This service allows Early Childhood Centres to secure KHDA’s approval for expanding their existing premises, whether by increasing facility space or capacity.

Early Childhood Centres

No fees

10 working days

Email

Phase 1:

1. Building plan approved by Dubai Municipality or the relevant licensing authorities

Phase 2:

1. Completion certificate from Dubai Municipality
2. Certificate of conformity with preventive safety requirements from the Civil Defence in Dubai.

1. The KHDA Educational Services Permit and the License must be valid at the time of submitting the application for this service.
2. The expansion request must be physically connected to the existing premises and operate under the same License.
3. Submission of all necessary certificates and approvals from the relevant government authorities confirming building readiness for verification by the Compliance Team during scheduled inspections.

• Step 1: Email the application, along with the Phase 1 requirements to rpc@khda.gov.ae.
• Step 2: KHDA reviews the application and issues an Initial Approval to the Permit Owner.
• Step 3: Once the new premises are ready, the Centre shall notify KHDA of the building’s readiness and email the Phase 2 requirements.
• Step 4: KHDA’s compliance team visits and verifies the building's readiness, confirming that all necessary approvals from relevant authorities have been obtained.
• Step 5: Upon successful inspection, KHDA issues a final approval letter addressed to the permit owner, and; upon request, issues a No Objection Certificate to the relevant licensing authority. The NOC is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance.