Nursery Business Set Up in Dubai: Project and Procedures

 Nursery Business Set Up in Dubai: Project and Procedures



Constitution procedure of a Nursery Business in the Department of Economic Development in the emirates of Dubai.


Local Sponsor Yearly Fee


Approximate Yearly License Fee: Dh15,000


Application with the MOE for the approval: Dh10,000


Other expense related to external government offices approvals; Real estate (for the location or property to be rented), DEWA, Municipality, Ministry of Education, Civil Defense, Blue Prints of the Nursery.


Phase I: 

Application for the approval from Ministry of Education

 Complete and submit the application form (Personal information and project details)



 Attend an initial meeting with representatives from the Ministry of Education

 Submit a soft copy of the academic plan to the Ministry of Education for review.

 Make modifications based on the review of the academic plan if applicable (Maximum 3 reviews)

 Obtain initial approvals of the building following review of the floor plans by a certified fire and safety consultant (Before signing a lease agreement or building a purpose built nursery) (Blue Print)


Phase II: 

Application for the approval from the Civil Defense and Municipality

 Submit the required documents (Approvals of the relevant authorities, Municipality and Civil Defense)

 A site visit from a MOE representative to obtain a final approval for the building

 Submit an application for the proposed nursery manager for approval

 Obtain approval for nursery manager following MOE interview.


Phase III: 

Application for the license from Department of Economic Development

 Apply and obtain an Economic Department license

 Apply for work permit for staff

 Register staff data on the SIS system

 Seek approval for advertisements

 Submit an evacuation plan

 Apply for a final visit from MOE representatives to receive an approval to operate (Once completely ready to receive children and before any child attends the nursery).


Important note


Business plan must be submitted and will be reviewed by the department and approve. The business plan must include Executive summary, Leadership, Curriculum, Education and care practice, Facilities and resources,

Arrangement for health, safety and Hygiene, Management, Marketing and Financial plan.



The applicant must consider ratio requirement for area, staffing and facilities.


1. Staff : Child Ratio

2. Area : Child Ratio for indoor area

3. Area : Child Ratio for outdoor/physical development area

4. Toilets and changing room ratio requirement


The Nursery Director must be appointed and she/he must have university degree in early childhood or Education or a university degree and professional certificate in early childhood leadership. She/he must also have practical


work experience of two years in early childhood or education. 


+ Ministry of Education Call Centre: 800 51115


+ Read more about Nursery Set up Cost estimate

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