Dubai launches smart permits for Early Learning Centres

Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has developed a smart permit system for early learning centres.

It is part of efforts by the authorities to regulate the early childhood education and care sector in the Emirate.

Under the new guideline, the KHDA will oversee the quality of learning and care offered by these centres, monitor and enforce compliance with rules and regulations, and issue approvals and permits. 

Dr. Abdulla Al Karam, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director General of KHDA, described it as significant step in Dubai's education landscape.

"When we all work together, we will be able to empower early learning centres to share the best of what they do, and also connect them more closely with schools and universities in Dubai.

"Through these new relationships, parents can be assured that their children will be getting high-quality learning experience from the very beginning."

Mohammed Darwish, CEO of Regulations and Permits Commission at KHDA, added that they are "working closely with operators and parents to introduce a series of smart services that will give better access to early childhood education and care in Dubai".

The education regulatory body will also review each centre’s advertising and promotional materials prior to publication and establish a verified database of the early childhood education and care sector.

Currently, there are more than 200 early learning centres and nurseries in Dubai.