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Open a Nursery (Childcare)

Safe, licensed care from day one.

4
Steps, one application
AED 1700
Total fees
~9 days
Est. completion
vs 22 days one by one
2
Documents, upload once

About this service

Childcare is tightly regulated: approval, safety inspection, staff clearances, license. All four steps are here.

What happens, step by step

  • 1

    Initial Approval

    KHDA / Ministry of Education

    Apply with your nursery concept and location.

    ~7 days AED 500
  • 2

    Facility Safety Inspection

    Dubai Municipality / Civil Defence

    The premises pass child-safety and fire inspection.

    ~7 days AED 400
  • 3

    Staff Background Clearances

    Dubai Police / KHDA

    All staff pass background checks.

    ~5 days AED 300
  • 4

    License Issuance

    KHDA

    The nursery license is issued.

    ~3 days AED 500

Documents you'll need

  • Emirates ID
    Valid Emirates ID of the applicant
  • Tenancy Contract (Ejari)
    Registered lease of the premises
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