Dubai’s education regulator Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has released new nursery admission guidelines for the emirate.
The KHDA revealed admission guidelines as it released a new guide for early childhood education operators as more than 200 nurseries and early childhood centres, including 15 new centres that opened in 2021, currently cater to children in Dubai.
The new guide supports investors in Dubai’s early childhood education and care sector and is designed to promote growth and quality in the sector.
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KHDA’s guide includes detailed information on educational and operational requirements of opening or expanding an early childhood education sector in Dubai.
The guidelines include:
New centres need to have dedicated education and care plans and clear governance structure in place
Staff employed must have suitable qualifications
Staff caring for children aged 45 days to 35 months should have expertise in baby and toddler care
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Mohammed Darwish, CEO of Permits and Compliance at KHDA, said the benefits of high-quality education and care are well-documented, both to children’s development and to society as a whole.
“We have high expectations of Dubai’s early years education sector, and this guide gives operators the information they need to offer high-quality provision. We plan on working closely with our partners in this sector to ensure that children are able to learn and thrive in an environment that puts their wellbeing at heart.”
