming that your account has been created and you'll get login details for the Digital Campus Portal. You can use the portal to monitor progress on your application and any additional steps required by the admissions team. This step keeps you informed about where your file stands in the review process.

4. Step 4 – Await admission decision. Once the online application and all required documents are received, the file is sent to the Head of the relevant division to determine if the applicant is eligible to sit an entry interview. The Admissions Office will notify you of the decision and schedule the interview date. The Head and the educational team will review assessment/interview results and make the final acceptance decision, after which the Admissions Office will inform you of the next steps.

Scholarships
Scholarships: KG Kids Pre-School does not publish any scholarship or financial-aid program in its admissions materials or fee policies.

Waitlist
KG Kids Pre-School publishes admissions with limited online availability for the 2026/2027 academic year, and there is a formal waitlist mechanism referenced in the school's fee policy. The policy states that the school reserves the right to offer a child's place to another student if invoices are not paid by the due date, and, in such cases, places may be taken from the waiting list. This indicates an active waiting list exists and can be used to fill seats when a current offer is not honored or when a seat becomes available.
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