Nursery Business Set Up in Dubai: Project and Procedures
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.