Approve Early Childhood Centre Activities and Programmes

This service enables Early Childhood Centres to seek KHDA approval for annual activities, programmes, and events for their enrolled age groups.

Early Childhood Centres

No fees

3 working days

Email

There are no document requirements for this service.

1. The KHDA Educational Services Permit and the Licence must be valid at the time of submitting the application for this service.
2. All approved activities must comply with Executive Council Resolution No. (35) of 2020 regulating Early Childhood Centres in the Emirate of Dubai.
3. Activities must not contradict the culture, traditions, or principles of Islam in the UAE, nor promote any other religion.
4. All non-educational and extra-curricular activities must remain optional for children.
5. If any amendments are made to approved activities—such as changes to the date or the activity itself—the Early Childhood Centre must submit a new request specifying the modifications.
6. Third-party service providers must hold the necessary approvals and licences from the relevant government authorities to conduct the activities.
7. The Early Childhood Centre is responsible for ensuring that all requirements, including but not limited to health and safety, are met. This responsibility applies regardless of whether the service is delivered directly by the centre or through a third party.
8. ECCs must obtain KHDA approval for all educational, care-related, and extracurricular activities they plan to organise annually.
9. If the activity or event is intended for charitable fundraising, the ECC must provide a letter of approval issued by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) or an authorized charitable organization licensed for such purposes.
10. No programmes or events may be conducted, added, or modified without prior approval from KHDA.

• Step 1: Send the application and all supporting documents via email to rpc@khda.gov.ae, with information about the activity or programme attached. This information should include the activity name, description, fees, age group, and date of the activity or event.
• Step 2: KHDA will assess the application and make a decision.